Spanish carmaker Seat has recently released new details about its most powerful and efficient hybrid in the brand’s history, the Seat Leon eHybrid.

The Leon eHybrid is available in two body styles, a hatchback and a Sportstourer wagon. The interior is technologically enhanced with a 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit, which replaces the standard 12.9-inch screen in the premium version. Matrix LED headlights and touch-sensitive panels used to control the climate control and multimedia are part of the standard equipment.

The car is powered by a 1.5-L TSI engine with 150 hp combined with a 115 hp electric motor, and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) of torque, paired with a 6-speed DSG transmission. The hatchback reaches 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds, while the Sportstourer wagon needs 7.9 seconds.

It is equipped with a new 19.8 kWh battery that allows for a range of 133 kilometers using only electric power, however, the total range of the car is an impressive 900 kilometers. Thanks to a 50 kW DC charger, the battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in just 26 minutes. Also, there is 11 kW AC charging.

When it comes to price, the Leon eHybrid in Spain starts at 36,450 euros.

Source: Seat

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