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Alhambra

2000 on

Estate 2000 on
SEAT Alhambra
  • Plenty of interior space, enough room for seven adults, economical diesel engines, solid interior, good value
  • Interior looks a little dated, many newer people carriers are more stylish, seats don't fold flat with the floor

1996 to 2000

Estate 1996 to 2000
SEAT Alhambra
  • Cheaper than Sharan/Galaxy
  • Lacks prestige
Altea

2004 on

Hatchback 2004 on
SEAT Altea Hatchback
  • Distinctive styling, good choice of engines, decent interior space, enjoyable to drive, low emissions Ecomotive version
  • Rear seats aren't especially versatile, visibility could be better, firm ride on FR models
XL 2007 on
SEAT Altea XL
  • Loads of room inside, enjoyable to drive, punchy yet frugal diesel engines, good value, Ecomotive model available
  • Not as flexible as some people carriers, lacks the style of the standard Altea, no seven seat option
Freetrack 4 2007 to 2009
SEAT Altea Freetrack 4
  • Strong on-road performance and handling, roomy cabin, good build quality, security of four-wheel drive
  • Only moderate off-road ability, very limited engine choice
Arosa

1997 to 2004

Cordoba

2003 to 2006

Saloon 2003 to 2006
SEAT Cordoba
  • Running costs, reliability, performance
  • Cheap interior plastics, stodgy styling
Exeo

2009 on

Saloon 2009 on
SEAT Exeo Saloon
  • Excellent diesel engines, good blend of ride comfort and sharp handling, well equipped
  • Ordinary looks, tight rear legroom
ST 2009 on
SEAT Exeo ST
  • Great value for money, drives well, practical interior, well built
  • Limited engine choice, leg room is tight in the back
Ibiza

2008 on

Hatchback 2008 on
SEAT Ibiza Hatchback
  • Roomy and good quality interior, distinctive styling, easy-to-understand equipment grades, low emissions Ecomotive model available
  • Can be noisy on the motorway, some lacklustre petrol engines
Sport Coupe 2008 on
SEAT Ibiza Sport Coupe
  • Stylish good looks, neat interior, fun to drive, well equipped, ultra-low emissions model available
  • Cramped rear seats, not as refined as some other small hatchbacks, smaller petrol engines lack punch
FR 2009 on
SEAT Ibiza FR
  • Sporty image, affordable running costs, characterful turbocharged petrol engine, neat handling, economical TDI available
  • Petrol only available with a sequential automatic gearbox
Cupra 2009 on
SEAT Ibiza Cupra
  • Great hot hatch styling, turbocharged performance, sharp handling, comfortable and well built interior
  • No manual gearbox, DSG automatic detracts from driver enjoyment

2002 to 2009

Hatchback 2002 to 2009
SEAT Ibiza
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  • Sporty looks, easy to drive, punchy diesels, great value for money
  • Dated and plasticky interior, cramped rear legroom, firm ride

1999 to 2002

Hatchback 1999 to 2002
SEAT Ibiza
  • Very affordable, uses Volkswagen components, reliable and robust, easy to drive, sporty Cupra models are quick
  • Cramped rear seats, plasticky interior, limited engine choice

1993 to 1999

Hatchback 1993 to 1999
SEAT Ibiza
  • Sturdy design; reassuring VW parentage; value for money
  • Refinement and interior space could be better
Leon

2005 on

Hatchback 2005 on
SEAT Leon Hatchback
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  • Sporty and distinctive styling, great to drive, well built and reliable, good value for money, low emissions Ecomotive models
  • Firm ride, some hard interior plastics, noisy diesel engines
Cupra 2006 on
SEAT Leon Cupra
  • Superb engine and performance, wonderful styling, precise handling, refined ride
  • Some hard interior plastics
FR 2006 on
SEAT Leon FR
  • Striking styling, impressively sharp handling, sporty image, available with a TDI engine
  • Stiff suspension can be uncomfortable, pre-2009 diesel may be frugal but is noisy

2000 to 2005

Hatchback 2000 to 2005
SEAT Leon Hatchback
  • Well equipped, refined ride, spacious.
  • Build quality niggles.
Cupra R 2002 to 2005
SEAT Leon Cupra R
  • Very quick and very well equipped.
  • Badge will be an issue for some.
Toledo

2005 to 2009

Hatchback 2005 to 2009
SEAT Toledo
  • Lots of space in an individually styled body.
  • Not as sporty as it pretends to be.

1999 to 2005

Saloon 1999 to 2005
SEAT Toledo
  • Value for money; potent V5 engine
  • Depreciation is off-putting
 
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