This has meant that in almost 1,200-miles, I’ve visited the petrol station just twice for £60 fill ups. With zero road tax and a company car tax rate of just 14%, this SEAT could prove to be a very cost-effective and economical business car choice.[contentblock id=9 img=gcb.png]
Trips to IKEA and the dump have proven how practical the 570-litre boot is, although its biggest test, a family holiday in a couple of weeks, should give it a proper workout.
Facts, figures, likes and dislikes
P11D – £21,940
Company car tax – £51 per month for a basic rate tax payer
Official mpg – 85.6mpg
Our average mpg – 52mpg over 1,200 miles
Our best mpg – 61.3mpg on a 228 mile trip
We like – Comfortable and refined performer, specification, high-quality interior, impressive economy, low company car tax exposure, bright LED headlights
We don’t like – noisy engine at idle, touch-sensitive sat nav not intuitive, unsettled ride over unmade surfaces
In fact, the only problem I’ve experienced so far with the Leon is keeping it clean. Rubbish weather or just keeping my kids entertained at the weekend, means shamefully I’ve yet to give the Leon a proper wash. Thankfully Technical Grey, as it’s called, is good at hiding muck and dead stuff.
See how I get on holidaying with the Leon in the next report.
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