SEAT Altea
| SEAT Altea | |
|---|---|
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| 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]
- Adult occupant
- Child occupant
- Pedestrian
Awards
- "Red dot: best of the best" design award, from the Nordrhein Westfalen (Germany) Design Centre[7]
- 'The World's Most Beautiful Automobile 2004', in Milan[8]
- 'Autonis' Design Award, by the Auto-Strassenverkehr and MOT magazines
- 'Best Concept Car in 2003', by the Designers (Europe) organisation (for the SEAT Altea Prototipo)[9]
- 'Towncar of the Year' Award, by Caravan Club in collaboration with the English magazine What Car?
- 'Auto Trophy' 2004 and 2005, by the German car magazine Autozeitung[10]
- “XII Edición de los Premios del Motor” 2005 award by the Spanish magazine Telva[11]
- 'Coche de Flotas del Año' 2005 award by the Spanish magazine Flotas
- 'Ampe' award in 2005 in the Internet category[12]
Powertrain
The following powertrain specifications are available:
| all available internal combustion engines are inline four cylinder designs | ||||
| model | displacement, 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 |
| 1.4 | 1390 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 |
| 1.6 | 1595 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 TSI | 1798 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 FSI | 1984 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 FR | 1984 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 TSI | 1984 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 LPG | 1595 cc | 75 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 TDI | 1598 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 TDI | 1896 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 TDI | 1896 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 TDI | 1968 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 TDI | 1968 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 DPF | 1968 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 FR | 1968 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 TDI | 1968 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) |
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
- Altea 2006 award, by the Asociación de Telespectadores de la Comunidad de Andalucía[19]
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 | ||||||
| model | displacement, valvetrain, fuel system | max power at rpm | max torque at rpm | transmission(s) | XL | Freetrack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| petrol engines all fuel injected | ||||||
| 1.4 | 1390 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 TSI | 1390 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 | | |
| 1.6 | 1595 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 TSI | 1798 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 TSI | 1984 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 TDI | 1896 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 DPF | 1896 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 TDI | 1968 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 DPF | 1968 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 DPF | 1968 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
- 1 2 Darren Moss. "Seat Altea and Altea XL axed to make way for new SUV". Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ↑ Serafim, Mircea. "Seat wil drop Altea minivan in a switch to SUVs". Inautonews. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ↑ Herman Feitsma (2016-02-11). "Wat we te weten kwamen na een interview met Seat's chef". Autobahn.
- ↑ "MĂĄs de 20.000 unidades del SEAT Altea circulan por Europa". Media.seat.com. 2004-09-24. Retrieved 2010-03-08.
- ↑ "New SEAT SUV confirmed for 2016". autoexpress.co.uk. March 26, 2014. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ↑ "Euro NCAP - Latest Safety Ratings". Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ↑ "SEAT Altea Receives the 'autonis' Design Award". Motor1.com. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ↑ "SEAT Altea Wins Special Award from an International Jury". Motor1.com. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ↑ "SEAT Altea Prototype Receives European Design Award". Motor1.com. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ↑ "Galardones para el nuevo León, Altea e Ibiza". Media.seat.com. Retrieved 2010-03-08.
- ↑ El SEAT Altea triunfa en los premios Telva del motor http://media.seat.com/en/seat-news/2005/181.html
- ↑ "El Altea recibe el premio “Ampeâ€? en la categorĂa de Internet". Media.seat.com. 2005-03-15. Retrieved 2010-03-08.
- ↑ SEAT Altea gets the new 1.2 TSI engine http://media.seat.com/en/seat-news/581-nuevas-motorizaciones-en-la-gama-leon-y-altea.html/
- ↑ German prospect: SEAT ALTEA - Austattung & Technische Daten; status: 7/08)
- ↑ SEAT Altea MultiFuel http://www.seat.se/se/generator/su/se/altea09/site/versions/multifuel/main.html
- ↑ "SEAT Altea XL". SEAT.com. Retrieved 2009-07-20.
- ↑ "SEAT Altea Freetrack". SEAT.com. Retrieved 2009-07-20.
- ↑ "Sill Extensions". www.thebuilderssupply.com. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
- ↑ Award Atea 2006 for the Seat Altea XL http://media.seat.com/en/seat-news/2007/87-premio-atea-2006-al-seat-altea-xl.html
- ↑ SEAT.com Altea XL engines (and powertrain)
- ↑ SEAT.com Altea Freetrack engines (and powertrain)
- ↑ SEAT Altea XL MultiFuel http://www.seat.se/se/generator/su/se/AlteaXL09/site/versions/multifuel/main.html
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