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81-660: The SEAT León ( Spanish pronunciation: [ˈse.at leˈon] ), also spelled Leon in some other languages (named after the city of León , which also means " Lion " in Spanish), is a small family car built by the Spanish car manufacturer SEAT since October 1999. The first two León generations used two differing variants of the Volkswagen Group A platform , and shared many components with other Volkswagen Group cars. The third and fourth (current) generation use

162-646: A 110 kW (150 PS; 148 bhp) version. Originally sold as a "Cupra 4 TDI" 4WD, it was only sold for one year in certain countries and then became 2WD. This facelift model was first badged "Cupra" in the UK, "Top Sport" in most European countries, and then "FR" everywhere. A limited number of "FR" cars were fitted with the "Cupra R" body kit and named "FR+". Lesser diesel versions were available with 66 kW (90 PS; 89 bhp), 81 kW (110 PS; 109 bhp) and 96 kW (131 PS; 129 bhp). All engines over 96 kW (131 PS; 129 bhp) have

243-586: A 177 kW (240 PS; 237 bhp) engine, with a 0-100 km/h (62.1 mph) time of 6.4 seconds. Unique Cupra parts included 18" 5 twin-spoke alloys, red brake calipers, oval exhaust, aluminium pedals, paint colours and heavily bolstered sports seats. Launched in 2008 the K1 León Cupra was made for one year for the UK market. Inspired by the BTCC race car, it featured redesigned bumpers, side skirts, rear spoiler and oval exhaust. The fastest Mk2 León

324-431: A 40 bhp (30 kW; 41 PS) generator and an electric motor of 113 bhp (84 kW; 115 PS), producing a combined limited output of 161 bhp (120 kW; 163 PS) and emitting a low 39g/km of CO 2 , with production now estimated in 2015. The Typ 1P SEAT León is available with the following internal combustion engines , and like the previous generation, many are shared from other marques of

405-598: A Modernist creation of the architect Antoni Gaudí . An example of modern architecture is the city's Museum of Contemporary Art or MUSAC . León was founded in the 1st century BC by the Roman legion Legio VI Victrix , which served under Caesar Augustus during the Cantabrian Wars (29-19 BC), the final stage of the Roman conquest of Hispania . In the year 74 AD, the Legio VII Gemina —recruited from

486-435: A considerable amount of sunshine throughout the year. León Airport ( IATA : LEN) is located approximately 6 kilometres away from the city centre, in the neighbouring town of La Virgen del Camino / Valverde de la Virgen . It offers mostly domestic flights within the country. Currently two Spanish airlines operate in it: Iberia / Air Nostrum and Air Europa . Air Nostrum offers flights from and to Barcelona, Spain . During

567-553: A cornering feature. The higher specification also have a new "SEAT Drive Profile" system which allows the driver to choose between four different driving settings: eco, normal, sport, and an individual setting. This system controls the behaviour of the engine, steering, and DSG gearbox. Additionally, the 1.8 TSI 180PS and 2.0 TDI 184PS engine-equipped models will vary their engine sound via a sound actuator, as well as their interior ambient lighting between white (normal, eco and individual) and red (sport). SEAT announced in early 2012 that

648-468: A high codification grade in the city of Llión. The first written text in Leonese was Nodicia de Kesos (959 or 974); other works in the language include Fueru de Llión , Fueru de Salamanca , Fueru Xulgu , Códice d'Alfonsu XI , ou Disputa d'Elena y María or Llibru d'Alixandre . Leonese is considered a seriously endangered language by UNESCO . It is almost extinct, being known and spoken by only

729-499: A higher-specification Black version; which included sports seats, special 19in multi-spoke alloy wheels, and black detailing. SEAT León Cupra 300, was manufactured between 2017–2018 to replace the Cupra 290, it used the same 2 Litre turbocharged engine from León Cupra 290 but boosted to 296 bhp and capable of 0-62 mph in 5.8 seconds. Available with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or 6-speed DSG automatic gearbox. ST estate version

