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{{Infobox automobile
| name = [[SEAT Altea]]
| image = 2007 SEAT Altea Reference TDi 1.9 Front.jpg
| manufacturer = [[SEAT]]
| production = 2004–2015<ref name="darrenmoss">{{cite web|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/seat-altea-and-altea-xl-axed-make-way-new-suv|title=Seat Altea and Altea XL axed to make way for new SUV|author=Darren Moss|access-date=12 January 2016}}</ref>
| assembly = Spain: [[Martorell]], [[Catalonia]]<br/>Ukraine: [[Solomonovo]] ([[Eurocar]])<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.autonews.com/assets/PDF/CA104101115.PDF |title=Guide to assembly plants in Europe |website=automotivenews.com |publisher=Automotive News Europe |access-date=27 January 2022}}</ref>
| class = [[Compact MPV]] ([[C-segment|C]])
| body_style = 5-door [[Multi-purpose vehicle|MPV]]
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]
| platform = [[Volkswagen Group A platform#A5|Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35)]]
| engine = '''''[[Petrol engine]]s:'''''<br />1.2&nbsp;[[litre|L]] [[inline-four engine|I4]] TSI<br />1.4&nbsp;L I4<br />1.4&nbsp;L I4 TSI<br />1.6&nbsp;L I4<br />1.8&nbsp;L I4 TSI<br />2.0&nbsp;L I4 FSI<br />2.0&nbsp;L I4 TSI<br />'''''GAS/[[Liquefied petroleum gas|LPG]] engines:'''''<br />1.6&nbsp;L LPG<br />'''''[[Diesel engine]]s:'''''<br />1.6&nbsp;L I4 [[Turbocharged Direct Injection|TDI]]<br />1.9&nbsp;L I4 TDI<br />2.0&nbsp;L I4 TDI<br />2.0&nbsp;L I4 TDI [[diesel particulate filter|DPF]]
| transmission = 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]<br />6-speed manual<br />6-speed [[tiptronic]] [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]<br />6-speed [[Direct-Shift Gearbox]]<br />7-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox
| wheelbase = {{convert|2580|mm|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4280|mm|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1770|mm|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1560|mm|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = 
| related = [[Audi A3]] Mk2<br />[[Audi TT]] Mk2<br />[[SEAT León]] Mk2<br />[[SEAT Toledo]] Mk3<br />[[Volkswagen Golf Mk5]]<br />[[Volkswagen Golf Mk6]]<br />[[Volkswagen Golf Plus]]<br />[[Volkswagen Touran]]<br />[[Škoda Octavia]] Mk2<br />[[SEAT Salsa|SEAT Salsa Emoción concept]]
| designer = [[Walter de Silva]]
| sp = uk
| successor = [[SEAT Ateca]]
}}

The '''[[SEAT Altea]]''' is an automobile produced by the Spanish automaker [[SEAT]] from 2004 to 2015 being previewed by the [[SEAT Salsa|Salsa Emoción concept]]. As a [[Compact MPV|compact multi-purpose vehicle]] (MPV), the car was designed by the Italian [[Walter de Silva]], and was launched in March 2004, as the first example of SEAT's new corporate look. The third generation [[SEAT Toledo|Toledo]] was identical, except for the addition of a larger boot similar to the one in the [[Renault Vel Satis]]. It was launched at the [[Geneva Motor Show#2004|2004 Geneva Motor Show]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Guillet |first=Alexandre |date=2004-02-19 |title=Seat Altea, un destin de série |url=https://journalauto.com/constructeurs/seat-altea-un-destin-de-serie/ |access-date=2025-08-21 |website=Journal Auto |language=fr-FR}}</ref>

Another extended version, the Altea XL, is also available (having been first presented at the [[Mondial de l'Automobile 2006|2006 Paris Motor Show]]). In 2007, the Altea Freetrack, with four-wheel drive and higher suspension, was released.

