Other SEAT Altea (2004 - 2015) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That I did not spend more on a VW or Audi.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    I don't know or care.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Maybe.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    A newspaper.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £11,000

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Acceptable

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Acceptable

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Bags of torque, cruise makes it easy and operates from 20mph, DSG is superb and knocking it into Sport mode spins the wheels and rockets it away from lights.

    What's it like to park?

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No, very well built, quality is high, it's a Golf, A3, Octavia with a different interior and body.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Spacious, comfortable, neat double floored boot.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Twin red LEDs which illuminate the interior at night fitted on the underside of the rear view mirror. DSG, best auto gearbox I've used.