SEAT Altea
| SEAT Altea | |
|---|---|
2004-2009
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SEAT |
| Production | 2004–2015 |
| Assembly | Martorell, Spain |
| Designer | Walter de Silva |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact MPV (M) |
| Body style | 5-door multi-purpose vehicle |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) |
| Related |
Audi A3 Mk2 Audi TT Mk2 SEAT León Mk2 SEAT Toledo Mk3 Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Volkswagen Golf Mk6 Volkswagen Golf Plus Volkswagen Touran Škoda Octavia Mk2 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
Petrol engines: 1.2 L I4 TSI 1.4 L I4 1.4 L I4 TSI 1.6 L I4 1.8 L I4 TSI 2.0 L I4 FSI 2.0 L I4 TSI GAS/LPG engines: 1.6 L LPG Diesel engines: 1.6 L I4 TDI 1.9 L I4 TDI 2.0 L I4 TDI 2.0 L I4 TDI DPF |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 5-speed tiptronic Automatic 6-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox 7-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm (101.6 in) |
| Length | 4,280 mm (168.5 in) |
| Width | 1,770 mm (69.7 in) |
| Height | 1,560 mm (61.4 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor |
SEAT Ateca SEAT Leon X-PERIENCE |
| SEAT Altea XL Seat Altea Freetrack |
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2006-2009
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SEAT |
| Also called | SEAT Altea 4 Seat Altea XL Stationwagon (The Netherlands) |
| Production | 2006−2015 (XL) 2007−2015 (Freetrack) |
| Assembly | Martorell, Spain |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact MPV (M) |
| Body style | 5-door multi-purpose vehicle |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) |
| Related |
Audi A3 Mk2 Audi TT Mk2 SEAT León Mk2 SEAT Toledo Mk3 Škoda Octavia Mk2 Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Volkswagen Golf Mk6 Volkswagen Golf Plus Volkswagen Touran Volkswagen Tiguan |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
petrol engines: 1.4 L I4 1.4 L I4 TSI 1.6 L I4 1.8 L I4 TSI 2.0 L I4 TSI diesel engines: 1.9 L I4 TDI 2.0 L I4 TDI DPF 2.0 L I4 TDI 2.0 L I4 TDI DPF 2.0 L I4 TDI CR DPF |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox 7-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm (101.5 in) — XL 2,576 mm (101.4 in) — Freetrack |
| Length | 4,467 mm (175.9 in) — XL 4,493 mm (176.9 in) — Freetrack |
| Width | 1,768 mm (69.6 in) — XL 1,788 mm (70.4 in) — Freetrack |
| Height | 1,576 mm (62.0 in) — XL 1,622 mm (63.9 in) — Freetrack |
| Kerb weight | 1,330 kg (2,932 lb) - 1,586 kg (3,497 lb) |
The SEAT Altea is a compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) produced by the Spanish automaker SEAT since 2004. The vehicle was designed by the Italian Walter de Silva and launched in 2004, as the first example of SEAT's new corporate look. The third-generation Toledo was identical, except for the addition of a larger boot.
Another extended version, the Altea XL, is also available (having been first presented at the 2006 Paris Motor Show). In 2007, the Altea Freetrack, with 4WD and higher suspension, was released.
On 21 August 2015, SEAT announced that the Altea and Altea XL had been discontinued. Although no direct replacement for the Altea is planned, SEAT is following the global shift from MPVs to SUVs by launching its own SUV model based on the SEAT León. In 2016 the Ateca was launched, which was the successor to the Altea according to CEO Luca de Meo: "For us the Ateca is the replacement of the Altea." SEAT sold a total of 439 Altea models in the United Kingdom during 2014, and 445 Altea XLs.
The Altea was released a few years after many of its competitors arriving on the scene, but it was expected to sell well. However, it exceeded expectations and 31,223 Alteas were sold within the first year.
It is a family-oriented five-seater, which attempts to portray a more sporty image than most of its rivals. The car is based on Volkswagen Group's A5 (PQ35) platform. An unusual design feature is the 'vertical parked' windscreen wipers, which are designed to improve pedestrian safety. They disappear in to the window surround either side of the screen. The effect is a completely cleanly swept windscreen but does mean the 'A pillars' are rather wide and cause a blind spot.
There are six trim levels: Essence (no longer available in the United Kingdom), Reference, Reference Sport, Stylance, Sport (no longer available in the United Kingdom) and FR. Internal combustion engines are available, with the range-topping 2.0 FR Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) delivering 125 kilowatts (170 PS; 168 bhp), available since April 2006. There are four gearboxes available (depending on market and engine); five or six-speed manual, five-speed tiptronic automatic, and six or seven-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox.
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