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SEAT Arona FR40 (2024)
Sep 2024 - Irish Review
A special edition of the SEAT Arona brings the likeable crossover back into focus.
by Shane O' Donoghue
A special edition of the SEAT Arona brings the likeable crossover back into focus.
by Shane O' Donoghue

SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI (2022)
Oct 2021 - International First Drive Review
SEAT has given its Arona crossover a more adventurous look for the 2022 model year, together with a vastly improved interior.
by Mark Smyth
SEAT has given its Arona crossover a more adventurous look for the 2022 model year, together with a vastly improved interior.
by Mark Smyth

SEAT Ibiza 1.0 TSI FR (2022)
Oct 2021 - International First Drive Review
The SEAT Ibiza has been updated with a much-improved interior and some fashionable new tech for 2022.
by Mark Smyth
The SEAT Ibiza has been updated with a much-improved interior and some fashionable new tech for 2022.
by Mark Smyth

SEAT Ateca 2.0 TDI Xperience (2021)
Mar 2021 - Irish Review
Can SEAT's updated Ateca keep pace in an increasingly crowded SUV market?
by Neil Briscoe
Can SEAT's updated Ateca keep pace in an increasingly crowded SUV market?
by Neil Briscoe

SEAT Tarraco 2.0 TDI FR (2021)
Mar 2021 - Irish Review
The seven-seat SEAT Tarraco SUV can now be had in sporty looking FR trim. Worth the upgrade?
by Shane O' Donoghue
The seven-seat SEAT Tarraco SUV can now be had in sporty looking FR trim. Worth the upgrade?
by Shane O' Donoghue

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI Xcellence (2020)
Dec 2020 - Irish Review
We liked the new SEAT Leon in FR DSG trim, but how is it in simpler form?
by Neil Briscoe
We liked the new SEAT Leon in FR DSG trim, but how is it in simpler form?
by Neil Briscoe

SEAT Leon e-Hybrid (2021)
Nov 2020 - International First Drive Review
Plug-in hybrid power comes to the SEAT Leon, in the 2021 e-Hybrid.
by Dave Humphreys
Plug-in hybrid power comes to the SEAT Leon, in the 2021 e-Hybrid.
by Dave Humphreys

SEAT Ateca 1.5 TSI (2021)
Oct 2020 - International First Drive Review
A moderate refresh for one of the best mid-sized crossovers on the market, the SEAT Ateca.
by Matt Robinson
A moderate refresh for one of the best mid-sized crossovers on the market, the SEAT Ateca.
by Matt Robinson

SEAT Leon TSI FR (2020)
Jul 2020 - International First Drive Review
SEAT’s new Leon: could it eclipse the Volkswagen Golf?
by Matt Robinson
SEAT’s new Leon: could it eclipse the Volkswagen Golf?
by Matt Robinson

SEAT Tarraco 2.0 TDI 4x4 (2019)
May 2019 - Irish Review
SEAT gets its big seven-seat SUV, but does the Tarraco do enough to stand out from the crowd?
by Neil Briscoe
SEAT gets its big seven-seat SUV, but does the Tarraco do enough to stand out from the crowd?
by Neil Briscoe

SEAT Tarraco 2.0 TDI 4x4 (2019)
Nov 2018 - International First Drive Review
Can the new SEAT Tarraco SUV outdo the all-conquering Skoda Kodiaq?
by Melanie May
Can the new SEAT Tarraco SUV outdo the all-conquering Skoda Kodiaq?
by Melanie May

SEAT Ateca FR 2.0 TSI 4Drive
Jan 2018 - Irish Review
SEAT adds some sporty aggression to the Ateca, but is the FR worth the extra cash?
by Neil Briscoe
SEAT adds some sporty aggression to the Ateca, but is the FR worth the extra cash?
by Neil Briscoe

SEAT Leon Cupra R
Nov 2017 - International First Drive Review
The most powerful SEAT Leon Cupra ever is the R. And we’re not getting it here. Of course we’re not...
by Matt Robinson
The most powerful SEAT Leon Cupra ever is the R. And we’re not getting it here. Of course we’re not...
by Matt Robinson

SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI petrol
Oct 2017 - International First Drive Review
SEAT does the decent thing and gives us a B-segment crossover that drives keenly.
by Matt Robinson
SEAT does the decent thing and gives us a B-segment crossover that drives keenly.
by Matt Robinson

SEAT Ibiza 1.0 XCellence
Aug 2017 - Irish Review
SEAT's new Ibiza is arguably one of the best superminis available at the moment.
by Maurice Malone
SEAT's new Ibiza is arguably one of the best superminis available at the moment.
by Maurice Malone

SEAT Ateca 1.4 TSI
May 2017 - Irish Review
The SEAT Ateca is a serious competitor in the crossover class, and represents excellent value-for-money, too.
by Maurice Malone
The SEAT Ateca is a serious competitor in the crossover class, and represents excellent value-for-money, too.
by Maurice Malone

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI XCellence
Apr 2017 - Irish Review
Refreshed SEAT Leon is one of the most accomplished cars in the hatchback class, but can it tempt people to look past the Golf?
by Maurice Malone
Refreshed SEAT Leon is one of the most accomplished cars in the hatchback class, but can it tempt people to look past the Golf?
by Maurice Malone

