# SEAT Altea

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Not to be confused with [SEAT Ateca](/source/SEAT_Ateca).

The ****SEAT Altea**** is an automobile produced by the Spanish automaker [SEAT](/source/SEAT) from 2004 to 2015 being previewed by the [Salsa Emoción concept](/source/SEAT_Salsa). As a [compact multi-purpose vehicle](/source/Compact_MPV) (MPV), the car was designed by the Italian [Walter de Silva](/source/Walter_de_Silva), and was launched in March 2004, as the first example of SEAT's new corporate look. The third generation [Toledo](/source/SEAT_Toledo) was identical, except for the addition of a larger boot similar to the one in the [Renault Vel Satis](/source/Renault_Vel_Satis). It was launched at the [2004 Geneva Motor Show](/source/Geneva_Motor_Show#2004).[3]

Another extended version, the Altea XL, is also available (having been first presented at the [2006 Paris Motor Show](/source/Mondial_de_l'Automobile_2006)). In 2007, the Altea Freetrack, with four-wheel drive and higher suspension, was released.

On 21 August 2015, SEAT announced that the Altea and Altea XL had been discontinued.[4] Although no direct replacement for the Altea was planned, SEAT is following the global shift from [MPVs](/source/Minivan) to [SUVs](/source/Sport_utility_vehicle), by launching its own SUV model based on the [SEAT León](/source/SEAT_Le%C3%B3n). In February 2016, the [Ateca](/source/Seat_Ateca) was launched, which was the successor to the Altea according to CEO [Luca de Meo](/source/Luca_de_Meo): *"For us, the Ateca is the replacement of the Altea."*[5]

## 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.[6] It is a family oriented five [seater](/source/Car_seat), which attempts to portray a more sporty image than most of its rivals. The car is based on Volkswagen Group's [A5 (PQ35) platform](/source/Volkswagen_Group_A_platform#A5).

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](/source/Internal_combustion_engine) are available, with the range topping 2.0 FR [Turbocharged Direct Injection](/source/Turbocharged_Direct_Injection) (TDI) delivering 125 kilowatts (170 PS; 168 hp), available since April 2006.

There are five gearboxes available (depending on market and engine); five or six speed [manual](/source/Manual_transmission), five speed [tiptronic](/source/Tiptronic) [automatic](/source/Automatic_transmission), and six or seven speed [Direct-Shift Gearbox](/source/Direct-Shift_Gearbox). It is named after the Spanish city of [Altea](/source/Altea).

## Safety

The SEAT Altea was tested in 2004, for its safety performance under the assessment scheme [Euro NCAP](/source/Euro_NCAP), and it achieved an overall rating of five stars:[7]

- [Adult](/source/Adult) occupant
- Child occupant
- [Pedestrian](/source/Pedestrian)

## Awards

- ["Red Dot: Best of The Best" Design Award](/source/Red_dot_design_award), from the Nordrhein-Westfalen (Germany) Design Centre [8]
- 'The World's Most Beautiful Automobile 2004', in [Milan](/source/Milan)[9]
- '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) [10]
- 'Towncar of the Year' Award, by the [Caravan Club](/source/Caravan_Club), in collaboration with the English magazine *[What Car?](/source/What_Car%3F)*
- 'Auto Trophy' 2004 and 2005, by the German car magazine *[Autozeitung](/source/Autozeitung)* [11]
- “XII Edición de los Premios del Motor” award of 2005, by the Spanish magazine *Telva* [12]
- 'Coche de Flotas del Año' award of 2005, by the Spanish magazine *Flotas*
- 'Ampe' award in 2005 in the category *Internet* [13]

## Powertrain

The following [powertrain](/source/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[14] 1197 cc, 8v SOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) at 5,000 rpm 175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) at 1,550–5100 rpm CBZ 1.4 1390 cc, 16v DOHC multi-point fuel injection 63 kW (86 PS; 84 hp) at 5,000 rpm 132 N⋅m (97 lb⋅ft) at 1,500 rpm BXW/CGG 1.4 TSI[15] 1390 cc, 16v DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection 92 kW (125 PS; 123 hp) at 5,600 rpm 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–4,000 rpm CACX/CAX 1.6 1595 cc, 8v SOHC multi-point fuel injection 75 kW (102 PS; 101 hp) at 5,600 rpm 148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm BGU/BSE/BSF/ CCS/CMX 1.8 TSI 1798 cc, 16v DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection 118 kW (160 PS; 158 hp) at 5,000−6,200 rpm 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,500−4,500 rpm BYT/BZB/ CDAA 2.0 FSI 1984 cc, 16v DOHC Fuel Stratified Injection 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) at 6,000 rpm 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm BLR/BLY/ BVY/BVZ 2.0 TSI FR 1984 cc, 16v DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection 147 kW (200 PS; 197 hp) at 5,100–6,000 rpm 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 1,800–5,000 rpm BWA 2.0 TSI 1984 cc, 16v DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection 155 kW (211 PS; 208 hp) at 5,300−6,200 rpm 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 1,700−5,200 rpm CCZ Liquefied Petroleum Gas engines (GAS/LPG) 1.6 LPG 1595 cc 75 kW (102 PS; 101 hp) at 5,600 rpm 148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft) at 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 hp) at 4,400 rpm 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,500−2,500 rpm CAY 1.9 TDI 1896 cc, 8v SOHC "Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection 66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) at 4,000 rpm 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) at 1,800−2,500 rpm BXF 1.9 TDI 1896 cc, 8v SOHC "Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) at 4,000 rpm 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,900 rpm BJB/BKC/ BXE/BLS 2.0 TDI 1968 cc, 16v DOHC "Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection 100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp) at 4,000 rpm 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,500 rpm AZV 2.0 TDI 1968 cc, 16v DOHC "Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection 103 kW (140 PS; 138 hp) at 4,000 rpm 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 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 hp) at 4,000 rpm 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 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 hp) at 4,200 rpm 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,500 rpm BMN 2.0 TDI 1968 cc, 16v DOHC common rail 125 kW (170 PS; 168 hp) at 4,200 rpm 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,750−2,500 rpm CEG

