The all-new range of Leon five door hatchbacks and estates are now with us with additional versions added in the last few weeks, writes David Miles, In 2019, SEAT sold 574,100 cars, the highest figure in the history of the company and since the original Leon was launched in 1999 it has achieved over 2.2-million global sales, 252,416 of them in the UK. It is SEAT’s best selling global model … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Skoda Superb hatch 1.5TSI SE L
Car sales have been built on the sheer variety of models available over the years and the expression ‘horses for courses’ explains the global success of the Skoda Superb,writes Robin Roberts. The first Superb models appeared 85 years ago and the modern models launched in 2001 as the Skoda flagship series and they have stayed at the top ever since. It’s easy to understand why when you … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: SEAT Arona FR 1.5 TSI EVO 150
Working requirements mean that sometimes we can only spend a comparatively short, but informative, time in a test car. A quick run in a few hours can often highlight the pros and cons of a car so the best and worst features stand out. Other times you need to spend a few days in the driving seat to appreciate the subtlies. In between these extremes a car’s character can ease itself into your … [Read more...]