SEAT Altea Hatchback (04 on) - Review Review by Dan Harrison on 09 August 2006 Last Updated: 25 February 2010 The SEAT Altea was billed as the sexiest people carrier ever when it was launched - and we reckon that's spot-on. The sweeping lines and sharp styling give it a sporty look that few other family cars can match. There's more to the Altea than just a pretty face though. It has a range of modern and efficient engines, lots of equipment and although it only seats five, it makes the most of the available space. It isn't particularly versatile though and the rear seats don't do anything clever like folding flat. It is however, good value and there's even a sporty FR model available which gets improved handling and a sportier specification. In July 2009 it was revised with subtle exterior changes, engine tweaks and a much more upmarket interior. There is also a low emission Ecomotive version which is very cheap to run. 4 out of 5 Other SEAT reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £15,100 - £21,055 View all new prices Used price range: £2,401 - £16,074 View all used prices See 6 new models for sale from £14,345 Get a SEAT Altea Hatchback (04 on) information pack Next steps SEAT Altea Hatchback cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 132 models like this for sale, starting at £3,499. Find used SEAT Altea Hatchbacks for sale Distinctive styling, good choice of engines, decent interior space, enjoyable to drive, low emissions Ecomotive version Rear seats aren't especially versatile, visibility could be better, firm ride on FR models The SEAT Altea was billed as the sexiest people carrier ever when it was launched - and we reckon that's spot-on. The sweeping lines and sharp styling give it a sporty look that few other family cars can match. There's more to the Altea than just a pretty face though. It has a range of modern and efficient engines, lots of equipment and although it only seats five, it makes the most of the available space. It isn't particularly versatile though and the rear seats don't do anything clever like folding flat. It is however, good value and there's even a sporty FR model available which gets improved handling and a sportier specification. In July 2009 it was revised with subtle exterior changes, engine tweaks and a much more upmarket interior. There is also a low emission Ecomotive version which is very cheap to run. Driving & Performance Performance 4 out of 5"The entry-level 1.6-litre is just about adequate for the Altea but with a modest 102bhp it can..." Handling 4 out of 5"Like other SEATs, the Altea provides an engaging and rewarding drive. With a slick gearchange,..." Comfort Comfort 4 out of 5"The seats in the Altea are a little firm, but they do offer good support for longer journeys plus..." Practicality 4.5 out of 5"The Altea is a star performer when it comes to storage space - there are cubbies and boxes dotted..." Equipment 4.5 out of 5"The original trim levels were Reference, Stylance and Sport. The entry-level Reference gets power..." Behind the wheel 3.5 out of 5"The build quality in the Altea is impressive so it's a shame that some of the plastics are a touch..." Costs Running costs 3 out of 5"Insurance is good - groups range from 5 to 9 for standard models (or 11 to 13 for the FR) and fuel..." Green credentials 4.5 out of 5"The Altea scores well on the eco front. With an average of 177g/km CO2 across the model line-up, its..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4.5 out of 5"In official Euro NCAP crash tests the Altea scored the maximum five-stars for adult protection,..." Reliability 4.5 out of 5"The materials used inside the Altea are good quality and the mechanicals are mostly from proven..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3.5 out of 5"There are usually decent deals available on the Altea such as 0% finance offers. Often these deals..." Buying used 4 out of 5"Compared to the likes of the Volkswagen Golf Plus, the Altea is a better value choice and you'll get..." Selling 3.5 out of 5"SEAT's reputation among used buyers is increasing all the time. The fact the Altea uses Volkswagen..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used SEAT Altea Hatchback (04 on) 2.0 TDi Stylance 5d 4 out of 5 “ Lots of space, ok boot space, but had to buy a roof rack. Comfortable to drive. ” Ross Lawley Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more SEAT Altea cars for sale We have 132 models like this for sale. Find SEAT Altea cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used SEAT Altea Hatchback (04 on) 2.0 TDi Stylance 5d 4 out of 5 “ Lots of space, ok boot space, but had to buy a roof rack. Comfortable to drive. ” Ross Lawley