The Seat León is not only the most technological and connected model of the firm to date, it is also the one that offers more propulsion options. With the arrival of the 130 hp León 1.5 TGI, which uses compressed natural gas to circulate, a portfolio is completed with gasoline (TSI), diesel (TDI), Mild Hybrid (eTSI), plug-in hybrid (e-Hybrid) and GNC (TGI). The latter is available in a 5-door body , with a 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox, and a Sportstourer silhouette with the DSG, for now. The starting price of this range, which sports the DGT ECO badge, is 26,250 euros .
The Martorell firm is, within the Volkswagen group, responsible for betting on compressed natural gas as an alternative to traditional fuels. This technology, which is in full expansion in Spain, reduces CO2 emissions without suffering the stresses and anxieties produced by electrified vehicles. In addition, the same sensations at the wheel are maintained and the reaction of the engine, capable of running on gas and gasoline , is natural and classic. Transitions are undetectable by the driver. The only thing that we must bear in mind, if we want to extend the life of the vehicle, is that it is recommended to use gasoline at some point to hydrate the block and that said fuel does not expire.
Another of the key benefits of this technology is autonomy, something that electricians cannot currently struggle with. The Seat León TGI allows you to travel up to 440 kilometers using CNG , which has a cost of € 0.80 / kg, which would mean about 3 euros per 100 kilometers of travel. Its refueling is almost identical to that of a conventional thermal model but much cheaper, with a cost up to 50% cheaper than gasoline and 30% less compared to diesel. In this way, the new Leon joins the rest of the firm’s TGI models: Seat Ibiza 1.0 TGI and Arona 1.0 TGI. We tell you everything you need to know about this type of propulsion in the following gallery.
