A new review on the German auto.de Web site is full of praise for the Leon FR 1.4 TSI Ecomotive. "Superlatives are in car journalism not uncommon," it says (according to a Google translation). "But for the Seat Leon FR also the greatest praise is just an understatement. The car approached very close to the ideal."
The reviewer likes "the absolute consistency of detail" throughout the car. "Every button on the Infotainment system and each key sitting right where they belong." You can apparently adjust the left/right/front/back balance of the sound system by moving a finger around the screen, like a computer game.
They like the 122hp engine and driving comfort too, and got about 40mpg in combined town and motorway driving. Although the LED headlights were not as bright as xenon lamps, they appear to have provided better illumination than others that they've tested on a difficult road.
Their one criticism is that the wing mirrors are too small, making it difficult to change lanes in busy traffic. The mirrors look great but are "useless in everyday life".
The reviewer likes "the absolute consistency of detail" throughout the car. "Every button on the Infotainment system and each key sitting right where they belong." You can apparently adjust the left/right/front/back balance of the sound system by moving a finger around the screen, like a computer game.
They like the 122hp engine and driving comfort too, and got about 40mpg in combined town and motorway driving. Although the LED headlights were not as bright as xenon lamps, they appear to have provided better illumination than others that they've tested on a difficult road.
Their one criticism is that the wing mirrors are too small, making it difficult to change lanes in busy traffic. The mirrors look great but are "useless in everyday life".