SEAT Ibiza
Apr 2017 - International First Drive Review
At long last, the SEAT Ibiza grows up and it might just be better than the Leon.
by Neil Briscoe
At long last, the SEAT Ibiza grows up and it might just be better than the Leon.
by Neil Briscoe

SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Feb 2017 - International First Drive Review
SEAT turns up the wick to 300hp in its revamped Leon Cupra hot hatch.
by Dave Humphreys
SEAT turns up the wick to 300hp in its revamped Leon Cupra hot hatch.
by Dave Humphreys

SEAT Leon ST Cupra 300 4Drive
Feb 2017 - International First Drive Review
SEAT gets in on the fast four-wheel drive estate market with its new 300hp Leon ST Cupra.
by Shane O' Donoghue
SEAT gets in on the fast four-wheel drive estate market with its new 300hp Leon ST Cupra.
by Shane O' Donoghue

SEAT Ateca 2.0 TDI 4Drive
Nov 2016 - Irish Review
SEAT's Ateca SUV presents itself as a more sharply-priced in-house rival to Volkswagen's Tiguan.
by Neil Briscoe
SEAT's Ateca SUV presents itself as a more sharply-priced in-house rival to Volkswagen's Tiguan.
by Neil Briscoe

SEAT Ateca 1.4 TSI
Jun 2016 - International First Drive Review
Space and sharp looks contribute to the SEAT Ateca SUV's appeal.
by Dave Humphreys
Space and sharp looks contribute to the SEAT Ateca SUV's appeal.
by Dave Humphreys

SEAT Ibiza FR TSI
Jun 2016 - Irish Review
It looks like a facelifted SEAT Ibiza with some red lippy, but it is in fact the FR model, purporting to be the sporty option in the class.
by Shane O' Donoghue
It looks like a facelifted SEAT Ibiza with some red lippy, but it is in fact the FR model, purporting to be the sporty option in the class.
by Shane O' Donoghue

SEAT Ibiza Van
Apr 2016 - Irish Review
Space, finish and affordability rank high for the SEAT Ibiza Van.
by Dave Humphreys
Space, finish and affordability rank high for the SEAT Ibiza Van.
by Dave Humphreys

SEAT Ateca TDI (pre-production)
Mar 2016 - International First Drive Review
SEAT is gunning for the popular Nissan Qashqai and others with its first-ever SUV, the Ateca.
by Kyle Fortune
SEAT is gunning for the popular Nissan Qashqai and others with its first-ever SUV, the Ateca.
by Kyle Fortune

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Feb 2016 - International First Drive Review
More power makes SEAT's high performance Leon Cupra 290 even more desirable
by Dave Humphreys
More power makes SEAT's high performance Leon Cupra 290 even more desirable
by Dave Humphreys

SEAT Ibiza Cupra
Nov 2015 - International First Drive Review
A 1.8-litre turbo engine and manual gearbox for SEAT's small hot hatch.
by Matt Robinson
A 1.8-litre turbo engine and manual gearbox for SEAT's small hot hatch.
by Matt Robinson

SEAT Alhambra
Jul 2015 - International First Drive Review
Mild revisions for SEAT's extremely clever Alhambra MPV.
by Matt Robinson
Mild revisions for SEAT's extremely clever Alhambra MPV.
by Matt Robinson

SEAT Ibiza
Jun 2015 - International First Drive Review
New engines, technology and interior for the facelifted SEAT Ibiza.
by Paul Healy
New engines, technology and interior for the facelifted SEAT Ibiza.
by Paul Healy

SEAT Leon X-Perience
Apr 2015 - Irish Review
The SEAT Leon ST goes to off-road finishing school.
by Paul Healy
The SEAT Leon ST goes to off-road finishing school.
by Paul Healy

SEAT Leon ST Cupra
Feb 2015 - International first drive review
The SEAT Leon Cupra gains added practicality in estate guise.
by Dave Humphreys
The SEAT Leon Cupra gains added practicality in estate guise.
by Dave Humphreys

SEAT Alhambra
Feb 2015 - Irish Review
The large MPV market is dwindling, but for those who need seven seats it is difficult to look past the Alhambra.
by Paul Healy
The large MPV market is dwindling, but for those who need seven seats it is difficult to look past the Alhambra.
by Paul Healy

SEAT Leon X-Perience
Feb 2015 - Irish First Drive Review
SEAT at last gets a crossover - not a full-on SUV but a 4WD version of the Leon estate.
by Neil Briscoe
SEAT at last gets a crossover - not a full-on SUV but a 4WD version of the Leon estate.
by Neil Briscoe

SEAT Leon X-Perience
Oct 2014 - International First Drive Review
The X-Perience joins the SEAT Leon family as the rugged, semi-off-road member of the line-up.
by Dave Humphreys
The X-Perience joins the SEAT Leon family as the rugged, semi-off-road member of the line-up.
by Dave Humphreys

