SEAT Alhambra Not yet rated
Built in Portugal SEATÂ’s MPV shares the same proven
Volkswagen engines. There is generous space for 5 plus luggage and all the rear seats fold and can be removed to provide a huge load area. Excellent value for money and with a generous specification the Alhambra should not be ignored.
In the Alhambra range you can choose between 4 models - 1 petrol engine and 3 diesels. Starting with a 113bhp 2.0-litre petrol engine, there is also a 1.9-litre turbo diesel and a new 2.0-litre 138bhp turbo diesel. All models have six-speed gearboxes with a five-speed
auto is optional. Fuel economy is pretty good for an MPV with the 1.9 returning extra urban figures of over 50mpg. With emissions around the 170 g/km mark the Alhambra has an E VED rating.
Every Alhambra comes well equipped with even the basic Reference models coming with air-conditioning, front electric windows, a CD player and remote central locking. Stylance trim adds cruise control sports suspension, parking sensors, trip computer, heated front seats, 17-inch alloy wheels, electric rear
quarter lights and a heated windscreen.
Driver, passenger and side airbags along with anti-skid brakes, alarm, deadlocks, remote central locking and immobiliser are standard across the range. ESP traction control is available on top models.
All models come with a 2 year unlimited mileage manufacturers warranty plus a further 1 year / 60,000 miles (whichever is soonest) retailer warranty. The combined warranty means that you are covered from the registration date of your car, for a total of 3 years
or up to 60,000 miles, a (depending on which comes first). In addition you also get a 3 year paint and 12 year anti-corrosion warranty and 1 year breakdown cover.
About the manufacturer
SEAT is committed to the continuous improvement and
environmental compatibility of its vehicles, extending to its manufacturing, sales and recycling centres and rational use of natural resources with a view to greater environmental protection. It endeavours to use the best available, economically viable and efficient technologies and builds them into the life cycle of its
products.
SEAT has put in place and certificated an Environmental
Management System (EMS) pursuant to standard UNE-EN-ISO 14001.
So as to make its vehicles continuously and increasingly
environmentally-friendly, SEAT looks at their environmental characteristics from the very beginning of development.
The aim is to use those materials which are most compatible with protecting the environment including, avoiding the use of harmful substances. Priority is also given to renewable and recycled materials.
As research carried out to date has shown SEAT that the main environmental impact of the vehicle is during use one of their main aims is the minimization of petrol consumption by means of weight reduction and improved aerodynamics. State-of-the-art technology is used to improve engine performance and reduce
emissions. Catalytic converters substantially reduce harmful substances in exhaust gases.
To control the transfer of potentially polluting substances, both in use and at final management, SEAT has paid particular attention to the design of water-tightness so as to avoid accidental leaks;
measures have also introduced to facilitate emptying of liquids.