SEAT LEON (2000 - TO 2005)所在地利昂(2000至2005)
Quite why the SEAT Leon hasn?t sold by the shipload in the UK is one of the motor industry?s more puzzling quirks.为什么相当所在地利昂耕地?笔装船在英国出售的是汽车业?更令人费解的怪事. Impeccably screwed together, with a range of punchy engines and offering superb value for money, the Leon appears to have all the bases covered.成绩斐然螺纹在一起,并提供一系列贴引擎高超物有所值利昂似乎已涵盖所有基地. There are certainly no drawbacks concerning styling, cost of ownership or safety.关于造型上当然没有坏处,拥有成本或安全. Perhaps, as much as anything, the Leon has suffered as a result of SEAT?s residual image as the VW Group?s bargain basement.也许,高达什么利昂遭到由于席位?收盘64+15集团的残余形象?收盘讨价还价地下室. Whilst group cousin Skoda has managed to rehabilitate itself, maybe SEAT still need a little more ?perception management?.虽然集团已设法恢复本身小轿车表姐,也许还要多座位?感知管理?. While the spin doctors go to work, take the time to track down a used SEAT Leon.而自旋医生上班花时间去追查使用席位利昂. You won?t regret your decision?你赢了?笔后悔?
HISTORY历史
Those in the know will spot the Leon for what it is, essentially a SEAT Toledo in a sharper suit.熟知内情当场将利昂的嘴脸,基本上议席托莱多在激烈西装. Launched here in March 2000, the Leon is based on a platform which also spawned the Volkswagen Golf, Bora, Audi A3, Skoda Octavia.这里推出2000年3月,昂是基于大众高尔夫的平台,也激发、宝来、奥迪A3级,小轿车octavia. With a similar range of engines to those found scattered across these existing ranges, did the Leon have anything to offer that hadn?t already been seen before?以类似幅度的发现引擎分布在这些现有峦、利昂曾有所为,外形?笔已见过? One look at the price list showed that this was a car that made the Skoda look pricey, the Golf look exorbitant and the Audi pricing laughable.一看价目表,表明这是一辆小轿车从昂贵了,高尔夫球和奥迪定价过高看看可笑. Comparing the range-topping 180bhp Leon Cupra 20VT with the mechanically similar Audi A3 1.8T Sport, and you?d arrive at list prices of £14,995 for the SEAT and £19,200 for its self-conscious German relative.对比距离超过180bhp利昂cupra20vt与机械类似中高级奥迪A3级体育而你呢?丁抵达册售价为14995英镑19,200英镑的席位和自觉德国亲戚.
The only significant changes to the model range came in October 2000, when the 100bhp 1.6-litre engine was upgraded to a 105bhp unit.唯一的重大变化幅度来到模型2000年10当100bhp1.6公升引擎已升格为105bhp股. Trim levels were also altered, the ?original?修剪层次还篡改,?原? 20VT Cupra being discontinued, with a less expensive Cupra model based on the Sport specification introduced.20vtcupra被中止,以便宜cupra模型运动规格. Although around £3,000 less, this version didn?t have the early car?s leather interior, rain sensing wipers, auto-dimming rear view mirror and ESP stability control program.虽然少3000英镑左右,这个版本雾化?笔都提早车?收盘皮革内政部雨传感刮水器、汽车暗淡倒后镜及除尘器稳定控制计划. Although leather could be specified as an option on the new version, ESP couldn?t, making the earliest 20VT Cupras the definitive Leon model, for the time being at least.虽然皮革可以指定一个选择的新版本,除尘器记不起来?笔、最早提出利昂20vtcupras通用模式,暂时最少.
