The hottest hatch

[Justin]

The Renault Sport Clio (172bh) just beats the Seat Leon (180bhp). Quite right too, although personally I'd take the Leon because I think the Clio looks quite culldly and girly in a Y'arse like way.

But 172 bhp and 180 bhp? Hey, maybe its time to actually take notice of these little beasts. They are now more powerful than a 323Ci or a Celica. Has anyone driven either?

[SpyCamera]

I have to say Justin, I was watching Top Gear aswell and the Seat Leon looked like a great car. Pity they had a yellow one. :(

Plently of horses under the bonnet to get yo u out of any overtaking problems. I have to say I was impressed. Nice looks and speed aswell. Nice one Seat! :cool:

[WhipLash]

I've been keeping an eye on this one all right. You can find out more here at Seat's home site (http://leon.seat.com). Speaking to a Seat dealer recently, I inquired as to how much the 180bhp version would be. I was astonished at the reply - "About £20,000"! :eek:. Now there's a bargain. Considering it uses exactly the same engine as the entry point Audi TT, and the fact that it actually uses the same underpinnings (A3 / Golf / Octavia et all), I wonder how it would actually compare to the Audi TT itself? (apart from looks that is ;)). It certainly looks like a Golf GTI eater though. I suppose it could be the dawn of a new cult following :cool:. I wonder do they have some cool badge on the back like 'Leon ATI' (Awesome Turbo Injection) http://www.eforecourt.com/UBB/smoke.gif


[This message has been edited by WhipLash (edited 07 April 2000).]

[Ivan]

I dunno, the Leon is good value for money but you got to have some style as well, at least on the interior. The inside of the Leon looked terrible but I guess that's how they keep the price down innit?

[Phil]

Yeah your right there, the standard black A4 interior is a bit dull. No white dials, no colour trim, infact no colour at all.