Seat Leon FR In Depth

Press Release

Page 1 – Intro
Page 2 – Design
Page 3 – Engine
Page 4 – Chassis
Page 5 – Equipment

DESIGN
FR genes inside and out

• Stands out distinctly from the rest of the range

• Sporty essence shines through in every detail

• 17-inch and 18-inch light-alloy wheels exclusive to the FR models

There is no denying the new SEAT León's membership of the Spanish manufacturer's enticing and dynamic FR family. The SEAT León FR retains all of the unmistakable traits and characteristics which can be seen in its "genetic" siblings, the Altea FR and Ibiza FR. At the front can be found a bumper that is larger and more imposing than the one fitted on the rest of the range. The enormous air intake with honeycomb grille is not just for show; it is also a direct result of the fact that the powerplant under the bonnet requires a higher rate of cooling than normal. The striking bumper at the rear of the car sports a black finish at the bottom that is somewhat reminiscent of the air diffusors fitted on the León Supercopa. And no FR would be complete without the polished-steel twin tailpipes of the exhaust. The initials themselves appear discreetly at the bottom right of the hatch.

Behind the front wings, the new car's flanks sport the letters TFSI or TDI while the door mirrors come with the silver-painted housing that is a hallmark of this trim line. The light-alloy wheels, which are available in a 17-inch or optionally 18-inch format, are particularly eye-catching. They include a brand new, distinctive design which gives a clear view of the impressive brake discs behind. The accompanying tyres measure 225/45 R17 and 225/40 R18 respectively.

SEAT León FR enthusiasts will not be disappointed when they move into the interior either, where each and every detail pulses with sportiness. Sports seats with the initials FR boldly embroidered into them wrap firmly around the occupant's body, just like the racing seats built by the best specialist manufacturers.

When sitting in the driver's seat, the eye is immediately drawn to the exclusive FR sports steering wheel, with its perforated leather grips at the sides and the FR logo embossed at the bottom, as well as to the gearshift knob, which is again exclusive to these model versions. Although the dashboard retains the original design featured in the rest of the León range, a quick glance at the instrument cluster is quite enough to confirm this model's sporty ambitions, courtesy of the white background that replaces the customary black with the FR logo in the rev counter.

It is also worth noting that the SEAT León FR will be premiering a spectacular new bodywork colour in the form of yellow Crono. This striking paint finish lends further emphasis to the car's sporty nature and has been a trademark of the most recent generations of FR and Cupra models as well as of the León WTCC.