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 from a more practical layout, the distinctive SEAT front grille, flared wheelarches and gently tapered roofline remain largely unchanged.

Predicted to go on sale in early 2010, the Tribu will be based on its VW Tiguan stablemate. Customers can expect a similar choice of 1.4 and 2.0-litre TSI petrol engines, or a 2.0 TDI.