To me its lost the main points of the MK2 I've noticed that many new cars copy design hints of the mk2 after its launch, especially the front window profile of the new shape fiesta but this new one looks dated before its even been made. It looks like all the led clad kia and hyundai things out there and with the normal features such as 'door handles on the door?!' what is this?! And window wipers resting at the bottom of the screen?! wtf is that? And the cat eye shape headlights gone , why? What, ME NO LIKE CHANGE!!!
If i was designing it from the mk2 i would of made the roof even more coupe like with a more raked windscreen and smaller side windows a bit like a range rover evoke and made the headlights the shape of bats! Or something along them lines...
I agree. Don't forget that Kia's Chief Design Officer is Peter Schreyer who used to work for Audi and was responsible for designing the original Audi TT amongst others. Kia are producing some good looking cars these days.,In all fairness, I think the new Kia Cee'd looks great!
Mk2 looks nice when modified.
The MK3 looks pants. None of the design flashes of brilliance that came with the MK2. I agree with comments that the MK2 is still a fresh design alongside current competition and the new MK3 will just 'blend in' and be lost.
Hope the three door is more dynamic, but I wanted a Leon for both it's looks and five door practicality, so looks like I shall be hanging on to my cherished MK2 for a few more years. As it's paid for, perhaps SEAT have done me a favour lol.........!