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Seat Leon Car Reviews

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Practicality

The Seat Leon purchase price is competitive and provides good value for money given the amount of performance and equipment on offer. Running costs should be reasonable, and insurance is affordable as well. Servicing and fuel are higher than average though.

The Leon cabin would accommodate a small family quite well. Cabin space is sufficient for front and rear passengers.The rear seats split and fold to increase cargo carrying capacity, and the boot is a reasonable size.

The Leon's dials are attractive with a quality finish. The car’s three spoke steering wheel adjusts for both rake and reach. The driver’s seat is also adjustable for driving comfort. The car's fascia is large and angled towards the driver.

The Seat Leon seats are supportive and comfortable. The car’s cabin provides good levels of head and legroom in both the front and rear. Rear passengers will rarely feel cramped. The car's firm ride might become uncomfortable for some.

Front seat passengers shouldn’t have any difficulty accessing the car’s cabin. The seats are set high and passengers should be able to slide right in. Rear passengers should also find accessibility fairly easy. Rear head and legroom is good even though the Leon sports a sloping roof. The rear door aperture is sufficient but could have been bigger. The car’s hatchback provides good access as well.

Despite limited rearward visibility the Leon's steering is light at low speeds and the car's large side mirrors make parking fairly simple. Drivers must be very careful when reverse parking because the thick rear pillars can block your view

Life Style

The Seat Leon suspension is firm and comes in handy while taking corners fast. It helps to reduce body roll. The car doesn’t fair as well on bumpy roads or rough terrain. The car is aimed at enthusiastic drivers and a mix of firm suspension and the torquey FSI engine is likely to provide plenty of fun. The Leon is a fun car that delivers plenty of thrills and a high level of safety.

The Leon would make a good family car. Seating is limited though and larger families will not fit comfortably. The cabin is durable and passenger space will be adequate for a smaller family. Rear space is also sufficient.

The Leon would make an excellent first car. It's affordable, easy to drive and easy to park, and comes with good levels of equipment. Running costs should be low but fuel expenses may be too much for a newly licensed driver.

Seat is promoted as the sporty, affordable brand within the Volkswagen Group. Quality-wise the car is comparable to products from Skoda, although Seat is not held in the same high regard as the Czech manufacturer. Yet, many young buyers find Seat products more fun and less practical than those from Skoda