How many miles are SEAT Leons good for?
However, a high mileage, low-spec Leon can still make an appealing low-cost workhorse. It’s not unusual to find a Leon that has lived on the motorway and chalked up 120,000 miles or more. About three-quarters of all Leons have diesel engines under the bonnet, but only one in 10 has an automatic gearbox.
What year is a Mk2 Seat Leon?
A full used buyer’s guide on the SEAT Leon covering the Leon Mk2 (2005-2012) and Leon Mk3 (2013-date) When the second-generation SEAT Leon arrived, it instantly made its rivals look rather staid.
How economical is the SEAT Leon?
The 2.0-litre TDI is the most economical of the petrol and diesel engines. It should return between 60.1mpg and 65.7mpg, depending on the wheel size, so it’s ideal for motorway driving.
Is the SEAT Leon a good used car?
Although the British public hasn’t warmed to this version of the SEAT Leon in quite the way they did its predecessor, there’s little doubt that it’s a very competent car and one that’s well worth tracking down on the used market.
Is the SEAT Leon Mk1 a cult car?
It’s no exaggeration to say that the MK1 SEAT Leon, especially in Cupra guise, developed into a cult car in the UK. I can remember that this car was my pat answer for a good few years for any of my colleagues looking to spend around £15k on a new car.
Why did SEAT Leon take so long to come out?
Quite why it took them so long to bring these key models to market (the old Cupra accounted for over half of all UK Leon sales) is down to VW Group internal politics but it robbed the model of crucial momentum and both the FR and Cupra were unfairly overlooked when they did arrive.
How much does a SEAT Leon headlamp cost?
(approx based on an Leon 2.0 TDI DSG ex VAT) SEAT spares are reasonably priced, with a replacement Leon headlamp costing £111. A replacement alternator unit retails at around £185 with an exchange starter motor setting you back just under £120.