SEAT call it a lifestyle estate but we will come to know it as the Leon X-Perience.

Featuring permanent four-wheel drive and off road looks it is the forerunner to SEAT's dedicated compact SUV which is due in 2016.

Prices start from £24,385 when it goes on sale in September.

Inside and out, it is said to retain all of the current sports tourer’s style and versatility, including its 587-litre boot, rising to 1,470 litres with the rear seats folded at the pull of a lever.

Its rugged looks come courtesy of protection mouldings on the door sills and wheel arches and aluminium look touches for the rear bumper and lower front spoiler.

Other aspects include integrated fog lamps and twin chrome tailpipes, together with air intakes at the front.

Featuring all-road suspension with extra ground clearance, SEAT say the Leon X-PERIENCE is as at home on gravel and snow as it is on tarmac.

Underneath is the 4Drive all-wheel-drive system with intelligent EDS dynamic control, which distributes weight between all four wheels, increasing traction to improve handling and stability. There’s also an extended electronic differential lock (XDS) for better traction while cornering.

Available to order from 1 September, Leon X-PERIENCE comes in two trim levels, SE and SE Technology.