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Too many family hatchbacks are present in the market and to attract buyers. Every manufacturer has been trying to offer something better than others for riders. Seat Leon is one of the vehicles in this group that has been leading with the stylish exterior and lively fuel efficient engine. The diesel engine of 1.6-Litre has been improved and newly turbocharged 1.0-Litre is also introduced in the lineup.
Safety features have been included to make it a priority choice for another good reason. Interior has become more appealing too with bigger infotainment system screen, electronically functioned handbrake and cordless charging option for smart-phones.
Standard gearbox has six-speed transmissions manually functioned and smoothly shifted. The diesel model has five transmissions and not as smooth as the earlier one. On the other hand, optional automatic gearbox performs quite well all the time. While reversing the vehicle, it can be little uncomfortable. With all good qualities is rightly placed among few top family hatchbacks present in the market. The driver can adjust steering wheel and seat to get to the most comfortable position for driving. Extra side support is another advantage for the driver. Front view for driving purpose is perfect but looking over the shoulder is not simple and it is mainly due to pillars of rear doors.
Thus, the third generation of Seat Leon has gained fantastic lure while competition is getting tougher since the first launch of this vehicle in 2000. Two different body styles one with five doors and other has three doors. If the economy is your biggest concern then 1.0-Litre petrol is the right one for you as it is nimble and economical than a 1.2-Litre engine.
For driving mostly on town roads aforesaid model will be ideal. It is a performance-based choice and low taxed. More powerful petrol options with 123bhp or 148bhp are really good for motorway traveling. It has a good system to save fuel as half of the cylinders stop working when not required. Even more punchy drive options of powerful engines are also there with the same fuel and they compete with the fastest family hatches but refinement is an issue as the noise gets in the cabin as the accelerator pedal is pushed harder.
Ride comfort is not as ideal as the top rivals offer though the variety of suspensions and adaptive dampers are there throughout the range. The rear seat passengers feel jolts more and keep feeling them, so this area needs to be addressed seriously. Ride of expensive vehicles in the range is comparatively soothing as comfort mode lets to enjoy better riding experience. In spite of firm suspensions body roll in all models remains under check and also perform well through corners. It is because of good road grip of the New Seat Leon. Steering is precise so control continuously remain good and noise of engines do not disturb the passengers in the cabin when cruising on a smooth surface at high speed.
