SEAT Altea

SEAT Altea
Altea (2004–2009)
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
SEAT Leon X-PERIENCE

The SEAT Altea is a compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) produced by the Spanish automaker SEAT from 2004 to 2015. The vehicle was designed by the Italian Walter de Silva, and was 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. It was launched at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show.

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 was 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 were six trim levels: Essence, 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 a family of SUVs, with an estimated release date of 2016, to be based on the same platform as the SEAT León.[5] This proved to be exact, with the launch of the SEAT Ateca SUV in 2016.

Safety

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

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
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/
CDAA
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 was 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
2006–2009
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/four-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 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. It was launched was launched at the Paris Motor Show in September 2006.

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 was no longer available by 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
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 was also on offer, under the label "MultiFuel", featuring the 1.6 MPI E85 102 bhp (76 kW; 103 PS) engine.[22]

References

  1. 1 2 Darren Moss. "Seat Altea and Altea XL axed to make way for new SUV". Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  2. ↑ Serafim, Mircea. "Seat wil drop Altea minivan in a switch to SUVs". Inautonews. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  3. ↑ Herman Feitsma (2016-02-11). "Wat we te weten kwamen na een interview met Seat's chef". Autobahn.
  4. ↑ "Mås de 20.000 unidades del SEAT Altea circulan por Europa". Media.seat.com. 2004-09-24. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-03-08.
  5. ↑ "New SEAT SUV confirmed for 2016". autoexpress.co.uk. March 26, 2014. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Euro NCAP - Latest Safety Ratings". Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  7. ↑ "SEAT Altea Receives the 'autonis' Design Award". Motor1.com. Archived from the original on 17 July 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  8. ↑ "SEAT Altea Wins Special Award from an International Jury". Motor1.com. Archived from the original on 25 October 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  9. ↑ "SEAT Altea Prototype Receives European Design Award". Motor1.com. Archived from the original on 21 July 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  10. ↑ "Galardones para el nuevo León, Altea e Ibiza". Media.seat.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2010-03-08.
  11. ↑ El SEAT Altea triunfa en los premios Telva del motor "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-03-09.
  12. ↑ "El Altea recibe el premio "Ampe" en la categorĂa de Internet". Media.seat.com. 2005-03-15. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-03-08.
  13. ↑ SEAT Altea gets the new 1.2 TSI engine "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-03-05.
  14. ↑ German prospect: SEAT ALTEA - Austattung & Technische Daten; status: 7/08)
  15. ↑ SEAT Altea MultiFuel "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-08-19. Retrieved 2010-05-01.
  16. ↑ "SEAT Altea XL". SEAT.com. Archived from the original on 2009-07-16. Retrieved 2009-07-20.
  17. ↑ "SEAT Altea Freetrack". SEAT.com. Archived from the original on 2009-04-02. Retrieved 2009-07-20.
  18. ↑ "Sill Extensions". www.thebuilderssupply.com. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
  19. ↑ Award Atea 2006 for the SEAT Altea XL "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-02-23. Retrieved 2013-01-10.
  20. ↑ SEAT.com Altea XL engines (and powertrain) Archived 2007-01-10 at the Wayback Machine.
  21. ↑ SEAT.com Altea Freetrack engines (and powertrain) Archived 2007-09-12 at the Wayback Machine.
  22. ↑ SEAT Altea XL MultiFuel "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-11-25. Retrieved 2013-01-10.
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