There are currently 20 SEAT dealers in the small business programme, all with dedicated local business development managers, although the contract hire offer is available from all 124 SEAT dealers.

“The other appealing facet of our Leon ST offer to small businesses and SME fleets is our ‘It’s fixed!’ service pricing policy,” added Ashley Andrew.

“It’s really important that small businesses can see the costs they are getting into – and the ‘It’s fixed!’ programme does that.”

The first year service on a Leon ST is £169; the second year service £199; and by the time of the third service the car is ready to be returned to SEAT Contract Hire.

The SEAT Leon ST features a 587-litre boot that increases to 1470 litres with the rear seats folded flat for just an £825 premium over an equivalent Leon five-door model.

The SEAT Leon ST SE model’s list price is £19,440.