SEAT Leon Hatchback

SEAT Leon review

The SEAT Leon is one of the best family hatchbacks on sale, blending style, practicality and excellent dynamics

In-depth reviews

7 Apr 2020

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SEAT Leon FR review

Fun and frugal SEAT Leon FR TDI diesel warm hatchback arrives in Britain

Road tests

14 May 2018

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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

Road tests

13 Apr 2017

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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)

Used car tests

20 Jan 2017

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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?

Road tests

18 Nov 2016

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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

Road tests

12 Nov 2015

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SEAT Leon Ecomotive review

SEAT's Leon Ecomotive is a fine company car, as it's the most efficient version of the hatch

Road tests

29 Apr 2014

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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

Car group tests

10 Dec 2013

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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.

Car group tests

25 Sep 2013

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SEAT Leon vs rivals

We test the all-new SEAT Leon against its rivals, the popular VW Golf and great-value Kia Cee'd

Car group tests

17 Apr 2013

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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?

Car group tests

11 Mar 2013

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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

Road tests

9 Nov 2012

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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

Road tests

8 Nov 2012

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SEAT Leon review

The eye-catching and dependable SEAT Leon is a desirable family car choice

In-depth reviews

5 May 2012

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SEAT Leon FR+ Supercopa

New SEAT Leon FR+ Supercopa special edition celebrates Spanish hot hatchback's motorsport pedigree

Road tests

27 Mar 2012

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SEAT Leon TwinDrive

New range-extending version of the SEAT Leon promises 166mpg and 39g/km

Road tests

14 Nov 2011

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SEAT Leon FR

Verdict on latest spicy diesel hatchback

Road tests

22 Aug 2011

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Seat Leon FR TDI

Our Spanish star has been clocking up the miles recently - but has it proved the perfect long-distance companion?

Long-term tests

2 Mar 2011

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SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

New diesel adds extra appeal to line-up

Road tests

19 Nov 2010

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VW Golf GTD

Meet the office hottie! No, not our road test editor, but VW’s superb hatch, which has wooed nearly everyone...

Long-term tests

1 Oct 2010

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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

Long-term tests

31 Aug 2010

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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…

Car group tests

16 Jul 2010

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SEAT Leon Cupra R

Flagship Spanish hot hatch ups ante again

Road tests

25 Jun 2010

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Seat Leon Ecomotive

New fuel-sipping 74mpg hatch undercuts its green rivals on price, but what is it like to drive?

Road tests

21 Jun 2010

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SEAT Leon FR TDI

Can our diesel hatch match the thrills of a Ferrari? It’s closer than you think...

Long-term tests

6 Apr 2010

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SEAT Leon

First Report: The future’s bright as dramatic orange hatch joins our fleet!

Long-term tests

8 Feb 2010

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Seat Leon FR TDI

Latest diesel aims to transform Spanish brand’s acclaimed warm hatch

Road tests

8 Jan 2010

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SEAT Leon Cupra R

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

Road tests

16 Oct 2009

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SEAT Leon FR 2.0 TDI

Is diesel hatch as hot as its paintjob suggests?

Road tests

3 Apr 2009

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SEAT Exeo

Spanish firm revives previous Audi A4 to get a foothold in Mondeo class...

Road tests

7 Nov 2008

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SEAT Leon Cupra

Final report: Road tester James Disdale bids our Leon farewell with a sporty day out and 9,955 miles on the clock.

Long-term tests

9 Sep 2008

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The deer shunter

An unfortunate encounter with the rural wildlife has left our SEAT Leon Cupra in tatters. The poor deer came off worse – but we’re also mourning the e…

Long-term tests

25 Apr 2008

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SEAT Leon Cupra

Our bright yellow SEAT Leon FR TDI is making way for an even more distinctive Cupra version. So what are our first impressions – and is the flagship h…

Long-term tests

20 Feb 2008

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SEAT Leon ECOmotive

The latest Leon features a host of fuel-saving modifications.

Road tests

6 Feb 2008

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SEAT Leon FR

After an unfortunate collision with a skip, our SEAT Leon FR is in full health again following a trip to the bodyshop. And it’s piling on the miles wi…

Long-term tests

26 Sep 2007