23-08-2021:
Report of handbrake failure on 2014 Leon ST.
29-09-2021:
Report of coolant leak on 2019 Leon ST. The car has just been serviced at 29,692 miles and the owner has been advised that the thermostat housing is leaking coolant. The dealer has said that they have seen this three or four times already on this model. Owner was quoted on the day that the cost would be £852. He has since had a call from the dealer to say that the replacement would actually be £978 but the manufacturer and the dealer would contribute 50 per cent, leaving him with a bill for £489.
July 2013
SEAT unveiled the all-new Leon ST
It becomes the third member of the new Leon family, which now comprises five-door hatchback, three-door SC and five-door ST estate.
It boasts a 587-litre boot, and with the rear seats folded flat its load capacity extends to 1,470 litres.
And with the debut of the Leon ST, SEAT is expanding the extensive line-up of hi-tech options already available with the model, introducing Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC) damper adjustment, and Progressive Steering. The optional Dynamic Pack, including DCC and Progressive Steering, enables a high degree of control under sporty driving conditions.
The engine range available for the Leon ST is the same as that for the five-door and SC versions. All have Start/Stop and Energy Recovery systems, from the 1.2 TSI petrol and 1.6 TDI diesel, right up to the most powerful 1.8 TSI and 2.0 TDI units.
The 1.2 TSI 105 PS engine returns 57.6 mpg, while the state-of-the-art 1.4 TSI 140PS runs it very close, with a 53.3mpg average figure. At the top of the petrol line-up is the 1.8 TSI engine, available in FR trim only, delivering 180PS and 250Nm of torque.
The entry level diesel model is the 1.6 TDI with 105PS and a strong 250Nm of torque. The 2.0 TDI with 150PS and 320Nm of torque provides powerful propulsion, yet with the Start/Stop and Energy Recovery, it manages to emit just 106g/km CO2 and return 68.9mpg.
A sporty highlight is the 2.0 TDI with 184PS and 380Nm of torque – another FR exclusive – which achieves an awesome 65.7 miles on average per gallon of fuel used.
In the base version, the Leon ST weighs in at just 1,233 kg, making it a 45 kg heavier than the five-door Leon and the lightest estate in its class. Nevertheless, the ST offers a host of functional equipment details that significantly benefit everyday usability. The rear seat backrests are extremely easy to fold down from the luggage compartment, while the double floor makes the boot very easy to load and unload. The passenger-seat backrest can be folded over to accommodate especially long items.
September 2013
Leon ST Prices announced
Starting at £16,675, the Leon ST is £825 more than an equivalent five-door version. Every Leon ST comes with roof rails as standard, a double-floor setup in the boot, a rear reading light, and a 12V socket. In addition, a through hatch allows loading of long, thin items, while buyers can choose an optional fold-down passenger seat, for even greater load-lugging capacity.
The engine and trim range of the Leon ST is as per the five-door and SC variants, meaning an S-SE-FR hierarchy, with petrol engines ranging from the 1.2 TSI 105 PS, through the 1.4 TSI 140 PS and on to the most powerful 1.8 TSI 180 PS. On the diesel front, there are now two versions of the 1.6 TDI - a standard 105 PS variant, and the just-announced 110 PS Ecomotive. Following those are the 2.0 TDI units, with either 150 PS or 184 PS. A range of transmissions are available, from a five- or six-speed manual to a six- or seven-speed DSG automatic.