810-477: A larger eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay , Android Auto and MirrorLink . New safety systems included Traffic Sign Recognition , Pedestrian Protection System, and blind-spot warning systems. Also available was Traffic Jam Assist - which allows the León to accelerate and brake automatically in traffic jams up to 37 mph. "Kessy" - SEAT's keyless automatic locking and starting system

891-436: A number of new safety systems, including (often as standard) a multi-collision braking system to automatically brake the car after an accident in order to avoid a second collision, a lane-keeping assistant , and driver fatigue detection . The braking system includes a hill-start assistant. In the interior, there is a driver-oriented centre console hosting a 5.8-inch touch-screen infotainment display with some models featuring

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972-659: A period of prosperity for the city. Free from the seigneuralisation process of the Late Middle Ages, towards the end of the era León had consolidated as one of the 13 cities in the Meseta enjoying the right to vote at the Cortes of Castile. In the 16th century, economic and demographic decline set in and continued until the 19th century. For the extent of the Early Modern period the city remained controlled by

1053-519: A proximity sensor, also used in the Volkswagen Golf , as well as ambient lighting. A new feature available for the first time in its class are the optional full-LED headlamps combined with a full beam assistant . The full-LED headlamps offer numerous advantages over standard halogen bulbs such as improved illumination, a close to daylight colour temperature, lower energy consumption and an extended service life. The front fog lights can include

1134-487: A reduced set of noble families by means of the regimientos and regidurías . The city population increased from 9,000 to 15,000 during the 19th century. The population further increased during the 20th century: 18,000 (1910), 44,000 (1940), 73,000 (1960), and 100,000 (1971). The military coup d'état that marked the beginning of the Spanish Civil War took place (and succeeded) in León on 20 July 1936, with

1215-427: A replacement for Cupra 280 - powered by the same 2-litre engine from the Cupra 280, but with an extra 10 bhp. The Cupra 290 can accelerate 0-62 mph in 5.8 seconds and onto a top speed of 155 mph. Available with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or 6-speed DSG automatic gearbox. The 290 came in three body styles - three-door hatchback (León SC), five-door hatchback (León) and five-door estate (León ST) – and in

1296-529: A roomier cabin with greater shoulder room for the front and rear passengers, more rear legroom and 380 litres (13 cu ft) of boot space. The first official information and pictures of the car were released on 16 July 2012, with its public debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show in September. It is the second car to be based on the MQB platform. It features new safety equipment , such as driver knee airbag , and

1377-492: A six-speed manual transmission . Rear suspension is semi-independent torsion beam, except for 4WD models fitted with multi-link independent rear suspension . All versions came with four wheel disc brakes. In Switzerland there was an official tuner model by Abt Sportsline called "SEAT León Cupra 4 Kompressor". This version added a supercharger to the 2.8-litre VR6 producing 206 kW (280 PS; 276 bhp) and 323  N⋅m (238  lbf⋅ft ) of torque. Production of

1458-495: A very few elderly people who live isolated in the mountains of the northern part of the province of León. However, people who wish to separate León from Castile and who support Leonese autonomy are trying to revive the language. León City Council and Leonese language associations like the Asociación Cultural de la Llingua Llïonesa El Fueyu are promoting its knowledge and use. Leonese Language Day started in 2006 with

1539-435: Is a weekly British automobile magazine published by Haymarket Media Group . It was first published in 1895 and refers to itself as "the world's oldest car magazine". Mark Tisshaw is editor and other team members include Steve Cropley, Rachel Burgess, James Attwood, Matt Prior, Matt Saunders and Felix Page. Autocar has several international editions, including China, India, New Zealand, and South Africa. The publication

1620-411: Is common in the early hours of the morning before the dawn during the coldest months of the winter, but normally melts after sunrise. Snowfalls are not rare in the city (9 days a year), however heavy snowfalls are not common. Summers are warm and relatively dry, with temperatures usually oscillating between 16 °C (61 °F) and 35 °C (95 °F). With about 2,673 sunshine hours, the city enjoys

