SEAT León Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids SEAT León
SEAT León (2012-present)
Overview
Manufacturer	SEAT
Production	1998–present
Assembly	Spain: Catalonia, Martorell Algeria: Relizane
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car (C)
Body style	3-door hatchback (2013–2018) 5-door hatchback 5-door estate (2013–)
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive, four-wheel-drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group A platform
Chronology
Predecessor	SEAT Exeo (for León ST)

The SEAT León is a cool and popular compact car (a medium-sized car) made by the Spanish company SEAT. It's mostly known as a 5-door hatchback, which means it has a back door that swings up, including the rear window, to let you put things in the back. Since 1999, SEAT has made several different versions, or "generations," of the León. It's a car that's good for families and also fun to drive!

The First SEAT León: A New Start (1999–2006)
- What Engines Did It Have?
  - Petrol Engines
  - Diesel Engines
The Second SEAT León: A Fresh Look (2005–2012)
- Engine Choices for the Second Generation
  - Petrol Engines
  - Diesel Engines
The Third SEAT León: Modern and Advanced (2013–Present)
- Engines for the Latest León
  - Petrol Engines
  - Diesel Engines
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The First SEAT León: A New Start (1999–2006)

First generation SEAT León

The very first SEAT León came out in 1999. It was a new kind of car for SEAT, designed to be sporty and practical. Even after a newer version came out in 2005, this first generation was still sold for a little while longer, sometimes called the León Torro, until 2006.

What Engines Did It Have?

The first León had different types of engines, giving drivers choices for how much power they wanted.

Petrol Engines

1.4 16V: This engine had 75 horsepower.
1.6: This one had 100 horsepower.
1.6 16V: A slightly more powerful 1.6-liter engine with 105 horsepower.
1.8 20V: This engine offered 125 horsepower.

Diesel Engines

1.9 SDI: A diesel engine with 68 horsepower.
1.9 TDI: This was a popular diesel engine that came in several power levels, from 90 horsepower up to 150 horsepower.

The Second SEAT León: A Fresh Look (2005–2012)

Second generation SEAT León

The second generation of the SEAT León arrived in 2005. It had a more modern and curvy design compared to the first one. This version was also very popular and continued to be made until 2012.

Engine Choices for the Second Generation

Just like the first generation, the second León offered a variety of engines to suit different needs.

Petrol Engines

1.2 TSI: This engine had 105 horsepower.
1.4 16V: An 85 horsepower engine.
1.4 TSI: A more powerful 1.4-liter engine with 125 horsepower.
1.6: This engine offered 102 horsepower.
1.8 TSI: A stronger engine with 160 horsepower.
2.0 FSI: This engine produced 150 horsepower.
2.0 TSI FR: These were sportier versions with 200 or 210 horsepower.
2.0 TSI Cupra: The Cupra models were even more powerful, with 240 horsepower.
2.0 TSI Cupra R: The most powerful version, with 265 horsepower!

Diesel Engines

1.6 TDI: A diesel engine with 105 horsepower.
1.9 TDI: This engine came with 90 or 105 horsepower.
2.0 TDI: More powerful diesel options, with 136 or 140 horsepower.
2.0 TDI FR: A sporty diesel version with 170 horsepower.

The Third SEAT León: Modern and Advanced (2013–Present)

SEAT León 3

The third generation of the SEAT León was launched in 2013. This version brought even more modern technology and a sharper design. It's still being made today, showing how popular and adaptable the León model is.