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Seat Leon Estate 1.4 eHybrid Xcellence 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1395
Trim	Xcellence
Price	£36,655
Battery Capacity	12.8
Engine Power - BHP	204
Acceleration	7.7
Top Speed	137 mph
Length	4642 mm
Width	1799 mm
Height	1456 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	470 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1581 kg

Driver Convenience

Digital cockpit
E-call
Four x USB Type C ports
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
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
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

7 speakers
Auxiliary input socket

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Body colour door handles
Body coloured bumpers
Chrome roof rails
Dark tinted rear windows
Door mirror LED indicator lights
Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors with memory
Electric front/rear windows
Illuminated front door sill
LED front fog lamps with cornering function
LED headlights and tail lights with dynamic turn signals, welcome light silhouette from exterior mirrors and dynamic headlight range control
LED rear fog lamp
Rain sensing wipers
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe
Separate daytime running light with automatic headlight control and coming home feature
Third brake light

Interior Features

12V Accessory socket in the load area
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
Dust/pollen filter
Electric driver lumbar support + passenger manual lumbar support
Front and rear height adjustable headrests
Front and rear reading lights X 4
Front centre armrest
Front seatback storage pockets
Grey headlining
Heated front seats
Height/reach adjust steering wheel
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
Sliding boot cover
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
Tiredness recognition system, driver alert system
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring in cab, backup horn and towing protection
KESSY Advanced - Keyless start, keyless entry with SAFELOCK
Locking wheel bolts
Wireless phone charging

Trim

Chrome interior detailing

Wheels

17" Dynamic alloy wheels with 91W tyres
Emergency tyre repair kit
Tool kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	12.8
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	300
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	213
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	3.6
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
NEDC Maximum EV Range Miles	503
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	14.7
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	4.23
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb	14.8
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	15.2
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	14.4
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb	4.2
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	4.1
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	4.3
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	62
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	59
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	63
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	39
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	36
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	39

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.013
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High	145
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High	116
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low	205
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium	115
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	26
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	28
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	26

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1395
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	80
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb	6.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High	6.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High	5.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low	9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium	5.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb	46.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High	44.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High	55.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low	31.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium	55.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	235.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	235.4

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	23E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - 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	1550
Top Speed	137 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/45 R17
Tyre Size Rear	225/45 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	DYNAMIC
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1456 mm
Length	4642 mm
Wheelbase	2682 mm
Width	1799 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40
Gross Vehicle Weight	2080 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	470 l
Max. Loading Weight	499 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1700
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1581 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.5 m

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