The new crossover concept is based on the Leon CUPRA and said to be “a performance athlete in high-tech trekking shoes”.

The 300hp 2.0-litre engine delivers a 0-100kph time of 4.9 seconds and is married up with a six-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission plus electronically controlled all-wheel-drive with electronic differential lock and ground clearance 41mm higher than on the Leon Cupra.

“The SEAT Leon family is not only incredibly successful, but also exceptionally multi-faceted. With the Leon Cross Sport, we are testing out a new idea – the performance of the Leon CUPRA with the many possibilities offered by an all-road vehicle, “ said Jürgen Stackmann, chairman of the executive committee, SEAT, SA. “The Leon Cross Sport is therefore a perfect match for the brand and for a young, multi-faceted lifestyle. And, as a compact two-door, this crossover fits well into the urban jungle.”