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SEAT Alhambra 2.0TDI 150PS review: the MPV with value attitude

SEAT Alhambra 2.0TDI 150PS 2
The spacious seven-seat people carrier based on the Volkswagen Sharan

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15 July 2015

SEAT Alhambra 2.0TDI 150PS review

This is the third generation of SEAT’s version of the Volkswagen Sharan sharing much with its Volkswagen Group cousin except for price with a P11D value pegged at just under £1,000 cheaper than the German marque’s MPV.

And it’s the value offering of the SEAT that is the real story although, that said, there is a raft of standard features to enjoy on the Spanish people carrier above and beyond the expected UK best seller’s 2.0-litre TDI powered model.

Exterior changes have been limited to a subtle face-lift but the interior is noticeably improved and offers company car drivers who mix a hectic family life with pop-up presentation carrying potential for the working week.

What is it?

A spacious seven-seat people carrier with versatile passenger and luggage accommodation greatly enhanced with easy access via the powered sliding side doors.

What’s hot?

  • Smart looking car enhanced by LED rear lights, classy new front grille, black gloss B-pillars and new alloy wheel designs.
  • Revised interior features new materials, moulding and upholstery including the option of Alcantara with heated front seats at £750 extra.
  • Addition of ‘premium’ like adaptive chassis control offering Normal, Comfort and Sport settings to alter drive to suit speed and road conditions.
  • Technology suite includes full MirrorLink connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to cover all smartphones plugged in by USB. Also SEAT CONNECTApp allows hook-up with wearable smart watches or bracelets and enables biometric tracking, picture viewer, My Gesture control and Voice Reply converts speech into written texts and emails.
  • The 2.0 TDI 150PS tested boasts fuel economy of a claimed 56.5mpg and CO2 emissions as low as 130g/km, the BIK tax rating for such a large vehicle is only 24%.
  • Married to a slick manual six-speed gearbox, the Alhambra manages decent performance of 126mph top speed and a 0-62mph in 10.2 seconds.
  • A decent array of advanced driver assist systems include: multi-collision brake where if the driver doesn’t respond to an accident, it initiates automatic braking to avoid a secondary collision; Blind-Spot Sensor; Parking Assist function warns drivers of vehicles approaching from the side when reversing out of a parking spot; plus Park Steering Assist.
  • Naturally, interior accommodation and versatility is impressive with space for up to seven people and all seats in the second row can be equipped with integrated children seats. Second and third row can be folded away completely to create a load volume of up to 2,430 litres.

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