1701-567: Is no notice of resistance whatsoever. An attempt was made by the invaders to settle the strongholds with Berbers came in a military capacity, but the scheme was abandoned when the Berbers of northern Iberia rebelled against the Arabs and gave up their positions to join the revolt around 740. Towards the year 846, a group of Mozarabs ( Christians who did not flee from the Muslims and lived under

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1782-573: Is the 2.0 TFSI Cupra R, using the same 195 kW (265 PS; 261 bhp) engine found in the Audi S3 and Golf/Scirocco R. The 0–100 km/h (62.1 mph) time is 6.2 seconds with a limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). In 2009 the León range received a facelift, and the Cupra was in the SEAT Cupra race mobile game for Apple iPhone / iPod Touch available through the iTunes ' App store . In 2008, SEAT Deutschland announced

1863-728: Is the same car as the León Cupra. SEAT produced two versions of the Twin Drive prototype. Initially announced in May 2009 as a diesel/battery hybrid, the León Twin Drive Ecomotive was a series plug-in hybrid , powered by an electric motor, through lithium-ion batteries chargeable at a regular electrical socket, in combination with a diesel-powered internal combustion engine. The Twin Drive Ecomotive project

1944-617: Is why in 2010 it was acknowledged by professor John Keane , the King of Spain and the Junta of Castile and León , as the "cradle of Parliamentarism ". The Decreta of León were consequently included in the Memory of the World register by UNESCO in 2013. The city's prominence began to decline in the early Middle Ages, partly due to the loss of independence after the union of the Leonese kingdom with

2025-468: The Cooper-Alta . Former Autocar writers include Russell Bulgin , Chris Harris , and former Top Gear presenter James May . In 1992, May was fired from Autocar after he added an acrostic into the 1992 "Road Test Yearbook". May had to write every review in the issue. Each spread featured four reviews and each review started with a big red capital letter known as a rubricated initial . May

2106-539: The Crown of Castile , consolidated in 1301. After a period of stagnation during the early modern age , it was one of the first cities to hold an uprising in the Spanish War of Independence , and some years later, in 1833 acquired the status of provincial capital. The end of the 19th and the 20th century saw a significant acceleration in the rate of urban expansion, when the city became an important communications hub of

2187-535: The Hispanics by Galba in 69 AD — settled in a permanent military camp that was the origin of the city. Its modern name, León, is derived from the city's Latin name Castra Legionis . The Romans established the site of the city to protect the recently conquered territories of northwestern Hispania from the Astures and Cantabri , and to secure the transport of gold extracted in the province —especially in

2268-683: The Legio I Germanica . Its full name was Legio VII Gemina Felix. After serving in Pannonia, and in the civil wars, it was settled by Vespasian in Hispania Tarraconensis, to supply the place of the Legio VI Victrix and Legio X Gemina , two of the three legions ordinarily stationed in the province, but which had been withdrawn to Germany. That its regular winter quarters, under later emperors, were at León, we learn from

2349-528: The Porsche 911 GT1 . It was also the first magazine to produce independently recorded performance figures for the Bugatti Veyron , which were published in the 31 May 2006 issue. In 2023, Autocar digitised its entire archive dating back to 1895. The Autocar Archive is available to subscribers online. In the 1950s, the magazine's sport editor, John Cooper , used Cooper T11 parts to create

2430-462: The SEAT Altea that launched a year earlier, it debuted modern Alfa Romeo like design cues and vertically parked wipers. Volkswagen's Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) was available as an option. The Mk2 León used the new 16 valve 1.2-litre TSI petrol engine with 77  kW (105  PS ; 103  bhp ). In some markets (e.g. Greece , Romania and Italy ), the base Leon used

2511-478: The Spanish and German national flags , as a homage to these countries collaborating on this project. In some countries there was a "Cupra 4" with a 2.8-litre VR6 delivering 150 kW (204 PS; 201 bhp) and four-wheel drive (4WD). This uses the same Haldex Traction system as the Volkswagen Golf 4motion . A range of turbocharged direct injection (TDI) diesel engines were available, including

