Seat Start Production of Audi Q3 in 2012

It seems that the VW Group’s Martorell plant in Spain will not only build the new Audi Q3, but a similar version of the compact SUV for Seat as well, according to a report from British car magazine, What Car. Industry sources told the publication that the Seat IBX crossover study shown at Geneva this year will be built in the same plant with the Audi Q3, with both models to share the same platform. The production version of the IBX is expected to be introduced next year.

The IBX is Seat's second SUV concept after the Tribu shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007. The Tribu was initially supposed to spawn a production model but the project was canned due to the grim economic outlook at the time.

Now a Seat SUV is closer than ever to reality, even though the production version could differ from the three-door IBX design study. The series production model could feature a more conventional five-door bodywork and internal combustion engines, as opposed to the concept's full-electric setup. The IBX study uses an electric motor to power the front wheels and a battery package that offers a driving range of 45 kilometers (28 miles).

The road-going model is expected to adopt a variety of TSI and TDI engines offering buyers the choice of front-wheel or all-wheel drive. At 4.26 meters long, 1.80 meters wide and 1.62 meters tall, the IBX is very close in dimensions to the Audi Q3, which measures 4.39 meters in length, 1.83 meters in width and 1.60 meters in height.

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Seat IBX Concept Live Photos Geneva Motor Show 2011

It has been more than three years since SEAT present the Tribe in Frankfurt. His proposal fell SUV at the gates of the assembly line, caught in a crisis that left the manufacturer's Martorell output without delay finalizing its development while the Audi Q3. Today, from the ashes of the concept in 2007, has been reborn in Geneva under the name of IBX, looking totally in keeping with the current (and future) SEAT style.

One of the most striking features of this crossover of 4.26 meters is an impressive size. It is not really bigger than a ST Ibiza, but the large size of the doors and the veins of the body (not to mention his 1.80 meters wide and a height of 1.62) seem to push it to the upper segment, As happened with the equally misleading IBE family. In person, as official photographs, conveys a sense of familiarity; deny his resemblance to the Ford Kuga would be foolish, but the fact remains that person has a je ne sais quoi purely SEAT.

Geneva 2011: Seat IBX concept to flight

After the IBE was an evocation of the future Leon, Seat has the IBX in Geneva. This compact SUV is somehow the Tiguan or Spanish Q3, its design being for once in the vein of the IBE, it portends a specific model and not a single rebadgeage for the series model.

SEAT Adds 4WD Option to Alhambra Minivan

The VW Sharan's Spanish sibling is now more worthy of the “multi-purpose” label as SEAT has presented a new variant with a permanent all-wheel drive system for the Alhambra. The new model benefits from the latest-generation of VW's 4x4 system, electronically controlled and set up for improved driving dynamics.
According to SEAT, the system has been tuned to offer “a surprising level of sporty driving fun”. The all-wheel drive system is operated by a multi-plate clutch that sends the juice to the axle that needs it the most. In the event that the front wheels slip, an electrically driven annular piston pump builds up the oil pressure necessary for the clutch to divert a large proportion of the driving force to the rear wheels. 

The 4WD option will be offered in conjunction with the most powerful diesel engine available, the 2.0-liter TDI which develops 140 horsepower. Linked to a six-speed manual transmission, the oil-burner pushes the Alhambra to a top speed of 191 km/h (118 mph). The standard 0 to 100 km/h sprint takes a decent 11.4 seconds and average fuel consumption is rated at 6.0 liters/100 km (equal to 39.2 US mpg).
The low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of 158 grams per km are also due to the Ecomotive package, which includes a brake energy regeneration and an automatic start/stop system.
The SEAT Alhambra 4WD will be available for sale starting this summer, in the Reference and Style versions with interiors configured with 5 seats. Towards the end of the year, the all-wheel drive MPV will also have a 2+2+2 seating arrangement.

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SEAT Exeo ST performed by Je Design

Tuning studio Je Design worked with the versatile SEAT Exeo ST, offering a package that combines the dynamic appearance, enhanced specifications and comfort.

Under the bonnet the 2.0-liter TDI is capable of 170 hp and 350 Nm of torque, now produces 205 hp and 385 Nm, while gasoline turbocharged version of the TFSI, which has 211 hp and 320 Nm is already producing 270 hp and 390 Nm. In addition, SEAT Exeo ST won a new sound, as there were two sports muffler and stainless steel pipes with a diameter of 80 mm.

Universal 35 mm closer to the roadway, the physical contact which is provided by 19-inch wheels with 235/35 tires.

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 new SEAT Alhambra

Introducing the 7 seater car - SEAT Alhambra: SEAT originated from Spain; and happens to be one of the renowned automobile manufacturer. Among the 7 seater MPV manufacturers, the SEAT company has its name on top. Presently the SEAT company is owned by the Volkswagen Group. 7 seater MPV SEAT Alhambra was first introduced to market in the year 1996 by the SEAT company and has evolved twice in two generations. The name of the car is inspired by the famous monument of Spain; the Alhambra Granada. The two models of this particular car were all built n Portugal.

Currently this particular car has a lot of demand in the 7 seater cars market. Statistics speaks the history; as the SEAT Alhambra has sold more than 250,000 units worldwide since it was first introduced in the market.

Time-line of 7 Seater Vehicle SEAT Alhambra

1st Generation

The first generation of this car can be termed between 1996 and 2010. It was in the Geneva Motor Show of 1996 when the first generation of this 7 seater MPV was introduced and was named the MK1. It went for sale from the same year. For next four years, the SEAT company didn't bother much about redesigning the car or releasing a better version until 2000. In 2000 the SEAT Alhambra received major design changes but the original style was retained. The first generation of the cars were featured with the detachable rear five seats. The removal of the rear seats introduced ample space in the car. A lot of luggage could be accommodated in this space. This facility was featured only in the SEAT Alhambra car and no other cars from SEAT. This was one more reason why people loved this 7 seater vehicle. Talk about space; the car scores around 2610 liter space when 2 seats out of 7 are laid, and 852 liter space with 5 seats laid and with all 7 seats are laid it scores 256 liter. The company also released an environment friendly version of this car; the SEAT Alhambra Ecomotive which managed to emit only 159 grams of Carbon Dioxide per km.