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Latest reviews

We have 2 reviews of recent SEAT Leon models:

  • Sharp Leon styling at the front, additional boot space at the back

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    New price: £25,730 - £39,770

    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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Older reviews

Estate (2 reviews)

2013 - 2020

  • Off-road Leon is an excellent all-rounder

    Parkers rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
    Used price: £4,833 - £13,627
    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: £2,964 - £27,169
    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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Hatchback (9 reviews)

2013 - 2020

  • Stylish, great value and pleasingly reliable

    Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
    Used price: £2,706 - £21,221
    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: £5,493 - £13,827
    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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2005 - 2012

  • Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
    Used price: £916 - £6,234
    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: £2,983 - £7,415
    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: £528 - £3,504
    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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2000 - 2005

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