Seat launches debut plug-in hybrid with ‘Leon e-HYBRID’

New 1.0 eTSI mild-hybrid engine with DSG gearbox also added to lineup

Seat launches debut plug-in hybrid with ‘Leon e-HYBRID’
The new Leon plug-in hybrid electric drivetrain offers a 36-mile EV range.

Seat has launched its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), the Leon e-HYBRID with prices starting from £30,970 RRP OTR.

The e-HYBRID drivetrain combines a 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine with an electric motor and six-speed DSG transmission, resulting in a total power output of 204PS and a 0-62mph time of 7.5 seconds.

Power is supplied to the electric motor via a 13kWh lithium-ion battery back which is recharged via a 3.6kW AC inlet – capable of a full charge from zero per cent in less than four hours.

The Leon e-HYBRID produces CO2 emissions from as low as 27g/km (WLTP) and a combined fuel consumption figure of 217.3-235.4mpg.

The Leon e-HYBRID has an electric-only range of 36 miles.

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The Leon PHEV drivetrain is available in FR, FR Sport, Xcellence, Xcellence Lux and First Edition trims.

Also new to the Leon line-up is the mild-hybrid 1.0-litre eTSI engine.

This drivetrain offers 110PS and is available exclusively with a DSG gearbox across all trim levels, with prices starting from £22,720 RRP OTR.

The 1.0 eTSI uses a 48V starter-generator and lithium-ion battery to enable the car to coast with the engine switched off, recuperate energy under deceleration and provide electrical torque assistance during acceleration.

Both Leon e-HYBRID and the 1.0 eTSI drivetrains meet the latest RDE2 emissions requirements and emit less than 60mg/km of NOx.

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