Nice to see Seat update 😊 In fact, the incubation period is 14 days, even up to 28 days in some cases. I know that you still do not have the isolations as in the rest of Europe, so it is important to keep yourself safe and avoid contact with other people as much as possible. I'm telling you this as a doctor and as a big fan of cars and your channel. Best wishes from Serbia ❤

great video! in my FR i stopped using eco mode as it's always in too high a gear for real world driving and i was constantly on the brakes. i have a spreadsheet for my fuel consumption and since i've changed to driving in normal drive mode the fuel economy is actaully slightly better by about 30 miles a tank, as the DSG gearing is much better for the real world and i can lift off and engine brake. cylinder shutdown still happens in drive its just the coasting function that doesn't happen, but if you lift off you're not using fuel anyway. i don't know if it makes a difference but mine is the 1.4 ECOTSI not the diesel. hope everyone is safe!

Good to hear positivity still reigns about your investment Andrew. It is a great looking estate car in a fabulous colour. I’ve yet to see if the next generation is better again, one to investigate. A good decision to retrofit the paddle shifting equipped wheel, I guessed right at the start what it was. Thanks for the content and hope you and yours are all keeping well. Keep safe.

Excellent review. Had my ST Cupra (exactly same age as yours) for a couple of months. Really enjoying it and not missing my Mk7 Golf Gti . So that good. Like having the four wheel drive but actually I think the Golf has the edge on handling with its mechanical limited slip differential. Fuel consumption is averaging 32mpg so only slightly worse then the Golf .All told they are excellent cars

Andrew, Good to see and hear you are enjoying your time with the volkswizard workhorse. Always enjoy your video, no BS and ego boosting going on here. Good little package mate.

Hi all really enjoying the content. A couple of my experiences using a cupra mk3 290st manual. I agree eco is mostly redundant but I get on average 40mpg on my 150 mile round trip motorway commute with the engine in sport. Secret is never go over 65 on the motorway use super unleaded and always coast in gear down every hill and slip road lol. Eco also accelerates slower in cruise control apparently.

Good review. I have a 2.0 TDI FR 184 (2017) Leon. Average around 35mpg 🙈 great car, paddles are fun but you feel the diesel weight around corners.

Hi Andrew in my experience with eco mode on a vw/Audi group vehicles it's best to stay away from it and leave it in normal or individual. I have an Octavia vrs petrol manual and like you tried eco mode and found I could get better economy in normal /individual. Great content and great review looking forward to the next one. Regards Simon.

Thanks for content! Beautiful car, more stylish than its VW counterparts! Be safe! I hope you have many fuel sipping, environmentally clean miles to come!

Great content Andrew - that torquey estate a great buy and so practical- stay safe and hopefully we will see some R8 and other project content when you can cheers 👍

I have just bought a Leon FR 190 and I know exactly what you mean by about the seam on the leather seats. Everytime I get in and out of the driver's seat my jeans are catching on it! Good shout about applying some leather conditioner to try and soften it up, I'll try that.

I will be collecting my new Leon soon, a 1.5 TSI FR ST DSG in the same Mystery Blue, it’ll be my new Motability car and I can’t wait! I should have had it by end of March but coronavirus put a big delay in it going to the adaptations company, but that’s all been finished today and I should have it by the 27th June. Not being physically able to test drive any car because of my bespoke pedal adaptations it will be my first drive on the day I collect it. Like I said I can’t wait!!! Great reviews on the Leon, been really interesting to view 👍🏻

@volkswizard

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks David, hope you enjoy yours as much as I did mine.That 1.5 TSI Evo seems a pretty good match for 2.0 TDI, mpg is incredible for a petrol.

I use mine in sport mode mostly and that gives me the best mpg 🤷🏻‍♂️ eco mode seems to be the worst don’t know why ,also when you press the mode button you only need to press it once then select what driving mode you want on the screen saves pressing the button all the time plus I changed my tyres to the Michelin PS4’s and having them at 35psi on the front and 32psi on the rear and the ride was improved.

On my BMW 123d there is so much power in any rpm as twin turbocharged I can rev it up to 5000 rpm and hitting the red line is just so satisfying, its got very short gearing and revs very quickly so sometimes I actually did go over the red line but luckily on my car it stops pumping fuel if I go over the red line very nice daily indeed ( I get around 40 mpg on mixed driving)

Good to see you back, stay safe.

@volkswizard

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stuart, that's good of you to say, you too 👊

great review Andrew, i'm currently running a pre-facelift Leon SC FR Tech TDI 184 and have found it a great car for my 110 mile commute to work. looking at replacing soon and still can't make my mind up on Diesel/petrol. The miles I'm doing point to D (potentially 17k/year) but worried about the taxes that might get rolled out on oil burners over the next few years that could affect running costs and resale. Any thoughts....? Stay safe fella!

