Seat Leon Ecomotive Twin Drive

The manufacturer gave two Iberian hybrid electric vehicles to the City Council of Madrid.

Both cars in question are Leon Ecomotive Twin Drive, featuring an electric motor and a conventional combustion engine. Seat announces a range of up to 50 km in zero emission mode and a top speed of 190 km / h. The mass marketing of this hybrid model is expected by 2014.

In terms of technology or hybrid electric, we can not say that makes sparks Seat ... We still remember the concept car coupe 100% electric IBE, presented in March 2010 at the Geneva Motor Show.

The manufacturer claims that eventually sold over two Seat in Spain, is the badge "Ecomotive" and therefore emits less than 130 g / km of CO2.

The company has made of a hatchback Seat Ibiza delivery van

Seat Company introduced a compact delivery van, built on three-door hatchback Ibiza.

The car lost a rear side windows and second-row seats, and the space between the cabin and luggage compartment now shares the metal divider and a special grid. Volume of cargo compartment is 930 liters.
On the Spanish market the novelty will be offered with two engines: a 1.2-liter three-cylinder petrol unit with capacity of 70 horsepower and 75-horsepower diesel engine of similar size.

New Sharan by VW Group

Originally, three cars became results of the 1st 1995 Sharan: VW Sharan, Ford Galaxy and Seat Alhambra. By the way, though VW Sharan is considered the German car, actually prepares at car factories in Seat (Spain).

2011 VW Sharan

As a whole, Volkswagen Sharan is a quite reliable car. Its maintenance manages not more expensively, than the maintenance of a usual sedan. Such cars bought basically corporate firms, thus they didn't stint as at purchase, ordering basically variants with an all wheel drive, VR6 engine and leather interior, and at the subsequent car service.

It's better to search a new VW Sharan performed by for the countries with a frigid climate. At it the basic set included electroheating up of front seats and a windshield. Unfortunately, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in our country — the car rare, therefore its owner is literally sentenced to purchase of original car parts for Sharan (because the cars is made in Spain).

Seat Leon 2011 special edition colors of Spain

Seat birthday and Spain. Fending off a series Leon's special colors of the Spanish flag, the brand is celebrating its 60 years .

Founded in 1950, the Sociedad Espanola de Automoviles de Turismo (SEAT) will produce its first vehicle in 1953: the model 1400. Mark until 1969 to file its 1,000,000 th car.

1971: SEAT is the number 1 in Spain
1974: 2,000,000 th car produced
1979: 4.000.000ème car produced
1982: Signing of cooperation agreements and business with VW
SEAT VW and Audi will market (imported and manufactured in Spain)
1984: First IBIZA
1986: Acquisition of 51% of VW's shares (in June) and 75% in December.
Seat becomes the third brand of the Group
1990: VW becomes the owner of 99.99% stake in SEAT
1991: First TOLEDO
1993: Inauguration of the plant in Martorell
1995: 10.000.000ème car produced
1996: First Alhambra
1998: Introducing the new TOLEDO
2000: First LEON
2002: New IBIZA CORDOBA
2004: New ALTEA
2005: New LEON
2006: First ALTEA XL
2006: Inauguration of a new headquarters in Martorell
2007: First Altea Freetrack
2008: New IBIZA
2009: New EXEO and EXEO ST
2010: New IBIZA ALHAMBRA ST New 2nd generation

Seat IBE Concept - detonated next academic stage of the e-athlete

Seat is at the Paris Motor Show before (2 to 17 October 2010) a further study of the IBE. Back in March 2010, the Volkswagen subsidiary had provided at the Geneva Motor Show with the IBE for attention. In the meantime, the compact concept car in design, engineering and interior has been developed.


The Seat IBE is a 2 2-seater sports coupe in a compact format. With a length of 3.83 meters is about 20 inches shorter than a Ibiza. A width of 1.77 meters and a height of only 1.23 meters give the little coupe's proportions of a sports car. For two people to the space available to be generous, the rear seats allow according to the manufacturer a trip for four. Seat means the luggage room as "sufficient for a shopping tour," create the folding rear seat back when needed additional space. The two backs are individually folded, her back is to the luggage compartment floor a flat surface. Thus, the IBE can also use a three-seater.

9.7 seconds from rest to 100
From zero to city speed of 50 km / h, the 1100 kg heavy study sprints in 3.6 seconds. After 6.6 seconds 80-km/h-Marke is reached, from 9.7 seconds, the speedometer 100 km / h. The continuous output of the electric motor is limited to 50 kilowatts (68 hp), the maximum speed is limited to 160 mph. The battery capacity is 18 kilowatt hours and is designed for a range of around 130 kilometers. The loading time per household electrical outlet, there is still no information.

In the cockpit there is a large display, the functions of touch pads on the steering wheel and steering lever can be operated. This can also wirelessly connected to a smartphone and uses such as music players or navigation device. These functions are also displayed on the central display and serves on the steering wheel. The advantages are clear: the smartphone can update personal cost, or replace it with a successor model, the vehicle itself has no costs for fixed and time-consuming to update systems.


