2013 SEAT Leon pictures

The SEAT Leon is our reigning family hatchback champion. 

Thanks to its good looks, great build quality and low running costs, the Seat Leon won the Auto Express Car of the Year in 2013, and took home the award for best hatchback in 2014.

The interior is pretty restrained, but the fit and finish is pure Volkswagen Group. 

The Seat Leon comes with a range of efficient turbocharged petrol and diesel engines in a variety of bodystyles, plus performance Cupra versions. 

Optional LED headlights really make the Leon stand out at night, while LED daytime running lights give it a distinctive look in the day, too. 

The Seat Leon is great to drive, whether it's in town or on the motorway. 

The touchscreen display in the Leon is used to control the majority of the car's functions, eliminating the need for loads of buttons across the dash.

The SEAT Leon is an enjoyable car to drive, thanks to its excellent suspension, handling and good grip. 

All the controls in the Leon are simple and easy to use. 

Regardless of the fuel type, all engines have been fitted with turbochargers and direct injection, and are said to be 22% more efficient than the car it replaces.

Rear seat passengers get plenty of leg and headroom. 

SEAT quotes the official boot capacity at 380 litres, but our calculations revealed it to be an impressive 483 litres.