SEAT Altea Review
Published: 20th June 2004
SEAT Altea Review
SEAT's new Altea goes on sale in the UK from the 10th July 2004 and is the first SEAT to be wholly developed within the Audi Brand Group. We were invited to the UK preview of the Altea to drive both the diesel and petrol variants.
The Altea Prototipo made its debut at last September’s Frankfurt Motor Show as a prototype and has since been named 'Best Concept Car 2003' by the Designers (Europe) organisation [ click here for more information ].
The Altea was created by Walter de'Silva who was responsible for such automotive works of art as the Alfa Romeo 147 and 156. Walter de'Silva describes the SEAT Altea as "a vehicle that combines the traits that characterise the image of all future SEAT products. It's not about evolution, but a revolution."
The 5-door Altea is available in three trim levels: Reference, Stylance and Sport , the entry level Reference model boasts comprehensive equipment as standard which includes, ABS and TCS, twin front airbags, side and curtain airbags, air conditioning, a 6-speaker radio/CD player, powered one-touch front windows and remote central locking. Prices start at £12,850 for the 1.6 Reference and rise through the eight-model range to £17,600 for the 2.0 Sport TDI DSG. The engine line up includes 1.6 and 2.0-litre petrol engines and 1.9 and 2.0-litre diesel engines.
SEAT Altea Review Road Test Data | |
| Model Reviewed | SEAT Altea 1.6 Stylance |
| Body Type | 5-Door Hatchback |
| Colour | Luvia Blue Metallic |
| Performance ~ manufacturers figures | |
| 0 - 62 mph | 12.8 Seconds |
| Top Speed | 112 mph |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Type | Petrol - Unleaded |
| Economy ~ manufacturers figures | |
| Urban | 26.9 mpg |
| Extra Urban | 46.3 mpg |
| Combined | 36.7 mpg |
| Insurance Group | 5E |
| Euro NCAP Rating | 5 |
| Warranty | 3-year/60,000 mile warranty 12-year anti-perforation rust warranty 3-year paintwork warranty against manufacturing defects 5-year SEAT Assistance roadside assistance package valid in 33 countries throughout Europe and bordering countries |
| Price when tested on the 20/06/04 | £ 13,900 |
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