A few days ago, at the World Motor Show in Geneva, the Renault 5 was presented, a car that, by all standards, could reach the magic threshold of 25,000 euros for a useful electric car. However, Renault did not do this, as the base model is not a "useful" electric car in many respects for the stated amount. It is precisely for this reason that a note is being created in which I outline precisely why I believe that we are witnessing the collapse of one of the largest industries on the old continent. And the fault is not electric cars, but the inability to change the culture in European car companies. And, of course, some other factors that are...
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It could be said that the SEAT Leon is the most awaited and desired 'cousin' of the Volkswagen Golf. The new SEAT Leon returns in larger dimensions, with newer technology and an even more temperamental look.
Anyone who has ever bought or is in the process of buying a new car knows that despite discounts and favorable financing, buying a car is still a big financial deal. Therefore, it requires quite a bit of preparation and calculation.
This year's car show in Frankfurt - IAA 2019 made it clear to everyone that electricity is the "something" that will be written with capital letters in 2020. The hesitation is over and it seems that it has become irresistibly written into the strategies of all car manufacturers. Also due to the emission limitation and fines that manufacturers will have to pay already in 2021 for too "dirty" sales range. Volkswagen thus presented the Volkswagen ID.3, a car that many believe will be the first mass-market electric car and can replace the legendary Golf. Opel is sending the electric Opel Corsa to the market, the Land Rover Defender has become a mild hybrid... and you will only be able to buy the city Smart with an electric drive. 2020 is truly around the corner and it looks absolutely electrified. Let's look at some of the main "people" innovations and cars that you can start thinking about if you are going to buy a car in 2020.
As the third SUV, the SEAT Tarraco completes the range of SEAT cars. Although it is manufactured in Wolfsburf, it was developed and designed in Barcelona, thus retaining its Spanish temperament. The Tarraco has become the flagship of the SEAT brand, and it will convince customers with high quality, a competitive offer and advanced technology.
SEAT el-Born is an electric concept, it does not predict the arrival of SEAT's electric car in 2020. It reminds us of Volkswagen ID, but according to the first impressions, SEAT el-Born could represent its more dynamic version.
Without exception, concept cars are the ones that always leave the biggest impression on us. However, these are only concepts and we preferred to look at cars that are available to a wider or at least exclusive crowd of people. Are you interested in which 'machines' we remembered the most in 2018?
SEAT has also ventured into the large SUV market. It joined the smaller already known crossovers Ateca and Arona. Buyers can opt for the five-seat version or add a third row of seats and have enough space for seven people.
The word "touring" has many meanings, but this time we will concentrate on it in the sense of a racing car competition. The Cupra e-Racer is the world's first electric touring car. It seems that the new Cupra brand will not only surprise with a few concepts in Geneva, but also with an all-electric racing car.
In January, Seat announced the news that Cupra is now an independent brand under their umbrella. Cupra thus became an independent sports brand for sports car enthusiasts, which will concentrate on sports versions of existing Seat cars. New models under the Cupra label were presented at a special event in Barcelona.
The newest member of the Spanish car family, the Seat Arona, has hit Slovenian roads. The Arona is a cute compact city crossover that Seat says has a dynamic design, is affordable, quality, fun, comfortable, technologically advanced and generally versatile.
The recently redesigned Seat Leon got 10 extra horsepower with the Cupra R version compared to the regular Cupra version. That means it has as many under the hood as a VW Golf R. Congratulations, SEAT!