2011 Leon Mk3

[GrahamFR]

Expect the new Leon SC to pretty much be the IBX concept without the 4x4 suspension...

The IBX is basically a Tiguan, if they base the Mk3 Leon on that also, im buying a golf!

 

[dkaric]

What do you think, will mk3 leon also have a crappy soundproofing as the current one? Plasticky interior?
VW is pulling the strings, and they don't want an equal-quality but cheaper golf competitor... I guess they'll find the way to *uck it up

 

[SeanCorky]

The IBX is basically a Tiguan, if they base the Mk3 Leon on that also, im buying a golf!

I think the IBX is based on the Audi Q1 (Which SEAT are building for Audi in Martorell)

But the design features of the IBX show what the new Leon SC will look like

 

[GrahamFR]

I think the IBX is based on the Audi Q1 (Which SEAT are building for Audi in Martorell)

But the design features of the IBX show what the new Leon SC will look like

Are we all sure were not mistaking the IBX for the IBE?

And although it may be an inferior forum to SCN, im going to listen to these http://www.autocar.co.uk/forums/t/17796.aspx tbh

 

[SeanCorky]

Are we all sure were not mistaking the IBX for the IBE?

And although it may be an inferior forum to SCN, im going to listen to these http://www.autocar.co.uk/forums/t/17796.aspx tbh

Yeah i definitely mean the IBX

I was reading between the lines of what someone from SEAT UK has said, which another magazine (may have been TopGear) said aswell.

I think i read this somewhere because SEAT are building the Q1 they already have the barebones to start from if they're to make the IBX (which they probably wont anyway ha)

 

[Gary@Cookies]

Well over a year until the next model comes out but its common knowledge there will be 3 and 5 door models as well as a Sport Tourer.

 

[eltawater]

Anyone seen the latest issue of Auto express? They've done their usual photoshop of what they expect the car to look like. *spew*

 

[markmeus]

Not as keen on that - the back looks a bit like an large Audi A1, and I'm not a fan of the A1.

 

[markgb]

Not as keen on that - the back looks a bit like an large Audi A1, and I'm not a fan of the A1.

Agreed, with above. Also has a bit on the Impreza in it as well.

 

[apmaman]

I thought that too, a lot of Subaru is in that design. Not too keen tbh.

 

[n_olympios]

Anyone seen the latest issue of Auto express? They've done their usual photoshop of what they expect the car to look like. *spew*

Looks like it came out of an early '80s science fiction film, or comic book.

 

[C_ED_99]

Reminds me of the Honda Civic, and Audi A1

 

[tommy_a]

too angular for me !! i prefer curves !!

 

[jezyg]

The lights look wrong especially the rear to angular and too small. I reckon though that is not too far off the mark from other pics/mock ups I have seen. Just needs slightly softer lines but then it may grow on you.........

 

[ZBOYD]

AutoBild have said today that the Leon will be shown at Frankfurt in September this year, whether as a pre-production prototype or as a launch model is as yet unknown.

Whatever surfaces I'm still thinking that it will be a spring/summer 2012 UK launch, Cupra's expect to add on a further 12 months so 2013 unless they decide its an important launch model.

 

[jezyg]

AutoBild have said today that the Leon will be shown at Frankfurt in September this year, whether as a pre-production prototype or as a launch model is as yet unknown.

Whatever surfaces I'm still thinking that it will be a spring/summer 2012 UK launch, Cupra's expect to add on a further 12 months so 2013 unless they decide its an important launch model.

Whatcar said that the Leon will preview at Frankfurt in September this year as well.

 

[Signor Whippy]

Looks like a civic!

Yuk!

 

[C_ED_99]

AutoBild have said today that the Leon will be shown at Frankfurt in September this year, whether as a pre-production prototype or as a launch model is as yet unknown.

Whatever surfaces I'm still thinking that it will be a spring/summer 2012 UK launch, Cupra's expect to add on a further 12 months so 2013 unless they decide its an important launch model.

The Cupra is an important model... I was reading an article in autotrader (I think) about leons, and the sportier models made up a major part of the sales (think it was getting on for 50%), and they blamed the later launch of the hotter models for Seat losing momentum against other manufacturers.

Of course god knows what management/politics will dictate.

 

[renegade_si]

too angular - the roundness of the Mk2 is much better - bet the tech is great though!

 

[Syphon]

Not sure if this has been posted yet.

http://carsspyphotos.net/seat-leon-2012-the-new-spy-photos/

Scott