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122 My test model was a 2.0 litre 148 hp diesel in upper


range Xcellence Technology trim and priced at £23,830. Standard kit is extensive and highlights include auto lights ands wipers, keyless entry, 17-inch alloy wheels, 8-inch touchscreen with sat-nav, DAB radio/CD, and connectivity features, climate and cruise control, and rear parking sensors and useful smartphone charger pad. The Leon was re-vamped last year and has a subtle new look but its major plus-point is its superb driving dymanics. It is quick, responsive, nimble, composed and has outstanding handling, an overall package very hard to beat in the sector. The 2.0 litre diesel in the test model


The Leon has a sleek exterior which does pull some


IT IS QUICK, RESPONSIVE, NIMBLE, COMPOSED


admiring glances and the revised cabin, which at a glance appearing unexceptional, it proves to be well thought out, with all the controls easy to find and use. The driving position is about as good as you can get, lots of seat and steering adjustment and excellent all- round visibility. Cabin space is very good, with gener-


AND HAS OUTSTANDING HANDLING


delivered its power smoothly and eagerly, and the 6-speed gearshift was slick and precise, underlined by 0-60 mph time of just 8.4 secs and a top speed of 134 mph. However, fuel economy is still exceptionally good – 72.4 mpg combined.


ous room for four adults, wide rear doors for easy access and a big boot – 380 litres expandable to 1,210 litres with the rear seats folded. And - rare in this sector - they do fold flat which aids loading, especially for larger items. SEAT’s reputation for producing value


for money models with a sporty persona is well established and this latest Leon dutifully upholds that with its engaging driving feel and charismatic presence.


CITROEN C3 Flair


THE LATEST CITROEN C3 IS MUCH MORE OF A THREAT TO ESTABLISHED SUPERMINI BIG-SELLERS SUCH AS THE FORD FIESTA, VAUXHALL CORSA AND VW POLO, FOR THE FRENCH COMPANY HAS SIGNIFICANTLY UPPED ITS GAME. With a bold, more trendy new look and a lot of emphasis on comfort, the C3 comes over with much more cachet than main competitors and priced from just £11,135, you get a lot of car for your cash. Entry level Touch versions get DAB radio, Aux and USB


sockets, Bluetooth, front and curtain airbags, lane departure warning, speed limiter/speed warning, cruise control and even a coffee-break alert among standard features. Mid-range Feel models add more kit, so too the top-range


Flair version and this latter was the model I tested in 100 hp 1.6 litre diesel form with standard 5-speed manual gearbox.Top speed is 115 mph, the 0-60 mph time 10.6 seconds and the fuel economy excellent at 76.3 mpg combined. And with just 95g/km, a big road tax saving too. This model costs £17,505 and has


wheelarch extensions, alloy wheels, 7-inch colour touchscreen, with Apple Carplay, automatic air-con, auto lights and wipers, tinted glass, protective Airbump cladding, rear parking senors and reversing camera. The cabin design underlines that this C3 is certainly


Another appealing feature on the Flair version is FOUR ADULTS WILL BE


COMFORTABLE IN THE C3 AND THE THE 300-LITRE BOOT IS ONE OF THE


LARGEST IN THE SECTOR


ConnectedCAM which constantly records what’s ahead of you and in event of an accident will save the preceding 30 seconds and following 60 seconds of footage for use in any criminal proceedings or insurance claim. And you can also use it for recreational activities, such as just taking pictures of anything you see as you drive along; the photos you take are then saved to your smartphone for social media sharing! Seating is very comfortable, so too the


ride quality thanks to revised suspension. The steering gives good road feel, the 5-speed gearbox has a slick action and overall, the C3 is a very pleasant drive. Four adults will be comfortable in the C3 and the the 300-litre boot is one of the largest in the sector, and can be boosted


by split-fold rear seats. My only quibbles: tailgate is narrow and the boot has a deep lip.


different not only to its predecessor but to rivals in the sector., It’s quirky, curvy appearance gives it important youthful attraction, appealing to those who want to ensure they stand out from the crowd. They can also personalise the car - there are 36 different colour combinations.


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