The Seat-study is a pure electric vehicle. The drive motor and power electronics sit in front, the lithium-ion power battery is housed in the rear. Thanks to a compact independent suspension of the current store has its place completely under the load floor. With a maximum output of 75 kilowatts (102 hp) and torque of 200 Newton meters from the start of the drive to provide driving pleasure.

SEAT has released new details about the Alhambra 2011

SEAT has released new details about the Alhambra 2011.

In fact, Volkswagen Sharan and SEAT brand name of Alhambra, has a streamlined body, sliding rear doors and 16-inch wheels.

Seat Alhambra will be offered in two models. Do entry-level Reference has stereo system with four speakers, a cooled glove box, the version of Style supplemented with cruise control, audio system with eight speakers and an integrated USB-port, leather interior, chrome elements, and the driver's seat with electric.

Engine options include 1.4-liter TSI, 150 hp (112 kW), 2.0-liter TDI, issuing a 140 hp (104 kW) and a more powerful version with 170 hp (127 kW). A little later appears 2.0 TSI with 200 hp (149 kW).

Spyshots : Seat Leon 2012 observed on tests

Details of the new items is very limited. But these pictures can be seen that camouflage is too tight three-door version of the Seat Leon, with exhaust pipes almost not visible or they are relatively highly integrated in the rear bumper.

Since the Seat Leon is based on the platform of Golf VII, we can expect the appearance of new semiskorostnoy transmission DSG, the new HCCI gasoline engines and a hybrid version of the Twin Drive. The latter can be supplemented by a 1.5-liter diesel engine combined with three electric motors, giving the car a 48-kilometer range missiles.

Abt has created a Seat Leon Cupra R 310 CP

Several years ago, the definition of hot hatch segment was connected compact models that exceed 200 horsepower. The rules have changed over time, and after Ford put 305 horses on the front axle on the new Focus RS and has raised even with a limited special edition 350-horsepower, things went crazy. In a good way.

Well, Seat Cupra R that was not strong enough to compete with the Focus RS, the Swiss office of the Seat and tuners at Abt created on its own version of Spanish 310 model. The reason this model is the official launch celebration of the triumph of SEAT in the WTCC in 2009, but we are confident that changes to 2.0 liter TSI engine has been made with the image of German tuner RS engineers in mind.

The official name of the resulting model Seat Leon Cupra R310 WCE, which will be built in a limited edition of 200 copies. Abt engineers argue that the model goes from 0-100 km / h in 5.8 seconds, top speed is 270 km / h. Only Swiss customers will enjoy the new face and soul of the new Leon Cupra, a price of 44.900 copies is Swiss francs (about 32,500 euros).

Special Issue SEAT Ibiza SC Sport Edition

Issue is made in the color style Lamborghini - bright orange, which is in contrast with the black parts of the bodywork and 17-inch alloy wheels.

In the rear you will notice a new spoiler and new bumper that includes a double trapezoidal exhaust pipes.

Interior SEAT Ibiza SC Sport Edition has received a similar orange color, which is also present on the door handles, steering wheel and shifter. Also there are aluminum pedals and sports seats with enhanced lateral support, especially noticeable when cornering and cornering.

Unfortunately this package and limited, as 1.6-liter engine still develops 105 hp and 153 Nm of torque, which pozvoyaet SEAT Ibiza SC Sport Edition up to 100 km / h in 10 seconds, with a maximum speed of 189 km / h.

Cost SEAT Ibiza SC Sport Edition on the German market will be 20 620 euros, will be released only 300 cars.

2011 New Seat Minivan Alhambra specs details and new photos

After 15 years of career (restyled in 2000), the new MPV Seat landed. More than 22 centimeters long, the second generation now has a total size of 4.85 meters. Also larger than 9 inches, he always offers a seven-seat mode with two seats in third row. Wins the car sliding doors (electric opening option).

The luggage compartment volume of 885 liters with five seats, passes to 2297 liters with only front seats. In this configuration, the French Peugeot and Renault Espace respectively do best with 2948 liters and 2860 liters.
TSI and TDI menu

Under the hood, the Alhambra is exploiting that blocks the Volkswagen group. Seat proposes the following: two blocks gasoline: IST 150 and IST 200, and two blocks' diesel TDI 140 TDI 170.

The 2.0 TDI 140, which should represent the majority of sales, claims an average consumption of 5.5 litres/100 km for CO2 emissions of just 143 g / km (zone).

The dual-clutch DSG box is optional. Standard, you will be entitled to seven airbags, including driver knee airbag, child safety rear door, ABS, ESP and control tire pressure.

The Alhambra will be produced in Palmela in Portugal.

New Seat Minivan photographed without camouflage

Seat Company is preparing for the premiere estate Seat Alhambra new generation. Date debut new items not yet been determined, but the machine itself has been photographed without camouflage on the streets of one of European cities. Snapshot of the Alhambra published magazine Autocar. Also there were official photos of the Alhambra.

Minivan Seat is built on the platform of VW MQB, at the same, which created a new generation of VW Sharan presented at the Geneva Motor Show. The Spanish newcomer got to 22 centimeters long predecessor and 9 inches above, but has less mass. Furthermore, the third-row seat can move back and forth at 16 centimeters.

