The Leon's windows are very small - side windows not very deep at all and large rake on front windscreen - means that it is difficult, if not dangerous, to see out of it. Feels like looking out from inside a postbox.
Brilliant car - fast, stylish, good quality, fun, excellent handling and ride, cheap to own, 100 percent reliable and everyone who went in it raved about it. Much, much better than the BMW I replaced it with, so much so that I am getting rid of that car and going back to a new Leon FR. Can't wait.
When I went looking for a diesel, there were only two real choices - German or French. Peugeot, Renault and Citroen diesels are reliable, but build quality is poor. The Audi/VW stable produces reliability, quality and, ultimately, cost. Fortunately, the hitherto Spanish Seat now has dual nationality, as such it has all the fantastic features of the VW Audi cars, the style and presence of a Spanish flamenco dancer, and a real flair and individuality - something you don't get with a Golf.
I bought this car nearly new from Seat over five years ago and it has given me enyoyable, largely trouble-free motoring ever since. VW Golf mechanicals, Audi A3 interior and Seat prices - makes you wonder why anyone would buy a Golf or A3. Handling is suitably sporty, even in basic 1.6 S guise, yet running costs are very reasonable. Only faults have been minor electrical problems (horn, indicators). If you want something different to a Focus/Astra/Golf, a Seat Leon is well worth a look.
Very spacious family car, and a bargain for the going price, very economical and an all round smart to drive car.
