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SEAT Ibiza vs rivals

Can SEAT’s new Ibiza make waves in the supermini class? We find out as it meets Mazda, Vauxhall and Renault rivals.

Car group tests

15 Jul 2008

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SEAT Ibiza Sport Coupe

we’ve driven five-door, but how does stylish three-door supermini rate?

Road tests

9 Jul 2008

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Space race - 8-1 seaters tested

How many people do you need to transport? Here, our road test team looks at the cleverest solutions – for large families through to singles!

Car group tests

9 Jul 2008

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SEAT Ibiza ECOmotive review

The ECOmotive is a taste of green cars to come from the Spanish firm.

In-depth reviews

20 May 2008

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SEAT Ibiza 1.4 SE

Less is more when it comes to engine choice on the stylish new supermini.

Road tests

9 May 2008

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SEAT Ibiza 1.6

Stylish new Ibiza set to grab cut-throat supermini market by the horns.

Road tests

7 May 2008

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The deer shunter

An unfortunate encounter with the rural wildlife has left our SEAT Leon Cupra in tatters. The poor deer came off worse – but we’re also mourning the e…

Long-term tests

25 Apr 2008

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SEAT Leon Cupra

Our bright yellow SEAT Leon FR TDI is making way for an even more distinctive Cupra version. So what are our first impressions – and is the flagship h…

Long-term tests

20 Feb 2008

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SEAT Leon ECOmotive

The latest Leon features a host of fuel-saving modifications.

Road tests

6 Feb 2008

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Altea Freetrack 4 vs Scenic Conquest

The new SEAT Altea Freetrack and Renault Scenic Conquest both claim to take the rough with the smooth. We put them to the test!

Car group tests

24 Oct 2007

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SEAT Altea Freetrack 4 review

The Altea Freetrack 4 off-road MPV makes sense.

In-depth reviews

23 Oct 2007

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SEAT Altea Freetrack 4

When is an MPV not just an MPV? When it’s a four-wheel-drive performance crossover, says SEAT.

Road tests

17 Oct 2007

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SEAT Ibiza ECOmotive driven

SEAT's Ibiza is driving down the green route, without a hybrid drivetrain or electric motor.

Road tests

10 Oct 2007

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SEAT Leon FR

After an unfortunate collision with a skip, our SEAT Leon FR is in full health again following a trip to the bodyshop. And it’s piling on the miles wi…

Long-term tests

26 Sep 2007

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SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI Stylance

SEAT's compact MPV is the first to receive VAG group's new heart, but does it pack a punch?

Road tests

31 Jul 2007

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SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI

SEAT's Altea Freetrack is safe, roomy, economical, soundly built and well equipped

Road tests

2 Jul 2007

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SEAT Leon FR TDI

It's time for a fresh start for our SEAT Leon after a series of unfortunate mishaps...

Long-term tests

26 Jun 2007

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Used choice: SEAT Ibiza

It looks great and can be yours for a bargain – but what should you watch out for on the Spanish supermini...?

Used car tests

29 May 2007

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Seat Leon FR TFSI DSG

With great looks and strong performance, the SEAT Leon FR DSG has all the right credentials

Road tests

8 May 2007

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SEAT Leon Cupra (2005-2012) review

Hot hatch fans shouldn’t ignore the Cupra. It has great acceleration and grip.

In-depth reviews

5 Apr 2007

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SEAT Leon Cupra

The Cupra gets an engine upgrade and suspension tweaks to make it the best Leon yet

Road tests

13 Feb 2007

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SEAT Leon FR TDI

There's a bright new addition making an impact on our fleet in the shape of SEAT's sporty Leon

Long-term tests

23 Jan 2007

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SEAT Alhambra (2000-2010) review

With an added twist of Seat spice the Alhambra offers the same space and functionality of close relatives, the VW Sharan and Ford Galaxy, but at a fri…

In-depth reviews

29 Dec 2006

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SEAT Toledo review

The Toledo is a hatchback based on an MPV that's trying to be a saloon.

In-depth reviews

29 Dec 2006

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SEAT Ibiza review

Seat's Ibiza is the Spanish firm's sister model to the Skoda Fabia and the classy VW Polo

In-depth reviews

29 Dec 2006

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SEAT Leon Cupra

There’s now even more choice for hot hatch buyers as the Leon Cupra adds power, poise and style to the already popular FR

Road tests

14 Nov 2006

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SEAT Altea XL TDI 140

SEAT's Altea XL handles well, drives nicely and is practical. But it makes the range even harder to fathom

Road tests

11 Oct 2006

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SEAT Leon T FSI FR

The SEAT leon's quick, attractive, handles well and won’t break the bank

Road tests

5 Jul 2006

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SEAT Leon TDI Sport bodykit

Set to be the star of the British Touring Car Championship 2006, how will the new SEAT Leon fare on the road?

Road tests

19 Apr 2006

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SEAT Ibiza 1.9 TDI PD Sport

Rivals brought big changes to the supermini market, so SEAT had a rethink - meet the all-new Ibiza

Road tests

5 Apr 2006

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SEAT Altea FR

There have been some famous badges in hot hatch history - GTi, SRi and RS to name but three! SEAT doesn't have such a familiar sporty brand....

Road tests

18 Jan 2006

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SEAT Leon TDI Sport

With diesel prices averaging nearly £1 a litre, and hi-tech petrol cars proving almost as frugal as oil-burners, the argument for filling up from the …

Road tests

7 Sep 2005

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SEAT Leon 1.6 Reference

It is not only sports cars and coup�s that are turning on the style these days. Family hatches are discovering fashion, too! First there was the dynam…

Road tests

24 Aug 2005

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SEAT Leon TDI Sport-up

As the maker of some of today's best-looking cars, SEAT has come a long way since the bargain hatchbacks of the early Nineties.

Road tests

22 Jun 2005

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SEAT Leon 2.0 FSI

It's the Leon that roars! SEAT's stunning concept made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show last month, and now Auto Express has secured an exclusive fi…

Road tests

13 Apr 2005

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SEAT Toledo 1.9 TDI Stylance

It's time for SEAT to 'go large' as the first right-hand-drive Toledos land on British shores. The firm has already made a big impact with its VW Golf…

Road tests

12 Jan 2005