Updated: Leon FR Model Year 2012 [Pics]

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Updated Leon FR Model Year 2012 [Pics]

While mooching the seat media gallery thingy for a FR picture I noticed they have updated their FR/FR+ gallery with the LED's on.. (I know some of you now have these cars)

White car is an FR+ and red an FR. Retro-fit anyone?

 

[Jimmyb234]

I saw that some of you had a wait of 12 weeks for your FR. I ordered an FR+ DSG in June and im now in week 18 and have been quoted a build week of 51 which basically means it will be delivered week 3 2012.

They say this is down to the DSG components, as they are made in Japan and struggling to source parts.
Manual they reckon is still 16 weeks.!!!!!!

I have however seen the odd 1 on the dealer sites, but these may just be full spec FR's!!

If any of you are wanting 1 very soon, my dealer told me 01/11 that there is a standard FR+ white manual being shipped with no owner and a standard white DSG FR+ currently being built with no owner.... get to a dealer quick as they are hard to come by!!!

Until then... i just have to play the waiting game......

 

[GrahamFR]

just in time for the mk3 to be coming out then yeah, lol feel for ya mate

 

[S.E.C.T.]

Is that actually true? If Mk3 was launching in the first half of 2012 I would have expected to see some actual images released by now

 

[GrahamFR]

the mk3 is out in 2012, it wont be the first quarter but i was speaking to bristol street motors the other day and they have seen the pics for the 3 door and the 5 door, they say it looks more like scirocco (3 door i guess)

 

[SeanCorky]

It's very likely to be a variation of the IBE

 

[GrahamFR]

which i dont think will be a bad thing, i was torn between another leon or the scirocco, combining the two is my dream, back to 3 door me thinks

 

[5miffy]

I ordered mine 2nd week of June and it arrived 2nd week of August... It's a candy white fr+ 11 plate, I do a lot of miles and am yet to see another, but I have seen 61 plate pre fr+

 

[Jimmyb234]

Lucky guy!!

How can you tell the difference between the FR and FR+? I thought they were near on identical from the outside??

What is your spec? DSG? Petrol?

Had an update the other day, unconfirmed week 48 so could be a nice xmas present!!

 

[m4rtin]

Lucky guy!!

How can you tell the difference between the FR and FR+? I thought they were near on identical from the outside??

What is your spec? DSG? Petrol?

Had an update the other day, unconfirmed week 48 so could be a nice xmas present!!

FR+ has 18'' Ibera alloy wheels, FR has 17"s

FR+ has LED Rear Lights, FR doesn't

One sure way of telling if it is a true FR+ and not a previous high spec'd FR is the seats, the old FR has FR written on them the new ones dont

 

[Redemption]

FR+ has 18'' Ibera alloy wheels, FR has 17"s

FR+ has LED Rear Lights, FR doesn't

One sure way of telling if it is a true FR+ and not a previous high spec'd FR is the seats, the old FR has FR written on them the new ones dont

FR has LED Rear Lights as well, just to confuse everyone.

www.seat.co.uk/content/uk/brand/en/models/leon-fr/discover.html

 

[5miffy]

Mine is a tdi so CR....

Other difference is the front lights are bi xenon, I know they can be an option, but if its 11 plate on, with led rears and bi xenon its likely to be a +

I don't know if seat do a rear led upgrade yet.....

 

[5miffy]

Oh the only factory option I added is a arm rest... And it's manual.

 

[Jimmyb234]

Yeah I saw a manual 1 the other day in phantom black - looks amazing!! Its been confirmed as week 48 build now so not long to go!! How long is the build to dealer turnaround, does anybody know??

I like the look of the armrest actually so might try and blag the dealer for one as a gesture for taking 20 weeks instead of the quoted 8 weeks haha!!

I reckon the DSG will defo be worth the wait!!!!

 

[shutcorea]

I ordered mine yesterday and as they have 6 on stock (FR) the dealership will deliver mine in 2 weeks =) its a FR 1.8 160hp and 184ft/lbs torque 2012 white candy. I hope I can get my xmas bonus soon so I can get it even sooner hehehe

I'm from Mexico and by reading your posts I can see the different equipment options FR and FR+ well...in Mx we have something similar but the only difference between those 2 guys are leather seats, 18" wheels, bi-xenon and of course the 2.0L TFSI engine for the FR+. Everything else is exactly the same, led tail lights, seats, parking sensors, light and rain sensors, sonroof, TCS, ESP, tyre pressure sensor and even hill hold control!


I'll present myself and post pics in a couple of weeks when I have it

 

[Joens]

Here its just FR (2.0 TSI and 170hp 2.0 CR TDI) The rest are FR Edition (1.4 TSI, 1.8TSI (and DSG + 2.0 CR TDI 140HP). The equipment for all are the same (MY12)

Whats different here regarding the FR+ is the wheels. We still have 17" as standard and the 18" Iberas are option. Not sure about the package below if its standard in UK also.

I ordered 1.4TSI Candy white with Technicpacket+ (media system 2.2, bixenons + afs, bluetooth, front parking sensors + optical guidance). Also winterpacket (16" Sira wheels + Nokia Hakkapeliitta 7 tires and Defa engine heater + cabin heater).

Getting mine probably early february..

 

[Jimmyb234]

After 21 gruesome and looooonnnngggg weeks I have just had confirmation through that the car has been built and is "In Transit From Factory"!!! WHOOOOOOO Finally!!!

Does anybody know the turnaround time from factory to dealer??

Also, I'm considering getting the Autoglym Life Care treatment but apparently its about £300 to do. Any suggestions on other products that do the same or companies that offer better prices??

Any replies will be appreciated.

I will post photos as soon as I get the beast!!!

 

[GainfulShrimp]

Also, I'm considering getting the Autoglym Life Care treatment but apparently its about £300 to do. Any suggestions on other products that do the same or companies that offer better prices??

I got this for mine and it seems OK but tbh you'd get similar or better results at cheaper cost if you paid a friendly detailer to professional clean and then apply Gtechniq G1 and C2 to the glass and paint, respectively. I think some detailers offer a 'gtechniq detail' - I would consider that if there's one convenient for your location.

Congrats on the car being shipped btw.

 

[jezyg]

After 21 gruesome and looooonnnngggg weeks I have just had confirmation through that the car has been built and is "In Transit From Factory"!!! WHOOOOOOO Finally!!!

Does anybody know the turnaround time from factory to dealer??

Also, I'm considering getting the Autoglym Life Care treatment but apparently its about £300 to do. Any suggestions on other products that do the same or companies that offer better prices??

Any replies will be appreciated.

I will post photos as soon as I get the beast!!!

You can buy the kit off ebay for £40 and DIY it. An even cheaper option is Supagard £3 for the sponge and £3 for the Scotchgard protector off ebay.

After a good clean both are as easy to apply as any good wax and you can put a wax coat on top to give a really good lustre as well.

 

[DSG keith]

After 21 gruesome and looooonnnngggg weeks I have just had confirmation through that the car has been built and is "In Transit From Factory"!!! WHOOOOOOO Finally!!!

Does anybody know the turnaround time from factory to dealer??

Also, I'm considering getting the Autoglym Life Care treatment but apparently its about £300 to do. Any suggestions on other products that do the same or companies that offer better prices??

Any replies will be appreciated.

I will post photos as soon as I get the beast!!!

i had a call today from the dealer saying my car fr+ dsg was being shipped this week, he reckons it will be here by the end of next week, cant wait, its been a long 5 months