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The Leon, SEAT's best-selling model just received the facelift we were all expecting in 2017 (they told us that!). As expected, changes are minimal, but still enough to make the Spanish compact interesting.
SEAT will begin accepting orders towards the end of 2016 with deliveries happening in the first months of 2017. We'll start our detailed story with a look at the engine range. While it hasn't been completely fleshed out, we're shocked by how few new engines they offer.
The highlight of the range is the 1.6 TDI, a new unit with 115 PS, a grand increase of 5 PS. On the Leon ST with 4Drive, the 2.0 TDI 150 PS is now available with a 7-speed DSG, a trick learned from the Tiguan.
That one sounds like something worth picking up, but the rest of the Leon range is unchanged. Diesels range from the 1.6 with 90 PS to the 2.0 TDI that's still maxed out at 184 PS.
The gasoline range goes from 110 to 180 PS. While SEAT says the "1.0 TSI with 115 PS is the stand-out version," it was available even before the facelift. And related to sport, it must be mentioned that a CUPRA version of the New SEAT Leon will be available shortly, complete with its own surprises
Stylistically, the 2017 Leon is distinguished by a grille that's 40mm wider. SEAT says it's using the sort of chrome you'd normally see on high-end luxury models. The headlights have a new signature borrowed from the Ateca. LEDs are also used by the daytime running lights that are integrated into the air intakes.
In line with the times, SEAT got rid of the CD slot and is instead relying on Mirror Link, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. There's even wireless phone charging.
The company also decided to get rid of the manual handbrake, a move that's sure to prove controversial. Ambient lighting can be ordered, just like in the Ateca, and there's a new trim level called Xcellance.
It's basically the full-luxury version of the car that's sure to sell well in Germany. It will cost the same as the Leon FR trim and will feature partial Alcantara leather and all the creature comforts.
The highlight of the range is the 1.6 TDI, a new unit with 115 PS, a grand increase of 5 PS. On the Leon ST with 4Drive, the 2.0 TDI 150 PS is now available with a 7-speed DSG, a trick learned from the Tiguan.
That one sounds like something worth picking up, but the rest of the Leon range is unchanged. Diesels range from the 1.6 with 90 PS to the 2.0 TDI that's still maxed out at 184 PS.
The gasoline range goes from 110 to 180 PS. While SEAT says the "1.0 TSI with 115 PS is the stand-out version," it was available even before the facelift. And related to sport, it must be mentioned that a CUPRA version of the New SEAT Leon will be available shortly, complete with its own surprises
Stylistically, the 2017 Leon is distinguished by a grille that's 40mm wider. SEAT says it's using the sort of chrome you'd normally see on high-end luxury models. The headlights have a new signature borrowed from the Ateca. LEDs are also used by the daytime running lights that are integrated into the air intakes.
The new 8-inch infotainment without CD
We got a little bit more than expected inside the Leon facelift. Instead of copying the infotainment from the Golf, SEAT is giving us a brand new 8-inch screen that has only two buttons and a knob. It's like what we saw on the e-Golf Touch concept in Paris.In line with the times, SEAT got rid of the CD slot and is instead relying on Mirror Link, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. There's even wireless phone charging.
The company also decided to get rid of the manual handbrake, a move that's sure to prove controversial. Ambient lighting can be ordered, just like in the Ateca, and there's a new trim level called Xcellance.
It's basically the full-luxury version of the car that's sure to sell well in Germany. It will cost the same as the Leon FR trim and will feature partial Alcantara leather and all the creature comforts.
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