The SEAT León welcomes two new engines: the 1.5 TSI petrol and a plug-in hybrid with 100 km of range

The SEAT León, an icon in the Spanish brand’s compact car line, is set to welcome a new range of engines for its 2024 version. These additions leave behind the previous 1.0 TSI engine, which is replaced by the new 1.5 TSI, available with and without mild hybridisation, and featuring technological and equipment improvements.

SEAT CEO Wayne Griffiths stated: “The expansion of the mechanical offering, which includes the new generation of e-HYBRID engines, and the integration of greater digitalisation allow it to take new steps on its evolutionary journey”.

The engine range now includes four distinct technologies: TSI (petrol), eTSI (mild hybrid), TDI (diesel) and the new generation of e–HYBRID (plug-in hybrid).

Debuts new engine and mild hybridisation

First up is the new 1.5 TSI engine and the 204 hp plug-in hybrid. The León offers seven different options, covering outputs ranging from 115 hp to 204 hp. This addition also lets customers choose a range with labels from B to ZERO.

The 115 hp and 150 hp Mild Hybrid (eTSI) is offered exclusively with a 7-speed DSG transmission, together with 48V micro-hybrid technology to improve both efficiency and driving comfort.

But the real crown jewel is the new plug-in hybrid engine, which produces 204 hp (150 kW) and 350 Nm of torque. This setup combines a 150 hp 1.5 TSI petrol engine (110 kW) with a 115 hp electric motor (85 kW), backed by a 19.7 kWh lithium-ion battery. This combination makes the León an exciting and eco-friendly car, with an electric range of more than 100 kilometres. It also offers the convenience of fast charging at DC stations (50 kW) and the option to charge at home using a 11 kW AC wallbox.

Equipment update

Its equipment is also updated with innovations in lighting and digitalisation. The new Matrix LED headlights make their debut on this model, while the interior focuses on digital technology. A new user interface is integrated into the 10.25″ Digital Cockpit, and the infotainment system extends to 10.4″ and 12.9″ screens. In addition, a faster 15 kW wireless charging system with cooling technology for mobile phones is introduced. The León, designed in Barcelona and built in Martorell, will begin its refreshed production in May 2024.

With a starting price of 24,780 €, the León shows that innovation does not have to be out of reach. With its launch planned for May 2024, the SEAT León promises to lead the way towards a more exciting and sustainable future on the road.

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