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SEAT Leon Hatchback

The deer shunter
SEAT Leon

The deer shunter

An unfortunate encounter with the rural wildlife has left our SEAT Leon Cupra in tatters. The poor deer came off worse – but we’re also mourning the e…
Long-term tests
25 Apr 2008
SEAT Leon Cupra
SEAT Leon Cupra

SEAT Leon Cupra

Our bright yellow SEAT Leon FR TDI is making way for an even more distinctive Cupra version. So what are our first impressions – and is the flagship h…
Long-term tests
20 Feb 2008
SEAT Leon ECOmotive
Seat front

SEAT Leon ECOmotive

The latest Leon features a host of fuel-saving modifications.
Road tests
6 Feb 2008
SEAT Leon FR

SEAT Leon FR

After an unfortunate collision with a skip, our SEAT Leon FR is in full health again following a trip to the bodyshop. And it’s piling on the miles wi…
Long-term tests
26 Sep 2007
SEAT Leon FR TDI
Seat Leon FR TDI

SEAT Leon FR TDI

It's time for a fresh start for our SEAT Leon after a series of unfortunate mishaps...
Long-term tests
26 Jun 2007
Seat Leon FR TFSI DSG
SEAT Leon FR TFSI DSG

Seat Leon FR TFSI DSG

With great looks and strong performance, the SEAT Leon FR DSG has all the right credentials
Road tests
8 May 2007
SEAT Leon Cupra (2005-2012) review
SEAT Leon Cupra

SEAT Leon Cupra (2005-2012) review

Hot hatch fans shouldn’t ignore the Cupra. It has great acceleration and grip.
In-depth reviews
5 Apr 2007
SEAT Leon Cupra
SEAT Leon

SEAT Leon Cupra

The Cupra gets an engine upgrade and suspension tweaks to make it the best Leon yet
Road tests
13 Feb 2007
SEAT Leon FR TDI

SEAT Leon FR TDI

There's a bright new addition making an impact on our fleet in the shape of SEAT's sporty Leon
Long-term tests
23 Jan 2007
SEAT Leon Cupra
SEAT Leon Cupra front view

SEAT Leon Cupra

There’s now even more choice for hot hatch buyers as the Leon Cupra adds power, poise and style to the already popular FR
Road tests
14 Nov 2006
SEAT Leon T FSI FR

SEAT Leon T FSI FR

The SEAT leon's quick, attractive, handles well and won’t break the bank
Road tests
5 Jul 2006
SEAT Leon TDI Sport bodykit
Front view of SEAT Leon TDI Sport

SEAT Leon TDI Sport bodykit

Set to be the star of the British Touring Car Championship 2006, how will the new SEAT Leon fare on the road?
Road tests
19 Apr 2006
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SEAT Leon TDI Sport

SEAT Leon TDI Sport

With diesel prices averaging nearly £1 a litre, and hi-tech petrol cars proving almost as frugal as oil-burners, the argument for filling up from the …
Road tests
7 Sep 2005
SEAT Leon 1.6 Reference

SEAT Leon 1.6 Reference

It is not only sports cars and coup�s that are turning on the style these days. Family hatches are discovering fashion, too! First there was the dynam…
Road tests
24 Aug 2005
SEAT Leon TDI Sport-up

SEAT Leon TDI Sport-up

As the maker of some of today's best-looking cars, SEAT has come a long way since the bargain hatchbacks of the early Nineties.
Road tests
22 Jun 2005
SEAT Leon 2.0 FSI

SEAT Leon 2.0 FSI

It's the Leon that roars! SEAT's stunning concept made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show last month, and now Auto Express has secured an exclusive fi…
Road tests
13 Apr 2005
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI PD Cupra

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI PD Cupra

A familiar pattern is emerging at SEAT - and it's great news for drivers on a budget.
Road tests
11 Nov 2003
SEAT Leon Cupra R

SEAT Leon Cupra R

It's pretty sunny in Barcelona at this time of year, but it's not only the weather that's getting warmer.
Road tests
15 Jul 2003
Used SEAT Leon review

Used SEAT Leon review

Introduced in 2000, the SEAT Leon is like a Volkswagen Golf in a party frock.
Used car tests
14 Jan 2003