2005 Seat Leon Prototipo Concept

The layout of the Leon's cabin is sporty without compromising practicality or style. Like a coupe, the Leon has a 2+2 seating

The layout of the Leon's cabin is sporty without compromising practicality or style. (Photo: Seat)

arrangement courtesy of leather-lined racing buckets, but thanks to its tall dimensions and wide track, the feeling is cozy as opposed to cramped. A flat-bottomed, three-spoke sports steering wheel, round gauges, and a mix of alloy and body-coloured trim creates a driver-focused environment that has a pleasant, upscale feel.

To demonstrate the firm's interest in in-car entertainment and optical technologies, Seat has fitted the Leon Prototipo with four cameras, two LCD displays and a DVD-navigation system. The four video cameras, located on the mirrors, at the hood's front, and on the rear spoiler, display four different

Seat has fitted the Leon Prototipo with four cameras, two LCD displays and a DVD-navigation system. (Photo: Seat)

viewpoints which allow passengers to get a live-action view of the car in motion.

The Leon Prototipo is, like the firm's other Prototipos, a thinly-veiled show car variant of the upcoming production model. This gorgeous, coupe-like hatchback will definitely be the successor to the popular first generation car, but expect a few changes from what was displayed at Geneva.

These include a conventional three-seat rear bench, a less aggressive body kit, plus the removal of the camera system and interior divider. Still, expect a similar vehicle to begin production by year's end.