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Feb 2014 - International First Drive Review
Could the hottest SEAT Leon yet really out-perform its well-established rivals?
by Dave Humphreys
Could the hottest SEAT Leon yet really out-perform its well-established rivals?
by Dave Humphreys

SEAT Leon FR TDI
Feb 2014 - Irish Review
SEAT's Leon FR 184 shows how far things have come; it is also the best SEAT money can buy right now.
by Paul Healy
SEAT's Leon FR 184 shows how far things have come; it is also the best SEAT money can buy right now.
by Paul Healy

SEAT Leon ST
Jan 2014 - Irish Review
SEAT's first-ever Leon estate packs a massive boot into a slinky shape.
by Neil Briscoe
SEAT's first-ever Leon estate packs a massive boot into a slinky shape.
by Neil Briscoe

SEAT Leon ST
Nov 2013 - International First Drive Review
Are a huge boot and stylish good looks enough to help the SEAT Leon ST unsettle its rivals?
by Paul Healy
Are a huge boot and stylish good looks enough to help the SEAT Leon ST unsettle its rivals?
by Paul Healy

SEAT Ibiza Cupra
Jul 2013 - Irish Review
SEAT has produced the junior hot hatch bargain of the year in the Ibiza Cupra, but is good value enough?
by Shane O' Donoghue
SEAT has produced the junior hot hatch bargain of the year in the Ibiza Cupra, but is good value enough?
by Shane O' Donoghue

SEAT Mii
May 2013 - Irish Review
SEAT has its own version of the Volkswagen up! called the Mii. Here's the Sport one.
by Paul Healy
SEAT has its own version of the Volkswagen up! called the Mii. Here's the Sport one.
by Paul Healy

SEAT Leon FR TDI
Apr 2013 - Irish Review
Can the sporty diesel version of SEAT's new Leon live up to the brand's claims for Latin passion?
by Neil Briscoe
Can the sporty diesel version of SEAT's new Leon live up to the brand's claims for Latin passion?
by Neil Briscoe

SEAT Leon SC
Apr 2013 - International First Drive Review
SEAT ups the style on its three-door SC, but still make it look like great value.
by Dave Humphreys
SEAT ups the style on its three-door SC, but still make it look like great value.
by Dave Humphreys

SEAT Leon SC FR
Apr 2013 - International First Drive Review
Does the FR version of the new SEAT Leon SC live up to its sporty looks?
by Dave Humphreys
Does the FR version of the new SEAT Leon SC live up to its sporty looks?
by Dave Humphreys

SEAT Toledo
Jan 2013 - Irish Review
The SEAT Toledo is the company's most relevant and most impressive car in its line-up right now.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The SEAT Toledo is the company's most relevant and most impressive car in its line-up right now.
by Shane O' Donoghue

SEAT Ibiza Cupra
Jan 2013 - International First Drive Review
SEAT may have spotted a Ibiza Cupra-sized gap in the hot hatch market. We've driven the new halo model.
by Kyle Fortune
SEAT may have spotted a Ibiza Cupra-sized gap in the hot hatch market. We've driven the new halo model.
by Kyle Fortune

SEAT Leon
Dec 2012 - International First Drive Review
SEAT's Leon has always been stylish, so how good is the new one?
by Paul Healy
SEAT's Leon has always been stylish, so how good is the new one?
by Paul Healy

SEAT Ibiza FR TSI
Sep 2012 - Irish Review
Driving a sporty SEAT Ibiza needn't cost the Earth. Here's the fun and frugal Ibiza FR.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Driving a sporty SEAT Ibiza needn't cost the Earth. Here's the fun and frugal Ibiza FR.
by Shane O' Donoghue

SEAT Toledo
Sep 2012 - International First Drive Review
SEAT's Toledo is a great value all-rounder set to steal sales from the likes of the Ford Focus saloon.
by Shane O' Donoghue
SEAT's Toledo is a great value all-rounder set to steal sales from the likes of the Ford Focus saloon.
by Shane O' Donoghue

SEAT Exeo
Jul 2012 - Irish Review
Can the SEAT Exeo mix it up with established competitors in the D-segment?
by Paul Healy
Can the SEAT Exeo mix it up with established competitors in the D-segment?
by Paul Healy

SEAT Alhambra
May 2012 - Irish Review
The days of large families are gone but there are still those who need seven seats regularly.
by Paul Healy
The days of large families are gone but there are still those who need seven seats regularly.
by Paul Healy

SEAT Altea XL
Mar 2012 - Irish Review
Need more room but shying away from fully fledged MPVs? SEAT's Altea XL may be the answer.
by Paul Healy
Need more room but shying away from fully fledged MPVs? SEAT's Altea XL may be the answer.
by Paul Healy

SEAT Mii
Jan 2012 - International First Drive Review
The Mii is SEAT's version of the tiny Volkswagen up!. Any good?
by Graeme Lambert
The Mii is SEAT's version of the tiny Volkswagen up!. Any good?
by Graeme Lambert

SEAT Ibiza ST
Jun 2011 - Irish Review
Like small cars, but want a big boot? Check out the SEAT Ibiza ST for size then.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Like small cars, but want a big boot? Check out the SEAT Ibiza ST for size then.
by Shane O' Donoghue