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Seat Altea XL 2010 - 2015 Review

3.3/5

Motor

80%

Salon

80%

Spare Parts

40%

Suspension

70%

Resale

30%

Security

90%

Equipment

70%

Seat Altea XL 2010-2015

SMG Engineering Automotive, the agent of Spanish SEAT cars in Egypt, introduced the SEAT Altea XL in 2010, after unveiling it earlier that year at the Formula Al Ahram 2010 exhibition. This Spanish car features German technology from Volkswagen.

The Altea XL's design combines a sporty and family-oriented character, featuring a sporty front end that appeals to speed enthusiasts. The car was sold in 2010 for EGP 174,950. However, its price reached EGP 185,200 for the first trim in 2012, dropping to EGP 175,000. However, the 2013 model's price rose to EGP 187,200. The car boasts numerous luxuries, safety features, and numerous amenities, in addition to being spacious and comfortable.

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Motor

80%

The car features a powerful, high-performance 1.6-liter, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, electronically injected engine with 102 horsepower. It accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 13 seconds and reaches a top speed of 181 km/h at 6,040 rpm. The engine consumes only 6 liters per 100 km on the highway. This is the same engine as the Leon models, and the car has a fuel tank capacity of 55 liters. The car is equipped with a DSG automatic transmission.

There are no complaints about the car's engine, as owners confirm that it is a good and excellent engine. There were concerns about the car's transmission, as the DSG is a common concern for buyers. However, this transmission is different from the one that has the company's biggest problems. It is also known that the car engine provides better fuel efficiency and lower emissions.

Salon

80%

The car is considered one of the suitable cars for family use, offering a new dimension in both its loading capacity and its spacious interior, which accommodates all family members in a way that guarantees comfort and luxury regardless of size. It is a model that comes with ideal dimensions, to suit different sizes and purposes. It provides a luggage compartment with a capacity of 532 liters, suitable for all purposes.

The car is characterized by a spacious cabin, and it has the largest interior space among its competitors, so it appears larger from the inside than it appears from the outside. The length of the car is The length is 4.467 m, the width is 1.768 m, and the height is 1.581 m. The wheelbase is 2.578 m, providing an ideal luggage space of up to 532 liters, making it a car that suits the needs of Egyptian families.

The car features intelligent use of space, a high roofline, and multi-position seats. The Seat Altea XL is the largest, with an additional 123 liters of space. It is also available with a variety of seating arrangements. It also offers numerous comfort and safety features, such as airbags, ABS brakes, cruise control, an electric sunroof, an MP3 player, USB and AUX ports, and Bluetooth.

Spare Parts

40%

As for spare parts and maintenance, they are available at the dealership to some extent. The car shares a design with other Volkswagen models, so common parts can be found with many other cars from the company. However, external body parts are difficult to find. Furthermore, the car's spare parts are expensive and maintenance costs are high compared to Korean and Japanese cars, as is the case with other European cars.

Suspension

70%

The car is characterized by stability due to its appropriate dimensions, wheels, and multi-link rear suspension system, which provides a distinctive balance for a car with an appropriate steering system.

Resale

30%

The car is considered distinctive, especially in the higher versions, but its resale price is flawed compared to some competitors, as it is less popular than other cars in the market, and being European, some Korean and Japanese cars are distinguished from it, especially due to spare parts and maintenance, as the resale price due to these matters decreases by a greater percentage than Japanese and Korean cars in its class.

Security

90%

The car features advanced safety systems, especially powerful brakes, including:

- 10 front and side airbags

- The car boasts the highest safety rating in Euro NCAP crash tests, with a 5-star rating for occupant protection, 4 stars for child protection, and 3 stars for pedestrian protection. .

- ABS brakes

- TCS system

- DSR system to sense the extent of steering wheel rotation and vehicle control

- EBD

- Cruise control

- Ability to control rear door locks to protect children

- Side bumpers on the doors to protect against collisions

- Central door locking

- ESP (Electronic Stability Program)

- Hill Hold Control