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Joining the other members of that Leon range - the dynamic two-door Leon SC, the elegant five-door Leon, the versatile Leon ST estate and the high-performance Leon Cupra – SEAT boast that this particular model is perfectly positioned to offer something for everyone looking to lead a varied and active lifestyle.
“The new Leon X-PERIENCE interprets our emotional design language in a whole new way. This functional aesthetic, this elegant robustness and safety shows an openness to new ideas. We maintain the youthful spirit with a distinctive feel for the practical things in life” says Jürgen Stackmann, President of SEAT S.A. “The Leon X-PERIENCE is the perfect fit for SEAT. As the next step in our brand strategy, it will expand and consolidate the great success achieved by the Leon.”
“On tarmac or gravel, in sun, rain or snow – with its all-wheel drive, the Leon X-PERIENCE takes it all in its stride, demonstrating its superb dynamics on all types of road with absolutely no negative impact on either comfort or usability. Emotional driving fun and exceptional usability – this is where the customer finds both,” says Dr. Matthias Rabe, Vice-President for Research and Development at SEAT S.A. “The Leon X-PERIENCE also offers outstanding safety in all situations, thanks to its superb traction, excellent brakes and integrated assistance systems that extend all the way to ACC adaptive cruise control with Front Assist and emergency braking function.”
The powerful front end of the Leon X-PERIENCE creates its own character with substantial air intakes and integrated fog lamps with cornering light function, with the front spoiler finishing off the look with aluminium inserts. And at the back there’s a brand-new bumper also with an aluminium-look insert just above the chrome tailpipes, which are standard on the 2.0 TDI 184 PS.
“The Leon X-PERIENCE expands the possibilities of everyday life. We also wanted it to have a look that combined premium elegance with sporty dynamism” says Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos, Head of SEAT Design.
And even further inside, under the bonnet, lies the power behind the glory: the choice of two TDI engines that are “as gutsy as they are efficient”, producing 150 PS and 184 PS, plus a six-speed manual transmission, that, combined with the standard fit Start/Stop System and Energy Recover System, helps the efficiency side of the Leon X-Perience.
The top standard of engines that is available for the Leon X-Perience is the 2.0 TDI with 184 PS, a maximum torque of 380 Nm, DSG transmission as standard, an acceleration of 0-62mph of 7.1 seconds and a top speed capability of 139mph. Yet it is still fuel efficient with a combined fuel consumption figure of 55.4mpg and ecologically sound with CO2 emissions of 133 g/km.
The option of the 2.0 TDI with 150 PS gives up 320 Nm of torque and six-speed manual transmission with a fuel consumption figure of 57.6mpg and CO2 emissions of 126 g/km).
The Leon X-PERIENCE is available to order from September and will reach UK showrooms later in 2014.