Test drive the Seat Leon (31 photos)

Steep red Seat Leon of Spain was on the warm expanse of wintry Russia. How is life with him here?
A small test drive revealed - that the product Spaniards can feel great on a snowy road in Moscow.
Read impressions.



Appearance at "Leo" is very bright and unusual.


Bold lines of the hull, the headlights like two almonds.


The machine in motion to match the exterior. Drive fast, smooth and easy to maneuver in the flow.




Rear door handles hidden in the racks and by hand it seems that Seat Leon looks like a sports coupe.


Excellent aerodynamics.


Oddly consider this car - to find in it the similarities with his brother Volkswagen Golf will not work.




Leon is very original and beautiful.


It is worth mentioning that this machine has a wide range of gasoline engines with direct injection and turbocharging, suitable for drivers with any temperament.


The combination of Spanish and reliability temperametra German. The result was a very cool car.




The roots of Leon goes into the concept car SEAT Salsa, fudge Walter de Silva.


Kotsept the first time was shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 2000 However, there is actually provided "liftback" - let the salon two doors and the boot lid serves as the "emergency exit."


Later born Seat Leon.


Inside the car longer recognizable elements of concern.




The trunk is not big, but quite roomy.


Capacity can be increased by folding the rear seats.


The front panel is turned slightly towards the driver. An interesting combination of classical symmetries and flowing lines.


Plastic moderately hard, with no extra squeaks and groans.


The instrument panel is similar to the devices Alfa Romeo. Tachometer in the center.




The two-zone climate control system works perfectly.


Branded tape recorder. Good sound quality. Reads MP3, there is a connector USB.




Modest glove.


Rear passengers will not be crowded. Even three.


Under the hood of the Seat Leon - 125 horsepower, which is excellent and quickly move it in space.
Leon reacts to turns moderately acute steering, well-kept path.


This engine - the golden mean, both in price and capability. Manual transmission complements it perfectly.

Spanish Good car, very popular there and such a rare here.