Other SEAT Leon (2005 - 2012) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I wasn't sure about the body kit before I had it and if people would think I'm a boy racer (I'm in my 40s) but had it in monsoon grey with black alloys and it looked stunning. So I think it said I appreciate a car that looks right.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Everybody loved the styling.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Not this one as it's no longer made but I would have another Leon though it would have to be a Cupra. The one thing that nagged me in the back of my mind was however good the car looked it was still an FR with a body kit. It deserved to be quicker.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Back to a VRS or similar.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    November 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Private lease deal. Was £15pm cheaper than my VRS deal.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Private lease car. Wanted something different from my previous 2 Octavia VRSs but with similar kit. Liked the Supercopa styling.

    What was the dealer like?

    N/a

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Superb. Plenty of power though it never gacve me the same shove in the back as the VRS with the same engine. Great on back roads and comfortable on the motorway.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nope. Battery lead worked itself loose but quickly discovered and sorted out. Nothing else.

    What's most practical about your car?

    5 doors, decent boot. Took family of 4 on holiday with everything in the car - nothing on the roof.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Sat nav, zenons, DAB radio.