Seat reveals Altea XL Electric Ecomotive
Seat Altea XL Electric Ecomotive
A few days ago, the Spanish automaker Seat revealed its very first electric vehicle, the Altea XL Electric Ecomotive. Designed for fleet use, the car is motivated by an electric motor that generates 114 hp (115 PS / 85 kW) and has a peak torque of 199 lb.-ft (270 Nm).
Seat Altea XL Electric Ecomotive
It is able to travel up to 84 miles (135 km) on a single charge and can hit a maximum speed of 84 mph (135 km/h). The EV will become available to government institutions in Madrid and Catalonia in the following months, along with the Leon TwinDrive Ecomotive model.
Seat Altea XL Electric Ecomotive
Seat also mentioned that in 2015 they will launch a bunch of production plug-in hybrids, followed one year later by an electric vehicle.
Seat Altea XL Electric Ecomotive
Source: Seat via WCF
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This is the first city car launched by Seat after 2005 when the production of the Arosa ended. It is yet another car based on the VW’s Up! model and it is scheduled to go on sale in Spain the next month, while in the rest of Europe it should be available starting with the next spring. In the last part of 2012, a 5-door variant will be launched and just like the Skoda Citigo model, the Mii will have a base price of less than 8,000 pounds.
Between 1997 and 2005, Seat UK managed to sell only 19,500 Arosas and with the new Mii they hope to improve those figures by offering “value for money”, “best residual values” and “very low insurance ratings.”
Clients will be able to choose from one of the three available trim levels along with two equipment packages. Opting for “Chic” will get you a chrome pack while choosing “Sport” brings a more sport chassis configuration and tinted windows.
As for the engines, at first there will be two 3-cylinder, 1.0-liter units that will produce 59 hp and 74 hp. CO2 emissions for the first one are of 105 g/km while the beefier engine emits 108 g/km. Those who order the optional Ecomotive pack that includes energy recuperation and stop/start will help reduce the CO2 emissions to 97 g/km. Aside from the manual gearbox, the Seat Mii can be fitted to an automated manual gearbox that will use “two electric motors to smooth the gear change.”
A feature that you’ll find mostly on bigger cars will be the City Safety Assist system that uses a laser for detecting cars in front of the vehicle and when driving at speeds of less than 20 mph it will warn the driver of a potential accident and it can also apply the brakes on its own.
Another feature would have to be the Seat Portable System, which is a 5-inch multimedia device that can be used for the navigation, as an on-board computer or as a hands-free, and it is incorporated in the Mii’s audio system. The Spanish automaker is promising bespoke applications for it in the future and also the possibility to update it over the Internet.
Source: Seat via Autocar
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Yesterday, Seat who is part of the Volkswagen Group, announced the facelift version of the Exeo model, which as most of you know is based on the last generation of the Audi A4. The facelift is available for both the sedan and the estate (aka ST) versions.
Design-wise, on the outside we notice that it has suffered some mild updates, like the implementation of a honeycomb style grille insert, bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, along with new designs for the 17- or 18-inch alloy wheels. Inside the cabin, the upholstery options have been revised and so has been the leather steering wheel.
The Spanish automaker said that the Exeo’s engines have received some improvements and CO2 emissions have been reduced by approximately 7 g/km, for the 120 hp and 143 hp TDI sedans that have a manual gearbox and have emissions of less than 130 g/km. In addition, the fuel efficiency has gone up, with the sedan returning 48 mpg (57.6 mpg UK or 4.9 liters / 100 km) on the combined cycle.
Back in 2010, Seat rolled out a bunch of other updates for the Exeo, including reshaped seats for improving the rear passenger room, updated tail lamps with LED, as well as a seven-speed Multitronic gearbox for the Exeo 2.0 TDI CR variant.
Source: Seat via Carscoop
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Seat Ibiza Tuned By JE Design
The aftermarket experts from JE Design have unveiled today a tuning program for the Seat Ibiza which can be installed on all the versions in the lineup: three-door, five-door, ST, FR and the hot Cupra model. The aftermarket components are made out of composite materials or ABS and they tested them for pedestrian protection.
