Seat have announced the ST estate variant of its popular Leon at the Frankfurt Motor Show, starting at £16,675 in the UK.

Going on sale from October 1, with deliveries due in early 2014, the new estate model features a 587-litre boot, and roof rails.

The engine and trim range of the Leon ST is the same as existing SC and five door models, featuring S, SE and FR trims. Petrol engines range rom the 1.2 TSI 105 PS, through the 1.4 TSI 140 PS and on to the most powerful 1.8 TSI 180 PS.

There are now two versions of the 1.6 diesel TDI – a standard 105 PS variant, and the just-announced 110 PS Ecomotive. Following those are the 2.0 TDI units, with either 150 PS or 184 PS. A range of transmissions are available, from a five- or six-speed manual to a six- or seven-speed DSG automatic.