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SEAT car reviews
Alhambra
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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Altea
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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4x4s
Arosa
1997 to 2004
Hatchback 1997 to 2004
Quality, VW input.
Stodgy styling.
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Cordoba
2003 to 2006
Saloon 2003 to 2006
Running costs, reliability, performance
Cheap interior plastics, stodgy styling
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Exeo
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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Ibiza
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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Small cars
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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Small cars
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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Small cars
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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Small cars
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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Small cars
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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Small cars
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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Leon
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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Family cars
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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Toledo
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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