Otherwise the engine choices comprised the 75bhp 1.4, the 125bhp 20v 1.8-litre unit, the 180bhp 21.8 20v turbo, and two 1.9-litre diesels; a 90bhp engine fitted to the TDi S and a 110bhp version fitted to the TDi SE.否则发动机选择包括75bhp1.420V条的125bhp1.8公升股,8月21日20V条180bhp涡轮、21.9公升柴油;TDI的发动机装到了90bhp和110bhp版的安装了TDI的硒. Mid 2002 saw the introduction of the 210bhp Cupra R version, later updated to 225bhp specification in Autumn 2003.2002年年中看到引进版的210bhpcupra住宅,后来更新225bhp规格2003年秋季. A 130bhp TDi unit was followed in late 2003 by a 150bhp TDi Cupra.其次130bhpTDI的一组由2003年底TDI的cupra150bhp.
The motoring press warmed instantly to the Leon, and, truth be told, there really isn?t a weak link in the range, although the more you spend, the better value you appear to get.驾驶温暖即时新闻利昂,说穿肖国真的?笔射程薄弱环节,虽然多花你,看来你的价值得到更好. The loud exterior colour schemes have become something of a SEAT trademark, reflecting the car?s passionate Iberian provenance.大声的外观色调变成了一个座位商标,反映出轿车?收盘激情伊比利亚出处. Which all makes you feel a bit of a fraud when you discover it?s built in Belgium.这一切让你感觉有点有诈当你发现它?收盘建成比利时. The all new Leon went on sale in September 2005 spelling the end for this model.出售的所有新莱昂接着对2005年9月底拼写这种模式.
WHAT YOU GET 什么才叫 
Let's start with the much-vaunted ?Mediterranean Spirit?让我们先从备受赞誉?地中海精神? - at which point even the most ardent SEAT enthusiast has to admit that this is no Alfa Romeo.--甚至在这点上最纯朴席位爱好者也不得不承认,这不是蜜. That, however, doesn't mean the Leon isn't a refreshing change from the family hatchback norm.,但这并不意味着利昂并不是一个可喜的转变,从家庭hatchback规范. For a start, it appears to be longer than Astra or Focus-class alternatives (from the outside at least) and is (not that this means a bigger cabin).一开始这似乎是长于雅特或重点级替代品(至少从外面),(这不意味着更大的座舱). The styling's smart and purposeful too: the kind of car you really might buy if you fancied a specialist brand but couldn't face the hassle.<造型的针对性太聪明:这种车你可以买如果你真的喜欢一个专科品牌,但未能面对繁琐.
The Leon 20VT flagship variant will eventually be available in four-wheel drive form but for the moment, British buyers have access only to a two-wheel drive version.利昂20vt旗舰刊物变种最终将四轮驱动形式,但现在还是英国买家只获得了两个轮驱动版本. Never mind, you still get the same 180bhp turbocharged 1.8-litre engine ?不要紧,你还同时获得了180bhp增压1.8公升引擎? the same as you?ll find in the futuristic Audi TT sportscar.一样吗?在当地寻找未来跑车奥迪特. When the all-wheel drive option arrives, you?ll essentially have a TT that can seat five people.当全轮驱动的选择来临时,你呢?当地主要有特,能容纳5人. For the time being, the Leon 20VT is the least expensive 180bhp five-door car you can buy ?就目前而言,是最便宜的利昂20vt180bhp五门轿车都可以买到? and it?s extremely rapid.它?收盘迅猛.
How many other family hatchbacks can offer up such a tempting mechanical recipe?其他家庭能提供多少厢型车这般诱人机械食谱? As you might guess, the 20VT flagship is there to generate showroom traffic - pretty vital of course if the Leon is to fulfil its objective of becoming SEAT's best selling model.可以想见,20vt产生的旗舰有陈列室交通漂亮固然重要,如果利昂必须履行其目标的座位上最佳销售模式. Those familiar with the marque will instantly recognise it as a five-door version of its close cousin, the Toledo saloon (which is 220mm longer) - though to be fair, there's a bit more to it than that.那些熟悉劳斯莱斯马上明白它当作一个五门版密切表姐,托莱多球馆(即长220mm)虽然平心而论,还有一点不止于此. The rear section is cleverly crafted, with nice touches like a boot handle incorporated into the SEAT logo.后部是巧妙精工,处理好涉及像个长靴纳入所在地标识.
