SEAT LEON e-HYBRID FR - 204PS DSG by Tony Yates
This month ’ s review of the SEAT FR took me into parts of Yorkshire where the grass is green , and the roads are twisty . The perfect setting for the new Leon FR e-HYBRID . I think we are all pretty much feeling like we need to buy a HYBRID now and I agree , which is why the pub chatter with my friends is no longer about MPG , it ’ s now all about how many miles did you get out of one full charge . Anyway , let ’ s move this on .
Power and Efficiency : The Leon FR I had on test was powered by a 1.4-litre TSi petrol engine with a 6-speed DSG gearbox - all backed up by an electric motor with a Lithiumion battery . This gives you a total power output of 204PS and 250Nm of torque . The Leon FR will also complete 0-62 mph in just 7.5 seconds and will max out at 137mph . For those of you who wish to know about the Leon green specifications ; CO2 ( WLTP ) emissions are as little as 27g / km . Fuel economy ( mpg ) ( WLTP ) 217.3 - 235.4mpg . Electric consumption ( kWh / 100km ) 18.1-19 . Electric range ( WLTP ) 36 - 40 miles .
On the road : As you would expect from a SEAT , the handling is poised thanks to SEAT ’ s ability to get the suspension setup just right . For some , the ride can be quite harsh , especially for those of you who wanted a softer approach ; although the Leon FR is a car you buy because you want it to do all things a normal hatchback can ’ t , such as having SEAT drive profile selection options and superb sports suspension , which in turn will help improve your high-speed cornering response by keeping you firmly on the road ahead .
Design & Technology : As you would expect from SEAT , the cabin materials are of good quality and you can see and feel it ’ s been trimmed to a high standard and all-round visibility is good . Seating is also a big plus point in the FR and it shows . To be honest , a large family needs a lot of rear legroom and the FR doesn ’ t disappoint here either . The Leon FR also comes with a large amount of tech and extras that you wouldn ’ t normally find in a family hatchback . Below is just a small amount of what you can expect to find : 17 ” alloy wheels , Electrically-adjusted and heated door mirrors with fold function , LED Headlights with dynamic turn signals and high beam assist , Rain sensing wipers , Daytime running light with automatic headlight control and Coming Home feature , Wireless phone charger , Leather flat bottomed , perforated steering ( with red stitching and FR logo ) and , leather gearstick , Front centre armrest , Front seats manual lumbar adjustment , Rear seat armrest , Auto-dimming rear-view mirror , Illuminated front door sill , Three-zone climate control , SEAT drive profile selection and sports suspension .
To sum up : As with all SEAT ’ s , there will be very little to go wrong as reliability , in general , is very good . Also , SEAT is part of the VW Group , so you can expect build quality to be good . A fast and fully loaded family hatchback . 5 stars SEAT .
Price ( from ) £ 33,500
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