The new "Seat Leon" of the third generation

For the first time a new "Seat Leon" of the third generation was presented to the public within the framework of the Paris Motor Show in September 2012. At the premiere the manufacturer pointed out that the novelty was created almost from scratch, and only the most advanced technologies were used in it. The hatchback itself is positioned as a maneuverable city car for youth and couples with children. Well, let's see how advanced the new "Seat Leon" 2013 was.

Photo and overview of the exterior

If you look at the appearance of the previous generation of "Seat Leon", you can say with confidence that these are 2 completely different cars. And here the developer really did not squeak when he said that the novelty was created "from scratch." From the front the car has got other optics of the space form, and on a lattice of a radiator the corporate logo of the company made "under chrome" settles down. Lateral lines are also very unusual and original, and behind the novelty differs its relief bumpers and slanted stop lamps. In general, the new "Seat Leon" received a more vivid and memorable appearance, not devoid of elements of sportiness and uniqueness.

Dimensions and capacity

It is worth noting that the body of the novelty, in comparison with its predecessors, significantly "lost weight". Now its length is 4263 millimeters, width - 1784 millimeters (including mirrors of a rear view will be 1816 mm), and height, on the contrary, has increased and makes 1459 millimeters. The ground clearance of 142 mm, of course, does not allow the car to steer confidently off-road, but here from trips to the country house on the primer should not be abandoned, especially since the volume of the trunk with folded seats is 1210 liters.

The new "Seat Leon" 2013: reviews about the interior

Inside the machine, too, greatly changed. Among the new details is worth noting the presence of original seats and other architecture of the center console. The instrument panel also underwent changes, and they, according to the drivers, went to the "Seat" for the good. But the main feature of the 3-generation hatchbacks is not at all in the seats and the board. The "highlight" of the new car is a high ceiling, which allows you to comfortably accommodate passengers with a growth of 2 meters. Free space has increased not only in height, so that the subcompact really deserves praise.

Specifications

Updated and a line of engines. Now in the Russian market there will be three new gasoline units. Among them, the younger, with a working volume of 1.2 liters, develops a horsepower of 105 horsepower. The average has a volume of 1399 "cubes" or 1.4 liters and develops at the same time 122 horsepower. A 1.8-liter engine with a capacity of 180 "horses" is considered top. As for the choice of transmissions, the assortment of transmission is quite wide here. The buyer can choose one of three gearboxes, whether it be a "mechanic" for 5 or 6 gears or a 7-speed "automatic".

Complete sets and prices for the updated car

The cost for a new "Seat Leon" in the minimum configuration is about 640 thousand rubles. The most expensive version of the hatchback will cost customers 814 thousand rubles.