A [flexible-fuel vehicle](/source/Flexible-fuel_vehicle) model was also on offer, under the label "**MultiFuel**", featuring the 1.6 MPI E85 102 bhp engine.[16]

## Seat Altea XL/Freetrack

The **SEAT Altea XL** is an 18.7 centimetres (7.4 in) longer variant of the normal SEAT Altea, a five [door](/source/Car_door) five [seat](/source/Car_seat) [compact](/source/Compact_MPV) [multi purpose vehicle](/source/Minivan) (MPV), with increased luggage capacity compared to the standard Altea.[17] It was launched at the [Paris Motor Show](/source/2006_Paris_Motor_Show) in September 2006. Sales commenced in November 2006.

The **SEAT Altea Freetrack** is dimensionally similar to the Altea XL, but is designed as [compact](/source/Compact_SUV) [sport-utility vehicle](/source/Sport-utility_vehicle) (SUV).[18] It features raised [suspension](/source/Suspension_(vehicle)) for increased [ground clearance](/source/Ride_height) and larger plastic bumpers, and plastic wheel arch and sill extensions, which all increase its exterior dimensions.[19]

All versions of the Freetrack, except the 2.0 [Turbocharged Direct Injection](/source/Turbocharged_Direct_Injection) (TDI) 2WD, are equipped with a [Haldex Traction](/source/Haldex_Traction) based on demand [four-wheel drive](/source/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](/source/Compact_SUV) from other [marques](/source/Marque). The possible [internal combustion engine](/source/Internal_combustion_engine) choices are almost the same as for the normal Altea. When launched, it was available in a very uncommon intense yellow. This colour was also seen on models in several promotional brochures - however the colour scheme went out of production by August 2010.

### Awards

- *2006 Award*, by the Asociación de Telespectadores de la Comunidad de Andalucía[20]

### Powertrain

The following [powertrain](/source/Powertrain) options are available, with certain configurations utilising [Volkswagen Groups](/source/Volkswagen_Group) highly regarded [Direct-Shift Gearbox](/source/Direct-Shift_Gearbox) (DSG):[21][22]

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 hp) at 5,000 132 N⋅m (97 lb⋅ft) at 1,500 5 speed manual 1.4 TSI 1390 cc, 16v DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection 92 kW (125 PS; 123 hp) at 5,000 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1,500−4,000 6 speed manual 1.6 1595 cc, 8v SOHC multi-point fuel injection 75 kW (102 PS; 101 hp) at 5,600 148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 5 speed manual 1.8 TSI 1798 cc, 16v DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection 118 kW (160 PS; 158 hp) at 5,000−6,200 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,500−4,500 6 speed manual 7 speed DSG 2.0 TSI 1984 cc, 16v DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection 155 kW (211 PS; 208 hp) at 5,300−6,200 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 1,700−5,200 6 speed DSG 6 speed 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 hp) at 4,000 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) at 1,800 5 speed manual 1.9 TDI 1896 cc, 8v SOHC "Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) at 4,000 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,900 5 speed manual 1.9 TDI DPF 1896 cc, 8v SOHC "Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection, diesel particulate filter 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) at 4,000 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,900 5 speed manual 6 speed manual 4WD 6 speed DSG 2.0 TDI 1968 cc, 16v DOHC "Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection 103 kW (140 PS; 138 hp) at 4,000 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 1,750−2,500 6 speed manual 6 speed DSG 2.0 TDI DPF 1968 cc, 8v SOHC "Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection, diesel particulate filter 103 kW (140 PS; 138 hp) at 4,000 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 1,750−2,500 6 speed manual 6 speed DSG 2WD & 4WD 2.0 TDI CR DPF 1968 cc, 16v DOHC common rail, diesel particulate filter 125 kW (170 PS; 168 hp) at 4,200 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,750−2,500 6 speed manual 4WD

A [flexible-fuel vehicle](/source/Flexible-fuel_vehicle) model was also on offer, under the label "**MultiFuel**", featuring the 1.6 MPI E85 102 hp (76 kW; 103 PS) engine.[23]

## Sales

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

Half a million SEAT Alteas have been produced overall.[24]

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## External links

- [Official website](http://www.seat.co.uk/content/uk/brand/en/models/altea/discover.html)

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