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2592-612: The Typ 1M ended in May 2006, however the appreciation for the SEAT León Cupra R Mk1 continues. In a 2010 'best hot hatchback of all time' poll conducted by Autocar , its readers voted the Cupra R at number 7. The Typ 1M SEAT León was available with the following internal combustion engines , with all being shared with other marques of the Volkswagen Group : Factory production of the second generation León, internal codename Typ 1P , commenced in May 2005. Similar in design to

2673-681: The Umayyad conquest of the peninsula, 910 saw the beginning of one of its most prominent historical periods, when it became the capital of the Kingdom of León , which took active part in the Reconquista against the Moors , and came to be one of the fundamental kingdoms of medieval Spain. In 1188, the city hosted the first Parliament in European history under the reign of Alfonso IX , and this

2754-781: The Volkswagen Golf Mk4 , but was marketed as a sportier and cheaper variant to that car. To reinforce this image it had a fastback design inspired by the Alfa Romeo Alfasud, and used firmer suspension with wider tyres to improve handling. The dashboard was derived from that of the first-generation Audi A3, with the saloon version called the SEAT Toledo Non-turbo petrol engines were the 1.4-litre 16 valve with 55 kilowatts (75  PS ; 74  bhp ) and 1.6-litre 8 valve with 74 kW (101 PS; 99 bhp). The facelift replacing

2835-652: The Volkswagen Group : A flexible-fuel vehicle model is also on offer under the label " MultiFuel ", featuring the 1.6 MPI E85 102 bhp engine. The third generation of the León is based on the Volkswagen Group's latest MQB platform , which is shared with the seventh generation Volkswagen Golf . Compared to the previous generation, the León Mk3 is shorter by 5 cm (2 in) and lighter by up to 90 kg (198 lb); however, because its wheelbase has been extended by 5.8 cm (2.3 in), it has

2916-673: The Volkswagen Group MQB platform , also used by the Audi A3 Mk3 and Mk4 , Volkswagen Golf Mk7 and Mk8 and Škoda Octavia Mk3 and Mk4 . The Mk1 SEAT León hatchback (codename Typ 1M ) launched in 1999, and was produced at Martorell , with a small number of 13,401 cars assembled in Belgium. Based on the Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34) platform , it shared components with other VW Group models such as

2997-708: The fall of the North in October 1937. Both the Convent of San Marcos , the old Santa Ana factory and the provincial prison were nonetheless rehabilitated as mass detention camps in the city by the Francoist side . During the 1960s, León experienced much growth due to in-migration from the rural zones of the province. Leonese customs include the Semana Santa (" Holy Week "), featuring numerous processions through

3078-425: The 310 Ltd logo. A badge on the dashboard displayed the serial number, and the car was delivered with a key ring to match. Full factory warranty was retained with the power increase that increased the top speed to 259 km/h (160.9 mph). In 2007, SEAT prepared a sole car customized by Shakira . This car was auctioned, and the benefits went to the charity through Pies Descalzos Foundation . Mechanically, it

3159-415: The 8 valve with the 16 valve 77 kW (105 PS; 103 bhp) unit. The sportier "León 20VT" (in the UK badged as "Cupra" and then "FR"), had a 1.8-litre Turbo with 132 kW (179 PS; 177 bhp). The fastest "Cupra R" had 154 kW (209 PS; 207 bhp), and later 165 kW (224 PS; 221 bhp). The original Cupra was only available in the red, yellow and black colors of

3240-481: The Cupra 280, it featured side skirts, lightweight 19-inch alloy wheels and 30 mm larger ventilated brake discs with Brembo calipers. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres could be ordered at extra cost. Also included is a VAQ electronically controlled limited-slip differential that aids traction. Power remained unchanged at 280 hp (metric) and a 0-60 mph time of 5.7 seconds. The Ultimate Sub8 pack

3321-581: The Itinerary, Ptolemy, and the Notitiae Imperii , as well as from a few inscriptions; but there are numerous inscriptions to prove that a strong detachment of it was stationed at Tarraco (modern Tarragona ), the chief city of the province. Some elements of the original Roman encampment still survive in the modern city layout. Long sections of the Roman walls (built between the first century BC and