On 21 August 2015, SEAT announced that the Altea and Altea XL had been discontinued.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Serafim|first1=Mircea|title=Seat wil drop Altea minivan in a switch to SUVs|url=http://www.inautonews.com/seat-wil-drop-altea-minivan-in-a-switch-to-suvs|website=Inautonews|access-date=25 August 2015}}</ref> Although no direct replacement for the Altea was planned, SEAT is following the global shift from [[Minivan|MPVs]] to [[Sport utility vehicle|SUVs]], by launching its own SUV model based on the [[SEAT León]]. In February 2016, the [[Seat Ateca|Ateca]] was launched, which was the successor to the Altea according to CEO [[Luca de Meo]]: ''"For us, the Ateca is the replacement of the Altea."''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autobahn.eu/84/wat-we-te-weten-kwamen-na-een-interview-met-seats-chef/|title=Wat we te weten kwamen na een interview met Seat's chef|date=2016-02-11|author=Herman Feitsma|publisher=Autobahn|access-date=2016-02-13|archive-date=2017-02-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213030901/https://www.autobahn.eu/84/wat-we-te-weten-kwamen-na-een-interview-met-seats-chef/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Overview==
The Altea was released a few years after many of its competitors arriving on the scene, but it was expected to sell well. However, it exceeded expectations, and 31,223 Alteas were sold within the first year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://media.seat.com/en/seat-news/2004/209.html |title=Mås de 20.000 unidades del SEAT Altea circulan por Europa |publisher=Media.seat.com |date=2004-09-24 |access-date=2010-03-08 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716031432/http://media.seat.com/en/seat-news/2004/209.html |archive-date=2011-07-16 }}</ref> It is a family oriented five [[car seat|seater]], which attempts to portray a more sporty image than most of its rivals. The car is based on Volkswagen Group's [[Volkswagen Group A platform#A5|A5 (PQ35) platform]].

An unusual design feature is the 'vertical parked' windscreen wipers, which are designed to improve pedestrian safety. They disappear in to the window surround either side of the screen. The effect is a completely cleanly swept windscreen, but does mean the 'A pillars' are rather wide and cause a blind spot.

There were six trim levels: Essence, Reference, Reference Sport, Stylance, Sport (no longer available in the United Kingdom) and FR. [[Internal combustion engine]]s are available, with the range topping 2.0&nbsp;FR [[Turbocharged Direct Injection]] (TDI) delivering {{convert|125|kW|PS bhp|lk=on}}, available since April 2006.

There are five gearboxes available (depending on market and engine); five or six speed [[manual transmission|manual]], five speed [[tiptronic]] [[automatic transmission|automatic]], and six or seven speed [[Direct-Shift Gearbox]]. It is named after the Spanish city of [[Altea]].<gallery widths="200" heights="140">
File:2007 SEAT Altea Reference TDi 1.9 Rear.jpg|2007 SEAT Altea (pre-facelift)
File:Seat Altea TSI Facelift.JPG|2009–2015 Altea (facelift)
File:Seat Altea TSI Facelift Heck.JPG|2009–2015 Altea (facelift)
</gallery>

==Safety==
The SEAT Altea was tested in 2004, for its safety performance under the assessment scheme [[Euro NCAP]], and it achieved an overall rating of five stars:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.euroncap.com/tests/seat_altea_2004/209.aspx|title=Euro NCAP - Latest Safety Ratings|access-date=12 January 2016}}</ref>
*[[Adult]] occupant {{rating|5|5}}
*Child occupant {{rating|4|5}}
*[[Pedestrian]] {{rating|3|4}}

