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SEAT Leon Ecomotive: frugal five-door hatch with style

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11 June 2010

SEAT Leon Ecomotive SE 1.6 TDI CR

SEAT Leon Ecomotive SE 1.6 TDI CR

SEAT Leon Ecomotive SE 1.6 TDI CR

What is it?

A NEW 1.6 diesel engine in fuel-saving Ecomotive trim with – which includes auto start/stop, brake energy recovery, low-rolling resistance tyres and aerodynamic tweaks – for SEAT’S coupe-style five-door Leon model. There’s fuel economy of 74.3mpg and CO2 emissions of just 99g/km. Available in S and at £18,140 in SE trim.

What’s hot?

  • Astonishingly low CO2 emissions…
  • …the Leon Ecomotive is one of a handful of hatches below 100g/km
  • Which means the Leon qualifies for 100% writing down allowance
  • Band A road tax means it’s exempt from Road Fund Licence
  • Company car tax of just 13% in 2010/11 tax year
  • Hidden rear door handles and low roof line give pleasing coupe shape
  • New 105PS engine provides low-down punchy response…
  • …Helped by chunky short-throw gearshift…
  • …And the meaty feel of the sports steering wheel
  • Spec includes 16 inch alloy wheels, air con, cruise, ESP anti-skid
  • Auto stop/start works quickly and unobtrusively
  • Beautifully built interior with quality materials

What’s not?

  • There’s only a five-speed gearbox
  • Engine noisy at start up
  • High lip on boot, and rear seats don’t fold flat
  • Firm ride won’t suit all users

What you need to Know?

P11D Value: 18,085
Monthly Rental*: 239 (CH)/£281 (PCH)
Tax Band when posted: 13%, 13%, 14%
Monthly BiK: Click link for BIK
Engine: 1.6 4cyl turbo diesel
CO2 Emissions: 99g/km
Power/torque: 105PS/250Nm
Economy: 74.3mpg

Monthly contract hire (CH) and personal contract hire (PCH) rentals generated by Concept Vehicle Leasing. Based on a 36 month lease at 10,000 miles a year, 3+35 payments.

Business Car Manager Road Test Rating

There are few family hatchbacks that offer emissions as low as this – or with such style. Factor in the low running costs, decent spec, and the Leon Ecomotive should be on all business car manager company car lists.

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Ralph Morton

Ralph Morton

Ralph Morton is an award-winning journalist and the founder of Business Car Manager (now renamed Business Motoring). Ralph writes extensively about the car and van leasing industry as well as wider fleet and company car issues. A former editor of What Car?, Ralph is a vastly experienced writer and editor and has been writing about the automotive sector for over 35 years.

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