Yeah I have the 184 bhp diesel fr st and noticed it massively the the back end skips out over a rough road. Quite off putting till you get used to it

Any update on fuel consumption? My fr st 184dsg is doing alot better since the ambient temperature has come up. Would not be a fan of eco mode and all that coasting though.

Not sure having to reset the mode every time is normal - if engine running mine stays in the previous mode. Hope this helps.

I have a 2019 leon st ex lux and I agree they are great cars, mine is the 1.5 petrol turbo 150bhp one and it can turn off one of the cylinders to be more eco friendly.

Thank for bringing the content.

@volkswizard

4 жыл бұрын

No problem dazza, thanks for watching

Where did you buy that steering wheel with pedals shifts ???

I have driven my 58 plate Skoda Octavia vrs estate for 9 years always get 50-55 mpg occasionally 60. It only dips below 50 to nearer 40 if I hammer it.

Hi. Did you consider the more powerful TDI, do you think it’s worthwhile? I’m currently considering between 150 or 181. Thanks

I have a 184tdi and love driving it great economy I get about 52mpg which in a car that’s been remapped to 220hp is great my other bit of fun is my tt225 which is currently cuddled up on the drive ,stay safe 👌🏻

@volkswizard

4 жыл бұрын

What mileage is your 184?

@colinbell9636

4 жыл бұрын

volkswizard just past 50k I do 500 miles a week and it’s been faultless in the 14 months I’ve owned it.

Hi Andrew Can you fit the a paddle steering wheel to a skoda yeti dsg 150 diesel & what would be the cost ? If I could find a Vw golf or seat steering wheel ! Thanks 🙏

I drove that car 2 years ago as a rental and absolutely loved it! If my current car ever gives up the ghost I will be going down the seat leon route. You do a pukka job at explaining your opinions and experiences. It adds more time to your day job to film content i'd imagine but it really is a highly specialised one and is a lot more palletable than the old way (but still going) forum talk. Thanks, thumbs up and a comment for the YT algorythms.

Was the steering wheel a simple swap or did you have to program anything? Kind regards

Great review and great channel. Definitely diesels are certainly not as eco friendly as they are being made out to be, even now. I just don't believe they are as clean as they pretend to be. For me, petrol power is the engine of choice

No independant / multi link rear suspension on this model? Is this because it's 150 hp, more powerful models like the 190 hp 2.0 TSI will have it right?

I think the new Euro 6 engines are less economical than the previous versions. They seem to regenerate the filter a lot. I've got the 1.6tdi ST SE dynamic. This suspension is nicer than the FR ST I had before with little loss in real world cornering. Handles well. I usually get low 50s mpg. Up to 60 on a run. But obviously less power and a manual. Performance is reasonable. I'm not impressed with the engine refinement. I got all season tyres and they're very quiet. That means engine noise more audible. The engine seems to sometimes be boomy and slightly rattle on light throttle. Gearing a bit long but 3rds ok in town but really at sub 2000rpm shouldn't sound strained but it does a little in 3rd at 30 and 4th is boomy there as revs too low. I'd go for the slightly high pitched 3rd gear hum which means more power on hand. By no means deafening but like a diesel from 10 years ago, maybe more. Other times hums. Even audible at 70mph. Prior to that I had the FR 1.4 2014ST and that 1.4tsi 140 engine was a peach doing 45mpg and feeling quick. But couldn't justify the finance deal I had on it so gave it back after 3 years. Mine (1.6tdi) is memory blue as well, 2017 with 47k miles cost 9k and I own most of it. I'm loving the SE suspension versus the FR but I miss that 1.4tsi 140 punch and smoothness even though it lacked character and a good sound (like most 4 cylinder turbos). It's economy for that level of power makes the diesel seem slightly disappointing at 52mpg versus 45. Leon ST good all rounder. Anything I can do to quieten the 1.6tdi down a bit?

Just got a 2L leon fr st, doesn’t have the ad blue but I’ll get about 55 miles to the gallon normally in it, your engine hopefully just needs running in

@volkswizard

4 жыл бұрын

That sounds like it might be an engine more closely related to the one in my old car. I hope it is just running in that's necessary as I've to 3 years 9 months to go! Enjoy yours, great cars👍

good role modelling vw guy we gota polo gti 2015 funnnnnn eh

I would try running it over a period of time out of ECO mode, I have a Leon FR (TSI not TDI), and I found it to be worse on fuel in ECO mode. I've found the fuel economy is definitely better in Normal and Sport modes. I leave it in Sport now as the throttle response much nicer. On motorway run I've seen over 60mpg from it at steady 60mph (1.4 TSI).

