Not much details are known on the SEAT Tribu Concept other than what you can see in these photos here that have been let out onto the internet before it’s debut at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. The 2-door compact SUV is most likely based on the Volkswagen Tiguan/Audi Q5 platform.
More photos after the jump. Click here to read the rest of SEAT Tribu Concept - initial photos
The latest Ibiza to join SEAT’s range of B-segment hatches is the SEAT Ibiza FR 1.8 20V T, which is powered by a 150 PS turbocharged 20 valve petrol engine. This is only one half of the Ibiza FR range though, as the other is of the oil burner variety, a 130 PS 1.9 TDI diesel that has less horsepower but more torque.
To differentiate it from other Ibizas, the Ibiza FR has 17 inch alloy wheels, white dials, twin chrome exhaust pipes, honeycomb grille, silver door mirrors, silver-grey tail lights, headlight inner-casing in dark grey, lowered sports suspension and ‘FR badging.
Of course, the FR range is one step below the SEAT Ibiza Cupra which features a 180 and 160 horsepower versions of the Ibiza FR’s petrol and diesel engines respectively, which kind of makes FR the equivalent of Volkswagen’s GT badge and Cupra the equivalent of Volkswagen’s GTI badge.
SEAT is developing a new C/D-segment model, making the car one of the first few large sedans in the SEAT model range. SEAT’s model range currently consists of A-segment, B-segment and C-segment hatchbacks, with the only sedan being the B-segment SEAT Cordoba which is actually an Ibiza sedan.
The new sedan is codenamed the SEAT Protecto, and will offer SEAT customers who wish to upgrade from the B and C segments to something larger the option to stay within the brand that they’re so used to. The SEAT Protecto will come in both sedan and estate bodies, and will be built at SEAT’s Martorell plant in Spain. It’s expected to make it to production by the year 2009.
One more concept drawing after the jump. Click here to read the rest of SEAT plans 2009 SEAT Protecto sedan and estate
One of the first few cars to get Volkswagen’s recently announced 1.8 liter TFSI engine is the new Seat Altea XL. Thanks to the 160 horsepower engine, the Seat Altea XL goes from 0 to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds on to a top speed of 210km/h. Fuel economy levels have been registered at 10.5 liters per 100km in city driving, 6.2 liters per 100km out of town and 7.7 liters per 100km combined for every 100 km.
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Volkswagen’s Cross virus has infected the SEAT brand - introducing the Seat Altea Freetrack Prototype based on the Seat Altea XL. To improve approach and departure angles, the Freetrack stands 185mm higher than the standard Altea XL. It’s also equipped with a more aggressive bodykit to invoke a sense of adventure.
On the inside, the cockpit has been re-arranged and turned into a 2+2 seater with sports bucket seats. The engine itself is the venerable 2.0 liter TFSI which is tuned to make 240PS, mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. A Haldex differential sends power to all four wheels, making the Altea Freetrack not so much of a poser soft-roader but something which can do moderate amounts of off-roading.
More photos after the jump. Click here to read the rest of Seat Altea Freetrack Prototype
This is the SEAT’s entry into the FIA World Touring Car Championship, based on the SEAT Leon. The SEAT Leon WTCC was on display at the 2006 Paris Motor Show, letting us check out what inspired the recently announced 240 horsepower SEAT Leon Cupra.
The SEAT Leon WTCC was introduced in 2005, and unlike it’s 2.0 TFSI road-going Leon Cupra brother, it is powered by a 2.0 liter normally aspirated engine (a high revving unit, likely) as per WTCC rules. Power goes to the front wheels via a 6-speed DSG gearbox.
More photos with enlarged versions available after the jump. Click here to read the rest of 2006 Paris Motor Show: SEAT Leon WTCC
Spanish marque SEAT, a unit of Volkswagen Group has launched their most powerful production car yet, the SEAT Leon Cupra. The SEAT Leon Cupra was developed with the knowledge SEAT gained during their World Touring Car Championship season. SEAT calls it the embodiment of the Leon WTCC’s spirit in a Leon road car. Click here to read the rest of SEAT Leon Cupra boasts 240 horses
