Seat launches new Leon X-Perience

SeatSeatSpain, 1950 > present29 models
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is taking the first steps in the SUV segment and has launched a new variant based on the Leon ST. The Leon X-PerienceSeat Leon X-PERIENCE 2.0 ...Spain, 2014 > present will be on sale from September.

With this new LeonSeat Seat Leon Gen.3Spain, 2012 > present146 versions
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variant, a station wagon with a higher ground clearance and with four-wheel drive, Seat prepares the ground for the arrival of the first ever all-new SUV model set for launch in 2016.

In addition to sharing much of the design with Leon ST, the X-perience will also be produced at the factory in Martorell, Spain. The vehicle gets new front and rear bumpers with plastic protection areas that match the plastic contour of the sills and wheel arches.

Compared to the Leon ST, ground clearance has been increased by 15mm in order to give the X-perience a better off-road capacity. This ability is also fueled by the Haldex multi-plate clutch four-wheel drive system combined with two electronic differential lock systems and an electronic stability control function specially calibrated for off-road driving.

As for the engines Leon X-perience will be marketed with three four-cylinder engines from the Volkswagen GroupVolkswagenGermany, 1938 > present98 models
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, one petrol and two diesel. The petrol option is the 1.8-liter turbo engine with 180hp while the diesel versions feature a 184hp turbo diesel 2.0-liter and a 110hp 1.6-liter diesel. All engines will be available with a manual six-speed gearbox or an automatic dual-clutch six-speed, both with Stop/Start system and brake energy recovery.

The most frugal version, the 1.6 liter diesel, has an average consumption of 4.8 l/100km and CO2 emissions of 126g/km.