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Seat's Leon "Twin Drive" Petrol-Electric Hybrid
Seat has revealed a new prototype version of the Leon hatchback conceived to run on electric power or a conventional petrol engine. As its name suggests, the Leon "Twin Drive" Ecomotive sports a hybrid powertrain that consists of a 35 kW electric motor fed by a group of lithium-ion batteries located at the rear of the vehicle, and a conventional petrol engine. The initial aim is for the Leon to run on electricity in urban areas, switching to conventional petrol power for longer trips out of town.
In all-electric mode, the prototype Leon has a range of 50 km (31 miles) and a self-imposed top speed of 100 km/h (62mph).
Aside from the hybrid powertrain, the Leon Twin Drive Ecomotive features extensive modifications of the gearbox, brakes, heating and cooling systems, while major changes to the vehicle's electronics have also been carried out.
While the specific Leon is not intended to enter production, Seat plans to introduce a hybrid-electric model by 2014. The prototype Leon will offer Seat's engineers valuable information on advanced electrical propulsion techniques, battery recharging and vehicle range.
- Seat Shows New Leon Compact Hatch, Confirms Three-door And Estate Variants [64 Photos & Videos]
Seat is welcoming visitors at the 2012 Paris Motor Show with its all-new Leon compact hatchback, as well as the company’s redesigned logo. Speaking about the introduction of the logo and the Leon during the company's press conference in Paris,...
- All-new 2013 Seat Leon Officially Revealed, 21 Hd Photos, Video And Details
The new, third generation of the Seat Leon was officially unveiled today, some two-and-a-half months prior to its Paris Motor Show debut in front of the public in late September. Seen here in five-door trim, the new Leon will also be available in a sportier...
- Seat Uk Expands Availability Of Fr Trim, Introduces New Fr+ And Upgrades Cupra R In The Leon's Range
Banking on the success of the Leon FR that, last year, was responsible for one in four Leon sales in Britain, Seat introduced a new FR+ derivative, while also extending the FR badge to a broader engine range. The Leon FR hatch is now available with...
- Seat Leon Linea R With 170hp 2.0 Tdi, 160hp 1.8 Tsi And 200hp 2.0 Tsi
It seems like SEAT's marketing team is on rampage lately. After the Cupra, FR, Cupra R, FR550, FR1 and who knows how many other versions, the Spanish firm is launching yet another trim level for the Leon hatchback called the 'Linea R'. It...
- Seat Launches New Custom Pallete Colours For Leon
Spanish car maker SEAT has introduced a new selection of shades for the Leon entitled ‘Custom Palette colors’. Priced from £550, UK buyers can choose from a set of eye-catching shades including the Lumina Orange illustrated above with...