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70SEAT Leon (old)82.64%
Given the number of older high-mileage Leons on the road, this isn’'t a bad result for the ‘Spanish Golf’. A final place five spots higher than its MkIV German stablemate suggests the SEAT is a more satisfying car to own. The success of hot versions such as the Cupra is reflected in the scoresheet; 21st position in the performance sector is a great result, as is 54th in the handling chart. However, the payback of a sporty drive is often a lack of comfort, and 88th for ride quality is disappointing.
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“I've found it a reasonable quality, practical mid-size car. The Leon has cheap running costs and a decent amount of low-down grunt.”
Mr Richard Coker - West Midlands“Excellent value for money. Great to drive plus good performance, matched with excellent fuel economy. Some build quality issues (SEAT Leons leak!) but not enough to put me off.”
Mr Paul Kirk - County Antrim“Excellent reliability best VW Group car I have owned - air Conditioning and remote central locking key only faults in 94000 miles.”
Mr Brian Rampling - Northants“Bought more as a toy than a practicle car I find it a joy to play with.”
Mr James Auld - Kilwinning“Excellent car but niggling problems with ignition coil failures.”
Mr Andrew MacDonald - Bury St Edmunds“Well built, reliable and handles well.”
Mr Adrian Hassell - Worcs.“Functional, good performance, slightly cramped position for taller drivers, generally reliable but let down by poor gearbox. Overall , would recommend to anyone.
Mr Dean Hill - Hampshire“Lived to the expectations when purchasing with good levels of performance and overall build quality.”
Paul Thain - Essex
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