VW’s Spanish subsidiary SEAT has launched the eco-friendly Leon Ecomotive that gives us a good example of how European carmakers plan to fight the energy and environmental issues of our time. The Leon Ecomotive is equipped with VW Group’s ultra frugal 105 HP 1.9 TDi turbo-diesel unit that has received additional improvements to its electronic management. Also, the compact hatch's gear ratios are 8.2% longer overall due to the lengthening of the third, fourth and fifth gears. various modifications. -Continued Furthermore, the improvements also incorporate the weight of the vehicle, which has been reduced thanks to the detailed study of the equipment package and the elimination of certain options, and thanks to lower resistance tyres, making it possible to mount 195/ 65 tyres on 15 inch wheels or 205/ 55 tyres on 16 inch wheels. The result is an avg. consumption figure of just 3.9 l/100 km or 60.3 MPG and a C02 emiisons of just 119 g/km.
