Mat's deal: Save £5,000 on SEAT Leon, the Golf's sporty Spanish cousin

Mat's deal: Save £5,000 on SEAT Leon, the Golf's sporty Spanish cousin

By Michael Harrison

January 31, 2025 at 02:05 AM

The SEAT Leon is a family hatchback sharing its platform with the Volkswagen Golf, offering exceptional value with significant savings through Carwow discounts.

Starting at £24,805 (or just £20,300 through Carwow), the Leon delivers savings of up to £5,000 compared to its VW counterpart. The FR Sport plug-in hybrid model sees the biggest discounts of up to £5,600, bringing its price down to £32,937.

SEAT Leon headlight on red

SEAT Leon headlight on red

Standard Features:

  • 8.25-inch touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Rear parking sensors
  • 16-inch alloy wheels

The FR trim level offers the best value proposition with:

  • Sportier styling and deeper bumpers
  • 10.0-inch touchscreen
  • Digital driver's display
  • Wireless phone charging pad
  • Starting price of £23,600 through Carwow

Red Seat Leon on road

Red Seat Leon on road

Interior view of Seat Leon

Interior view of Seat Leon

Performance and Build Quality:

  • More engaging driving dynamics than the Golf
  • Slightly firmer ride quality
  • Spacious interior
  • Some hard plastics, but justified by the price difference

Top Alternatives:

  1. Volkswagen Golf: More refined but pricier
  2. Honda Civic: Excellent driving dynamics, higher price point
  3. Vauxhall Astra: Stylish with good storage, tight rear seating

*Prices and savings are current at time of writing. Maximum dealer discounts vary by dealership, location, and trim level.

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