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3402-704: The León ST called the X-PERIENCE . In August 2018, SEAT discontinued the Léon SC due to lower demands for three-door hatchbacks. In January 2017, the León received a subtle facelift which included a reshaped front bumper with a grille that has been stretched by 40mm and features restyled LED headlights. New engine options available included a 115 bhp 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol and 115 bhp 1.6-litre diesel. Interior changes included an electric parking brake with Hill Hold Control (HHC) as standard,

3483-683: The Muslim regime) tried to repopulate the city, but a Muslim attack prevented that initiative. In the year 856, under the Christian king Ordoño I , another attempt at repopulation was made and was successful. Alfonso III of León and García I of León made León city the capital of the Kingdom of León and the most important of the Christian cities in Iberia. The seat of the kingdom of Asturias moved to León in 910. Sacked by Almanzor in about 987,

3564-714: The West), Asturias (to the North) and Valladolid (to the South-East, in the same route as Madrid). León has 13 city bus lines, belonging to the company Alesa, a subsidiary of ALSA. Besides the buses, there are plans to introduce tram lines in the city. The Leonese language derives directly from Latin and developed in the Middle Ages. At this time, Leonese was the official language of the Leonese Kingdom and achieved

3645-441: The beginning of the summer, especially on San Juan's night (June 23) when fireworks and bonfires take place. The city of León can be divided into more than 36 districts ( barrios ): León features an oceanic climate ( Köppen : Cfb) or a warm-summer Mediterranean climate ( Köppen : Csb), depending on the criteria used. In winter, temperatures normally oscillate between −1 °C (30 °F) and 13 °C (55 °F). Frost

3726-934: The bloody thing up; it's a real pain in the arse." Current Autocar writers include Richard Bremner, used car expert James Ruppert, Editor at Large Matt Prior and Editor in Chief Steve Cropley. The current editor is Mark Tisshaw, a former deputy editor, news editor and reporter for the magazine. 1895–1901 Henry Sturmey 1901–?[after 1914] Herbert Walter Staner ?–? Hugo Massac Thomas Buist 1930–1938 Harold Carlisle Lafone 1955–1968 Maurice Armstrong Smith 1968–1975 Peter Garnier 1975–1985 Ray Hutton ?1985–?1991 Bob Murray 1991–1997 Michael Harvey 1997–2001 Patrick Fuller 2001–2006 Rob Aherne 2006–2011 Chas Hallett (editor of What Car? 2011–2014) 2011–2013 Jim Holder (editor of What Car? 2014–2016) 2014–2017 Chas Hallett 2017–present Mark Tisshaw Autocar has been licensed to publishers around

3807-623: The car included xenon headlights, 18 inch wheels and a spoiler with larger air intakes. The only car colour available was white with black stripes. SEAT México announced the production of 100 units of the Copa Edition in orange colour with black stripes in September 2008. The Mexican version also had a sunroof, which the European León Copa did not. At the 2008 Geneva Auto Show, the León Streetcopa limited edition

3888-513: The centre of the city. One of them is the so-called "Procession of the Meeting", which acts out the meeting of three groups representing Saint John , the Virgin Mary and Christ , in the esplanade in front of the old council. Associated with Semana Santa is the procession called "The Burial of Genarín". Genarín was an alcoholic beggar who was hit and killed by the first garbage truck in

3969-515: The city of León (including representatives of the urban class) in the Cortes of León of 1188 . Due to the written documentary corpus, the 1188 Cortes were recognised by the UNESCO in 2013 as "cradle" of parliamentarism. Suburbs for traders and artisans sprang up, who, after the 13th century, began to influence the municipal government. During the early Middle Ages , the livestock industry produced

4050-459: The city of León in the year 1929. This is a celebration of alcohol, and the main purpose of the people who attend it is getting drunk in honor to the alcoholic beggar. The San Juan and San Pedro festivities are also remarkable, celebrated during the last week of June (between June 23 and June 29). During these days several concerts and festivals take place and the whole city is occupied by terraces and street markets where Leonese people celebrate

