SEAT is headquartered in the Spanish city of Barcelona. The company is an accomplice of the Audi Brand Group, which, in turn, is considered a subsidiary of the German manufacturer Volkswagen Group.
Brief history of the concern
This concern began to exist back in 1919. Then the Italian company FIAT opened a new branch in Spain. The first car of the Spanish brand came off the assembly line of a factory in the city of Martorell. It happened on November 13, 1953. The Spanish company, after almost 20 years of activity, has released its two millionth SEAT car.
SEAT Series
The famous Spanish car brand Seat Leon was released in 1999 instead of the recognizable SEAT Ronda. Here are the statistics for the development of this brand:
- SEAT Leon 1 - its first series. It was produced from 1999 to 2005.
- SEAT Leon 2 - replaced the first series in 2005 and was produced in 2012. The model began to be updated only by the beginning of 2010.
- SEAT Leon Cupra R - the most powerful model of the brand SEAT. It began to be produced in 2010. Engine displacement - 2000 cubic cm, power - 265 liters. from. On this model, upon reaching 250 km / h, a blockage of a further increase in speed is triggered.
- SEAT Leon 3 began to be assembled in 2013. In the same year, a new SEAT brand model was introduced in Geneva - the Leon SC car. Over the past fifteen years, this particular release has become the only three-door model. It is worth noting that the first two generations of SEAT Leon were built on the platforms of German cars Volkswagen and Audi, as well as Skoda.
Car "Seat Leon" (station wagon) 2014 release
The new model of the third generation SEAT will arrive on the Russian market very soon. This car was first shown to the general public in 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany. I must say that the car "Seat Leon" (2014), the photo of which is presented in the article, impressed both the owners and the car critics. The Spanish novelty is a relative of the new German models of the famous Volkswagen Golf and Skoda Octavia brands. After all, if you look closely, you can notice recognizable features in all three cars. But the car "Seat Leon ST" (station wagon) in 2014, the appearance is much more attractive. This puts him, undoubtedly, one step higher than other brands.
What is it - SEAT Leon?
Spanish manufacturers tried to keep secret some details about this model. But still the basic information has become known. The length of the body of the car "Seat Leon" (2014) will be 4540 mm. The parameters of its wheelbase - 2636 mm - are almost identical to those of the hatchback. In the basic configuration, the model weighs only 1233 kg, which is an absolute record for cars of this class. The only thing that does not please the new Seat is the size of its trunk. Compared to competitors Volkswagen and Skoda, it will be a little small, because in the standard position it holds only 587 liters. But if you assemble the rear seats, the volume will increase to 1470 liters.
Car specifications
Spanish manufacturers offer their customers a wide variety of brand new engines for every taste. Basically, all motors are similar to those installed on the hatchback.
Gasoline engines :
- Two engines with a capacity of 1.2 liters begin the row. The first engine has a capacity of 86 liters. s., and the second - 105 liters. from.
- Two engines with a volume of 1.4 liters. Power of the first 122 l. s., and the second - 140 liters. from.
- The motor, designed to modify the FR, has a volume of 1.8 liters and a capacity of up to 180 liters. from.
All gasoline units are equipped with a turbocharger and have four cylinders.
Diesel engines :
- 1.6 liter engines. Power is presented in 2 options: 90 and 110 liters. from.
- Motors with a volume of 2.0 liters have a capacity of 150 and 184 liters. from.
- The diesel engine in 184 liters. from. Will be available only for the FR model.
Chassis
The gearbox is available in two versions: a mechanical five- or six-speed and seven-speed automatic. As for the chassis, describing this part of the model, we can draw a parallel with the hatchback. Firstly, for cars "Seat Leon" (2014), in which the engine power is less than 150 liters. with., will be installed semi-independent rear suspension, equipped with a torsion beam. And secondly, for all other top options, an independent multi-link will be used. In a Spanish car , in almost all cases, MacPherson struts are installed in the front.
Also, the 2014 Seat Leon FR version will be equipped with an additional DCC suspension. It should be said that it is installed on the latest version of the Volkswagen Golf. It is also expected the appearance of a new version of the SEAT Leon ST Cross with all-wheel drive system, which is made on the basis of the new Haldex 5 coupling. Its main function is to work in constant preload mode. Considering the power of the engines, the 2014 Seat Leon Cupra took a well-deserved place between cars such as the Audi S3 and Golf 7 R. In its arsenal is a two-liter engine that develops up to 300 liters. from.
Cost
The price of a 2014 Seat Leon car starts from a minimum of 707 thousand rubles, but this is for a classic. Owners in this case will receive a car with a capacity of 86 liters. from. with a mechanical five-speed gearbox. The basic equipment of this model includes:
- Isofix mount
- ESP and ASR + ABS system;
- on-board computer;
- halogen headlights;
- electrically heated mirrors.
In addition, in the model, the back of the rear seats folds, and the driver's seat can be adjusted in height. The salon is equipped with airbags. They are present in the amount of six pieces.
Conclusion
In general, the car looks very decent. The cabin is comfortable for all passengers in both the front and rear seats. The machine is maneuverable, easy to drive. This is achieved to a greater extent due to its low weight. At the same time, the car is very stable on the highway. The manufacturer was able not only to maintain the style, but also effectively emphasize it with the contours of the exterior and interior of the model. This is what distinguishes the car from many others, makes it stand out immediately.