Seat announces the release of their third generation Leon

Seat has introduced their new redesigned Leon via an official press release. This third generation of  Leon five door hatchbacks will be available by the end of the year. Fuel efficient engine choices include a 1.6 and 2.0 diesel, and 1.2, 1.4, 1.8 petrol. From the official pictures, it looks to be a very elegant and smart car. Seat have used the term 'Enjoyneering' to describe the design and development of this new vehicle. “The new Leon condenses all the strengths of the SEAT brand more than ever before. It is a car with sporting character and wide-ranging strengths. It brings quality and technologies from the full-size class into the compact segment. The Leon is a decisive step in SEAT’s brand and growth strategy. It will be launched towards the end of this year as a five-door and will subsequently grow with further variants into a fully-fledged family,” said James Muir, President of SEAT S.A.

Based on the details supplied by Seat, the new Leon will feature:

• Outstanding cabin quality meets cutting edge technology


• Exceptional fuel efficiency across the range


• Sub-100g/km TDI Ecomotive version available from launch


• Longer wheelbase for improved interior space and handling


• First in class to offer full-LED headlamps


• Debuts the new SEAT logo

For more in depth details, especially about the modern 'infotainment' available, you can read the entire press release here.