Seat León: GNC version of the compact returns

The Seat León 1.5 TGI EVO returns to the automotive market after its sudden farewell in June. A farewell caused by filling the production quota in Spain and Germany.

After months of work and searching for solutions, the Seat León powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) is back on the market. The compact returns with an engine upgrade, going from a 1.4 TGI with 110 CV to a 1.5 TGI with 130 CV of power. This means a top speed of 206 km/h and an acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h in 9.9 seconds. Finally, Seat will introduce this technology across its range of commercial vehicles.

Seat León 1.5 TGI: News and innovative performance

One of the novelties of this compact is the addition of a third CNG tank. Together with the two remaining petrol tanks, it provides a range of 500 km. In addition, the 9-litre petrol tank adds 150 extra km, bringing the combined range to 650 kilometres.

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Regarding consumption, everything will depend on the version chosen. The five-door model with DSG automatic gearbox in CNG mode can cover 100 km for €3.15. This will be 50% cheaper than the equivalent petrol and diesel models. Likewise, this technology reduces polluting emissions to between 95 and 98 g/km of CO2.

The DGT grants it the ECO environmental label due to the installation of the CNG system. This will bring a series of advantages in vehicle road tax (75% discount), registration, driving during high-pollution episodes and parking in the SER zone.

Multiple trims and equipment levels

The Seat León 1.5 TGI comes in four trims: Reference, Style, Xcellence and FR. Buyers who choose the compact can select from different equipment levels for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Below, we review some details of these versions:

• Reference: 16″ alloy wheels, post-collision braking system, 5″ touchscreen, halogen headlights with LED daytime running lights and Comfort front seats, among many other features. Its Edition version adds the Storage package for €650, with a drawer under the passenger seat and air vents for the rear seats.

Available from €23,030

• Style: Hill start assist, electric parking brake, chrome roof rails and interior trim package, multifunction steering wheel and cornering fog lights. Its Visio Edition version includes the Driving Assistance package for €1,000, with high beam assist, lane change assist and emergency braking with pedestrian detection.

Available from €24,670

• Xcellence: Radio Media System plus with 8″ screen, Coming & Leaving Home function with Kessy keyless entry and start, 17″ alloy wheels and Xcellence interior with sports seats, illuminated door sills and multicolour ambient lighting.

Available from €26,340

• FR: SEAT Drive Profile system with steering, accelerator and DSG gearbox management, FR-specific bumper, darkened rear windows and LED lights at the front and rear. The ST package includes chrome roof rails, FR sports seats, leather steering wheel, illuminated door sills and multicolour ambient lighting.

Available from €28,090.

Following its return to the market, the Spanish brand hopes to meet the demand it had previously for this model and keep the León as the best-selling passenger car in our country.

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