"Cheaper models will have simple torsion beam rear suspension and the more upmarket models will have more sophisticated multi-link suspensions."
AFAIK the new Golf and the new A3 do also have this limitation (depending on the engine's horsepower).
Did have a look into this, it seems the Leon gets Multilink 140PS upwards, Golf 122PS upwards and A3 all models. Has been a bit of confusion/ conflicting reports though.
All A3 models? I am not sure about this one, too...
Its a sign of cheapness and its the subtilities/ attention to detail like that which make the difference IMO
Well, all the new A3 models offered for sale at least in the UK have it
Found some specs here http://www.autozine.org/Archive/Audi/new/A3_2012.html
You are wrong. I have just configured the new Audi A3 (105 PS) at http://www.audi.de
On the last page I read: "Hinterachse: Verbundlenker-Hinterachse mit getrennter Feder-Dämpfer-Anordnung"
From Google Translate: "Rear: torsion beam rear suspension with separate spring and damper assembly"
So stop blaming SEAT...
Did you miss the UK from my post?
So it will get a proper manual handbrake? That is great I think, considering snow and drifting I really dislike all new cars with a button instead, I must be getting old...
For all markets: Leon<150 HP and Golf & A3<122 HP -> Torsion beam rear suspension.