2011 Leon Mk3

[IainW]

there is certainly no 'Auto Emocion' there at all.

There isn't any 'Auto Emocion' anymore, it's 'Enjoyneering'.....

I wonder if this new Leon will look individual enough so it's not simply a Toledo with a hatch.

 

[AndyG_TSi]

I wonder if this new Leon will look individual enough so it's not simply a Toledo with a hatch.

exactly,

The Mk2 Leon stands out from the crowd as it’s a bit more ‘curvier’ than the other cars in its sector.
I like the way the rear quarter curves into the rear hatch and bumper, the front also looks ‘unique’ due to it not having the usual ‘smile’ for a grille.

The current Focus, Astra, Golf, A3 etc are a lot more angular and a bit ‘samey’ if you know what I mean.

The Mk3 Leon should build on the way the Mk2 is ‘different from the crowd’ otherwise we just end up with another identi-kit eurobox…….

Since I’ve had my Mk2 Leon, I notice more people looking/admiring as they walk/drive past because it’s a little different.

I even had a few work colleagues having a nosey in the car park, as i'm the only one with a Leon and it draws attention, in a good way.

 

[S.E.C.T.]

Im guessing the front will be very similar, body and hatch etc will hopefully be very different.

Shame I don't like the square front of the new Tolly. Looks like I will be moving brands in a couple of years if so

 

[FR_POWER]

2013 Seat Leon Official Photos leaked.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/112071346276/2013-seat-leon-official-photos-leaked

http://www.worldcarfans.com/112071246242/2013-seat-leon-fr-caught-undisguised

 

[jc_boc]

Looking at those pics I notice no petrol flap anywhere on the car?

 

[benj1989]

I runs on hopes and dreams lol

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[Deleted member 74601]

Meh, looks alright, nothing more.

 

[rich RS]

I like the look of this, not sure of the dash layout tho......!

http://www.carspyshots.net/showthread.php?t=21112

 

[t0m]

It's no MK1

 

[Al]

It's no MK1

Thank goodness

 

[t0m]

Thank goodness

MK1 > MK2 for looks all day every damn day.

 

[Al]

Whatever floats your boat mate. Looks dated now though eh. So does the mk2 for that matter.

 

[t0m]

Not dated in my eyes personally. Cars haven't 'moved on' IMO enough, most hatches now are based on the same crappy angular oversized shape, new Astra and Focus both represent this vulgar styling. Golf MK6, woeful...

I don't really agree with newer is better these days as manufacturers seem to churn out any old shyte that's been designed by what looks like their 9 year old son. Getting less impressed each time a new car comes out with certain categories these days.

Oh well, at least there will always be Lamborghini, lol.

P.s not a hater of the MK2 Leon, it's quick and better equipped to cover ground quicker than my MK1 straights or twisties, I just don't like the looks too much but it's individual taste here

 

[Al]

Fair play. I dont always take to new design straight away myself but as a function over form guy, new wins over old every time for me as long as it is a better and more capable car.

 

[t0m]

Fair play. I dont always take to new design straight away myself but as a function over form guy, new wins over old every time for me as long as it is a better and more capable car.

I will give in eventually

S3 TFSI has been on the cards for a long time. Has to be speed blue though!

 

[koason]

so well.It is so good.beautiful.

 

[GrahamFR]

Man of many words.

Shame its basically a blown up Ibiza, and I hope the change the position of the rear FR badge that way too far to the right imo

 

[Bobanegra]

The more I look at it the more I like it. This new styling suits a car of this size much better than it does the Ibiza.

I had a Mk2 Leon before the facelift and I think the facelifted rear end of the Mk2 was a big improvement and the Mk3 has taken that a step further - when I see pre-facelift Mk2 Leons now they do look dated. Big fan of the straighter lines and I think it sits in a nice place between the A3 and the Alfa Guilietta.

If what Autocar was saying about the 1.8TSI (178BHP) being true then that will have massive potential for tuning and could make a very decent investment but I've a feeling I'll probably lean back towards the 2.0 TDi depending on how its priced against the Cupra.

 

[wenman]

I like the look of the mk3 much better than the mk2, which is a nice car but never looked quite right in my opinion

 

[J400uk]

I was quite impressed until I read they've removed the multi-link rear suspension that the current Leon has. The cost cutting strikes again, so I won't be buying one. Reckon the A3 is worth the extra unless this turns out to be massively cheap (it probably won't).