4131-466: The city was reconstructed and repopulated by Alfonso V , whose Decree of 1017 regulated its economic life, including the functioning of its markets. León was a way-station for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago leading to Santiago de Compostela . With Alfonso V of León the city had the " Fueru de Llión ", an important letter of privileges. In 1188, Alfonso IX of León gathered the three estates in

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4212-681: The city's most prominent historical buildings are the Cathedral , one of the finest examples of French-style classic Gothic architecture in Spain, the Basilica of San Isidoro , one of the most important Romanesque churches in Spain and resting place of León's medieval monarchs, the Monastery of San Marcos , an example of plateresque and Renaissance Spanish architecture, and the Casa Botines ,

4293-738: The externals. In 2012, the SEAT León Mk3 was tested for its safety performance under the Euro NCAP assessment scheme and it achieved a 5-star overall rating : Le%C3%B3n, Spain Founded as the military encampment of the Legio VI Victrix around 29 BC, its standing as an encampment city was consolidated with the definitive settlement of the Legio VII Gemina from 74 AD. Following its partial depopulation due to

4374-436: The following dishes are the most representative: cecina (cured, smoked beef meat), morcilla (a blood sausage), botillo (a dish of meat-stuffed pork intestine), garlic soup, el cocido leonés (a mix of meat with vegetables and chickpeas, served after a vegetable-vermicelli soup) and mantecadas (pastry). Another very important part of the gastronomy of León are the tapas , which are usually given free with drinks, unlike in

4455-422: The fourth century AD) are still standing. There are also archaeological exhibitions showing remains of the walls, gates, baths and an amphitheatre. The post-Roman history of the city is largely the history of the Kingdom of León. The station of the legion in the territory of the Astures grew into an important city, which resisted the attacks of the Visigoths until AD 586, when it was taken by Leovigild ; and it

4536-407: The huge nearby mines of Las Médulas — that was taken to Rome through Asturica Augusta (modern-day Astorga ). Tacitus calls the legion Galbiana , to distinguish it from the old Legio VII Claudia , but this appellation is not found on any inscriptions. It appears to have received the appellation of Gemina on account of its amalgamation by Vespasian with one of the German legions, probably

4617-431: The magazine in its early days. Henry Sturmey stood down as editor of The Autocar magazine and left the company in 1901. Autocar claims to have invented the road test in 1928 when it analysed the Austin 7 Gordon England Sunshine Saloon. Autocar has been published weekly throughout its life with only strikes in the 1970s interrupting its frequency. The magazine's name was changed from The Autocar to Autocar at

4698-447: The northwest due to the rise of the coal mining industry and the arrival of the railroad. León's historical and architectural heritage, as well as the numerous festivals hosted throughout the year (particularly noteworthy are the Easter processions) and its location on the French Way of the Camino de Santiago , which is ranked as a UNESCO World Heritage Site , make it a destination of both domestic and international tourism . Some of

4779-426: The official courses developed by the Department for Leonese Culture of the Leonese City Council. The Leonese City Council was founded in 1345. It has 27 city councillors. In the last municipal elections (26 May 2019) the results were: The mayor is José Antonio Diez, from the PSOE. León is in the county ( comarca ) of Tierras de León . León is twinned with: Within the wide range of Leonese cuisine

4860-515: The older 1.4-litre MPI engine producing 63 kW (85 PS; 84 bhp). Sportier FR badged variants began with the 110 kW (150 PS; 148 bhp) 2.0-litre Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) and the popular 103 kW (140 PS; 138 bhp) 2.0-litre Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) diesel engine . Both were fitted with a six-speed manual transmission , with a six-speed or seven-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG) as an option. A 136 kW (185 PS; 182 bhp) 2.0 TFSI

4941-421: The production of 55 units of the SEAT León Copa Edition . This limited edition was powered with a 2.0 TFSI engine producing 210 kW (285 PS; 281 bhp), and 360  N⋅m (266  lbf⋅ft ). Maximum speed is 254 km/h (158 mph) and the 0-100 km/h (62.1 mph) time is 5.9 seconds. The suspension is by Eibach , and inspired by the León Supercopa.The brakes were improved, and