==Awards==
*[[Red dot design award|"Red Dot: Best of The Best" Design Award]], from the Nordrhein-Westfalen (Germany) Design Centre <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldcarfans.com/104050610663/seat-altea-receives-the-autonis-design-award|title=SEAT Altea Receives the 'autonis' Design Award|work=Motor1.com|access-date=12 January 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150717164655/http://www.worldcarfans.com/104050610663/seat-altea-receives-the-autonis-design-award|archive-date=17 July 2015}}</ref>
*'The World's Most Beautiful Automobile 2004', in [[Milan]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldcarfans.com/10411199998/seat-altea-wins-special-award-from-an-international-jury|title=SEAT Altea Wins Special Award from an International Jury|work=Motor1.com|access-date=12 January 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025203028/http://www.worldcarfans.com/10411199998/seat-altea-wins-special-award-from-an-international-jury|archive-date=25 October 2014}}</ref>
*'Autonis' Design Award, by the ''Auto-Strassenverkehr'' and ''MOT'' magazines
*'Best Concept Car in 2003', by the Designers (Europe) organisation (for the SEAT Altea Prototipo) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldcarfans.com/104041310808/seat-altea-prototype-receives-european-design-award|title=SEAT Altea Prototype Receives European Design Award|work=Motor1.com|access-date=12 January 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721175122/http://www.worldcarfans.com/104041310808/seat-altea-prototype-receives-european-design-award|archive-date=21 July 2015}}</ref>
*'Towncar of the Year' Award, by the [[Caravan Club]], in collaboration with the English magazine ''[[What Car?]]''
*'Auto Trophy' 2004 and 2005, by the German car magazine ''[[Autozeitung]]'' <ref>{{cite web |url=http://media.seat.com/en/seat-news/2005/166.html |title=Galardones para el nuevo León, Altea e Ibiza |publisher=Media.seat.com |access-date=2010-03-08 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719093701/http://media.seat.com/en/seat-news/2005/166.html |archive-date=2011-07-19 }}</ref>
*“XII Edición de los Premios del Motor” award of 2005, by the Spanish magazine ''Telva'' <ref>El SEAT Altea triunfa en los premios Telva del motor {{cite web |url=http://media.seat.com/en/seat-news/2005/181.html |title=El SEAT Altea triunfa en los premios Telva del motor |access-date=2010-03-09 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716032026/http://media.seat.com/en/seat-news/2005/181.html |archive-date=2011-07-16 }}</ref>
*'Coche de Flotas del Año' award of 2005, by the Spanish magazine ''Flotas''
*'Ampe' award in 2005 in the category ''Internet'' <ref>{{cite web |url=http://media.seat.com/en/seat-news/2005/193.html |title=El Altea recibe el premio "Ampe" en la categorĂa de Internet |publisher=Media.seat.com |date=2005-03-15 |access-date=2010-03-08 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716031719/http://media.seat.com/en/seat-news/2005/193.html |archive-date=2011-07-16 }}</ref>

==Powertrain==
The following [[powertrain]] specifications are available:

