The
new SUV Seat Seat is called Ateca, the model is called to be the third pillar
of the Spanish mark next to Ibiza and León. Although it will be officially
unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2016, it has made today its coming-out in Barcelona.
AUTOBILD.ES tells you everything there is to know the new SUV Seat, with which
the Spanish brand wants to cause an upset.
The
SUV Seat, Seat called Ateca -following the tradition of the Spanish brand
called their models of Spanish cities, takes its name from the small town of
Ateca, near Calatayud (Zaragoza) - it has been developed at the Center
technical Martorell, where more than 900 engineers, and is based on the Seat
IBX Seat 20V20 and combines a vision of four-door coupe body with SUV and the versatility
of a mid-size utility.
In
this regard, it measures 4.36 meters long and has a load capacity of 510
liters. But above all, the new SUV Seat, the Seat Ateca, is the maximum
opportunity for the Spanish brand in recent years to take the giant leap you
need to get in the black and stop 'dependent' and the Seat Ibiza Lion.
"The
Seat Ateca is destined to become the third pillar of the brand, following the
success of the Seat Leon and Seat Ibiza," said Luca de Meo, President of
the Executive Committee Seat .. "The SUV segment offers enormous
opportunities, as sales in Western Europe will grow by 25%. Moreover, the
arrival of new Ateca be a key to improving the image of Seat factor. This will
be our great challenge. The design of the new SUV Seat is very attractive,
starting with its imposing front, which highlights its trapezoidal grille,
prominent air intakes, side blisters with minimum radii and very sharp forms or
characteristic sharp headlights that emphasize image Seat Leon. In this regard
attract your attention Full LED headlamps (optional), which, combined with
daytime lights triangular shape, the headlights give an image with a lot of
character.
Seat
Ateca profile stands out for its dynamic design, contributing to their precise
with sharp radios that interact in ways that "sensually flowing" in
the words of Seat- designers, such as the lower section of the door lines.
Inside the new Seat Altea
Inside
the new SUV Seat it has the same appeal as abroad. The experience begins as you
open the door Seat Ateca, when the 'welcome light' -proveniente of mirrors
Exteriors- LED illuminates the area of the doors and projects the name and
Ateca silhouette on the floor, a solution we already knew the Skoda Superb.
The
cockpit of the Seat Ateca has a horizontal line clearly focused on the driver.
The controls are grouped, while display devices such as infotainment screen
with a size of up to 8 inches are available with hardly look away. Also, the
high center console creates a feeling of closeness and solidity. As for the
inside seating, plus a host of storage compartments, the new SUV Seat trunk has
510 liters (485 in the case of four-wheel drive versions).
Technology of the new SUV
Seat
In
addition to an appealing design, Seat Ateca comes loaded with the latest
technology. Among the battery of assistants, in addition curcero ACC adaptive
control, the system of sign recognition, blind spot detector or parking
assistance, highlights the Traffic Jam Assist, help system that provides more
comfort in situations traffic with frequent stops flashing. In traffic jams,
the Seat Ateca maneuver automatically brakes and accelerates within the limits
of the system. A higher speed, to about 60 km / h, the assistance system
provides speed control and rail maintenance. Another technological feature that
stands out is the Emergency Assist, with which, if the driver remains inactive
for a period of time, the management system sends a warning Ateca first visual
and then acoustic, eventually followed by a short press brake . If there is
still no reaction, it stops the vehicle to a stop without leaving the lane.
Seat connectivity Ateca
Worth
mentioning the connectivity of the new SUV Seat. The Ateca has infotainment
system Easy Connect, the Seat Full Link connection (which incorporates the
functions of Apple and Android Car Auto Play) and exclusive Seat Connect Apps
application. The Media System Plus with its 8-inch screen, is the most
prominent feature, while the Connectivity Box located in the center console of
Ateca allows for the first time, charge the battery of smartphones wirelessly.
Drivers of new SUV Seat
The
new Seat Altea, whose first orders may be made this spring and whose
commercialization is planned for late summer, will feature the usual finishing
mark will be added to the new Xcellence (top model. As for mechanical supply ,
have a range of five engines, all equipped with turbocharger, three TSI and two
TDI diesel model access in the diesel range is the 1.6 TDI 115 hp, while the
2.0 TDI version is available with two. powers: 150 and 190 hp with a
consumption of 4.3 to 5.0 l / 100 km respectively, while CO2 emissions vary
between 112 and 131 grams per km as for gasoline engines Seat. Ateca, the
starting point is the 1.0 TSI with 115 hp. the consumption figures for these
engines Ateca are between 5.3 and 6.2 liters, with emissions of between 123 and
141 grams of CO2 per km . the all-wheel drive versions and DSG will be
optional. it is also expected that later mechanical range is supplemented by a
gasoline engine of 200 hp and can not rule out even a Cupra version.
Speculations as to the
names of the SUV Seat
It
should be noted that for many months there was speculation the final name of
the SUV Seat, which has finally been called Ateca. At times, it was thought
that the name would Aran Seat, Seat Tecta other and now you talk about Seat
Ateca. A rumor was born in several French and Italian media (You can see one).
AUTO BILD we wanted to see for ourselves and go to the Spanish Patent and
Trademark Office: et voila! The Seat Aran is registered to the Spanish company
and is not new: takes recorded since 1985! In this link you can view the log of
the SPTO, but this is not something that ensures nothing, far from it! The
brand also has other names registered as the Seat Teide mountain, the Seat or
Seat Gredos Mountains, although these have for years without being updated.
It
is not the first time the 2016 A3 Cabriolet is hunted. You can see the photos
here. The new A3 Cabriolet is scheduled to go on sale in 2016. As you can see,
has a new front (inspired by the A4), with new headlights and refurbished
bumpers, among other changes. Audi is also expected to include new wheel
designs and exterior colors.
Although
we do not have photos of the interior of the A3 Cabriolet, we assume that, as
happened with the 'restyling' of the A3 Sedan surely count on improvement of
quality, a new system of 'infotainment' and the latest technology.
Under the
aluminum hood of their 2 versions available, Attraction and S Line, lies a
4-cylinder 1.8-liter TFSI displacement and turbocharged direct injection. This
power plant delivers 180 horsepower to the front axle through its box 7-speed S
tronic. Prices are from 541 000 100 (Attraction) and 599 000 600 pesos (S
Line), respectively.
Compared with
the previous model has grown significantly, from 4.24 to 4.42 meters long, 2.58
to 2.60 meters wheelbase and 1.77 to 1.79 meters wide. The two versions of the
A3 Cabriolet weighs just 1,430 kilograms, representing a significant weight
reduction compared to the previous generation. His image is attractive and Audi
optionally offers headlights with LED technology.
The trunk
volume of 320 liters can be expanded by folding down the rear seatbacks; with
the top down, its volume is 275 liters.
