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2025 Seat Leon eHybrid

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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2025 Audi A3 allstreet 40 TFSI

The new A3 allstreet 40 TFSI is Audi’s plug-in hybrid with off-road capabilities, intended for those who want adventure and fun.

The car is powered by a 1.5-L TFSI evo2 engine with 150 hp (110 kW) and 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) of torque combined with an electric motor with 115 hp (84 kW) and 243 lb-ft (330 Nm) of torque. moment. This is enough for the A3 allstreet 40 TFSI to reach a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph), or 140 km/h (87 mph) in electric driving mode.

It is equipped with a 19.7 kWh battery that enables a range of up to 140 kilometers with a single charge, using only the electric motor. Thanks to the 50 kW fast charging, the battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in half an hour, and if a conventional 11 kW AC charger is used, the battery is fully charged in two and a half hours.

The Audi A3 allstreet 40 TFSI has a 30 mm bigger ground clearance compared to the A3 Sportback, and is equipped with a specially tuned suspension with progressive control with a variable transmission ratio, depending on the steering angle, large intakes on the sides of the front part, plastic linings, and 17- inch rims.

When it comes to price, the Audi A3 allstreet 40 TFSI starts at 46,000 euros in Germany.

Source: Audi

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2025 Karma Invictus

American luxury electric vehicle company Karma Automotive, owned by Chinese conglomerate Wanxiang Group, revealed its new car, Karma Invictus. It is a variant of the Revero sedan, and only 30 units will be produced.

At first glance, the Karma Invictus resembles the Fisker Karma that was produced between 2011-2012. year. Equipped with carbon fiber components such as the hood, front fenders with vents, roof, front fascia, side skirts, rear spoiler, diffuser, and trunk lid. The suspension was improved, and Ohlins shock absorbers and Swift springs were installed.

The interior of the Invictus is a little more modest compared to the interior of the Revero model. Heated and cooled front seats with an art deco pattern inspired by the Chrysler Building in New York, “Karma Invictus” embroidered on the headrests, art deco pattern on the door panels and center console, and anodized aluminum sill plates are just some of the details that adorn the interior of the car.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Invictus is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-L engine paired with two electric motors totaling 543 hp (399 kW) and 549 lb-ft (745 Nm) of torque. That’s enough for the sedan to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 4 seconds. It is equipped with a 28 kWh battery that enables an electric range of 129 kilometers. It is mounted on 21-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.

Source: Karma Automotive

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