SEAT Leon Hatchback 1.8 20V T Sport 5d (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Fabulous car for the money
Costs
Insurance steep at group 16. Good economy for the performance. Not had it long enough to experience servicing costs
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On the road
Driving
Smooth and comfortable. Good sound insulation. Well appointed cabin.
Performance
Blistering!! 0-60 around 7.5 secs. amd 140+ top end. In-gear acceleration makes real-world driving enjoyable again. Overtaking quick and safe - pulls really well even at low revs
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Living with it
Reliability
All is well in 3 months ownership, but not driven daily. Part of VW group, so don't expect any problems
Image
Love the fact that it's still an unrecognised gem. Understated and fairly anonymous (unlike later ""kitted"" versions) . A real wolf in sheep's clothing
Comfort
Ride is very secure and just a little firm (as you'd expect). Seats comfy and range of adjustment quite extensive. Surprised at omission of lumbar support adjestment though? A bit cramped for 5, but great for 4 (..unless they're all giants!!)
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm & CAT1 immobiliser as standard. Previous owner fitted second immobiliser (..paranoid??)
Service
Untested as yet
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
CD Changer failed. Excuse to replace hi-fi with one I could figure out -)
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes