A car that has been equipped with better technology features and comfort level, New Seat Altea is now offering only one trim level. The competition for every five seat car has always been tough as every car maker remains eager to beat the others in selling units. Interior of the car has been made more comforting by inclusion of features like dual zone climate control. Lights and wipers on front become functional without pressing a button. To navigate satellite assistance is there and for any music lover eight speakers are good temptation. Bluetooth connectivity surely is to enhance entertainment choice list.
A rear seat with sliding option is to make most of the space when seats are not occupied and bags are big. Overhead bins are to keep things rightly placed. All aforementioned features are standard in the vehicle. Sensors for front and back are to assist damage free parking of your new Altea. Roomy cabin is another edge over the rivals. Second row seats can be folded as well but removal is not an option though it is present in some MPV.
To get right position to drive this car, you can use the flexibility of driving seat and of steering wheel. Stuff used to build most parts of the cabin is not soft plastic, so drab impression may arise. Altea 1.6-Litre engine produces 103bhp that is good to roam in town but on highway it needs to be pushed hard to move swiftly. Gearbox is manual with five speed transmissions. Engine roars and carries on the loud noise whenever speed pedal has been pushed and little bit of vibration also get into the cabin to make driving experience unpleasant. Refinement thus becomes an issue particularly when moving at high speed wind noise also disturbs the riders.
Steering is responsive and suspension is stiff, so on a smooth track it remains ideal but bumpy road could make things worse. Speed pedal high position is also unwanted while driving within town every now and then driver must lift foot from it to place on middle one that is really tiring. Since 2004, it has been in market and now just one trim available and it is splendid for many reasons. More focus on it has led to include the most demanded features for buyers. Now the manufacturer could think of competing with the top options in this class.
Engine of entry level struggles when vehicle gets loaded with four adults and their bags in boot particularly if track is ascending. But when you look at economy, it is well appreciated due to the figures of 39 miles per gallon. For driving most of the time in city area SEAT Altea is a good choice because of fuel efficiency. Another considerable quality is environment friendly engine as it emits little carbon per kilometer. In this way the owner do not need to pay more tax.
