Seat reveals the new Alhambra

Seat has unveiled the details of its new generation of the Alhambra. The all-new Multi-Purpose Vehicle from Seat will continue to offer space for family, business and hobbies. Its versatility makes the Alhambra a car fit for the family needs but also the demand of the high-mileage business driver. The new MPV from the Spanish brand combines the performance with efficiency, setting a benchmark in its segment.

“Innovation and intelligence are the keywords for our new Alhambra. It represents a major step forward in terms of usability as well as dynamics and safety,” says James Muir, President of SEAT, S.A. “Its impressive concept combines the highest levels of functionality and state-of-the-art technology with excellent quality and workmanship. This also includes – in typical SEAT fashion – exceptional good value-for-money.”

The new Alhambra has increased in both length and width, 22 cm and 9 cm respectively, which offered the MPV’s for a European MPV – its increased dimensions deliver an outstanding level of interior.

The seating concept in this new generation was one of the central developments that the Alhambra suffered. The second and third-row seats can be sunk into the vehicle floor with the help pf the “Easy-Fold” system. This technology gives the Alhambra more storage area without having to remove the seats.

The Alhambra design follows the Seat DNA, with its arrow-shaped bonnet, hallmark grille and highly distinctive front skirt continuing the Arrow Design. The sliding doors have been integrated in the side profile of the MPV, with the rear end featuring the spoiler on the edge of the roof, the low-reaching rear hatch and the expansive light clusters.

The engine lineup for the new generation of the Alhambra will be composed by two TSI and two TDI powrtrains, all equipped with direct fuel injection and turbocharging. While the TSI units deliver 110 kW/150 hp and 147 kW/200 hp, the two diesel engines produce 103 kW/140 hp and 125 kW/170 hp. The engines are also fitted with efficiency technologies such as the stop/start system and brake energy regeneration, which enhances the MPV’s fuel economy. For example, the Alhambra 2.0 TDI with 103 kW/140 hp has an average fuel consumption of only 5.5 litres and CO2 emissions of just 143 g/km, which becomes a benchmark on the MPV class.

Offered in Reference and Style versions the new Alhambra will be produced in Palmela, Portugal, with market launch scheduled late this summer.