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:96%;"
| colspan="5"  style="text-align:center; background:silver;"|all available [[internal combustion engine]]s are [[inline-four engine|inline four cylinder]] designs
|-
!model!![[engine displacement|displacement]], [[valvetrain]],<br />[[fuel]] system!!max [[power (physics)|power]]<br />at [[revolutions per minute|rpm]]!!max [[torque]]<br />at rpm!!engine<br />ID code(s)
|-
| colspan="5"  style="text-align:center; background:silver;"|'''[[petrol engine]]s'''<br />all [[fuel injection|fuel injected]]
|-
|align="left"|'''1.2 TSI'''<ref>SEAT Altea gets the new 1.2 TSI engine {{cite web |url=http://media.seat.com/en/seat-news/581-nuevas-motorizaciones-en-la-gama-leon-y-altea.html/ |title=Nuevas motorizaciones en la gama León y Altea |access-date=2010-03-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716025750/http://media.seat.com/en/seat-news/581-nuevas-motorizaciones-en-la-gama-leon-y-altea.html/ |archive-date=2011-07-16 }}</ref>||1197&nbsp;cc, 8v [[overhead camshaft#Single overhead camshaft|SOHC]]<br />[[turbocharger|Turbocharged]] [[gasoline direct injection|Fuel Stratified Injection]]||{{convert|77|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on|lk=on}}<br />at 5,000 rpm||{{convert|175|Nm|0|abbr=on|lk=on}}<br />at 1,550–5100 rpm||CBZ
|-
|align="left"|'''1.4'''||1390&nbsp;cc, [[multi-valve|16v]] [[overhead camshaft#Double overhead camshaft|DOHC]]<br />[[fuel injection#Multi-point injection|multi-point fuel injection]]||{{convert|63|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on}}<br />at 5,000 rpm||{{convert|132|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 1,500 rpm||BXW/CGG
|-
|align="left"|'''1.4 TSI'''<ref>German prospect: SEAT ALTEA - Austattung & Technische Daten; status: 7/08)</ref>||1390&nbsp;cc, 16v DOHC<br />Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection||{{convert|92|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on}}<br />at 5,600 rpm||{{convert|200|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 1,750–4,000 rpm||CACX/CAX
|-
|align="left"|'''1.6'''||1595&nbsp;cc, 8v SOHC<br />multi-point fuel injection||{{convert|75|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on}}<br />at 5,600 rpm||{{convert|148|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 3,800 rpm||BGU/BSE/BSF/<br />CCS/CMX
|-
|align="left"|'''1.8 TSI'''||1798&nbsp;cc, 16v DOHC<br />Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection||{{convert|118|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on}}<br />at 5,000−6,200 rpm||{{convert|250|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 1,500−4,500 rpm||BYT/BZB/<br />CDAA
|-
|align="left"|'''2.0 FSI'''||1984&nbsp;cc, 16v DOHC<br />Fuel Stratified Injection||{{convert|110|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 6,000 rpm||{{convert|200|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 3,500 rpm||BLR/BLY/<br />BVY/BVZ
|-
|align="left"|'''2.0 TSI ''FR'''''||1984&nbsp;cc, 16v DOHC<br />Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection||{{convert|147|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 5,100–6,000 rpm||{{convert|280|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 1,800–5,000 rpm||BWA
|-
|align="left"|'''2.0 TSI'''||1984&nbsp;cc, 16v DOHC<br />Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection||{{convert|155|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 5,300−6,200 rpm||{{convert|280|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 1,700−5,200 rpm||CCZ
|-
| colspan="5"  style="text-align:center; background:silver;"|'''[[Liquefied Petroleum Gas]] engines'''<br />(GAS/LPG)
|-
|align="left"|'''1.6 LPG'''||1595&nbsp;cc||{{convert|75|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on}}<br />at 5,600 rpm||{{convert|148|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 3,800 rpm||CHG
|-
| colspan="5"  style="text-align:center; background:silver;"|'''[[diesel engines]]'''<br />all [[Turbocharged Direct Injection]] (TDI)
|-
|align="left"|'''1.6 TDI'''||1598&nbsp;cc, 16v DOHC<br />[[common rail]]||{{convert|77|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on}}<br />at 4,400 rpm||{{convert|250|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 1,500−2,500 rpm||CAY
|-
|align="left"|'''1.9 TDI'''||1896&nbsp;cc, 8v SOHC<br />[[Unit Injector|"Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection]]||{{convert|66|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on}}<br />at 4,000 rpm||{{convert|210|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 1,800−2,500 rpm||BXF
|-
|align="left"|'''1.9 TDI'''||1896&nbsp;cc, 8v SOHC<br />"Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection||{{convert|77|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on}}<br />at 4,000 rpm||{{convert|250|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 1,900 rpm||BJB/BKC/<br />BXE/BLS
|-
|align="left"|'''2.0 TDI'''||1968&nbsp;cc, 16v DOHC<br />"Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection||{{convert|100|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 4,000 rpm||{{convert|320|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 1,750–2,500 rpm||AZV
|-
|align="left"|'''2.0 TDI'''||1968&nbsp;cc, 16v DOHC<br />"Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection||{{convert|103|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on}}<br />at 4,000 rpm||{{convert|320|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 1,750−2,500 rpm||BKD
|-
|align="left"|'''2.0 TDI DPF'''||1968&nbsp;cc, 8v SOHC<br />"Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection,<br />[[diesel particulate filter]]||{{convert|103|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 4,000 rpm||{{convert|320|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 1,750−2,500 rpm||BMM
|-
|align="left"|'''2.0 TDI DPF ''FR'''''||1968&nbsp;cc, 16v DOHC<br />"Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection,<br />diesel particulate filter||{{convert|125|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 4,200 rpm||{{convert|350|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 1,750–2,500 rpm||BMN
|-
|align="left"|'''2.0 TDI'''||1968&nbsp;cc, 16v DOHC<br />common rail||{{convert|125|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 4,200 rpm||{{convert|350|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 1,750−2,500 rpm||CEG
|}

