SEAT Altea

SEAT Altea
Overview
Manufacturer SEAT
Production 2004–2015 [1]
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

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.[2] 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."[3] SEAT sold a total of 439 Altea models in the United Kingdom during 2014, and 445 Altea XLs.[1]

Overview

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.[4]

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.

It is named after the Spanish city of Altea.

In March 2014, Auto Express reported that SEAT were working on an family of SUVs, with an estimated release date of 2016.[5] The vehicles will be based on the SEAT León, and are inspired by the Nissan Qashqai, and will rival it.

Safety

In 2004, the SEAT Altea was tested for its safety performance under the Euro NCAP assessment scheme and it achieved a 5-star overall rating:[6]

Awards

Powertrain

The following powertrain specifications are available:

all available internal combustion engines are inline four cylinder designs
modeldisplacement, valvetrain,
fuel system
max power
at rpm
max torque
at rpm
engine
ID code(s)
petrol engines
all fuel injected
1.2 TSI[13]1197 cc, 8v SOHC
Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection
77 kW (105 PS; 103 bhp)
@ 5,000 rpm
175 N·m (129 lbf·ft)
@ 1,550–5100 rpm
CBZ
1.41390 cc, 16v DOHC
multi-point fuel injection
63 kW (86 PS; 84 bhp)
@ 5,000 rpm
132 N·m (97 lbf·ft)
@ 1,500 rpm
BXW/CGG
1.4 TSI[14]1390 cc, 16v DOHC
Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection
92 kW (125 PS; 123 bhp)
@ 5,600 rpm
200 N·m (148 lbf·ft)
@ 1,750–4,000 rpm
CACX/CAX
1.61595 cc, 8v SOHC
multi-point fuel injection
75 kW (102 PS; 101 bhp)
@ 5,600 rpm
148 N·m (109 lbf·ft)
@ 3,800 rpm
BGU/BSE/BSF/
CCS/CMX
1.8 TSI1798 cc, 16v DOHC
Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection
118 kW (160 PS; 158 bhp)
@ 5,000−6,200 rpm
250 N·m (184 lbf·ft)
@ 1,500−4,500 rpm
BYT/BZB/
CDA
2.0 FSI1984 cc, 16v DOHC
Fuel Stratified Injection
110 kW (150 PS; 148 bhp)
@ 6,000 rpm
200 N·m (148 lbf·ft)
@ 3,500 rpm
BLR/BLY/
BVY/BVZ
2.0 TSI FR1984 cc, 16v DOHC
Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection
147 kW (200 PS; 197 bhp)
@ 5,100–6,000 rpm
280 N·m (207 lbf·ft)
@ 1,800–5,000 rpm
BWA
2.0 TSI1984 cc, 16v DOHC
Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection
155 kW (211 PS; 208 bhp)
@ 5,300−6,200 rpm
280 N·m (207 lbf·ft)
@ 1,700−5,200 rpm
CCZ
Liquefied Petroleum Gas engines
(GAS/LPG)
1.6 LPG1595 cc75 kW (102 PS; 101 bhp)
@ 5,600 rpm
148 N·m (109 lbf·ft)
@ 3,800 rpm
CHG
diesel engines
all Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI)
1.6 TDI1598 cc, 16v DOHC
common rail
77 kW (105 PS; 103 bhp)
@ 4,400 rpm
250 N·m (184 lbf·ft)
@ 1,500−2,500 rpm
CAY
1.9 TDI1896 cc, 8v SOHC
"Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection
66 kW (90 PS; 89 bhp)
@ 4,000 rpm
210 N·m (155 lbf·ft)
@ 1,800−2,500 rpm
BXF
1.9 TDI1896 cc, 8v SOHC
"Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection
77 kW (105 PS; 103 bhp)
@ 4,000 rpm
250 N·m (184 lbf·ft)
@ 1,900 rpm
BJB/BKC/
BXE/BLS
2.0 TDI1968 cc, 16v DOHC
"Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection
100 kW (136 PS; 134 bhp)
@ 4,000 rpm
320 N·m (236 lbf·ft)
@ 1,750–2,500 rpm
AZV
2.0 TDI1968 cc, 16v DOHC
"Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection
103 kW (140 PS; 138 bhp)
@ 4,000 rpm
320 N·m (236 lbf·ft)
@ 1,750−2,500 rpm
BKD
2.0 TDI DPF1968 cc, 8v SOHC
"Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection,
diesel particulate filter
103 kW (140 PS; 138 bhp)
@ 4,000 rpm
320 N·m (236 lbf·ft)
@ 1,750−2,500 rpm
BMM
2.0 TDI DPF FR1968 cc, 16v DOHC
"Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection,
diesel particulate filter
125 kW (170 PS; 168 bhp)
@ 4,200 rpm
350 N·m (258 lbf·ft)
@ 1,750–2,500 rpm
BMN
2.0 TDI1968 cc, 16v DOHC
common rail
125 kW (170 PS; 168 bhp)
@ 4,200 rpm
350 N·m (258 lbf·ft)
@ 1,750-2,500 rpm
CEG

A flexible-fuel vehicle model is also on offer under the label "MultiFuel", featuring the 1.6 MPI E85 102 bhp engine.[15]

Seat Altea XL/Freetrack

Seat Altea XL
Seat Altea Freetrack
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)
SEAT Altea Freetrack
SEAT Altea XL at its debut in the 2006 Paris Motor Show
SEAT Altea Freetrack prototype

The SEAT Altea XL[16] is an 18.7 centimetres (7.4 in) longer variant of the normal SEAT Altea, a five-door five-seat compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), with increased luggage capacity compared to the standard Altea.

