The new Seat Leon (2017) has a new body, face and higher IQ. Stylistically, it hasn't jumped too much from its predecessor, so it enters 2017 much more intelligent. While it has received only minor revisions on the outside and now has a slightly sharper look, it has many modern electronic aids in its 'belly'.
New Seat Leon (2017) brings a sharper look. They changed its front bumper and highlighted the lights (these are now based on technology LEDs), there is more chrome and the air intake mask is slightly larger. Seat has renovated all three derivatives of the Leon, which will now be represented in addition to the standard candidates (the diesel range will range from 90 to 184 HP, and the gasoline range from 110 to 180 HP) 1.6 liter diesel, which squeezes out 115 hp (81 kW). Leon ST with four-wheel drive (4 drive) and a 150 hp 2-liter diesel will also be available with a seven-speed automatic DSG gearbox. For the first time, a 1-liter three-cylinder made the list.
The new Seat Leon follows the technological path of a sports utility vehicle Seat Ateca and is thus full of modern electronic aids. Among other things, they equipped it with Congestion Assist (enables automatic driving in a compact column at speeds up to 60 km/h).
It is also equipped with a system for automatic braking in the event of a collision, which recognizes pedestrians and also recognizes traffic signs, he knows how to park himself longitudinally or in reverse and offers wireless (induction) phone charging. The interface, the system has been renewed Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and they will ensure that it is 'on you' with the vast majority of smart devices. At this point it is worth mentioning the technology MirrorLink, which allows certain content to be mapped onto the infotainment screen, now eight inches in size. A purebred will also be available upon request digital meter (FPK). At first, at the beginning of the year 2017, will be on the road as a hatchback and station wagon Seat Leon ST, followed by the three-door Seat Leon SC and the 'hiking' X-perience.
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Upholsteries are new (also with alcantara), and the handbrake lever was replaced by a button. Speaking of keys, quite a few of them or of buttons on the dashboard changed the 'aggregate state' and went from physical to digital. It is richer for adjustable ambient lighting, better sound insulation and smart key, which is serial. It will be available with equipment Sytle, sporty FR-line and new Xcellence.
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