Is SEAT Altea a reliable car?
The Altea isn’t as solidly built as some Seats, with a number of faults reported. The main reliability issue with the petrols is the plastic timing belt tensioner – with both the 1.4 and 1.6-litre models at risk. If it fails, the engine could sustain serious damage, so consider having it replaced.
What engine is in a SEAT Altea?
Engines, performance and drive The greenest engine on offer with the SEAT Altea is the 1.6 TDI Ecomotive, which achieves a combined fuel consumption of 62.8mpg and emits just 119g/km of CO2. This engine also comes available with an automatic 7-speed DSG, which can change gear immensely fast.
What is the difference between a SEAT Altea and Altea XL?
The key differences between the standard Altea and the XL are from the B-pillar backwards. The overall length is increased by 18.7cm, which allows an extra 2cm of movement for the sliding rear seat. Boot space is also increased, from 409 litres to 532 litres with the rear seats upright.
What is the difference between a seat Altea and Altea XL?
Do SEAT make their own engines?
Seat admits manufacturing 700,000 cars with VW’s rigged engines.
How many seats does a Hyundai Altea have?
The five-seat Altea combines the styling and dynamics of a traditional family hatchback with the space of an MPV; its high roofline, commanding driving position and 409-litre boot make the Altea a brilliant, versatile family car. Altea I-TECH introduced to replace the Altea Copa.
What is the best Altea to buy?
Lastly, the least expensive Altea: the 1.6 102PS petrol powered Reference model. This is much smoother and more linear to drive than the diesels without any sudden peaks to its power. But it’s so low geared that to make the same sort of progress you have to rev the nuts off the thing.
What makes the Mercedes Altea so special?
So, along with the deeply sculpted bonnet and a character line that sweeps gracefully down the side of the body to the rear wheel arches, the Altea features a steeply raked rear screen – clear evidence that load bearing’s not a priority. The Altea’s cabin offers a variable-height driver’s seat with a steering wheel that’s reach and rake adjustable.
Does the Altea have a false floor?
Even the parcel shelf has a false floor with extra storage. When the Altea goes on sale on 1 July, a 102bhp 1.6 and 150bhp 2.0-litre FSI petrol engine will be available, along with a 105bhp 1.9 and 140bhp 2.0-litre turbo-diesel.