According to the press release only on those up to 150PS power output, the more powerful engined models (i.e. the 180PS+ petrol and diesels) will have multi-link.
All part of the family look. Moving on from the curvy rounded look of the MK4 Ibiza and MK2 Leon and onto the more angular style of the MK5 Ibiza. It's a winner for me. I liked it as soon as I saw the first photos. Just like I did with the MK2.
It seems there are a couple of different camps on here. Those of us who have never had a MK1 Leon or a MK3 Ibiza and all we know are the Walter da Silva cars, then the MK1 Leon owners who prefer their style of cars. For what it's worth the MK1 Leon is still a good looking car.
been reading up on the new A3 and I think they are all doing this so won't matter which brand you go for.
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The more I look at it, the less I like it. Apart from the interior, that's nice (except the steering wheel)
I've had two leons in the past last one being a 05 plate 1.6 sx, must of been one of the best cars ive ever owned, changed it last year for a crappy honda civic 
Now i'd love to buy a new seat & had to wait 7 years for the dreadful looking mk2 to pass & now Seat come up with this ....
youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HMpBL7v7Igs
I think seat could of done alot better, as said above the interior looks good, but if this is the FR model god help us what the rest of the range will look like
Now i'd love to buy a new seat & had to wait 7 years for the dreadful looking mk2 to pass & now Seat come up with this ....
youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HMpBL7v7Igs
I think seat could of done alot better, as said above the interior looks good, but if this is the FR model god help us what the rest of the range will look like
A fixed beam rear axle seems to work OK on RenaultSport's Clio and Mégane, both of which are arguably best-in-class for handling; Evo, for example, rated the latter's overall chassis and helm ahead of the mk2 Focus RS: "I find it more approachable at the limit, and love the way you can build up such a sinuous flow on good roads. It’s addictive."
FWIW I like the Léon 3's looks, a lot. Props to Messrs Donckerwolke and Mesonero-Romanos for designing a contemporary hatch' without a fugly gaping grille and absurdly oversized headlamps.
Léon 3 looks as if it has 'German solidity' but also has Mediterranean/southern European charm and verve - excellent. Cabin/dash is a huge improvement, too. Longer wheelbase with shorter front/rear overhangs is a welcome and savvy touch, but it's a great shame the width has increased by almost 2in.
And unlike the Mk2 LCR, let's hope VW doesn't deliberately hobble SEAT when it develops the mk3 LCR's suspension setup...
Just a shame that it got all crap and crashey on the SEATs then! My Ibiza pitched about on uneven roads with it. And all the other SEATs I've had with it.
99% of the time 99% of the people are not driving about on the limit, so evos comments are nugatory.
SEAT must agree that it sucks though, because the half decent models get IRS
99% of the time 99% of the people are not driving about on the limit, so evos comments are nugatory.
SEAT must agree that it sucks though, because the half decent models get IRS
wow the new car is not exactly fugley but its not so special as the mk1 or mk2, looks wise (outside) its the wrong direction for me no hidden rear handles no smooth modern lines like its sculpted.
Inside massive improvement right direction.
engine line up looks very good (fuel saving, co2, petrol has direct injection and pre valve injection no tfsi gunk problems anymore)
will i be getting one, I dont think so just to bland looking to me Hopefully they will have some sort of aero kit, Ibiza is a better looking car! new Ford Focus ST is coming out next month looks good, new 3 series m sport looks nice, new astra vxr/gtc looks good, the list goes on mk3 leon atm does not look grt in looks compared to others.
Inside massive improvement right direction.
engine line up looks very good (fuel saving, co2, petrol has direct injection and pre valve injection no tfsi gunk problems anymore)
will i be getting one, I dont think so just to bland looking to me Hopefully they will have some sort of aero kit, Ibiza is a better looking car! new Ford Focus ST is coming out next month looks good, new 3 series m sport looks nice, new astra vxr/gtc looks good, the list goes on mk3 leon atm does not look grt in looks compared to others.
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?desktop_uri=/watch?v=HMpBL7v7Igs&v=HMpBL7v7Igs&gl=GB
Anyone seen this yet? I wont spoil the surprises.....
Anyone seen this yet? I wont spoil the surprises.....
http://www.seat.co.uk/content/uk/brand/en/news-and-events/the-new-seat-leon.html
I am sure you've all visited the link above, but what I find interesting and what I am praying for, is under FR bit it talks about looking sportier, having more kit, and better suspension. Thankfully nothing about the Engines, so hopefully there continuing the trend, doing a fake FR with the real one coming out after.
I am sure you've all visited the link above, but what I find interesting and what I am praying for, is under FR bit it talks about looking sportier, having more kit, and better suspension. Thankfully nothing about the Engines, so hopefully there continuing the trend, doing a fake FR with the real one coming out after.
There'll be no such thing as a fake and real FR, FR is just a trim level now, if you want a faster model you'll have to get a Cupra, which is why I suspect they'll do a Cupra diesel, with the Cupras essentially taking over from the high end FRs and then a Cupra R will be the top of the range petrol.
But this is all just speculation based on things I've read, it seems to be the direction they're going in.
But this is all just speculation based on things I've read, it seems to be the direction they're going in.
I was tweeting Seat UK with a few questions regarding the FR and TDI models, they commented that the 2.0 TDI will have 148BHP and later on a 181BHP TDI will be released.
I also commented there is no mention of a "Sport" ... only an S, SE then FR.
well I didn't know that, thought only the Leon had to endure having FR's that are actually bluemotions in disguise.
You can see all the stats for the 150bhp tdi in the A3 now and she is no slouch either
It looks lovely imo so much better than the fugly mk2 and they have really pulled the interior up in standards.
Could be a replacement for my boca when its out!
I just dont get the point of Full LED headlamps. the only plus side is you do not need conventional sized reflectors so having them as an option just seems silly to me.
Could be a replacement for my boca when its out!
I just dont get the point of Full LED headlamps. the only plus side is you do not need conventional sized reflectors so having them as an option just seems silly to me.
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