New SEAT Leon FR+ Introduced in the UK

The British division of SEAT has just announced it has introduced a new Leon FR+ derivative on the market, as well as the extension of the FR badge to a broader engine range. Specifically, the FR hot hatch is now available as a 1.4 TSI 125 PS (manual only) or 2.0 TDI CR 140 PS (manual and DSG).

The Leon boasts FR front and rear bumpers, twin chrome exhaust pipe, trademark silver-painted door mirrors, stylish LED rear-light clusters, FR sports seats and steering wheel, rear parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlights and auto-dimming rear-view mirror.

Meanwhile, the new Leon FR+ is available to order with the 2.0 TSI 211 PS and 2.0 TDI CR 170 PS engines. It builds on the FR trim and adds 18-inch ‘Ibera’ alloy wheels; the SEAT Media System 2.2, which includes satellite-navigation with five-inch colour touchscreen and dynamic route guidance, DAB radio, Bluetooth audio streaming and SD card slot; Bluetooth phone connection; Bi-xenon headlights with AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) and front parking sensors.

The company says the retail cost of this extra equipment when specified separately is £2,465 RRP, the price of the new Leon FR+ is up by just £1,070 RRP.

Moreover, SEAT’s Leon FR line-up now starts at only £18,205 RRP for the Leon FR 1.4 TSI 125 PS, rising to £22,615 RRP for the Leon FR+ 2.0 TDI CR DSG-auto 170 PS. And this is not all: pricing for an improved Cupra R was cut to £25,995 RRP.