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For Despite its tall body, the Seat Altea is enjoyable to drive, and it looks sporty and stylish. It's roomy, keenly priced and well-equipped.
Against The Altea is not as quiet and refined as some rivals, and the suspension of Sport models is too firm. Its cabin is not particularly versatile or flexible.
What Car? says
The Seat Altea is a stylish alternative to a conventional MPV, with sporty handling and distinctive looks, but refinement and practicality should be better. Longer XL models bring welcome extra boot space.
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There are 18 Seat Altea versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The standard Seat Altea comes with a choice of four trims and five engines – two petrols and three diesels.
The 1.2 TSI petrol comes in S or S Emocion trims, while the impressive 1.4 TSI is only available in SE guise.
The 2.0-litre diesel is a lot more refined and, in SE trim, comes with 138bhp.
The longer XL model is our favourite Altea, because its bigger boot comes with only a small price premium.
Seat dealers are open to haggling – use our Target Price as a starting point.
Reader test team says:
Seat Altea Hatchback 1.9 TDI Stylance 5dr
Well what can I say... I have had my Altea 13 months now its a 56 plate, it has had great economy I can around 600 miles with a full tank (Diesel),…
3
out of 5 stars
Seat Altea Hatchback 1.9 TDI Stylance 5dr
I have had my Altea 6 months now. One day the ESP light came on and wouldnt go back off. Took it to the garage who read the code as brake pressure…
4
out of 5 stars
Seat Altea Hatchback 2.0 TDI 140 Stylance 5dr
I have the special edition. The handling is very good for a MPV and comes with loads of kit, Bluetooth, leather parking sensors, 17 inch alloys. The…
4
out of 5 stars
Seat Altea Hatchback 1.9 TDI Stylance 5dr
Having visited this site regarding a change of car I decided upon a new Altea, the deal was good. While some of the reader reviews rave about…
2
out of 5 stars
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Our pick of the range
Seat Altea Hatchback XL 1.6 TDI 105 Ecomotive S 5dr
This version combines excellent practicality with low running costs. Stylish, clean and roomy, this is our favourite version of the Altea.
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