Seat Leon

Seat Leon Estate

Seat Arona

Seat Ateca

Seat Ibiza

seat-leon-ecomotive

Today, the resurgent Seat brand is selling better cars than at any time in its history.

In large part, that’s because it is one of the brands owned by the VW Group. Underneath, all of the cars it sells are strongly related to similar models sold by Volkswagen itself, or the likes of Skoda and even Audi. If you are buying a Leon, for example, the hardware will be similar to that of the Golf, Octavia and A3.

But while Seat makes the most of this tie-up to offer everything from city, small and family cars, including estates, through to a full range of SUVs, it also adds in its own slice of character, both with its distinctive styling approach and because its engineers generally tune the cars to deliver sportier handling.

While all of its cars are decent, it is the SUVs that stand out. The Arona and Ateca are among the class leaders and have enjoyed triumphs at the What Car? Awards.

SEAT

LEON

The Government is going to have to change its free VED road tax threshold if all of the low CO2 cars in Geneva make production. The Seat Leon Ecomotive Concept draws on a 13bhp 1.6-litre diesel engine, stop-start technology and brake energy regeneration to emit 99g of CO2/km. Under the current VED road tax system, owners wouldn't have to pay a penny and they'd be saving money on fuel with an average of 74mpg predicted.

Hinting at how close to production the Seat Leon Ecomotive Concept is, it is fitted with the same standard kit as the current Seat Leon Ecomotive. This includes traction control, anti-lock brakes, six airbags, 16-inch wheels and air-con. The concept car is, however, based on the facelifted model that is also on show here. Expect to see the updated Leon Ecomotive in the UK next year.

The Government is going to have to change its free VED road tax threshold if all of the low CO2 cars in Geneva make production.

The Seat Leon Ecomotive Concept draws on a 13bhp 1.6-litre diesel engine, stop-start technology and brake energy regeneration to emit 99g of CO2/km. Under the current VED road tax system, owners wouldn't have to pay a penny and they'd be saving money on fuel with an average of 74mpg predicted. Hinting at how close to production the Seat Leon Ecomotive Concept is, it is fitted with the same standard kit as the current Seat Leon Ecomotive. This includes traction control, anti-lock brakes, six airbags, 16-inch wheels and air-con. The concept car is, however, based on the facelifted model that is also on show here. Expect to see the updated Leon Ecomotive in the UK next year.

NEW REVIEWS:

Seat Leon Ecomotive

* Full report * Every major car launch * Complete rundown of Geneva show...

Seat Leon

Seat Leon Estate

Seat Arona

SEAT Leon e-HYBRID: tech that’s savvy for work and play

SEAT Leon e-HYBRID: 5 reasons to pick it as a company car

Used test: Seat Leon vs Skoda Octavia

Used test: Seat Leon vs Skoda Octavia verdict

Used test: Ford Focus vs Seat Leon vs Volkswagen Golf interiors

Used test: Ford Focus Zetec S vs Seat Leon 180 FR verdict

Also consider

Quick search

Tools & services

Legal bits

Information