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SEAT Exeo
SEAT revealed a first pictures of its new mid-size sedan. SEAT Exeo look like cheap redesigned Audi. Exeos will feature cruise control, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, dual zone climate control, USB connectivity and alloy wheels as standard.
SEAT UK Exeo Product Manager James Buckell said: “The fitting of luxurious features such as dual zone [...]
SEAT Tribu
What are you think abot that three-door SUV pictured above? It’s SEAT’s new concept, called Tribu.
In similar circumstances to the Mazda MX-5 sketches, these production-ready drawings were registered by SEAT at the patent office.
The most significant change in the transition from show car to production is the addition of two extra doors. But aside [...]
SEAT Ibiza Cupra
SEAT has unveiled its sporty Cupra model that is equipped with the latest version of the VW Group’s 1.4-liter TSI engine. The new twin-turbo engine now delivers 180 HP and is mated to a seven speed DSG gearbox with steering wheel shift-paddles. SEAT say that while developing the same output as the 1.8-liter turbo in [...]
SEAT Ibiza SportCoupe
SEAT has unveiled its new Ibiza SportCoupe, the stylish three-door addition to the model range.
The Ibiza SportCoupe takes inspiration from the Bocanegra concept, and it will go on sale in the autumn 2008. Prices start in Europe at around $10,000 for the entry-level three-cylinder 69bhp 1.2-litre model.
An 84bhp 1.4-litre, and a 103bhp [...]
SEAT Leon TDI
The SEAT squad unveiled a new diesel Leon TDI for the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship. But disappointing results last time out at Croft have dropped Plato and team-mate Darren Turner to fourth and eighth in the drivers’ championship.
“It’s going to be tough,” admitted Plato. “But we had a disaster at Croft – and [...]
Seat EXEO B-Segment Sedan
SEAT announced today that it’s planning to expand its line-up with all-new B-Segment sedan model called “EXEO”. The EXEO scheduled to be launched in 2009.
The Seat was clear in last year’s press release concerning the mid-size sedan that it belongs to the C/D segment (Skoda Octavia). So having that in mind, we’re led to [...]
Seat Ibiza SportCoupe
Seat unveiled the three-door variant of the new Ibiza that will bear the “SportCoupe” insignia. The production version of the Bocanegra concept is slightly shorter (4.034 vs 4.052 mm) and lower (1.428 vs 1.445 mm) than its 5door sibling while it also features a different C-pillar design. But other than that and despite the promising [...]
Bocanegra
SEAT has has confirmed it will be putting the Bocanegra concept into production. The Bocanegra – ‘black mouth’ in Spanish – features a striking Perspex-trimmed face. It previewed the three-door version of the new Ibiza, which will be badged SportCoupe when it goes on sale in November. And the Bocanegra’s nose will appear on a [...]
Seat Ibiza spied
Spy photographers have caught the first undisguised test mule of the new SEAT Ibiza FR out testing.
Take a look at this five-door Seat Ibiza. In an effort to keep a low profile, engineers have used an essentially standard bodyshell. Expect the production version of the hot hatch to feature a sporty bodykit and range of [...]
SEAT Ibiza promotional tour
The all-new SEAT Ibiza hatch has begun a promotional tour in the UK aboard a specially-created, SEAT-branded transporter truck.
The tour, which kicked off April 10 from York, includes stops at SEAT dealerships and other key venues along the way. The idea behind SEAT UK’s promotional tour is simply to give Brits a closer view [...]