A [[flexible-fuel vehicle]] model was also on offer, under the label "'''MultiFuel'''", featuring the 1.6 MPI E85 102&nbsp;bhp engine.<ref>SEAT Altea MultiFuel {{cite web |url=http://www.seat.se/se/generator/su/se/altea09/site/versions/multifuel/main.html |title=ALTEA -> MultiFuel (Miljöbil) |access-date=2010-05-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100819044557/http://www.seat.se/se/generator/su/se/altea09/site/versions/multifuel/main.html |archive-date=2010-08-19 }}</ref>

==Seat Altea XL/Freetrack==

{{Infobox automobile
| name = SEAT Altea XL<br />Seat Altea Freetrack
| image = Seat Altea XL 2.0 TDI – Frontansicht, 1. Mai 2013, Münster.jpg
| caption = 2006–2009
| manufacturer = [[SEAT]]
| aka = SEAT Altea 4<br/>Seat Altea XL Stationwagon (The Netherlands)
| production = 2006−2015 (XL)<br />2007−2015 (Freetrack)
| assembly = [[Martorell]], [[Spain]]
| designer = 
| class = [[Compact MPV]] ([[M-segment|M]])
| body_style = 5-[[car door|door]] [[Minivan|multi-purpose vehicle]]
| platform = [[Volkswagen Group A platform#A5|Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35)]]
| related = [[Audi A3]] Mk2<br />[[Audi TT]] Mk2<br />[[SEAT León]] Mk2<br />[[SEAT Toledo]] Mk3<br />[[Škoda Octavia]] Mk2<br />[[Volkswagen Golf Mk5]]<br />[[Volkswagen Golf Mk6]]<br />[[Volkswagen Golf Mk5#Golf Plus|Volkswagen Golf Plus]]<br />[[Volkswagen Touran]]<br />[[Volkswagen Tiguan]]
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]/[[four-wheel-drive]]
| engine = '''''[[petrol engine]]s:'''''<br />1.4&nbsp;[[litre|L]] [[inline-four engine|I4]]<br />1.4&nbsp;L I4 [[turbocharger|T]][[gasoline direct injection|SI]]<br />1.6&nbsp;L I4<br />1.8&nbsp;L I4 TSI<br />2.0&nbsp;L I4 TSI<br />'''''[[diesel engine]]s:'''''<br />1.9&nbsp;L I4 [[Turbocharged Direct Injection|TDI]]<br />2.0&nbsp;L I4 TDI [[diesel particulate filter|DPF]]<br />2.0&nbsp;L I4 TDI<br />2.0&nbsp;L I4 TDI DPF<br />2.0&nbsp;L I4 TDI [[common rail|CR]] DPF
| transmission = 5-speed [[manual transmission|manual]]<br />6-speed manual<br />6-speed [[Direct-Shift Gearbox]]<br />7-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox
| wheelbase = {{convert|2578|mm|1|abbr=on|lk=on}} &mdash; XL<br />{{convert|2576|mm|1|abbr=on}} &mdash; Freetrack
| length = {{convert|4467|mm|1|abbr=on}} &mdash; XL<br />{{convert|4493|mm|1|abbr=on}} &mdash; Freetrack
| width = {{convert|1768|mm|1|abbr=on}} &mdash; XL<br />{{convert|1788|mm|1|abbr=on}} &mdash; Freetrack
| height = {{convert|1576|mm|1|abbr=on}} &mdash; XL<br />{{convert|1622|mm|1|abbr=on}} &mdash; Freetrack
| weight = {{convert|1330|kg|0|abbr=on|lk=on}} -<br />{{convert|1586|kg|0|abbr=on}}
| sp = uk
}}
[[File:Day3-freetrack-on-road.jpg|thumb|right|SEAT Altea Freetrack]]
[[File:Seat Altea Freetrack.jpg|thumb|right|SEAT Altea Freetrack (prototype)]]
The '''SEAT Altea XL''' is an {{convert|18.7|cm|1|lk=on}} longer variant of the normal SEAT Altea, a five [[car door|door]] five [[car seat|seat]] [[compact MPV|compact]] [[minivan|multi purpose vehicle]] (MPV), with increased luggage capacity compared to the standard Altea.<ref>{{cite web|title=SEAT Altea XL|url=http://www.seat.com/com/generator/su/com/AlteaXL/site/start/main.html|publisher=SEAT.com|access-date=2009-07-20|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090716050554/http://www.seat.com/com/generator/su/com/AlteaXL/site/start/main.html|archive-date=2009-07-16}}</ref> It was launched at the [[2006 Paris Motor Show|Paris Motor Show]] in September 2006. Sales commenced in November 2006.