@paultasker7788

4 жыл бұрын

Miss my 1.4tsi. In many ways this is better than 1.5 replacement. Smooth fast and more economical that the 1.2tsi I had before and that was a hatch and 1.4 was an estate. 1.6tdi not hugely more economical in real world. Much cheaper to buy used though. But choosing again I'd save for 1.4tsi.

@darkojurak3807

4 жыл бұрын

Eco mode is't any good for engine!

Ive got a seat ibiza for short trips n pottering about. Only 1.0 but im really enjoying it. Seats are fun to drive. Well done getting vid out, btw. Need something to take mind off this catastrophe.

@volkswizard

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting AF. Is that the 1.0 TSI Ibiza? If so then I get that, it's a good car. I had a feeling it would be possibly the last time to make a video for a while so made a special effort to knock it out, glad you enjoyed it 🙌

@allosaurusfragilis7782

4 жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard yh with the 115 tsi engine. Same as in your up gti, I think. I'm disabled so I picked it out for a motability car and.really impressed, I am. Also got an r36 and the wife's got an r32. We don't do high miles because we live on an island. For that reason I didn't go diesel.

@volkswizard

4 жыл бұрын

@@allosaurusfragilis7782 What a collection you've got there, R36 is a car I need to spend more time with!

@allosaurusfragilis7782

4 жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard it's quite rare. Not seen many about. Doesn't make a lot of sense really but I love it. Thx for chat. Take care.

@paultasker7788

4 жыл бұрын

Hired Ibiza 115tsi dsg on holiday. Very nice little car. 1.0 zips along nicely.

Hi mate. I currently have 1.2 tsi DSG Seat Leon 2014. (110hp) at 35k mileage. I am looking at 1.4 tsi DSG 150 hp @ 57k mileage Leon FR tech ST (2017). I would have to pay 3.6k on top of my car. Do you think it will be worth it? It doesn't have auto lights and no heated seats. I would really appreciate your advice. With my 1.2 tsi i get maximum 56mph on motorways cruising at 70mph. Thank you.

I purchased a leon tdi 150 two years ago on a 13 plate. it goes like stink and nearly always returns over 50 mpg,

Loved the video. Don't forget to tell your insurance company about the paddles modification.

@volkswizard

4 жыл бұрын

It's a fair point but with them being part of the standard spec and not being fitted in error, I probably should have told them it didn't have any!

@andrewf7822

4 жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard Good point, hadn't thought of that.

Hi Andrew love your videos can't wait for them wanted to ask you if you could help me .. I have a vw passet b8 140tdi highline car Is missing 1 option the r line has no paddle shifter do you think if I do the same thing you done would it work? And is it plug and play ?

@volkswizard

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jimmy, glad you enjoy the videos. B8 , is that MQB platform? If so there is a good chance but I can’t say for sure as it would be wrong to assume PASSAT would be the same as a Leon, if it’s an earlier model, then it’s unlikely and coding will almost definitely be needed. .

In regards to the infotainment system, I have had a similar issue with my 2018 Polo GTi . Just the other way around. Screen will be blank when turning the car on. Takes turning the car off, locking and waiting for everything to turn off before reversing the process for it to work. Glad i didn't get the Active Info Display system as i would be without instruments if it is run off the same software. Dealer updated the software during first service that reduced the frequency of the problem but still happens every now and then. Maybe a problem with VAG software as a whole not just to one maker?

@markhaynes9923

4 жыл бұрын

You don't have to close up the car. Just press and hold the stereo's power button until it resets (around 10 secs)

I don't know why people complain about 45 mpg this is a diesel engine in an average heavy car. Absolutely normal. I'm pretty sure on the motorway this car will make easy 50 on cruise control and 75 miles per... At least my VW Passat with the same engine does it. For comparison, My Civic with the same speed and 1.8 petrol engine does 53mpg from Manchester to London and back If u want fuel efficiency to get the same car with 1.6 TDI will bring back much more

Also you don't need to press the mode button 6 times. Just press it once then deselect eco mode then reselect using the touch screen

@volkswizard

4 жыл бұрын

Someone else said that (whoever you are thanks) and I do that now and it's marginally easier

I had a similar experience MPG wise with the last motorbike I bought - expected about 52mpg, but was only getting about 47 - as the miles built though, it exceeded my expectations, which was a relief! Did I see you down this way (Sussex) in the white UpGTi the other day?! Maybe I was hallucinating 🤣

@volkswizard

4 жыл бұрын

Patience is key then. No, wasn’t me, you were hallucinating 😱

@ianchambers2731

4 жыл бұрын

volkswizard How funny! Hope you keep ticking over and stay healthy whilst this virus is about - your videos give us something a bit more uplifting to watch on TV!

Thanks for being aware of coronavirus. FYI Its a ten day incubation period, not five

@volkswizard

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I've just checked that and there was a study issued 17/3/20 that said the average incubation period was 5.1 days though symptoms could come quicker or slower www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/03/200317175438.htm

Great vid . Looking at a similar car to yours .

