SEAT car reviews

2000 on

Estate 2000 on

• 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

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1996 to 2000

Estate 1996 to 2000

• Cheaper than Sharan/Galaxy
• Lacks prestige

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2004 on

Hatchback 2004 on

• 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

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XL 2007 on

• 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

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Freetrack 4 2007 to 2009

• 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

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1997 to 2004

Hatchback 1997 to 2004

• Quality, VW input.
• Stodgy styling.

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2003 to 2006

Saloon 2003 to 2006

• Running costs, reliability, performance
• Cheap interior plastics, stodgy styling

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2009 on

Saloon 2009 on

• Excellent diesel engines, good blend of ride comfort and sharp handling, well equipped
• Ordinary looks, tight rear legroom

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ST 2009 on

• Great value for money, drives well, practical interior, well built
• Limited engine choice, leg room is tight in the back

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2008 on

Hatchback 2008 on

• 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

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Sport Coupe 2008 on

• 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

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FR 2009 on

• Sporty image, affordable running costs, characterful turbocharged petrol engine, neat handling, economical TDI available
• Petrol only available with a sequential automatic gearbox

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Cupra 2009 on

• Great hot hatch styling, turbocharged performance, sharp handling, comfortable and well built interior
• No manual gearbox, DSG automatic detracts from driver enjoyment

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ST 2010 on

• Smart styling, excellent small turbo petrol, good to drive, efficient engines
• Stability control not standard, cabin’s attention to detail, 1.2-litre TDI’s sluggish pace

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2002 to 2009

Hatchback 2002 to 2009

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

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1999 to 2002

Hatchback 1999 to 2002

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

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1993 to 1999

Hatchback 1993 to 1999

• Sturdy design; reassuring VW parentage; value for money
• Refinement and interior space could be better

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2005 on

Hatchback 2005 on

• 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

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Cupra 2007 on

• Superb engine and performance, wonderful styling, precise handling, refined ride
• Some hard interior plastics

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Cupra R 2010 on

• Most powerful SEAT ever, softer suspension than Leon FR, XDS system minics limited-slip differential
• DSG gearbox not offered as an option, steering is still too numb, boot space is smaller than most rivals

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FR 2006 on

• Striking styling, sharp handling, sporty image, available with a TDI engine
• Stiff suspension can be uncomfortable, pre-2009 diesel is frugal but noisy

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2000 to 2005

Hatchback 2000 to 2005

• Well equipped, refined ride, spacious.
• Build quality niggles.

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Cupra R 2002 to 2005

• Very quick and very well equipped.
• Badge will be an issue for some.

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2005 to 2008

Hatchback 2005 to 2008

• Lots of space in an individually styled body.
• Not as sporty as it pretends to be.

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1999 to 2005

Saloon 1999 to 2005

• Value for money; potent V5 engine
• Depreciation is off-putting

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