SEAT León (1M). 1999–2006 (prod. n/a). 5-door saloon. F/F, F/A, 1390, 1598, 1781 cm³ (I4 DOHC), 1595 cm³ petrol, 1896 cm³ diesel (I4 OHC), 2792 cm³ (V6 DOHC). Attractive, Giugiaro-styled sporting hatchback on the Volkswagen PQ34 platform shared with the Golf IV. Excellent handling, with performance to match on Cupra models. Dashboard modelled on Audi A3’s. Rear accommodation more limited than Golf or Focus. Electrical issues reported on older Leóns. Most potent model with AWD and V6.

Manufacturing locations: Martorell, Cataluña, Spain; Bruxelles, Belgium

Marque: SEAT | Model: SEAT León | Successor: SEAT León (1P)