Just to say you only need to press the mode button once then dab eco on the screen. This should do the same and save a number of button presses. Seems to be yet another wltp change.

@volkswizard

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen. TBH it's easier just to press the button six times as I am usually negotiating my way out of the narrow roads where I live so better than diverting attention to the touch screen but I agree, pressing the screen before moving is easier if you remember to do so, I'll give it a go 👍

@Wolfpack310

4 жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard My leon starts in The latest mode i used last. .

Just a quick question on the steering wheel swap, I’ve just bought a 2.0tsi ST FR DSG which hasn’t got paddles. Found an appropriate wheel to swap over and it’s great I don’t need to worry about coding etc. I just wanted to know if there’s any other procedure to avoid airbag lights etc when changing wheels?

@volkswizard

2 жыл бұрын

You only get airbag light when you turn on ignition with airbag disconnected. Safest thing to do is disconnect battery though bear in mind you need to turn the wheel 180 degrees to dismount airbag. It's tricky with no power so I'd disconnect once you've popped airbag out but before you try and unplug it. It was well worth doing, you will love it

@cbix86

2 жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard thanks for such a speedy reply and the exact info I was after 👍🏻

I like 1.8 tsi FR ST.

How long do you think you will keep the seat for another good review stay safe

@volkswizard

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, you stay safe too. I've got it on a 4 year PCP but I could pay it off anytime if I wanted I suppose. It's does everything I need to so it would be hard to replace especially at the price (£18k) which was only that cheap because a new model was on its way. So who knows, 4 years I hope!

@marksmith3469

4 жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard remember to keep it in immaculate condition with them pcp deals if you hand it back they charge you for anything the slightest chip ect

Just about to buy a 2014 cr fr seat leon estate. In white 184 bhp. So a gtd in seat clothing. Lot of car for money

Which cream do you recommend for the leather seats?

@volkswizard

Жыл бұрын

I use autoglym leather care but there is probably better

Bin off eco mode immediately, it rubbishes the throttle response so you'll be driving it harder more of the time - using more fuel in the process

@volkswizard

4 жыл бұрын

I quite like ECO mode actually and the coasting function has a very obvious effect on mpg but I agree throttle response is very lazy. Oddly if I drop a few gears response seems sharper.

@jackcarter66

4 жыл бұрын

volkswizard 🙄 aaaaand that’ll be why the fuel economy suffers.

Does a 15 inch Mk5 space saver golf wheel fit this?

@volkswizard

9 ай бұрын

Maybe the back wheels, can't say for fronts as brakes can foul wheels easily. PCD is still 5/112 so that's OK at least

Did you have to code the paddles? Hope the original dealer paid ......

@volkswizard

4 жыл бұрын

The car was massively discounted anyway so I took it as is. No, believe it or not the paddles worked with zero coding, plug and play! Someone at VW has worked out this is a lot easier for everyone including in the factory

@964tractorboy

4 жыл бұрын

A rare insight when even a new battery can need coding.

@markuswynne82

Жыл бұрын

Did you not need to code them because the car was meant to have them? Or is this the same for all DSG equipped cars?

What about a remap,said to improve mpg

@volkswizard

4 жыл бұрын

It's a fair point but I've never thought they were wise on a complicated diesel, especially in warranty. Friend had a tuning box on a GTD, what a pile of poop that was

I get 55 mpg from a 10 year old 3.0lt BMW 5 series commuting 60miles per day, so not sure what you a doing.

@volkswizard

4 жыл бұрын

It's 3 months old not 10 years so that probably has something to do with it.

@paultasker7788

4 жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard also I do think some of the modern emissions stuff harms your mpg a bit to save the planet.

Whoop

@volkswizard

4 жыл бұрын

...de whooop 😁

Has adding those paddles voided your warranty? Or will you say nothing 😉

@volkswizard

4 жыл бұрын

What paddles?

@lanehogger1532

4 жыл бұрын

😂

Hi Could you review the vw golf 2lt diesel R line 2018.Thanks enjoy ur content

@volkswizard

4 жыл бұрын

If I get one in stock, I'll do it, thanks👍

front-wheel drive tdi = absolute opposite of sporty car

@volkswizard

4 жыл бұрын

I agree, it's a workhorse first and foremost. And yet I bet it can keep up with a lot of so called sport cars on a challenging road because it can carry so much speed around corners. It doesn't rev out but that doesn't matter with 7 slickly delivered ratios and a shed load of torque 😋

@ML-hf6ii

4 жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard yes that is true but I feel better in rear wheel drive petrol even if it slower :)

45mpg that’s shit

Waste of time with the scamdemic info haha just the car info please.