The SEAT Leon e-Hybrid But every now and again they pull off the seemingly impossible and turn a rather dull-looking car into a motoring work of art. Take the SEAT Leon. This was a snazzy little car when it first came out but it ended up with little to cheer it in the later versions. It was neat but it rarely stood out in the car park. Now with a neat touch here and a daring sweep here, Leon now has the stance it deserves. It was always a good car underneath. Now it looks the part, too. The secret, it seems, is with the lights. Fortunately I parked this current Leon against a slightly older sibling and the differences were stark. It made me realise how much improved this car is. The old model was staid, but the newcomer arouses greater interest.