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Seat Leon Gallery
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The fact that the Leon uses VW Group underpinnings bodes very well, both from the standpoint of quality and durability. The engine line-up is generally well proven, as are the manual five and six-speed gearboxes. Non-geometric forms, though, make it notoriously hard to get manufacturing consistency in terms of panel fit, shutlines and just about anywhere else that surfaces join. And the fact is, the Leon is a conglomeration of curves and organic sweeps inside and out. As a result, the perception of rock-solid quality isn't as good as with other VW Group marques, an impression not helped by considerable squeaks and rattles from ill-fitting trim in one of our test cars. To be fair, though, the Leon does compare well with competitors from Citroen and Ford.
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