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Seat Leon Hatchback 1.5 e-Hybrid FR Sport 5dr DSG [DAP]

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	FR Sport [DAP]
Price	£38,675
Battery Capacity	25.8
Engine Power - BHP	204
Acceleration	7.7
Top Speed	137 mph
Length	4368 mm
Width	1799 mm
Height	1460 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	270 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1582 kg

Driver Convenience

Digital cockpit with multifunction display
Driver attention alert with drowsiness warning
E-call
Front assist with forward collision warning braking reaction to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists
Full link smartphone integration with Mirror Link, wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Google Android Auto
Intelligent speed assist
Lane assist
Lockable tailgate
Park assist (inc front/rear parking sensors)
Power assisted speed sensitive electro-mechanical steering
Rear view camera
RPM, trip computer, outside temp gauge, instrument light brightness, low fuel warning light, lights on reminder, gearshift indicator
SEAT drive profile with 4 modes (Eco/Normal/Sport/Individual), throttle response and gearshift mode
Service interval indicator
Start/stop system with regenerative braking

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

10 amp mode 2 charging cable
16 amp mode 3 charging cable
XDS electronic differential lock and dynamic traction support

Entertainment

2 front and 2 rear USB-C ports
Auxiliary input socket

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Body colour door handles
Body coloured bumpers
Dark tinted rear windows
Door mirror LED indicator lights
Dynamic headlight range control
Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors with memory
Electric front/rear windows
FR sports bumper
Illuminated front door sill
LED front fog lamps
LED rear fog lamp with rear coast to coast light
Matrix LED headlights and beams with variable light distribution, LED rear light and dynamic turn signals
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe
Separate daytime running light with automatic headlight control and coming home feature
Third brake light
Welcome light silhouette from exterior mirrors
Windshield wiper intermittent control with light/rain sensor

Interior Features

12v power point in centre console
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split rear bench seat with armrest
Ambient lighting with glovebox, footwell and single monocolour
Black headlining
Dust/pollen filter
Electric driver lumbar support + passenger manual lumbar support
Folding boot cover
Front and rear height adjustable headrests
Front and rear reading lights X 4
Front centre armrest
Front seatback storage pockets
Heated front seats
Height/reach adjust steering wheel
Interior wraparound lighting (FR)
ISOFIX points in outer rear seats with top tether anchorage points
Luggage tie-down hooks
Microsuede cloth upholstery
Power driver seat with memory and manual height adjustable passenger seat
Single front passenger seat
Sunvisors with covered illuminated mirror
Three zone climate control

Packs

Media system plus with navigation - Leon

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all rear seats
ABS
Brake control system - ESC and brake booster
Child proof door locks
Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag de-activation, front side and curtain airbags
Electronic parking brake
Extended safety system - seat belt tensioner, window closure and hazard lights
Hill hold control
Rear disc brakes
Seat belt reminder for front and rear seats
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring in cab, backup horn and towing protection
KESSY Go (Keyless start)
Locking wheel bolts
Wireless phone charging

Trim

Chrome interior detailing

Wheels

18" Performance machined alloy wheels with 92Y tyres
Emergency tyre repair kit
Tool kit without jack

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	25.8
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	150
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	26
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	50
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	50
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	20
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	13
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	12.7
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	4.8
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	4.9
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb	13.1
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb	4.7
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	129
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	126
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	134
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	80
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	78
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	83

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.006
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High	132
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High	102
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low	129
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium	102
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	29
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	31
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	29

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.9
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb	5.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High	5.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High	4.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low	5.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium	4.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb	55.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High	48.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High	62.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low	49.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium	62.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	1.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	201.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	201.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	217.3

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	24E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.7
Engine Power - BHP	204
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	350
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	137 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/40 R18
Tyre Size Rear	225/40 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	PERFORMANCE
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1460 mm
Length	4368 mm
Wheelbase	2682 mm
Width	1799 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40
Gross Vehicle Weight	2130 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	270 l
Max. Loading Weight	548 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1700
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1582 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.8 m

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