Space in the back isn't huge by Toledo standards but is more than adequate for the smaller family hatchback sector in which this car competes.在空间不是很大的回托莱多标准是绰绰有余,但对这种小型家庭轿车hatchback业竞争. Even so, you can understand why SEAT decided not to do a three-door version.即便如此,你可以做决定,不明白为什么席位3门版本. Sheer space apart however, that interior should be seen as one of the SEAT's strongest suits.除了纯粹的空间,不过,内政部应被视为一个席位最强西装. Like all VW-sourced products, you feel behind the wheel that you're in something much more expensive, thanks to the choice of trim materials and the way the switches and stalks snap into place with an expensive click.象所有64+15源产品,你觉得你在后面轮子一些昂贵得多,由于选择材料和修剪方式交换机和秸秆跌入一个昂贵的地方点击. There are lovely touches everywhere, including red backlit instruments and a steering wheel adjustable for rake and reach.还有可爱触及四处,包括文书和红色灯箱为一耙,达到可调方向盘.
Every Leon model comes well equipped.每到利昂示范精良. Power steering, twin front and side airbags, ABS and EBD (electronic brake distribution), electric front windows and remote central locking are included, even on entry-level S 1.4-litre petrol or 90bhp turbo diesel models.助力转向、双侧面气袋,以及ABS的实证牙医学(电子制动分配)电动窗、前中央锁等偏远、即使在入门级的1.4-公升汽油或柴油涡轮90bhp的型号. At SE level you get air conditioning, traction control and lowered sports suspension along with a wider choice of more powerful engines: petrol 1.8-litre or that 110bhp turbo diesel.在硒水平才叫空调牵引控制和降低悬浮随着体育更多选择更强引擎:汽油1.8公升柴油涡轮或110bhp.
WHAT YOU PAY 您付出
Although they do appear to be holding their value relatively well, prices for nearly new cars always represent a big saving on buying brand new, and the Leon is no exception.尽管他们似乎是持其价值相当出色,新车价格差不多始终代表大买全新的节水、而利昂也不例外. If we consider 2000 X-plate cars, you?ll have to budget around £4,900 for a 1.4-litre S, £5,500 for a 1.6 equivalent and around £6,260 for a 1.8-litre SE.如果考虑2000年十大板车,你呢?当地有一个1.4预算大约为4900英镑升收盘,5500英镑为6260英镑左右,相当于一条1.6为180公升硒. Opting for the racy 1.8-litre Cupra 20 VT will relieve you of at least £8,000, and you?ll need to find £6,500 for the excellent Leon TDi 110 diesel.选择活泼的一点八公升cupra速1920年至少可以减轻你8000英镑,而你呢?当地需要找到6500英镑的出色利昂TDI的柴油110.
Insurance groupings are on the mild side, with the 1.4 falling into Group 4, the 1.8 20v rated as Group 9, and only the hot 180bhp Leon 1.8 20VT being expensive to cover, saddled as it is with a Group 16 premium.保险集团是在温和的一面,落入组140418020V条评为第九组,只有炎热180bhp昂贵至八月一日20vt,因为它是一个负担保费集团16.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR 寻找什么
If you?re in the market for a Cupra model, check that it hasn?t been mechanically abused or defaced by Max Power accessories, otherwise there really isn?t much to say about the Leon.如果你?在市场上重新进行cupra模式检查它独具特色吗?笔被滥用或污损的马克斯电力机械配件肖国否则真的?笔议论利昂. Using mechanically tried and tested components from the VW Group, it goes without saying that the Leon will be reliable.用机械部件从久经考验64+15集团不言而喻,利昂会可靠. Factor in a rock-solid perception of build quality and hardwearing interior trims and you?ve got a recipe for a car that will run and run.因子石头固建设质量和观感hardwearing内饰和你?味得美味,就有一辆汽车,办. Make sure you don?t get a 210bhp Cupra-R passed off as the more powerful 225bhp car.让你鲍思?笔得到210bhpcupra受体通过客更强大的225bhp车. The red badges at the back are a giveaway but you may have to check the VIN number to be extra sure.红色肩章在后面,但你也有贱VIn或查看人数要加倍肯定.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 替换零件
(approx based on a Leon 20VT Cupra ) Leon consumables aren?t anything to worry about for the nearly-new buyer.(大约基于利昂20vtcupra)利昂消耗品西哈莫尼?笔后顾之忧,为近新买主. An air filter is around £20, spark plugs £4 each and an oil filter is £8.一英镑左右空气滤清器20火花塞4英镑,是每一个石油过滤英镑8. A fuel filter amounts to around £18.燃料过滤英镑相当于大约18.
