SEAT Leon News
Ibiza and Leon 'attract Brits to Seat dealerships'8th October 2009
The Ibiza and Leon helped to attract record numbers of Brits to Seat car dealerships last month, it has been reported.During September, the manufacturer registered 5,628 autos straight off the production line - giving the group a 1...
Visit to Seat dealership may help drivers go green10th September 2009
Motorists looking to improve their green credentials may want to pay a visit to their local Seat car dealership next year.The manufacturer has revealed it will be expanding its environmentally-friendly Ecomotive range with three additional vehicles...
Latest Leon may tempt motorists into Seat dealerships19th August 2009
The latest version of the Leon may attract more motorists into Seat car dealerships up and down the country, if the comments of the manufacturer are anything to go by.According to the company, the new Cupra R edition of the model offers great performance and good fuel economy...
Bride and groom 'arrive at wedding in Seat Leon Cupras'28th May 2009
A bride and groom like Seat cars so much they arrived at the wedding venue in their favourite Leon Cupra.Stephanie Garner and Peter Janes decided to theme their nuptials around the sporty K1...
Seat unveils "hot hatches" Leon Cupra and Ibiza FR20th April 2009
The new Leon Cupra and Ibiza FR models from Seat have been unveiled and described as "hot hatches".Set to go on sale in July and September respectively, both cars will debut at the Barcelona Motor Show in May...
Photos may tempt drivers into Seat showrooms10th February 2009
New photos released today may encourage car buyers to head to their nearest Seat dealership later this year.The pictures feature the revised Altea and Leon line-ups - which are due to arrive in showrooms across the UK this summer...
Seat unveils diesel race car20th July 2007
Seat today demonstrated its faith in its diesel engines by becoming the first team to enter a diesel car in a FIA World Touring Car Championship event.The meeting at the Scandinavian Raceway at Anderstorp, Sweden on July 28th and 29th 2007 will see both Jordi Gene and Yvan Muller drive Leons powered by engines derived from the 170 PS 2...
Seat Leon's DSG recommended in automotive review10th May 2007
The paddle shift set-up of the new Seat Leon FR TFSI direct-shift gearbox (DSG) vehicle has found itself singled out for praise, car buyers may be interested to know.In a review for motoring magazine Auto Express, car journalist Ross Pinnock noted that the addition of a DSG cuts 0...
Driver-less Seat Leon outpaces the best28th March 2007
Seat's commitment to advanced motoring technologies has been underlined by the news that it has just developed a driver-less Leon that can outpace former touring car champions on the racing circuit.During time trials in preparation for the new MSA British Touring Car Championship season, the Seat UK Motorsport team pitted a remote control Leon against Darren Turner, who has 41 career points, and Jason Plato, who has 1,624 points and won the title in 2001...
Seat Leon gets up close and personal with Shakira13th March 2007
The Seat Leon was the centre of attention at the Geneva motor show as chart-topping Colombian singer Shakira helped unveil a custom-designed model destined to be given away via a charity raffle.A one-of-a-kind edition, the Seat Leon Pies Descalzo takes its name from the Pies Descalzo Foundation, a charity created by the singing sensation to help Colombian children whose lives have been affected by violence...
Seat Leon Cupra pricing unveiled10th November 2006
Seat's prices for the new Leon Cupra, its latest hatchback, have now been announced.The Leon Cupra will be available to buy for £19,595 when it hits Seat car dealerships in March next year...
Seat Leon sees introduction of racing shift paddle system8th November 2006
The first Seat car to offer shift paddles mounted on the steering wheel has been introduced to UK motorists, giving enthusiasts the chance to test the latest racing technology.Seat car dealerships across the country will now offer the Seat Leon FR 2-litre model with a direct-shift gearbox (DSG), which is the same system used by Leons competing in the Supercopa racing competition, reports SeatCupra...
Seat Leon prototype uses sensors to improve safety12th October 2006
Safety-conscious drivers have been alerted to design innovations on a new Leon prototype that aim to warn them about potential driving dangers.Currently being exhibited at the Intelligent Transportation Systems Congress in London, this Seat Leon utilises permanent sensors on both the interior and exterior of the vehicle...
Seat to launch Leon Cupra in London30th May 2006
Just a week after the launch of the Seat Leon FR at the Madrid Motor Show the Spanish car manufacturer has revealed it is to showcase its new Leon Cupra at the British Motor Show in London this July. The new model will feature a 240bhp version of the 2...
New Seat Leon showcases in Madrid23rd May 2006
The new Seat Leon is to be unveiled at the Madrid Motor Show this week, showcasing its sporty design and sublime bodywork. Featuring new FR bumpers, polished stainless steel twin tailpipes, silver-painted door mirror housings and 17-inch wheels that can be upgraded to 18-inch versions, the new Leon packs a heavier punch than its predecessor...
Seat releases Leon Sport body-kit21st April 2006
Seat has unveiled its new sport body-kit for the outstanding Leon TDI, designed to inject some racing style into the hot-hatch. Seat's team have got off to a superb start in the 2006 British Touring Car Championship, with the Leon hatch roaring around the circuits to win the season's opening three rounds...