The new SEAT Leon - Infotainment and Digital Cockpit

0:07 - Infotainment | 7:18 - Digital Cockpit
The world is more digitalised than ever before and the all-new SEAT Leon has been future-proofed - developed as the brand’s first fully connected car, it will keep the driver and its occupants connected to the car and the outside world like never before.
At the heart of the Leon’s infotainment system is the SEAT Digital Cockpit, which brings together a high-resolution 10.25-inch fully-customisable driver instrument cluster and infotainment system. The standard media system features an 8.25-inch screen with smartphone audio compatibility. The larger 10-inch screen Navi system (SE Dynamic upwards) offers Online Connectivity, 3D connected navigation, Retina display capability and natural voice control as well as gesture recognition to simplify user interaction.
In the all-new Leon, a new voice recognition system enables a natural understanding of language in order to allow the user to interact with the infotainment system using natural commands, making corrections and referencing previous commands. It is also possible to download and integrate smartservices, which will connect with your account and means you will always stay in touch with your smart appliances.
With the Full Link system, customers are able to seamlessly connect their smartphones and access their digital lives no matter what device they use - either wireless Apple CarPlay (based on Bluetooth or WLAN) or Android Auto using a cabled connection.
The Full Link system is the gateway to connectivity, allowing users to connect their mobile devices to the vehicle’s infotainment system and access to get directions (via Apple Maps), make calls with access to your full contact list, send and receive messages, and listen to your music playlists. Full Link can be accessed via the infotainment system or the multifunction steering wheel.
Leon is also now available with wireless phone charging within the lower centre console, to ensure your (compatible) device remains charged ready for the next part of your journey.
Online Connecitvity via the embedded SIM (eSIM) means that the all-new SEAT Leon will never lose its connection to the digital world and allows users access to the latest infotainment apps, as well as be able to offer new digital products and services throughout its lifetime.
The built-in eSIM delivers the eCall service, which directly contacts emergency services should an incident occur, adding yet another level of safety to the vehicle. If an eCall is triggered, vital data is sent to the emergency services also, including position (based on GPS data), engine type, and number of passengers, making it easier for them to assist.
Online Connectivity also allows some infotainment functions to use real time information from the cloud, enhancing the traditional navigation system. Real-time traffic information will re-route the navigation if there is an incident ahead, as well as informing the driver of the location, opening times and current prices of both car parks and fuel stations. For those who don’t want to be limited to the radio they listen to, new Leon adds online radio into the cabin, allowing the customer to listen to any online radio station they choose, even if it’s from a different country.
The all-new SEAT Leon also features Car2X connectivity - a cloud-based technology that enables drivers to receive advanced warning on the status of upcoming traffic lights or an incident on a motorway further up the road, with traffic information appearing in real time on screen.
The next level of connectivity is being made available to Leon customers with the introduction of the SEAT Connect app. Downloadable to your smart device, it gives remote control to a range of functions that will maximise ownership enjoyment and improve safety.
From the SEAT Connect app, users can remotely access driving data of previous journeys and remaining range, parking position, lock and unlock the doors, set up speed alerts so you can be warned if someone using your vehicles is driving too fast, be alerted if your vehicle has been stolen, or activate the horn and turn signals to find the car more easily in a crowded car park.
In Plug-in Hybrid variants, the driver can review and manage the charging process via the e-Manager, prepare the cabin for a journey by controlling the electronic air conditioning, as well as manage departure times all from the smartphone app.
The number of in-car and online services will grow through the life of the vehicle as the digital eco-system expands, enhancing user experience.
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[@leemclaren2518]

Absolutely love this! Can't wait to see how it all looks in the new Leon cupra ❤️

[@fahriylmaz7952]

Useful video. Thanks.

[@MePeterNicholls]

I hate the trend of removing all buttons and knobs. I don’t think it’s safe tbh

[@oliplaysbass]

Digital drivers display looks really good, user interface on the infotainment system looks smooth and logical. Hate that you have to go through it to adjust climate controls though. They should always be kept to manual knobs for this kind of stuff because it does need adjusting whilst driving sometimes if the windscreen fogs up. More often than not I don’t need to look down with my 2015 Leon because of muscle memory.

[@cemakyuz9257]

For me the speed limiter vs cruise control is the biggest bummer. It used to be with a single button now you have to go through multiple screens to switch to speed limiter.

[@oliplaysbass]

@@cemakyuz9257 mine doesn’t actually have a limiter. Just cruise control. Which I prefer anyway. Would sooner keep my feet doing nothing.

[@MyVikinglife]

Does the background lighting colour select come as standard on the Leon or is it paid for extra?

[@cemakyuz9257]

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[@SharKzZxX]

is the software a little bit laggy? does not look very smooth in some parts

[@joshyjoshs237]

nice but very, very slow and cumbersome to use..