New Seat Leon ST 2014 - After Octavia Combi, the Golf Variant, here are the first images of the new version of ST (break) of the recent Seat Leon. This new compact wagon developed on the MQB platform will come compéter supply the Volkswagen group which consists of all recent Skoda Octavia and VW Golf Variant or SW (depending on market). This version also offers the full Seat on the segment and supports the new 5-door Leon Leon SC (3 door).
So we forget the famous official teaser and part in the discovery of this new break that appears to prim'abord as successful and even elegant. We must also recognize that the sedan is the basis for this version of ST is born which should help especially when all versions are provided in the design of the car. This break is based on the same wheelbase as the saloon 2.64 m long. The Leon ST now measure 4.54 m long and 1.82 m wide, always.
The Leon ST is practical with a chest that advance a volume (seats up Ar) 587 dm3 slightly lower than those of Golf Variant (605 dm3) and Octavia (610 dm3). This volume will be well on the bench with adjustable folding Ar and maximum volume can reach 1470 dm3. The interior is the same as the 5-door hatchback, that is very properly done, a little gray but unfortunately a sufficient level of equipment should help Leon ST as it helps the sedan and SC to find their respective customers. The passenger seat can be folded Av and Ar seat can be folded from the boot.
Below the Leon FR ST version.
The new Leon ST will be offered with the same range of engines as the sedan and we should find the following petrol and diesel engines:
L4 1.2 L TSI 86 hp / L4 1.2 L TSI 105 hp / L4 1.4 L TSI 122 hp / L4 1.4 L TSI 140 hp / L4 1.8 L TSI 180 hp
L4 1.6 L TDI 90 hp / L L4 1.6 TDI 105 hp / L L4 2.0 TDI 150 hp / L L4 2.0 TDI 184 hp
Boxes manual 5-speed and 6-speed will be participating as the DSG with certain engines. An ST 4WD version is also planned in the coming months. Finishes Reference, Style and FR should be in the game with this ST version will be officially presented at the Frankfurt show in September before reaching concessions by year-end just before the year 2014. Hopefully a sporty version Cupra to give reply to the Focus ST SW, the Octavia RS and the Megane Estate GT 220.