The '''SEAT Altea Freetrack''' is dimensionally similar to the Altea XL, but is designed as [[compact SUV|compact]] [[sport-utility vehicle]] (SUV).<ref>{{cite web|title=SEAT Altea Freetrack|url=http://www.seat.com/com/generator/su/com/AlteaFreetrack/site/start/main.html|publisher=SEAT.com|access-date=2009-07-20|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090402231331/http://www.seat.com/com/generator/su/com/AlteaFreetrack/site/start/main.html|archive-date=2009-04-02}}</ref> It features raised [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] for increased [[ride height|ground clearance]] and larger plastic bumpers, and plastic wheel arch and sill extensions, which all increase its exterior dimensions.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sill Extensions|url=http://www.thebuilderssupply.com/Sill-Extensions_c_351.html|publisher=www.thebuilderssupply.com|access-date=16 April 2013|archive-date=6 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120206221454/http://www.thebuilderssupply.com/Sill-Extensions_c_351.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>

All versions of the Freetrack, except the 2.0 [[Turbocharged Direct Injection]] (TDI) 2WD, are equipped with a [[Haldex Traction]] based on demand [[four-wheel drive]] (4WD). The 4WD versions are also called '''Seat Altea 4'''. In Mexico and Russia, the SEAT Altea Freetrack is marketed simply as the SEAT ''Freetrack''.

Although the Freetrack is available with 4WD, it is not marketed by SEAT as an "SUV". However, the Freetrack could be seen as a competitor for [[compact SUV|small SUVs]] from other [[marque]]s. The possible [[internal combustion engine]] choices are almost the same as for the normal Altea. When launched, it was available in a very uncommon intense yellow. This colour was also seen on models in several promotional brochures - however the colour scheme went out of production by August 2010.

