SEAT has confirmed the Leon will stay in production despite softer sales and the growing pull of the Cupra versions. The current fourth generation is slated to receive a hybrid powertrain in 2028, pairing a 1.5-liter engine with an electric motor integrated into a seven-speed DSG. Two outputs are planned—134 hp and 168 hp—and the setup will be offered for both the hatchback and the estate.

Looking ahead to 2029, the Leon is due for a scheduled update. Early information points to the MQB Evo platform carrying over, the same architecture used by the Skoda Octavia, VW Golf and Audi A3. The main powertrains are expected to remain in place, with incremental improvements.

There are no official images of the refreshed Leon yet, and the design remains under wraps during development. The next iteration is likely to hold onto its familiar proportions while adopting revised lighting, a reworked grille and larger air intakes—an evolution that keeps the character intact rather than reinventing it. The decision to keep the nameplate moving, even as Cupra gains momentum, reads as a steady, confidence-building step.