Should you buy one?

Se rate the SEAT Leon highly. It looks that bit sportier than a Volkswagen Golf, has a slightly keener drive, boasts more standard equipment – and, on the secondhand market, carries over its value-conscious new car prices into more affordable used car values too.

All models look good, particularly the SC three-door, although the five-door is more practical, boasting a Golf-sized 380-litre boot. With a cracking range of engines and some appealing model grades (particularly the FR), we think it’s well worth checking out. After all, so many satisfied owners surely can’t be wrong.