SEAT has begun production of the all-new Leon at its factory in Martorell, Spain, complying with an investment of around 800million Euro (£650million) in new facilities in addition to vehicle research study as well as development.
The newcomer will be developed together with the Ibiza, Altea as well as Exeo models, as well as assists to secure 1,600 tasks at Martorell as well as a further 6,000 in the supply chain. With the introduction of a new three-door bodystyle as well as an estate variant for the very first time, SEAT believes it will be able to hire new personnel in the future.
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Dr. Andreas Tostmann, SEAT executive Vice president for Production, said: “With the new Leon we have increased efficiency by 10% as well as ended up being more flexible, therefore guaranteeing optimisation of production costs.”
The new Leon utilizes the exact same MQB platform as the all-new VW Golf as well as Audi A3, as well as is offered with a option of eight engines, including a flagship 181bhp 2.0 TDI as well as a 1.6-litre TDI with either 89bhp or 104bhp.
Turbo petrol choices include a 1.2 TSI with 85bhp or 104bhp, a 120bhp 1.4 TSI as well as a 178bhp 1.8 TSI. A 138bhp 1.4 TSI with cylinder deactivation will likewise go on sale at a later date.
The five-door SEAT Leon costs from £15,670, with very first UK deliveries in March 2013.