I accompany the Seat Leon ST We are already for some time. And often the desire for a 4-wheel drive was more pronounced than in the Leon ST-interested drivers. In January came from Spain, the redemptive message: jap, there will be a Seat Leon ST-wheel drive vehicle! Now we can provide you with further information.
The new Seat Leon ST 4Drive using electronically controlled Haldex system, which is to ensure that even the most difficult road conditions for maximum adhesion. This system with hydraulic actuation and electronic control responds quickly to all situations and is thus a significant increase in active safety and driving dynamics provide. The system is supported by the front and rear differential lock XDS and thus provides for better traction and cornering ability. Combining the four-wheel drive when Leon ST 4Drive with a 6-speed manual transmission and initially only two TDI engines delivering 105 and 150 hp.
According Seat not too many changes were required to install the all-wheel drive in the Seat Leon ST 4Drive. Only some elements such. Example, the front floor pan, the bottom strut, the heat plates or the exhaust pipes had to be changed, which was also affected the lower rear spoiler. The capacity of the fuel tank was increased to 55 liters, making the Leon ST 4Drive same high range as his siblings reserves with front wheel drive. The chassis is equipped with a special rear axle with different suspension tuning and a special insulation. Compared to the latter the total weight increases by 124 kg at constant loading volume despite spare.
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