Discontinued car loved by Brits will return as a whole NEW vehicle – but drivers fume over ‘uncomfortable & stiff’ ride
A DISCONTINUED car loved by Brits will return as a whole new vehicle – but drivers are fuming over the “stiff and uncomfortable” ride.
The Volkswagen Group said that it will stop making Seat cars including the Ibiza and Leon models.
Chairman Thomas Schafer said that some Seat models like the Leon hatchback will be rebranded as “Cupra” motors.
It is not yet known what will happen to current Seat dealerships in the UK.
But Seat could soon make a comeback – as an e-scooter brand.
Last year the Spanish car maker launched the Mó eScooter electric moped, which has a range of 85 miles.
VW Group CEO Wayne Griffiths said: “I see an alternative in the cities to cars.
“Also, perhaps, an alternative to privately owned cars and more subscription and sharing.”
Seat expanded its moped range earlier this year with the Mó 125 Performance scooter, which has a higher top speed and range than the standard model.
The Performance moped charged in six to eight hours and comes in two colours – Tarifa Blue and Barcelona Grey.
But some motoring whizzes have been left unimpressed by Seat’s makeover.
Writing in Auto Express, Dean Gibson said: “The set-up is beefy to cope with the weight of the battery and motor.
“This means the scooter crashes over potholes and bumps, making for an uncomfortable ride.
“It’s jarring over unavoidable bumps.”
It comes after an expert mechanic said an item everyone has in their boots will ruin your motor and cost you thousands.