21 May 2014
Seat is going to exhibit the impressive Ibiza Cupster Concept at the 2014 Wörthersee Motor Show, later this month. The model marks the 30th anniversary of the Ibiza. It looks really astonishing and boasts some new technologies.
2014 Seat Ibiza Cupster Concept has a raked and short windscreen combined with wraparound side windows and Cupra badging at the front. Other highlights include a trunk-mounted spoiler and a centrally-positioned large exhaust pipe. The engine is a 1.4 liter TSI tur
12 May 2014
Seat Mii Mango Special Edition was introduced to the general public in January this year. Now it is time for the luxury and stylish car to go on sale. This vehicle is a result of the collaboration of the two Spanish brands – Seat and Mango. The Mango Mii is considered the most highly specified compact car so far. It is available in both three and five-door body-styles, and also shares model’s already appreciated attributes of quality and impressive packaging.
Mii by Mango also offers low running costs and w
09 April 2014
Seat Ibiza FR Edition has just been introduced. The car is powered by the new 1.4 TSI ACT engine, which has four cylinders, and uses less amount of fuel. The powerplant also helps the car accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in under eight seconds, while the fuel economy is rated at 60.1 mpg on the combined cycle. In fact, th
28 March 2014
The first ever production Sport Utility Vehicle in Seat’s range is going to finally become a reality. The brand has been working on its design and development for almost two years and promises that marketing of the SUV will begin in 2016.
Seat aims to build an important new pillar in its future corporate strategy and to make a step further to reach sustainable profitability for the company. The new model is currently being in preparation in brand’s Technical Centre at Martorell.
In fact, Seat has unveiled
13 March 2014
Seat has announced a special sport body kit for the 3- and 5-door Leon. The hatchback comes with a number of styling upgrades improving its unique styling.
The kit is the work of SEAT's design studio in Martorell, and comprises a new front bumper including revised fog lamps, side sills, roof spoiler, and a rear bumper that includes a contrasting black 'diffuser' and incorporates twin sports exhaust pipes.
In addition, the kit is complemented beautifully by a set of 19” Sports wheels,
04 March 2014
The new 2014 Seat Leon Cupra 280 DSG managed to smash the Nurburgring lap record for a FWD (front wheel drive) car. The hot hatchback managed to do a lap in under 8 minutes, which makes it the first FWD production model below that barrier.
The current record was held by Renault Megane RS Trophy, which stopped the clock at 8 minutes and 8 seconds, but the new Cupra 280 needed just 7 minutes and 58.4 seconds.
2014 Seat Leon Cupra 280 is p
21 January 2014
What do you get when you take a Spanish fashion house and a Spanish car make (that's actually supervised by a German company) and put mash them together. Why, the Glam Beige Seat Mii by Mango special edition of course. It's the one car that will make its début on a fashion show rather than on a car show. That is to say, the 080 Barcelona Fashion event (27-31 January).
On the outside, the Mii special edition distinguishes itself with a special set of dark grey 15 inch alloy wheels, grey elect
16 January 2014
Today the Vienna Autoshow kicked off for a 3-day run. To be honest, there isn't much hype around it. Seat, however, are taking the opportunity to debut and showcase their up-and-coming Leon ST 4Drive. That last bit means permanent four-wheel drive.
Seat's 4Drive setup is pretty much identical to VW's 4MOTION system which we discussed last week: the same Haldex 5 coupling, EDS dynamic control, and an extended differential lock (XDS without the '+'). It's only natural, really. Afterall, Volkswa
08 January 2014
The quickest and most powerful series production car in Seat’s range is finally here. Seat Leon Cupra 280 is the top car of a five-strong family. It is capable of achieving less than 6 seconds acceleration time for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h, while at the same time managing to deliver 44.1 mpg fuel consumption on average.
Leon Cupra comes as standard with a mechanical front axle differential lock, a progressive steering system, DCC dynamic chassis control and two-stage deactivation of the electronic stabili
28 November 2013
Seat Leon Cup Racer is a high-performance race car and it contributes to brand’s motorsport tradition. The car will enter a total of six race events in six European countries, where the car will be renamed as Seat Leon Eurocup.
The Eurocup vehicle will offer customer teams a great driving experience for the 2014 season. It runs on 18-inch wheels and sports a new front end which has been specifically designed for optimum aerodynamic efficiency and maximum airflow to the engine and brakes.
At the rear, the wh
18 November 2013
Bad news? Your friendly “family hatchback with the size of an MPV” Seat Altea Copa is no more. Well, actually the Capo edition edition itself is gone. Instead, you now get the universal I TECH edition. Both, the Altea and the Altea XL (like the Altea but bigger) will be sold now exclusively as I TECH editions with bundles of equipment and, as the name suggest, technology.
The newly added set of goodies consists of 16-inch titanium finish alloy wheels, front parking sensors, a color TF
16 October 2013
JE Design has announced their latest project based on 2013 Seat Leon FR. The hot hatchback gets both – styling and performance ugprades.
The exterior features a lot of carbon fiber elements including a front spoiler, side skirts and a rear bumper insert. The price for the complete set is €1,369. In the five-door hatchback, you can opt for a roof spoiler – 357. There are also two stainless steel tailpipes on both sides, each with a diameter of 80 mm. The complete stainless steel muff