===Gallery===
<gallery>
File:Seat Altea XL 2.0 TDI – Heckansicht, 1. Mai 2013, Münster.jpg|2006–2009
File:Seat Altea XL Kombi 1.6 TDI Style (Facelift) – Frontansicht, 10. September 2011, Düsseldorf.jpg|2009–2015 
File:Seat Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop SUN (Facelift) – Heckansicht, 14. September 2015, Münster.jpg|2009–2015
</gallery>

===Awards===
*''{{typo|Altea}} 2006 Award'', by the Asociación de Telespectadores de la Comunidad de Andalucía<ref>Award Atea 2006 for the SEAT Altea XL {{cite web |url=http://media.seat.com/en/seat-news/2007/87-premio-atea-2006-al-seat-altea-xl.html |title="Premio Atea 2006" al SEAT Altea XL |access-date=2013-01-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120223013535/http://media.seat.com/en/seat-news/2007/87-premio-atea-2006-al-seat-altea-xl.html |archive-date=2012-02-23 }}</ref>

===Powertrain===
The following [[powertrain]] options are available, with certain configurations utilising [[Volkswagen Group]]s highly regarded [[Direct-Shift Gearbox]] (DSG):<ref>SEAT.com [http://www.seat.com/com/generator/su/com/AlteaXL/site/engines/main.html Altea XL engines (and powertrain)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070110223140/http://www.seat.com/com/generator/su/com/AlteaXL/site/engines/main.html |date=2007-01-10 }}</ref><ref>SEAT.com [http://www.seat.com/com/generator/su/com/AlteaFreetrack/site/engines/main.html Altea Freetrack engines (and powertrain)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070912100804/http://www.seat.com/com/generator/su/com/AlteaFreetrack/site/engines/main.html |date=2007-09-12 }}</ref>
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; font-size: 94%;"
|colspan="7" align="center"  style="background:#C0C0C0;"|all available [[internal combustion engine]]s are [[inline-four engine|inline four cylinder]] designs
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!model!![[engine displacement|displacement]], [[valvetrain]],<br />[[fuel]] system!!max [[power (physics)|power]]<br />at [[revolutions per minute|rpm]]!!max [[torque]]<br />at rpm!![[transmission (mechanics)|transmission(s)]]!!XL!!Freetrack
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|colspan="7" align="center"  style="background:#C0C0C0;"|petrol engines<br />all [[fuel injection|fuel injected]]
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|align="left"|'''1.4'''||1390&nbsp;[[cubic centimetre|cc]], [[multi-valve|16v]] [[overhead camshaft#Double overhead camshaft|DOHC]]<br />[[fuel injection#Multi-point injection|multi-point fuel injection]]||{{convert|63|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on|lk=on}}<br />at 5,000||{{convert|132|Nm|0|abbr=on|lk=on}}<br />at 1,500||5 speed [[manual transmission|manual]]||[[File:Green check.svg|14px]]||[[File:X mark.svg|14px]]
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|align="left"|'''1.4 TSI'''||1390&nbsp;cc, 16[[poppet valve#Internal combustion engine|v]] DOHC<br />[[turbocharger|Turbocharged]] [[gasoline direct injection|Fuel Stratified Injection]]||{{convert|92|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on}}<br />at 5,000||{{convert|200|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 1,500−4,000||6 speed manual||[[File:Green check.svg|14px]]||[[File:X mark.svg|14px]]
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|align="left"|'''1.6'''||1595&nbsp;cc, 8v [[overhead camshaft#Single overhead camshaft|SOHC]]<br />multi-point fuel injection||{{convert|75|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on}}<br />at 5,600||{{convert|148|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 3,800||5 speed manual||[[File:Green check.svg|14px]]||[[File:X mark.svg|14px]]
|-
|align="left"|'''1.8 TSI'''||1798&nbsp;cc, 16v DOHC<br />Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection||{{convert|118|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on}}<br />at 5,000−6,200||{{convert|250|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 1,500−4,500||6 speed manual<br />7 speed [[Direct-Shift Gearbox|DSG]]||[[File:Green check.svg|14px]]||[[File:X mark.svg|14px]]
|-
|align="left"|'''2.0 TSI'''||1984&nbsp;cc, 16v DOHC<br />Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection||{{convert|155|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on}}<br />at 5,300−6,200||{{convert|280|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 1,700−5,200||6 speed DSG<br />6 speed DSG||[[File:X mark.svg|14px]]||[[File:Green check.svg|14px]]<br />2WD & [[four-wheel drive|4WD]]
|-
|colspan="7" align="center"  style="background:#C0C0C0;"|diesel engines<br />all [[Turbocharged Direct Injection]] (TDI)
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|align="left"|'''1.9 TDI'''<br /><small>(from Sept '09)</small>||1896&nbsp;cc, 8v SOHC<br />[[Unit Injector|"Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection]]||{{convert|66|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on}}<br />at 4,000||{{convert|210|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 1,800||5 speed manual||[[File:Green check.svg|14px]]||[[File:X mark.svg|14px]]
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|align="left"|'''1.9 TDI'''||1896&nbsp;cc, 8v SOHC<br />"Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection||{{convert|77|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on}}<br />at 4,000||{{convert|250|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 1,900||5 speed manual||[[File:Green check.svg|14px]]||[[File:X mark.svg|14px]]
|-
|align="left"|'''1.9 TDI DPF'''||1896&nbsp;cc, 8v SOHC<br />"Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection,<br />[[diesel particulate filter]]||{{convert|77|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on}}<br />at 4,000||{{convert|250|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 1,900||5 speed manual<br />6 speed manual 4WD<br />6 speed DSG||[[File:Green check.svg|14px]]||[[File:X mark.svg|14px]]
|-
|align="left"|'''2.0 TDI'''||1968&nbsp;cc, 16v DOHC<br />"Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection||{{convert|103|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on}}<br />at 4,000||{{convert|320|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 1,750−2,500||6 speed manual<br />6 speed DSG||[[File:Green check.svg|14px]]||[[File:X mark.svg|14px]]
|-
|align="left"|'''2.0 TDI DPF'''||1968&nbsp;cc, 8v SOHC<br />"Pumpe Düse" (PD) unit injection,<br />diesel particulate filter||{{convert|103|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on}}<br />at 4,000||{{convert|320|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 1,750−2,500||6 speed manual<br />6 speed DSG||[[File:Green check.svg|14px]]||[[File:Green check.svg|14px]]<br />2WD & 4WD
|-
|align="left"|'''2.0 TDI CR DPF'''||1968&nbsp;cc, 16v DOHC<br />[[common rail]], diesel particulate filter||{{convert|125|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on}}<br />at 4,200||{{convert|350|Nm|0|abbr=on}}<br />at 1,750−2,500||6 speed manual||[[File:Green check.svg|14px]]||[[File:Green check.svg|14px]]<br />4WD
|}

