SEAT

LEÓN TO COME IN 2019 WITH A HYBRID VERSION

The new generation of the SEAT León is already under development and when it reaches the market in 2020, the compact of the Spanish brand will be offered in five-door and turbo versions.Little was revealed of this fourth generation of the SEAT León, but according to the little information revealed by the manufacturer, the new SEAT León 2020 will be a little more spacious than the current model, thanks to a more generous wheelbase that will allow to improve the habitability of the rear seats.The new León will use the VAG Group's MQB modular platform, which it will share with the eighth generation of Volkswagen Golf, which, like the Spanish model, will be presented in 2019.

Although it is still unknown how his design will be, the fact is that Matthias Rabe recently stated that abroad there will not be a revolution in this fourth generation of Leon, but an evolution of the current model, a car that will be clearly recognized as a Lion.As has been happening in recent times with many models of several brands, the low sales of three-door bodies were decisive for this version was no longer part of the León line, so the new generation of the Spanish model will be offered only in Hatchback versions 5-door and ST.

Regarding the mechanical part, in this fourth delivery customers will be able to opt for several alternatives to gasoline and diesel. Among the first, the 1.0 liter TSI will give rise to the access versions, whereas the 1.5 TSI will be directed to customers who demand more power, and in the diesel line will resort to the 1.6 liter TDI.
The Spanish manufacturer will use mild-hybrid technology in order to reduce homologated fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. However, the most important mechanical novelty is related to the incorporation of a hybrid plug-in version, which will use the same mechanics used by the electric version of Volkswagen Golf.


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