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SEAT Leon Hatchback

SEAT Leon review
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In-depth reviews

SEAT Leon review

The SEAT Leon is one of the best family hatchbacks on sale, blending style, practicality and excellent dynamics
7 Apr 2020
SEAT Leon Cupra - best hot hatchbacks
SEAT Leon Cupra 300 2017 - front cornering
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SEAT Leon Cupra - best hot hatchbacks

Constant development keeps the SEAT Leon Cupra in contention among fierce hot hatch competition
30 Jul 2018
SEAT Leon FR review
Road tests

SEAT Leon FR review

Fun and frugal SEAT Leon FR TDI diesel warm hatchback arrives in Britain
14 May 2018
New SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI review
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Road tests

New SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI review

The SEAT Leon has been updated for 2017, and we test it in 2.0 TDI guise to see if it can live with the new breed of hatchback rivals
13 Apr 2017
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Used SEAT Leon review
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Used car tests

Used SEAT Leon review

A full used buyer’s guide on the SEAT Leon covering the Leon Mk2 (2005-2012) and Leon Mk3 (2013-date)
20 Jan 2017
New SEAT Leon 2016 facelift review
SEAT Leon - front
Road tests

New SEAT Leon 2016 facelift review

The SEAT Leon has received a facelift in a bid to compete with its hatchback rivals, but has it been improved?
18 Nov 2016
SEAT Leon Cross Sport review
SEAT Leon Cross Sport cornering
Road tests

SEAT Leon Cross Sport review

We've taken a drive in the SEAT Leon Cross Sport concept car and now we really, really wish they'd build it
12 Nov 2015

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SEAT Leon Ecomotive review
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Road tests

SEAT Leon Ecomotive review

SEAT's Leon Ecomotive is a fine company car, as it's the most efficient version of the hatch
29 Apr 2014
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New SEAT Leon Cupra set to blow rivals away with 276bhp
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New SEAT Leon Cupra set to blow rivals away with 276bhp

New flagship SEAT Leon Cupra outmuscles VW Golf GTI with an incredible 276bhp
8 Jan 2014
Peugeot 308 vs SEAT Leon
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Peugeot 308 vs SEAT Leon

We see if the newly launched Peugeot 308 can beat our Car of the Year, the SEAT Leon
10 Dec 2013
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SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (184) FR manual, 51.8%
SEAT Leon
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SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (184) FR manual, 51.8%

The compact family hatchback class is a tough battleground, but the latest models from the VW Group have taken it by the scruff of the neck.
25 Sep 2013
SEAT Leon wins Auto Express Car of the Year 2013
SEAT Leon
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SEAT Leon wins Auto Express Car of the Year 2013

SEAT wins its first Auto Express Car of the Year; Range Rover wins reader poll for best design
2 Jul 2013
SEAT Leon Verde plug-in hybrid shown
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SEAT Leon Verde plug-in hybrid shown

The SEAT Leon Verde plug-in hybrid returns 176.6mpg and emits 36g/km
13 Jun 2013
SEAT Leon vs rivals
Car group tests

SEAT Leon vs rivals

We test the all-new SEAT Leon against its rivals, the popular VW Golf and great-value Kia Cee'd
17 Apr 2013
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SEAT Leon vs BMW 1 Series
SEAT Leon vs BMW 1 Series
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SEAT Leon vs BMW 1 Series

The new SEAT Leon mixes stylish looks with the promise of agility and efficiency. Can it beat the BMW 1 Series?
11 Mar 2013
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI FR
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI FR front action
Road tests

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI FR

The all-new SEAT Leon FR gets the VW Group's powerful and efficient new 181bhp 2.0-litre TDI
9 Nov 2012
New SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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Road tests

New SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

We get behind the wheel of the all-new SEAT Leon for the first time, as the order books open
8 Nov 2012
New SEAT Leon enters production
New SEAT Leon
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New SEAT Leon enters production

Production of the SEAT Leon has begun in Spain, after a £650m investment
25 Oct 2012
New SEAT Leon revealed
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New SEAT Leon revealed

First official pictures and details of new SEAT Leon ahead of its Paris Motor Show unveil
16 Jul 2012
SEAT Leon review
SEAT Leon front cornering
In-depth reviews

SEAT Leon review

The eye-catching and dependable SEAT Leon is a desirable family car choice
5 May 2012
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SEAT Leon FR+ Supercopa
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SEAT Leon FR+ Supercopa

New SEAT Leon FR+ Supercopa special edition celebrates Spanish hot hatchback's motorsport pedigree
27 Mar 2012
SEAT Leon TwinDrive
SEAT Leon TwinDrive front cornering
Road tests

SEAT Leon TwinDrive

New range-extending version of the SEAT Leon promises 166mpg and 39g/km
14 Nov 2011
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SEAT Leon FR
SEAT Leon FR front cornering
Road tests

SEAT Leon FR

Verdict on latest spicy diesel hatchback
22 Aug 2011
Seat Leon FR TDI
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Long-term tests

Seat Leon FR TDI

Our Spanish star has been clocking up the miles recently - but has it proved the perfect long-distance companion?
2 Mar 2011
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Road tests

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

New diesel adds extra appeal to line-up
19 Nov 2010
VW Golf GTD
VW Golf GTD
Long-term tests

VW Golf GTD

Meet the office hottie! No, not our road test editor, but VW’s superb hatch, which has wooed nearly everyone...
1 Oct 2010
SEAT Leon
SEAT Leon
Long-term tests

SEAT Leon

Diesel hot hatch was wearing the battle scars of nine months on fleet – so we called in the experts to give it some tlc
31 Aug 2010
SEAT Leon Cupra R vs Rivals
SEAT Leon Cupra R test
Car group tests

SEAT Leon Cupra R vs Rivals

First there was Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon. Then the World Cup.Now can Spain top off its success in the hot hatch class with SEAT’s new Leon Cupra R? W…
16 Jul 2010
SEAT Leon Cupra R
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Road tests

SEAT Leon Cupra R

Flagship Spanish hot hatch ups ante again
25 Jun 2010
Seat Leon Ecomotive
SEAT Leon Ecomotive
Road tests

Seat Leon Ecomotive

New fuel-sipping 74mpg hatch undercuts its green rivals on price, but what is it like to drive?
21 Jun 2010
SEAT Leon FR TDI
SEAT Leon FR TDI
Long-term tests

SEAT Leon FR TDI

Can our diesel hatch match the thrills of a Ferrari? It’s closer than you think...
6 Apr 2010
SEAT Leon
SEAT Leon
Long-term tests

SEAT Leon

First Report: The future’s bright as dramatic orange hatch joins our fleet!
8 Feb 2010
Seat Leon FR TDI
Seat Leon FR TDI
Road tests

Seat Leon FR TDI

Latest diesel aims to transform Spanish brand’s acclaimed warm hatch
8 Jan 2010
SEAT Leon Cupra R
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Road tests

SEAT Leon Cupra R

It's the most powerful SEAT ever produced, but is this hot hatch the best?
16 Oct 2009