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We have 2 reviews of recent SEAT Leon models:
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Sharp Leon styling at the front, additional boot space at the back
Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
New price:
£26,865 - £41,210
PROS
- More fun than Skoda Octavia to drive
- Interior tech is up to date
- Good value for money
CONS
- Firm riding FR models
- Lack of dash buttons can be tricky
- Tech is very spec dependent
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Good looking and strong value hatchback
Parkers rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9
New price:
£25,345 - £39,785
PROS
- Great to drive
- All the latest tech
- Keen pricing
CONS
- Ride on FR models too firm
- Basic models lack tech
- Fiddly infotainment
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Older reviews
2013 - 2020
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Off-road Leon is an excellent all-rounder
Parkers rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
Used price:
£3,977 - £11,705
PROS
- Sharp yet rugged styling
- Decent to drive
- Spacious, practical interior
- Well-equipped
CONS
- Limited choice in engines and trims
- Leon ST could make more sense for most
- Expensive top-spec models
- Some will find interior dull
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A sharper-looking alternative to the Golf Estate
Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
Used price:
£2,520 - £24,948
PROS
- Impressive all-round drive and comfort levels
- Good range of equipment on SE Technology cars upwards
- Plenty of engines on offer
- Sharp styling
CONS
- Not quite as practical it’s Golf Estate sibling
- Base S-spec car feels fairly sparse
- Cabin lacks premium feel
- Lack of physical buttons around infotainment screen is frustrating
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2013 - 2020
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Stylish, great value and pleasingly reliable
Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
Used price:
£2,402 - £19,785
PROS
- Most engines are fuel efficient
- But also offer strong performance
- Interior is well-built and well-designed
CONS
- High boot lip hinders access slightly
- Touchscreen media system can be fiddly
- Suspension is on the firm side
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Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
Used price:
£4,850 - £13,305
PROS
- Most powerful new Leons yet
- Two turbocharged petrol engines
- Visual modifications to stand out
CONS
- Cupra 280 offers little extra speed
- Some interior plastics bit brittle
- Could look more exciting
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Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
Used price:
£2,234 - £13,676
PROS
- Sleeker looks than regular Leon
- Quality interior
- Nice to drive
CONS
- Overly light steering
- Slightly less space than the five-door Leon
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2005 - 2012
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Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
Used price:
£753 - £5,317
PROS
- Striking styling, sporty image
- Sharp handling
- Economical TDI, tuneable petrol models
CONS
- Stiff suspension can be uncomfortable
- Pre-2009 diesel is frugal but noisy
- Unsuitable for clean-air zones and ULEZ
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Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
Used price:
£2,635 - £6,552
PROS
Most powerful SEAT ever, softer suspension than Leon FR, XDS system minics limited-slip differential
CONS
DSG gearbox not offered as an option, steering is still too numb, boot space is smaller than most rivals
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Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
Used price:
£436 - £3,231
PROS
Sporty and distinctive styling, great to drive, well built and reliable, good value for money, low emissions Ecomotive models
CONS
Firm ride, some hard interior plastics, noisy diesel engines
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Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
Used price:
£1,235 - £4,643
PROS
Superb engine and performance, wonderful styling, precise handling, refined ride
CONS
Some hard interior plastics
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2000 - 2005
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Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
Used price:
£420 - £5,070
PROS
Well equipped, refined ride, spacious.
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Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
Used price:
£3,628 - £9,940
PROS
Very quick and very well equipped.
CONS
Badge will be an issue for some.
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