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Alhambra

2000 on

SEAT Alhambra
Estate 2000 on
  • Sporty identity, great value.
  • Lack of image compared with Galaxy and Sharan.

1996 to 2000

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

2004 on

SEAT Altea Hatchback
Hatchback 2004 on
  • FR is sporty; all cars are roomy
  • Visibility could be better
SEAT Altea XL
XL 2007 on
  • Loads of room inside; good to drive
  • Not as flexible as some rivals
SEAT Altea Freetrack 4
Freetrack 4 2007 on
  • Strong on-road performance and handling, roomy and versatile
  • Only moderate off-road ability
Arosa

1997 to 2004

Cordoba

2003 to 2006

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

2008 on

SEAT Ibiza Hatchback
Hatchback 2008 on
  • Roomy, improved quality, distinctive styling, easy-to-understand equipment grades
  • Limited model range
SEAT Ibiza Sport Coupe
Sport Coupe 2008 on
  • Stylish good looks, neat interior, fun to drive, well equipped
  • Cramped rear seats, not as refined as some rivals

2002 on

SEAT Ibiza
Hatchback 2002 on
  • Sporty looks, easy to drive, punchy diesels
  • Dated interior, cramped rear legroom, firm ride

1999 to 2002

SEAT Ibiza
Hatchback 1999 to 2002
  • Competitively priced
  • Well, it’s not a VW

1993 to 1999

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

2005 on

SEAT Leon Hatchback
Hatchback 2005 on
  • Sporty and distinctive styling, great to drive, uses Volkswagen components, good value
  • Firm ride, some scratchy interior plastics, noisy diesel engines
SEAT Leon Cupra
Cupra 2006 on
  • Handles considerable power with ease, turbocharged engine is excellent
  • Doesn't look different enough for a standard Leon
SEAT Leon FR
FR 2006 on
  • Good value, stylish looks and a choice of petrol or diesel
  • Not the fastest Leon

2000 to 2005

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

2005 on

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

1999 to 2005

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