Take a moment to appreciate the touch-ups to the Leon’s already famous athletic exterior: The front bumper, front lights and grille give the vehicle a more striking appearance, while the back end sees a sculpted bumper, tailgate, lights and a wider rear windscreen. The interior isn’t short on sophistication either. Upholsteries are more customisable than ever and come in an even wider range of trims and colour options. The centre console and instrument cluster have been updated, and feature black panel technology. While a designed steering wheel and gearshift knob will also be sure to compete for your attention.
We think technology should make your life easier. And what could be more helpful than en extra set of eyes when parallel parking? With the new Park Distance Control feature (PDC), discreetly integrated sensors in the front and rear bumpers warn the driver if they approach objects. Meanwhile, an Optical Parking System (OPS) – standard for the Style, Sport and FR versions – lets you see your parking progress on the navigation system display. Let’s not forget our Combined USB/Aux-in Port (CUP), which allows you to fully control your MP3-files on your USB device or iPod® through your multi-functional steering wheel. You’ll wonder how you got by without them.
In manual mode, the Leon’s 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) – available with the 1.8 TSI 160 hp engine – lets you race through the gears using the paddle shifters on the steering wheel. In automatic mode, you can sit back as it picks just the right moment to shift gears, optimising performance and fuel efficiency. Acceleration is smooth and dynamic every time. It’s as real as artificial intelligence gets.
The Leon comes with a wide range of safety features, like Bi-xenon headlights with Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS), illuminating the path ahead of you before your turn. Fog lights with cornering function light the way even more. Rear thorax airbags are neatly integrated into the backrest, extending safety to rear passengers. Also, the ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) monitors information from the steering wheel, tyres, brakes and accelerator, making adjustments where necessary to keep you in the perfect arc. Meanwhile, the ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) keeps your wheels from skidding or over accelerating, no matter the road conditions. Plus our Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) reacts to ‘panic stops’ by applying maximum braking effort within milliseconds.
Technology makes the Leon faster and sleeker – but it also prevents you from having to ask for directions ever again thanks to the navigation system: The console comes with a 5” colour display, high quality maps and precise acoustic recommendations you can access through an easy-to-use touch screen or the multi-functional steering wheel. The Leon’s dynamic guidance even uses current traffic conditions to update its recommendations. Got to get somewhere fast?
The Leon is a car that comes with great credentials, but only once you’ve given its accelerator a tap and been launched into a new sphere of technology and performance, will you know what everybody else is talking about. An unmistakeable race spirit, fused with pure power and the most advanced automotive technology. It leaves no room for questions.In fact, it is the answer to what the road has been asking for.