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5022-404: The putschist military officers meeting little resistance. The Catholic Church adhered to the rebels and instrumentalised the Catholic sentiment and traditions against the Republic . The rebels expanded from the city to the rest of the traditionally conservative province, which remained under rebel control except a small northern part connected to Asturias, that became part of the battlefront until

5103-417: The range would include for the first time three-door and estate models in addition to a five-door. In September 2013, SEAT officially unveiled the León ST (estate model) at the Frankfurt Motor Show . The León ST extends the León's maximum load capacity to 1470 litres and is available in Europe in three different versions and eleven different engine options. On 23 June 2014, SEAT revealed an off-road version of

5184-505: The rest of Spain. It is very common to go "de tapas" or "tapear" i.e. to go for a few drinks ("un corto", which is a very small beer, "una caña", which is roughly half a pint of beer or "un vino", a glass of wine, or a “butano”, a small glass of orange soda) just before lunch but more normally as a light form of dinner. 42°36′20″N 5°34′12″W  /  42.60556°N 5.57000°W  / 42.60556; -5.57000 Autocar (magazine) Autocar (stylized in all caps )

5265-435: The start of 1962. In 1988 Autocar absorbed the rival magazine Motor , with which it had done battle on the newsstands since 1903. From the 7 September 1988 issue the magazine became Autocar & Motor . It reverted to Autocar for the 21 September 1994 issue. The magazine has scored many firsts in its history, including the first full road tests and independent performance tests of the Jaguar XJ220 , McLaren F1 , and

5346-505: The summer months the number of available destinations increases, and flights are also offered from and to Palma de Mallorca, Spain , Tenerife, Spain , Ibiza, Spain , Menorca, Spain , Málaga, Spain and Gran Canaria, Spain . León has two railway stations, León railway station on the Renfe line, and León-Matallana on the Renfe Feve lines. There are high-speed services that connect León to Madrid in approximately two hours. Other destinations directly reachable from León are Galicia (to

5427-499: The support of Leonese Provincial Government, and from 2008 the celebration is organised by the León City Council. At the end of the 1990s, several associations unofficially promoted Leonese language courses. In 2001, the Universidad de León (University of León) created a course for Teachers of Leonese language, and local government developed Leonese language courses for adults. The Leonese Language Teachers and Monitors Association ( Asociación de Profesores y Monitores de Llingua Llïonesa )

5508-424: The vehicle, giving it a range of about 50 km (30 miles) for short urban circuits, while for longer trips the environmentally friendly tuned combustion engine was used. Quick battery recharging process from the mains through regular power sockets features. In 2011, a revised version of the Twin Drive was shown to the press, with a 1.4TSI petrol engine producing 113 bhp (84 kW; 115 PS) in addition to

5589-402: Was a first step towards a 100% electric car and was planned to go into production in 2014. The Twin Drive Ecomotive as a plug-in hybrid vehicle powered through the combination of both a diesel engine and an electric motor. The vehicle's electric motor had an output of 35 KW and a self-imposed top speed of 100 km/h (62 mph), and resumed power from Li-ion batteries placed at the rear of

5670-618: Was also fitted with a GPF system. The León Cupra R is limited to 799 units based on the standard Cupra 300 but with an uprated 310 PS (228 kW) 2 Litre turbocharged engine; with a 0-62 mph time of 5.8 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph. Cupra Rs were available only with a six-speed manual gearbox in the UK and only 24 Right Hand Drive units have been built. External changes include exclusive 19-inch alloy wheels, reprofiled bumpers with larger front intakes, flared side skirts, and carbon fibre front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser and roof-mounted spoiler and matt bronzer accent over

5751-436: Was another upgrade available. A new flagship XCELLENCE trim level was also introduced. SEAT León Cupra 265, was produced from 2014 to 2016, fitted with a turbocharged 265 PS (195 kW), 2-litre 16-valve, inline-four petrol engine, capable of 0-62 mph in 6.2 seconds and with a maximum speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Available with a 6-speed manual gearbox or 6-speed DSG automatic gearbox. SEAT León Cupra 280,

