Pulman Group’s Sunderland Seat dealership has made the Catalonian brand’s one millionth UK car sale – 36 years after it first entered the market.

The millionth car, a SEAT Leon e-HYBRID plug-in hybrid (PHEV), was sold by the Cupra, Seat, Skoda and Volkswagen franchisee to a private customer and the moment was hailed as “a tremendous milestone” by Seat UK managing director Richard Harrison.

“The UK is one of SEAT’s largest and most significant international markets,” he said.

“This is a tremendous milestone and comes at a time when Seat offers its most diverse range of vehicles yet.

“Our SUV family – Arona, Ateca and Tarraco – have sold extremely well within the UK, while legacy models – Ibiza and Leon – continue their longstanding popularity.”