Minimum size of the luggage compartment is 885 liters of new items, and in five-seat cabin configuration, its volume can be up to 2,297 liters.

Range of engines will include a 150-hp 1.4-liter TSI engine combined supercharging, turbo two-liter rated at 200 horsepower, and two turbo-diesel 2.0: The capacity of 140 and 170 horsepower. Transmission - manual or seven-robot DSG.

Among the options for Seat Alhambra - electric sliding side doors, automatic parking, rearview camera and adaptive headlights.

It also became known that the new minivan will be available in 5 -, 6 - or seven-seater version, and get a system of "stop-start system and energy recovery on braking.

Seat Leon Ecomotive a compact with a 545-liter tank[details and photos]

SEAT presents the Leon Prototype Ecomotive, a car said to be able to complete a travel 10,000 miles (16,093 kilometers) without refueling. Making this feat is possible, a 545-liters (120 gallons UK / 144 U.S. gallons) fuel tank located in the vehicle.

Gone are the rear seats, and instead of this massive liquid holder was securely fitted into this space, while space has been designed to sit on it. The engine is a 1.6-liter TDI common-rail engine with start-stop technology.

Because the car comes with a 12-month/10 ,000-miles service interval would not fill up buyers, they are. In any case, it can not be filled at the nearest gas station, thanks to a special nozzle into the trunk. Therefore, only the dealer can put diesel engines in service on the day. Drivers with higher mileage would need just take it in as soon as it hits 10,000 miles.

"Sure, you'd be a fool not to take advantage of this new Leon Ecomotive be seen," said Head of Press & PR SEAT Germany, Mike Orford. "Travelling 10,000 miles between fill-ups takes a significant part of the forecourt queues and waiting times for Leon driver, which means they are spending more time and have their car. We expect the first driver to be Tickled Pink, if the car on sale going to be here. "via

Seat Leon Cupra R by JE Design full pictures all details and price

Company JE Design, dedicated to fine-tuning the model number of VW Group, seems to be working without lunch breaks and weekends, letting almost every month optimized versions of cars. The last vehicle passed through the hands of receivers, became Spanish Seat Leon Cupra R.

His work on the auto specialists JE Design started with the engine. The standard 265-horsepower engine hatchback Seat Leon Cupra R was boosted to 330 Nm, and torque 2-liter unit after "operation" achieves 420 Nm. Unfortunately, the studio staff forgot to specify the time of dispersal of the car up to "hundreds" and its maximum speed. We note only that the standard Seat Leon Cupra R "shoots" from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.1 seconds, reaching a maximum speed of 250 km / hour.

From the exterior of a "donor" exterior novelty is modified bumpers, mnogospitsevymi alloy wheels, color fringing grille, side, skirts, huge rear spoilers and a new exhaust system with four tailpipes. Seat Leon Cupra R also received from JE Design is fully adjustable suspension and leather interior.

The cost of finishing "the Spaniard" is not reported, but we recall that the standard Leon Cupra R is priced at € 29,900.

Seat-based vehicles for the Shakira tour

Seat provides the main sponsor of the European tour of Shakira the Ibiza, Leon, Altea and Altea XL models as a special "Good Stuff". They offer over comparably equipped models, a price series of up to 1500 euros. Pricing for the Ibiza SC "Good Stuff" is located at 15 190 euros. A distinctive, stylized logo with the song "Good Stuff" from the current album of Colombian singer adorns the tailgate of the special models, which can be ordered until October 2010.

The available three-door or five-door Ibiza SC "Good Stuff" is equipped with 63 kW / 85 bhp 1.4-liter gasoline engine. Its extensive features based on the style version and adds 16-inch wheels "Sonda" with tires in size 215/45 R 16, Tomtom-One Navigationsystenm IQ Routes Central Europe, preparing for the dashboard, adapter, Bluetooth and USB Interface, Technology Package (rain sensor, auto dimming interior mirror, ultrasonic parking aid rear) and side windows from second row of seats and dark tinted rear windows. With this equipment Ibiza "Good Stuff" offers a price of 1230 euros.

With the special of the same time presenting the new Seat Leon 1.2 TSI with 77 kW / 105 hp). As an alternative, equally strong 1.6 TDI CR stands for selection. Based on the Reference trim line of Leon "Good Stuff offers" from 17 990 euro more sports suspension and sports seats in front, 16-inch eichtmetallräder with tires 205/55 R 16, multifunction steering wheel with radio remote control, iPod-compatible USB port, cruise control, electric heated mirrors, fog lamps with cornering function and tinted side windows and rear window. The price is 1500 euros.

Also, the Altea and the Altea XL "Good Stuff" are available from 18 990 and 19 690 euro as a new 1.2 TSI and 1.6 TDI as a CR. The equipment includes in addition to the Reference Series version of a design package (16-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, heated outside mirrors, multifunction steering wheel), USB interface, dark tinted side windows and cruise control. The savings over a comparably equipped model series stands at 550.