The new Leon has been awarded Best Buy Car of Europe for 2021 by AUTOBEST.
The jury – which has 31 automotive journalists from across Europe – said the Leon was the best car to enter the market this year because of its blend of driving dynamics, availability of powertrains that include the e-HYBRID variant, plus advanced connectivity.
“We are proud that our new SEAT Leon was elected AUTOBEST 2021, the best possible recognition for the team that was involved in the launch of the best Leon ever. A car designed, developed and produced in Barcelona, this award gives us renewed strength to look confidently into the future,” said Wayne Griffiths, President of SEAT and CUPRA.
“The SEAT Leon has proven generation after generation that it’s an important pillar of the segment, and the award from the AUTOBEST judges reinforces the significance Leon has in the market.”
This is the second time a SEAT model has won this accolade, with the Ateca winning in 2017. The AUTOBEST award is one of the most prestigious in Europe, and has run consecutively since it began in 2001.