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The new 2010 Leon will come with the powerful 2.0 liter 240 PS TSI engine that will ensure performance along with the efficient fuel economy. The maximum speed of the vehicle is 153 miles per hour and it can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in a time span of just 6.4 seconds. The average fuel consumption of the vehicle is 34 miles per gallon. The 2010 Leon covers a kilometer in a time span of just 26.4 seconds and the average fuel consumption of the vehicle is rated to be 8.3 liters for 100 kilo meters.

The most obvious features in the vehicle include the latest silhouette, sophisticated features, new black cooling honeycomb vents below the central grille. The rear side of the vehicle is featured with an outstanding black moulding at the bottom side of the bumper, well polished steel tail lamp and the brand model name elegantly crafted at the center of the hatch.
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Taking place from 5 to 15 March, 2009, the Geneva Motor Show is the backdrop chosen by SEAT to showcase the new 2009 Leon and Altea models for the first time. With these models, the Spanish brand’s intermediate range has undergone a considerable evolution, with their identity traits visible on the front and rear of all the body styles, and a completely updated engine range including common rail Diesel variants. All these novelties combine with an outstanding level of
equipment, with special emphasis on comfort and safety elements.

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The same as on the fourth generation Ibiza and the new Exeo, the Arrow Design concept defines the exterior looks of the 2009 Leon and Altea. They both clearly reflect the silhouettes of the previous models, but contain interesting new design details.

Now with smoother, more elegant lines, prominent elements are a new grille with a smaller SEAT logo and more stylised chrome surround, larger headlights, newly designed door mirrors and     2009 Seat Leon and Altea facelift Gallery: 2009 Seat Leon and Altea facelift
modern wheel rims; while at the rear, the window is larger for greater visibility, and the hatch and light clusters have also been modified, among others. In the interior, modifications have been made to the instrument panel, central console and door panel trim and materials, resulting in a modern, ergonomic passenger compartment.

Maximum traction capacity with the XDS system
The addition of the XDS system to the new 2009 SEAT Leon has led to a substantial increase in both driving comfort and safety. This electronic system works together with ESP as a self-blocking differential, improving the car’s performance in situations where traction is lost by braking the wheel that loses surface grip.

This novelty on the company’s new car combines with the brand’s characteristic Agile Chassis concept, providing efficient driving capacity in any situation.

New engines and the arrival of common rail technology

The broad engine range on the new Leon, Altea and
Altea XL models includes a total of 10 different choices – five petrol and five Diesel. They have all undergone a significant evolution in every aspect, with special mention to performance and a reduction in fuel consumption figures and emissions levels.

The powerful 211 hp 2.0 TSI engine steals the spotlight in the petrol engine range, while the great novelty among the Diesel choices is the arrival of common rail technology to the 170 hp 2.0 TDI engine. Furthermore, all the versions equipped with the DSG automatic sequential gearbox, now also available on the seven-speed 160 hp 1.8 TSI, feature shift paddles on the steering wheel.

More equipment to choose from

With the arrival of the 2009 versions, the equipment list has been unified on the SEAT Leon, Altea and Altea XL models. All three are now equipped with the same standard elements on the Reference, Style and Sport versions. In addition, the Leon has added the sportier FR version to its range.

The company’s new vehicles feature a complete equipment list. Besides the XDS system, exclusive to the new Leon 2009, other outstanding additions include Hill Hold Control, dual xenon headlights with AFS and daytime driving lights, a new climatiser and new audio equipment, cornering foglights, front and rear parking sensors and an optical parking system displayed on the new navigation system.

Besides, all the versions feature new upholstery, with the possibility of choosing black leather, and a new cognac color leather for the Leon units. A further choice on the FR versions is a combination of black fabric (for the seat sides) with red or silver Alcantara down the middle.

And finally, in terms of active safety measures, the new 2009 Leon and Altea include all the electronic assistance devices. ABS + TCS and ESP with EBA emergency braking will be available as standard across the entire range.