A [[flexible-fuel vehicle]] model was also on offer, under the label "'''MultiFuel'''", featuring the 1.6 MPI E85 {{Convert|102|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} engine.<ref>SEAT Altea XL MultiFuel {{cite web |url=http://www.seat.se/se/generator/su/se/AlteaXL09/site/versions/multifuel/main.html |title=SEAT ALTEA XL -> MultiFuel (Miljöbil) |access-date=2013-01-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111125193554/http://www.seat.se/se/generator/su/se/AlteaXL09/site/versions/multifuel/main.html |archive-date=2011-11-25 }}</ref>

== Sales ==
SEAT sold a total of 439 Altea models in the United Kingdom during 2014, and 445 Altea XLs.<ref name="darrenmoss" />

Half a million SEAT Alteas have been produced overall.<ref>{{Cite web|date=9 January 2022|title=Seat. Les 10 modèles les plus produits depuis 1950|url=https://www.largus.fr/actualite-automobile/seat-les-10-modeles-les-plus-produits-depuis-1950-10820392-12945387-photos.html#photos-main-title-anchor|access-date=10 January 2022|website=L'Argus}}</ref>{{clear}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|SEAT Altea XL}}
{{Commons category|SEAT Altea Freetrack}}
{{Commons category|SEAT Altea}}
* {{Official website|http://www.seat.co.uk/content/uk/brand/en/models/altea/discover.html}}

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