This Leon has long been a strong but often overlooked contender in the family hatchback segment and this MK4 version has been usefully improved. Buyers will appreciate the improved media connectivity and the mild hybrid and plug-in engine tech keeps the range right up to date.
Whether there really is 'latin spirit in every one' is another question of course. In the case of sportier versions like the FR models, we'd be tempted to say yes. Overall, on a pure value-versus-quality basis, this Leon has long been the pick of the Volkswagen Group offerings in this sector. And that also makes it one of the key segment benchmarks outside the Wolfsburg family of brands. Which in turn, makes it a very good car indeed.

Leather flat bottomed, perforated steering wheel and leather gearstick

ISOFIX points in outer rear seats with top tether anchorage points

Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring in cab, backup horn and towing protection

Start/stop system with regenerative braking

Front assist with forward collision warning braking reaction to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists

Brake control system - ESC and brake booster

Separate daytime running light with automatic headlight control

Body coloured exterior mirrors with integrated LED indicators

Full link smartphone integration with Mirror Link, wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Google Android Auto

Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors

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