Seat Leon Review

Welcome everyone to my review of the all new Seat Leon!

Ok, so it shares its platform with the previous generation but everything else is new! There are even hybrid options available!

The Leon has always been the sporty hatchback to go for out of the VW Group and the big question to ask is that still the case?

Well join me to find out....

Car Tested

Seat Leon FR 1.5 TSI EVO 130PS manual £23,515
Colour - Magnetic Grey

[joess]

Luv the look and space. But no rotary buttons for temperature and no physical buttons to control the basics puts me off. More distractions whilst you're driving.

[brixtonwa]

So glad I found your Channel! Amazing details on cars and a handsome host to boot. Thanks so much

[zakbacon]

I love the design. Just got mine on order now!!😍

[dancooper]

Excellent review been waiting ages fit this I bought a Seat Ibiza based on your review defo puts more of a smile on my face than the Peugeot I had.

You said the Ibiza had good handling would you say it's better than the new Leon?

[markward]

Had this same car for 3 weeks great car great handling BUT that touch screen no button no dial layout is not only difficult it will result in someone’s death it is dangerous to use on the move

[rosswhittleton]

Definitely need to keep designated climate control knobs especially in the winter months when you use the fans/heaters a lot more. It's got to be more safer than taking your eyes off the road going through touch screen menus to make adjustments. Great review though.👍

[markward]

Plus I forgot to add you can’t see the temp controls at night just under the touch screen because they are not illuminated

[kevinscott]

Nice review! Now I just need you to get your hands on a Skyactiv X Mazda 3! Im stuck between the Leon and Mazda as my next car!

[james]

Another great review Auto Bears! It seems a really nice update on the Leon, but I share the reservations about the lack of buttons and everything being through the Infotainment system. It does appear other manufacturers both in group and outside are going with this approach, so may be it is the future and its just something we'll have to get used to.

[gordonmccartney]

I recently got rid of my 2018 Leon Cupra and I can't help but think that interior quality has went backwards. I have said this so many times recently that the only car from this VAG group that has actually had an increase in quality is the Skoda Octavia. The Leon, Golf and A3 are full of nasty looking plastics

[alloftheexperts]

The start stop system can be turned off with the physical button next to the parking brake in the center console as well as in the entertainment system. I do agree that everything is one button press too much.

[dancooper]

I find it all easier. I don't have a clue how to turn on my front window demister or rear air vents and I have to look down to controls to see what I'm doing..I don't see the oroblem

First time here. All I got from this is. Jesus christ, take better care of yourself. You sir, are unhealthy as f*ck. But on the other hand, this might be the first 2020 FR review I'm seeing with a manual gearbox. And it's a nice review. So, a thumbs up. And about the wheels. There are more options in the list. The wheels under this one are the ones you get when you don't touch the options. Mine has way better wheels. I don't want to be a dick. But I want to be as honest and transparant as possible. I'm Dutch, so there's that.

[Tattvadarzin.]

The facelift Ateca thankfully retains the knobs for aircon. I really recommend you to try it.

With respect to your reviews, could I suggest you show how easy it is to get in and out of cars. This is an important consideration for older and wider drivers. I moved from a Ceed to an Arona because the Ceed was difficult to get into and out of. The Arona is better but I decided on a facelift Ateca because it was such a comfortable car and just high enough that I feel I am sliding into it rather than dropping down or climbing up (I am 5ft 8in).

I was worried about the SEAT sports seats since my wife is a little bit less cuddly than you but she seems ok with the idea. Many reviewers are obsessed by headroom and legroom but forget some of us expand with age!

You are one of the best reviewers because of your naturalness and humility.

[christophercooke]

It is strange how seat have kept the knobs and dials in the new seat ateca and the infotainment screen is still built into the dash if it works don't change it, they should of kept the visible twin exhausts as well.

[eagleethics]

A beautiful offering thank you auto bears

[MrDamodee]

Is it me or does this interior seem and look cheap and quite boring?

[RocketRobinCMS]

Personally i think moving the climate control buttons onto the screen is a great idea. Keeps the dash completely clear of buttons. Ive just ordered a new Leon FR Sport PHEV estate to replace my 4 year old Skoda Superb which has buttons and dials for the climate control. Personally I set it to auto and 20.5 degrees the day i bought it and I've pretty much left it there ever since. The joys of automatic climate control and AC is that you don't ever have to fiddle with fan speed etc. I think it's like saying there's too many screen taps to change the clock. Doesn't bother me as I don't ever touch it! Now and again i may bump the temp up or down a degree, touch buttons I'm sure will suffice!

Great in depth review though! Showing lots of little features that others miss!

[andreadalex]

congratulations great review. could you tell me how the stock sound system feels (not the beats sound)? How many speakers does it have, where are they positioned and the specific or total watts rms? Some say 6 speakers who 7 and who 8 and who 9 incredible not even seat from certain answers sometimes says 6 sometimes 7 speakers !!!! Tell us if it has 6 speakers: 2 rear woofers with the tweeters above near the opening absolutely empty and fake, 2 forward woofers plus 2 tweeters. Or 7 speakers: as before and an additional central speaker hidden in the dashboard? Or 8 with real tweeters behind but without hidden central speaker in front? Or 9 with everything, 5 at the front and 4 at the back? It is absurd not to find this information certain and to find it all but there is only one truth and what it is?

[TeaandTickers]

Hi you say USB C inputs ..are they inputs or outputs? will they charge a phone that doesnt support wireless charging??