5832-547: Was bored and to alleviate the boredom, he wrote the reviews so the first four spreads would spell the words "ROAD", "TEST", "YEAR" and "BOOK". The other pages had another acrostic but that was not immediately recognizable as it was spread over the rest of the magazine, spelling seemingly random letters starting with "SOYO" and "UTHI". After it was published, readers discovered it. This was the one that got James May fired because it used profanity. The message, when punctuated was: "So you think it's really good, yeah? You should try making

5913-609: Was created in 2008 and promotes Leonese language activities. Leonese lessons in schools started in 2008, and it is currently taught in sixteen schools in León city in 2008–2009, promoted by the Leonese Local Government Department for Education. This course is for pupils in their 5th and 6th year of primary school (11- and 12-year-olds), where Leonese language is taught with Leonese culture. More than one hundred people are studying Leonese in adult classes in 2008–2009. There are five levels for adults in

5994-433: Was fitted with a DSG gearbox and all-wheel drive as standard. In response to new WLTP testing regimes, SEAT announced in 2018 that the León Cupra 300 would be replaced with a new León Cupra 290. Changes to the revised model included the addition of a gasoline particulate filter (GPF), and as the name suggests, gave the 2WD hatchback a 290 PS (213 kW) power output. The ST Estate retained its 300 PS power output, but

6075-521: Was introduced, but due to poor sales and the launch of FR models it was discontinued. In June 2006 the León received the 147 kW (200 PS; 197 bhp) 2.0 TFSI engine from the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 GTI , with twin chrome exhaust pipes, sport seats, stiffer suspension, climate control and FR branded parts. Also available was a 125 kW (170 PS; 168 bhp) 2.0 TDI. The faster 2.0 TFSI Cupra model features

6156-534: Was launched as The Autocar by Iliffe and Son Ltd. "in the interests of the mechanically propelled road carriage" on 2 November 1895 when, it is believed, there were only six or seven cars in the United Kingdom. L. J. K. Setright suggests that the magazine was set up by Henry Sturmey as an organ of propaganda for Harry J. Lawson , founder of the Daimler Company and a journalist on

6237-460: Was launched in February 2015 for the Cupra 280, which included several weight-saving measures including: removing the León's centre armrest, standard climate control system is replaced with a smaller heater, reducing the number of speakers from eight to four, removing the centre console armrest, front storage units, and rear air vents. SEAT León Cupra 290, was manufactured between 2015 and 2016, as

6318-514: Was limited to 100 units. It came only in Candy white or Infiri black. The Cupra 310 Limited Edition featured beside the OEM Cupra equipment an engine management remapping by Abt Sportsline , black Orion-alloy wheels, an alarm system, Bluetooth connectivity and special 310 Limited Edition badges on the sides and the rear hatch. There were also stainless decals inside the front door frames displaying

6399-470: Was manufactured between 2014 and 2015, powered by a 280 PS (206 kW) version of the Cupra 265's engine, capable of 0-62 mph in 5.8 seconds and limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). Available with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or 6-speed DSG automatic gearbox. The 280 was fitted with 19-inch alloy wheels and Brembo brakes as standard. The Sub8 Performance pack was launched in August 2014 for

6480-529: Was one of the few cities which the Visigoths allowed to retain their fortifications. During the Umayyad conquest of Hispania , in 715 Tariq advanced from the area of La Rioja towards Astorga and León. The same fortress, which the Romans had built to protect the plain from the incursions of the mountaineers, became the advanced post which covered the mountain, as the last refuge of Cisastur Tribes. However, there

6561-581: Was released. It was a similar edition of León Copa Edition with some changes, designed for the Swiss market and limited to 200 units. Lately, after SEAT won World Touring Car Championship , SEAT Schweiz released a facelifted version called Leon World Champion Edition , also limited to 200 units. SEAT Nederland announced the production of León Cupra 310 Limited Edition, with 2.0 TFSI engine upgraded to 228 kW (310 PS; 306 bhp) of maximum power and 425  N⋅m (313  lbf⋅ft ). The production

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