SEAT Leon
Brand: SEAT
· made by SEAT SA
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Spanish compact hatchback; SEAT's flagship model, in production since 1999. Shares the VW Group MQB platform with the VW Golf, Audi A3 and Škoda Octavia.
Origin
Headquarters
🇪🇸Spain EU
Spanish automotive manufacturer headquartered in Martorell, Catalonia; founded 1950 by the Spanish government.
Produced in
🇪🇸Spain EU
Built at SEAT's main plant in Martorell, near Barcelona, Spain.
Raw materials
Steel and components sourced from EU and Spanish suppliers; battery cells (e-Hybrid variants) sourced from Asian partners.
Ownership
🇩🇪
Volkswagen Group (100%)
— based in Germany
EU
SEAT has been wholly owned by Volkswagen Group since 1990. Headquarters, design and the main Martorell plant remain in Spain. SEAT also runs the performance brand CUPRA, which was spun off in 2018.
Information last updated 15 May 2026. Spotted an inaccuracy? Send a correction.