Kumho Tire Supplies OE Tires for SEAT Leon

Kumho Tire has announced it will provide original equipment tires for SEAT's Leon, the Spanish automaker's compact hatchback model. The tire supplier is the exclusive automotive manufacturer in Spain and a leading global brand, known for its stylish design and strong presence in the Volkswagen Group. The fourth-generation Leon offers a refined driving experience and practicality, thanks to advanced powertrains and technologies like the Volkswagen Group's MQB platform and DCC (Adaptive Chassis Control).

The ECSTA HS52 tire, which will be used in the Leon, is a premium high-performance tire designed for sedans and sports vehicles. It features a solid tread block structure that minimizes road impact and noise by maintaining consistent friction pressure on the contact surface. This design also improves handling performance and high-speed driving stability through rigid shoulder block technology.

Kumho Tire's Senior Vice President of OE Sales, Kim In-soo, stated that this OE supply for the SEAT Leon demonstrates the company's superior technological capabilities, which are being recognized across various Volkswagen Group brands. He also noted that the company's competitiveness in key global markets, particularly Europe, will continue to grow as partnerships with world-class automakers are expanded through multiple approaches.

Kumho Tire is currently experiencing a rapid growth rate of over 20% annually in the European market, following its highest performance last year. The company plans to further increase its global competitiveness by enhancing localized R&D, expanding its premium product lineup, and constructing a new European plant.