2015 Seat 20V20 Showcar

SEAT UNVEILS ITS FUTURE WITH THE 20V20

◾The showcar is a preview of the company's strategic vision
◾Stackmann: 'SEAT is applying the 'Leon Formula' to the entire range'
◾Sales of the brand are 7.5% higher at the start of 2015
◾SEAT will present the first compact SÚV in its history next year in Geneva

Geneva, 03/03/2015. - SEAT has its eyes firmly set on the year 2020. The Spanish carmaker revealed its strategic vision for the future in Geneva today with the 20V20 showcar (meaning Vision 2020), an SÚV that sets the stage for the brand's future and puts forward the new design language. 'The 20V20 shows our ambition', said SEAT President Jürgen Stackmann today during the company's presentation at the Geneva Motor Show. 'It is our guiding star and the lighthouse for our development for the coming five-year period'.

Stackmann emphasised that 'SEAT will be applying the winning Leon product formula to the entire range. We've taken all product decisions to consolidate the successful path started with LEON and we have finalised our product plan for the coming years. SEAT will shift focus from the small car to the compact car category. The centre of gravity shifts upwards entering big, fast growing and more profitable segments'. In addition, Stackmann reaffirmed the brand's commitment to enhancing connectivity, which is backed by the agreement announced yesterday with SAMSÚNG.

The President of SEAT also announced that the brand continues having a positive momentum in the first two months of the year compared to the same period in 2014: 'To date, our global sales have grown 7.5%'. Stackmann underscored that in 2014 SEAT sales improved by more than 10% for the second consecutive year and placed emphasis on the big EÚ markets, including Germany, Spain, the Únited Kingdom and Italy, where the brand displayed double-digit growth.

The success of the Leon family explains the brand's surge in sales. 'For the first time in our history we have sold more Leon than Ibiza. The Leon family is now complete', summarised Stackmann, who announced the world premiere of SEAT's first compact SÚV at next year's Geneva Motor Show.

20V20, SEAT's strategic vision
The SEAT 20V20 combines the dynamic silhouette of a four-door sports coupé with the refinement of an SÚV and the versatility and utility of a mid-size estate car. At a length of 4,659 metres and with its 20-inch wheels and the determined expression conveyed by its adaptive full-LED headlamps, this sports utility has a robust stance that is in no way aggressive, while the interior offers a generous amount of space and premium ambience for five. In addition, a comprenhensive package of driver assistance systems raises the levels of comfort and safety even further. The array of drive options is multi-faceted, ranging from the high-performance TSI and TDI motors to plug-in hybrids. The power is delivered to the wheels via the DSG transmission and electronically controlled all-wheel drive.

New Toledo FR Line, sportier and more versatile

The Leon ST CÚPRA completes the sportiest line-up


SEAT is also showcasing the new Leon ST CÚPRA to the public in Geneva, which joins the three and five-door versions. The family sized estate version of SEAT's sportiest model is a unique combination of top performance, style and utility. The Leon ST CÚPRA 280 accelerates from 0 to100 km/h in just 6.0 seconds and features a maximum load space of 1,470 litres. The new Leon ST CÚPRA is a consistent winner in terms of design, road manners and excellent value-for-money, and is the perfect sports car for all aspects of life, from work and family, to sports and hobbies.

In the following link: http://seat-presskit.com/en you can find the SEAT press kit of Geneva Motor Show

SEAT is the only company in its sector with the full-range capacity to design, develop, manufacture and market cars in Spain. A member of the Volkswagen Group, the multinational has its headquarters in Martorell (Barcelona), exporting more than 80% of its vehicles, and is present in 75 countries. In 2014 SEAT achieve worldwide sales of 390,500 units.

SEAT Group employs 14,000 professionals at its three production centres – Barcelona, El Prat de Llobregat and Martorell, where it manufactures the highly successful Ibiza and Leon, amongst other models. Additionally, the company produces the Alhambra in Palmela (Portugal), the Mii in Bratislava (Slovakia) and the Toledo in Mladá Boleslav (Czech Republic).

The Spanish multinational also has a Technical Center, a 'knowledge hub', bringing together 900 engineers whose goal is to be the driving force behind innovation for the number one industrial investor in R&D in Spain. In line with its declared commitment to environmental protection, SEAT undertakes and bases its core activity on sustainability, namely reduction of CO2 emissions, energy efficiency, as well as recycling and re-use of resources.

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SEAT PRESENTS THE 20V20 SHOWCAR

◾Prospect of an extremely dynamic, four-door midsize compact SÚV
◾Evolution of the Spanish brand's seductive design language
◾Innovative driving technologies, assistance systems and connectivity

Geneva, 02/03/2015.- This evening, SEAT President Jürgen Stackmann presented the brand's 20V20 showcar at the Volkswagen Group media event, a prelude to tomorrow's opening of the Geneva Motor Show.



Speaking at the Volkswagen Group media evening, Jürgen Stackmann stated that 'the 20V20 reflects SEAT's ambition in the future. With this showcar we are highlighting how we intend to develop our brand's design language. At SEAT we aim to develop and produce highly emotional cars that appeal to our customers, with plenty of character, innovative design, modern technology, quality and precision at an affordable price. With these values that characterise SEAT and set us apart from the competition, we strive to be, and will be, the first choice of young-spirited, dynamic customers'.

The SEAT showcar combines the dynamic styling of a sporty four-door coupé with the elegance of an SÚV and the versatility of a compact. Featuring 20 inch wheels and full LED headlights that project an expressive head-on look, this SÚV has an unmistakable presence, while the interior points to a spacious, high-quality passenger compartment that comfortably accommodates five people. In addition, a complete package of driver assistance systems further enhances the levels of onboard comfort and safety.



The SEAT press conference is taking place tomorrow morning at 9.30 at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show.

In the following link: http://seat-presskit.com/en you can find the SEAT press kit of Geneva Motorshow

SEAT is the only company in its sector with the full-range capacity to design, develop, manufacture and market cars in Spain. A member of the Volkswagen Group, the multinational has its headquarters in Martorell (Barcelona), exporting more than 80% of its vehicles, and is present in 75 countries. In 2014 SEAT achieve worldwide sales of 390,500 units.

SEAT Group employs 14,000 professionals at its three production centres – Barcelona, El Prat de Llobregat and Martorell, where it manufactures the highly successful Ibiza and Leon, amongst other models. Additionally, the company produces the Alhambra in Palmela (Portugal), the Mii in Bratislava (Slovakia) and the Toledo in Mladá Boleslav (Czech Republic).

The Spanish multinational also has a Technical Center, a 'knowledge hub', bringing together 900 engineers whose goal is to be the driving force behind innovation for the number one industrial investor in R&D in Spain. In line with its declared commitment to environmental protection, SEAT undertakes and bases its core activity on sustainability, namely reduction of CO2 emissions, energy efficiency, as well as recycling and re-use of resources.

Source - Seat