LEON 2 - What's great about the new LEON?

[Gib83]

For me its:
1) The general look of the car
2) The hidden rear door handles (still has people thinking its a 3dr)
3) The interior
4) The level of kit on the car for the price

 

[adam.smith]

The way it roars when I accelerate quickly, the overall look of the dash and the aux in socket as standard.

 

[jtr]

The power from 170 TDI is awesome, yet still very economical - averaging 44 with only 2.5k miles on the clock.

I really like the driving position and sports seats and they have enough adjustments to get comfy for long drives. I expected the suspension to be really firm but I find it does not shake your fillings loose unless your on a really naff road.

The standard aux port is great for Ipod and even better is free - I can not believe that VW charge!!

I have had Seats before and the last one I had around 2000 was awful and kept me away, however, so far this has not disapointed and is far better than the mark 5 Golf I had.

And for me the most important thing the price - I can not believe that I got a brand spanker - TDI FR for the 08 reg for under £16k

 

[sweetfr]

What do I like about my new Leon(FR tdi)?

I really like it's looks. It certainly turns heads.

The hidden rear door handles which make it look like a three door.

The performance and handling.

The sports seats - firm yet comfy.

The FR logos on the seats, steering wheel and gear knob.

Even the mpg is not as bad as I was originally anticipating after reading posts on SCN.


What do I like about my Leon? Just about everything! It puts a smile on my face every time I get into it.


I loved my mk1 Leon Cupra 150 tdi but this new Leon is even better!

 

[RCS2K4]

I like the fact that passengers open the front doors and look for a lever to move the seat's forward...

Gets me every time, and I say nothing until they figure it out!

the way the car handles itself on the track is also very impressive - very grippy...

 

[tich555]

is this the only 5 door that looks like a 3 door?

 

[warren_cox]

I think the price is astonishing when you consider the performance on offer. When you consider the capabilities of the Leon against the S3, R32, Ed30, GTi, GT etc... it's just unbelievable value for money. And there is no stigma with the car like with some other hot hatch brands.

 

[phil3012]

is this the only 5 door that looks like a 3 door?

Honda Civic also does, although they do do a 3 door version as well now.

 

[Robdrums]

God, I nearly forgot - the wipers-from-the-side thing, that was a big selling point for me!

Rob

 

[leviathan18]

the chassis and handling power delivery room for modding

interior seats steering wheel

brakes rims

and bluetooth

 

[MUFFIN]

I sat inside a brand new Cupra last week at the Stockport dealership, it smelt amazing, better than any other new car I've owned. All covered in cellophane, sweet as.

 

[Sooty torques]

The comments I got in the FR whenever I gave colleagues a lift. The constant whines of "sir I want your car" from my year 9 class hehe

That's exactly what I get from my Y11's and Y12's...

 

[CupraDaft]

I love the way it looks, think it is gorgeous. It still turns heads. In fact someone asked me the other night if he could take a pic of my car!

I also love the power in the engine.

Just love my wee car full stop!

 

[SpursMadDave]

Was talking to a guy at work yesterday, who was amazed at the kit you get as standard on an FR, and when i told him about the Bluetooth etc and how cheap that was he nearly passed out.... Mind you he drives a BMW so he is used to being charged for everything apart from the Air in the car...

 

[Bigfoot]

It's got to be the LOOKS and i havn't even got mine yet

 

[foxy367]

1. The fact that it goes like stink
2. Still get 40mpg out of it
3. Looks awesome
4. Exclusivety
5. No rear door handles watching rear seat passengers try to get in through the front doors is funny
6. The standard Kit for the price.
7. The smile on my face every time I drive.

 

[Al]

A quick look on the Audi web page this morning showed that Audi are now selling an S3 sportback (five door) so for those who wanted 4x4 on their Cupra and still retain 5 doors, there it is

 

[Pummy]

So how many thousand do you reckon the local hooray Henry's will snap one up and stick a baby on board sticker?

 

[RobRoy]

I love the steering wheel, the bluetooth function, the AUX in, the driving position and seats.. As well as a lot of other things.

The engine note in my cupra makes me smile as well, and so does the power delivery. Outrunning every GTI i meet is satisfying as well..

 

[warren_cox]

How good are the seats in the Cupra version, comfy or a bit restrictive. Do they have lumbar support controls?