Seat Ibiza Tuned By JE Design
This body kit consists of a new front apron that incorporates LED daytime running lights as well as a new radiator grill, available for 654 Euro, while the LEDs which will set you back another 238 Euro. The headlamp covers cost 89 Euro while the side skirts are sold for 299 Euro. Opting for the new rear apron will lower your pockets by 299 Euro.
Seat Ibiza Tuned By JE Design
Aside from the aesthetic changes, the Seat Ibiza tuned by JE Design gets a suspension lowering kit that brings the car closer to the road by 35mm. If you want this, prepare to pay 149 Euro. You can choose from either a set of 17-inch alloys priced at 1,809 Euro or the bigger 18-inch rims that are available for 2,260 Euro.
Seat Ibiza Tuned By JE Design
They also can tweak the 1.6 TDI CR engine, increasing its power to 121 hp (89 kW) and 282 Nm of torque. Fitted with this power unit, the Seat Ibiza will do the 0-62 mph sprint in 10.2 seconds, on its way to a maximum speed of 194 km/h.
Seat Ibiza Tuned By JE Design
Inside the cabin, they can fit your Seat Ibiza with a new leather upholstery, available for 1,599 Euro. Aside from this, you can order (for 399 Euro) a brand new steering wheel while for 179 Euro they can offer you a new gear lever as well as a handbrake grip. Opting for heated seats will cost you 379 Euro while for 319 Euro you will be able to get an electrically adjustable lumbar support system.
Source: JE Design via ZerCustoms
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Seat Leon FR+ Announced
The Spanish automaker Seat has announced this week a new trim level for the Leon model, dubbed FR+ which is in fact the top-spec model at the moment. Over the standard FR level, the new one comes with bigger 18-inch Ibera alloy wheels, DAB radio, a 5-inch color touchscreen satellite navigation system, front parking sensors, adaptive headlights and Bluetooth connectivity.
Clients can choose from either a 2.0-liter TSI gasoline engine that produces 208 hp or a 2.0-liter TDI that generates 168 hp. As standard you get LED taillights, rear parking sensors, sports seats, twin-chrome exhaust tailpipes, automatic headlights as well as rain-sensing wipers.
As far as the Leon Cupra R is concerned, it now comes with LED rear-light clusters, bi-xenon adaptive headlights, Bluetooth and the company’s own Media System 2.2.
The Leon FR+ with the TDI engine costs from 22,615 pounds, which is 1,070 pounds more than the standard FR versions. Regarding the hotter Cupra R, its price has been reduced by 10 pounds (like it matters anyway) and it will set you back 25,995 pounds, which is a lot of money for a Seat…
Source: Seat via Autocar.co.uk
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Next Year Brings Four New Seat Models
Seat’s boss James Muir stated at the beginning of this week that the Spanish automaker will increase its sales this year by 8-10%, before launching four new models in 2012. He told Auto News Europe that the Alhambra and Ibiza ST models the company launched last year will be the most significant for the increase planned for 2011. Last year, Seat managed to sell 340,000 cars.
Muir became the boss of Seat back in 2009 and last year he revealed a 5-year restructuring plan that was “the last attempt for Seat as a brand”. Next year, we will see the new generation of the Leon, a facelift version of the Ibiza, along with a “totally new entry-level model and a four-door sedan”.
This year Seat will hire 300-800 employees (most of them in Spain) to support the company’s growth as well as manufacture the Audi Q3 at its sole Martorell factory.
As a reminder, a few weeks ago the company announced that they will enter the Chinese market and Muir stated that he wants to sell 800,000 units annually by 2018, as part of Volkswagen’s global growth strategy to become the largest car maker in the world. Analysts predict that the Spanish car manufacturer will become profitable again in 2013. Last year wasn’t very good for the company as they recorded a whopping 311 million Euros loss.
Source: autocar.co.uk
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Crashes are, sadly, an essential part of motorsport, as contact between cars, either Formula 1 dedicated racers or touring cars, ends up pretty badly.
The latest car crash comes from the UK’s Brands Hatch circuit, where a race in the Seat Leon Euro Cup competition was held.
During the race, Portuguese driver Francisco Carvalho was touched by a fellow racer, which sent his Leon touring car out of control. The car crashed into a barrier which sent it flying over the heads of race officials.
Miraculously, no one was hurt, not even Carvalho, who now has one heck of a story to tell.
Check out the terrifying crash in the video after the jump.
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