Interesting Facts About the SEAT Altea 5P1
The SEAT Altea is a C‑segment MPV built by the Spanish automaker SEAT from 2004 until 2015. It was first previewed by the Salsa Emoción concept and takes its name from the coastal municipality of Altea.
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Launch and Concept Preview
The Altea debuted in 2004 after being previewed by SEAT’s Salsa Emoción concept car, marking the brand’s entry into the compact MPV market.
Mid‑life Expansion – XL and SUV Variants
In late 2006 SEAT introduced a larger XL version of the Altea, and between 2007 and 2009 an SUV‑styled model appeared with power outputs ranging from 140 to 200 hp and dimensions of 4493 × 1788 × 1622 mm.
Name and Everyday Reliability
The model’s name is borrowed from the Spanish town of Altea, and owners commonly replace items such as brake pads, discs, shock absorbers, struts, wheel bearings and clutch kits throughout its 2004‑2015 lifespan.
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