SEAT Leon (new)
Overall Average Rating - 85.86%Position in the Top 100 cars - 40th
Ratings
Position in the Top 100 carsReliability: 44thBuild Quality: 63rdRunning Costs: 23rdPerformance: 16thBraking: 26thRide Quality: 78thHandling: 31stPracticality: 50thComfort: 46thEase of Driving: 36th
Your Quotes
“The best vehicle I have owned. The engine, styling, performance, handling, running costs and looks are all superb. I'd always choose it over a Ford Focus.”
Mr Paul Coates - Lancashire
“Now looking to replace this car and I am realising what good value the car is, and the interior quality is as good as some more upmarket rivals.”
Mr Christian Wade – Newton Le Willows
“Good car, easy to drive especially with DSG gearbox.”
Mr David Garfield - Powys
“It's a Leon FR - more for going fast than driving fast. The driver involvement is poor and the steering feel non-existent. Other than that it's great.”
Mr Stuart Read - Suffolk
“An excellent all-round package. Having previously owned an Audi, I intended to buy an A3 but thought I would have a look at the new SEAT Leon and am I glad I did. Having compared specifications the SEAT won hands down and I saved £4,000 in the process. It even has the same switchgear as any VW or Audi and the same 2.0 T FSI engine.”
Mr Graham Drake - Surrey
“The best vehicle I have ever owned. The engine, styling, performance, handling, running costs, looks, everything about it is superb. Being in the same class as a Ford Focus, I would choose a Leon every time. Ford isn't even in the same league as SEAT for build quality.”
Mr Paul Andrew - Lancs
“An attractive family hatchback which stands out from more ‘traditional’ rivals. I expected a better standard of build quality given the VW group connection, however.”
Mr Andrew Brookes – South Yorks
Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 19th)
Mid-table mediocrity – it's hardly what SEAT bosses had been hoping for. Last year, the firm slipped three places down the chart, but we were looking on the bright side, expecting a rise in 2007 following the arrival of a raft of new models. Instead the VW-owned marque has dropped another two rungs. With sub-standard ratings across the board, you are finding SEAT ownership a bit underwhelming.