Trim
|
Litres
|
Engine
|
PS
|
Basic Price
|
VAT @
|
Retail Price
|
1st Year
|
1st Reg
|
Recommended On The Road
|
20.00%
|
(P11D Value)
|
RFL Rate
|
Fee
|
Price
|
S
|
1.2
|
TSI
|
105
|
£13,850.00
|
£2,770.00
|
£16,620
|
£0
|
£55
|
£16,675
|
S
|
1.6
|
TDI
|
105
|
£15,266.67
|
£3,053.33
|
£18,320
|
£0
|
£55
|
£18,375
|
SE
|
1.2
|
TSI
|
105
|
£14,783.33
|
£2,956.67
|
£17,740
|
£0
|
£55
|
£17,795
|
SE
|
1.2
|
TSI DSG-auto
|
105
|
£15,825.00
|
£3,165.00
|
£18,990
|
£0
|
£55
|
£19,045
|
SE
|
1.4
|
TSI
|
140
|
£15,658.33
|
£3,131.67
|
£18,790
|
£0
|
£55
|
£18,845
|
SE
|
1.6
|
TDI
|
105
|
£16,200.00
|
£3,240.00
|
£19,440
|
£0
|
£55
|
£19,495
|
SE
|
1.6
|
TDI Ecomotive
|
110
|
£17,025.00
|
£3,405.00
|
£20,430
|
£0
|
£55
|
£20,485
|
SE
|
1.6
|
TDI DSG-auto
|
105
|
£17,241.67
|
£3,448.33
|
£20,690
|
£0
|
£55
|
£20,745
|
SE
|
2.0
|
TDI
|
150
|
£17,325.00
|
£3,465.00
|
£20,790
|
£0
|
£55
|
£20,845
|
SE
|
2.0
|
TDI DSG-auto
|
150
|
£18,366.67
|
£3,673.33
|
£22,040
|
£0
|
£55
|
£22,095
|
FR
|
1.4
|
TSI
|
140
|
£16,945.83
|
£3,389.17
|
£20,335
|
£0
|
£55
|
£20,390
|
FR
|
1.8
|
TSI
|
180
|
£17,845.83
|
£3,569.17
|
£21,415
|
£125
|
£55
|
£21,595
|
FR
|
1.8
|
TSI DSG-auto
|
180
|
£18,887.50
|
£3,777.50
|
£22,665
|
£125
|
£55
|
£22,845
|
FR
|
2.0
|
TDI
|
150
|
£18,612.50
|
£3,722.50
|
£22,335
|
£0
|
£55
|
£22,390
|
FR
|
2.0
|
TDI DSG-auto
|
150
|
£19,654.17
|
£3,930.83
|
£23,585
|
£0
|
£55
|
£23,640
|
FR
|
2.0
|
TDI
|
184
|
£19,437.50
|
£3,887.50
|
£23,325
|
£0
|
£55
|
£23,380
|
October 2013
SEAT opened order books for Leon Ecomotive
The Leon Ecomotive ST returns 85.6mpg combined fuel consumption while 87g/km CO2 figure puts the car into VED Band A.
Power comes from a 1.6-litre TDI diesel engine, mated to a six-speed manual gearbox whose ratios are spaced for optimum efficiency; the transmission is a fundamental difference between the Leon Ecomotive and the standard Leon 1.6 TDI, which itself emits a very modest 99g/km, equipped with a five-speed manual gearbox.
January 2015
280PS SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 announced
£28,505 (or £29,860 for DSG). UK ordering now for deliveries from march 2015.
Leon ST CUPRA 280’s two-litre turbocharged 280 PS engine gets it it from 0-62 mph in under six seconds and to a limited top speed of 155 mph.
Inside and out, the ST CUPRA 280 retains all of the Leon ST’s usual style and practicality, including its sizeable 587-litre boot, which rises to 1,470 litres with the rear seats folded at the pull of a single lever. 19-inch CUPRA alloy wheels with titanium finish, red brake callipers, rear spoiler and diffuser housing two oval end chrome tailpipes, together with substantial air intakes at the front.
August 2015
Leon SE Technology Business model added
The new model boasts a raft of equipment to support fleets and make life easier for company car drivers including a Technology Pack, adaptive cruise control, rear parking sensors and a Convenience Pack.
Like its fleet-optimised specification, the new model’s powertrain options maximise value for business drivers and fleets – particularly with the new tax regime in mind. The five-door 1.6 TDI 110PS version emits just 99 grams per kilometre of CO2 and achieves 74.3mpg on the combined cycle. Its benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax rate is 17% in five-door guise and 18% in ST format.
The Technology Pack, comprising integrated satellite navigation, DAB audio system and LED headlights, was chosen alongside adaptive cruise control and rear parking sensors for maximum comfort and safety. The Convenience Pack, consisting of automatic headlights, rain sensor and auto dimming rear view mirror, means the vehicle is easy to live with.
Initially available in capacious estate form, the SEAT Leon ST SE Technology Business is available to order in either 1.6 TDI 110PS or 2.0 TDI 150PS form, priced from £20,545 (P11D value) or £20,650 OTR. The order book for the five-door version will open in early 2016.
March 2019
SEAT Leon Cupra R ST announced
Limited edition model with just 150 being sold in the UK. Orders open in April, with prices starting from £37,975 for the 2.0 TSI with 300PS. For an extra £500, customers can upgrade to 370PS with the factory-approved ABT tuning pack, taking the 0-62mph figure down to 4.5 seconds. The standard model reaches 62mph in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 155mph.