ON THE ROAD 在路上
On the road, the driving experience isn't much different to that of a Golf (or an Octavia or Audi A3 come to that).在路上,不同的驾驶经验不多到高尔夫球(或octavia来,还是奥迪A3级). Surprise, surprise.想不到. Unless you're in the 20VT, that means a predictable, easy, forgiving but not particularly inspiring recipe.除非你在20vt,即预测,容易被原谅,但并不特别振奋食谱. Best of the mainstream bunch has to be the 1.9 TDi 110, with its superb pulling power from almost any speed and exemplary refinement.最佳主流一串已被190积分110以其精湛的拉动力来自几乎任何速度和模范细化. It's as quick or quicker than all the ordinary petrol engines (0-60mph in 10.7s en route to 120mph) and of course much more frugal.它的810万全部作为快速或普通汽油引擎(0-60mph10.7s在途中120mph),当然更俭朴.
The turbocharged Cupra model is the Leon?s ace in the hole.利昂的增压cupra模式?收盘王牌在洞. Reaching 60mph in a mere 7.7seconds on the way to 142mph, the Leon offers budget power, although those who expect it to handle like a Peugeot 205GTi may be a trifle disappointed.在短短7.7seconds达到60mph的途径142mph,利昂预算提供电力、尽管那些期望它像一个标致205gti可办理一件小事失望. That?s not to say that the Leon is a dynamic duffer ?为何?收盘不是说利昂是一个动态duffer? far from it ?远吗? it?s just a lot more mature and relaxed than the eyeball-searing paint and ultra-low profile tyres would have you believe.?收盘仅较宽松得多成熟眼球-流油漆、超低剖面的轮胎,你会相信. If you?re after something that will corner like a demon, your money would be better invested in a Renaultsport Clio 172.如果你?再后些能像个恶魔角落,您将钱投资在一个更好renaultsportClio型172. If, on the other hand, you want something that goes a lot faster than it feels, the Leon may well be more suitable.如果,在另一方面,想要云速度远比失落利昂可能更合适. Despite its undoubted pace, the Leon suffers from that perennial VW Group complaint, fading brakes.尽管毋庸置疑的步伐,昂,常年遭受64+15小组投诉衰落刹车. This only manifests itself when the brakes are used very hard, such as on a demanding hill route or during track work, and that sinking middle pedal, noticeable drop in retardation and significant increase in the smoke often spell the end of play until some cooling has taken place.这只是用来表现当刹车辛辛苦苦如经山线或在轨工作的要求,并击沉中间踏板,明显下降迟缓和烟雾往往痴迷大增年底起直到发生了一些冷却.
OVERALL 总体
A used Leon fits a strange niche, not through any inherent oddity in the car?s design, more as regards its image and place in the marketplace.一个适合用来利昂奇怪小生,不通过任何固有的流言在车内?收盘设计、至于其形象,并把更多的市场. More individualistic and stylish than a Ford Focus, it?s almost a sporty coupe for those who need five doors.比福特更注重个人主义和气派,它?收盘几乎潇洒采伐为那些需要五门. With used examples now appearing on the market in reasonable numbers, a nearly new Leon makes a good case for itself as a way to get VW quality in a package that was a bargain from new.与现在使用的例子出现在市场合理号码近一个新莱昂使得自圆其说,以开辟64+15质量是一套由新讨价还价. Well regarded by those who know, the Leon is one of the best used secrets around.也是被那些知道利昂是一个最好用机密左右.
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