The SEAT Altea Freetrack[17] is dimensionally similar to the Altea XL, but is designed as compact sport-utility vehicle (SUV). It features raised suspension for increased ground clearance and larger plastic bumpers, and plastic wheel arch and sill extensions - which all increase its exterior dimensions.[18]

All versions of the Freetrack, except the 2.0 Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) 2WD, are equipped with a Haldex Traction based on-demand four-wheel drive (4WD). The 4WD versions are also called Seat Altea 4.

In Mexico and Russia, the Seat Altea Freetrack is marketed simply as the Seat Freetrack.

Although the Freetrack is available with 4WD, it is not marketed by Seat as an "SUV". However, the Freetrack could be seen as a competitor for small SUVs from other marques.

The possible internal combustion engine choices are almost the same as for the normal Altea.

When the car was launched it was available in a very uncommon intense yellow. This colour was also seen on models in several promotional brochures. The colour scheme is no longer available (last verification August 2010).

Awards

Powertrain

The following powertrain options are available, with certain configurations utilising Volkswagen Groups highly regarded Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG):[20][21]

all available internal combustion engines are inline four cylinder designs
modeldisplacement, valvetrain,
fuel system
max power
at rpm
max torque
at rpm
transmission(s)XLFreetrack
petrol engines
all fuel injected
1.41390 cc, 16v DOHC
multi-point fuel injection
63 kW (86 PS; 84 bhp)
@ 5,000
132 N·m (97 lbf·ft)
@ 1,500
5-sp manual
1.4 TSI1390 cc, 16v DOHC
Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection
92 kW (125 PS; 123 bhp)
@ 5,000
200 N·m (148 lbf·ft)
@ 1,500−4,000
6-sp manual
1.61595 cc, 8v SOHC
multi-point fuel injection
75 kW (102 PS; 101 bhp)
@ 5,600
148 N·m (109 lbf·ft)
@ 3,800
5-sp manual
1.8 TSI1798 cc, 16v DOHC
Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection
118 kW (160 PS; 158 bhp)
@ 5,000−6,200
250 N·m (184 lbf·ft)
@ 1,500−4,500
6-sp manual
7-sp DSG
2.0 TSI1984 cc, 16v DOHC
Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection
155 kW (211 PS; 208 bhp)
@ 5,300−6,200
280 N·m (207 lbf·ft)
@ 1,700−5,200
6-sp DSG
6-sp DSG

2WD & 4WD
diesel engines
all Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI)
1.9 TDI
(from Sept '09)
1896 cc, 8v SOHC
"Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection
66 kW (90 PS; 89 bhp)
@ 4,000
210 N·m (155 lbf·ft)
@ 1,800
5-sp manual
1.9 TDI1896 cc, 8v SOHC
"Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection
77 kW (105 PS; 103 bhp)
@ 4,000
250 N·m (184 lbf·ft)
@ 1,900
5-sp manual
1.9 TDI DPF1896 cc, 8v SOHC
"Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection,
diesel particulate filter
77 kW (105 PS; 103 bhp)
@ 4,000
250 N·m (184 lbf·ft)
@ 1,900
5-sp manual
6-sp manual 4WD
6-sp DSG
2.0 TDI1968 cc, 16v DOHC
"Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection
103 kW (140 PS; 138 bhp)
@ 4,000
320 N·m (236 lbf·ft)
@ 1,750−2,500
6-sp manual
6-sp DSG
2.0 TDI DPF1968 cc, 8v SOHC
"Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection,
diesel particulate filter
103 kW (140 PS; 138 bhp)
@ 4,000
320 N·m (236 lbf·ft)
@ 1,750−2,500
6-sp manual
6-sp DSG

2WD & 4WD
2.0 TDI CR DPF1968 cc, 16v DOHC
common rail, diesel particulate filter
125 kW (170 PS; 168 bhp)
@ 4,200
350 N·m (258 lbf·ft)
@ 1,750−2,500
6-sp manual
4WD

A flexible-fuel vehicle model is also on offer, under the label "MultiFuel", featuring the 1.6 MPI E85 102 bhp (76 kW; 103 PS) engine.[22]

References

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  21. SEAT.com Altea Freetrack engines (and powertrain)
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