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The SEAT Altea is a compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) produced by the Spanish automaker SEAT since 2004. The vehicle was designed by the Italian Walter de Silva and launched in 2004, as the first example of SEAT's new corporate look. The third generation Toledo was identical, except for the addition of a larger boot. Another extended version, the Altea XL is also available (having been first presented at the 2006 Paris Motor Show). In 2007, the Altea Freetrack, with 4WD and higher suspension, was released. On 21 August 2015, SEAT announced that the Altea and Altea XL had been axed. Although no direct replacement for the Altea is planned, SEAT is following the global shift from MPVs to SUVs. This is by launching its own SUV model based on the SEAT León, in 2016. SEAT sold a total of 439 Altea models in the United Kingdon during 2014, and 445 Altea XLs. () ==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. It is a family-oriented five-seater, which attempts to portray a more sporty image than most of its rivals. The car is based on Volkswagen Group's 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 are six trim levels: Essence (no longer available in the United Kingdom), Reference, Reference Sport, Stylance, Sport (no longer available in the United Kingdom) and FR. Internal combustion engines are available, with the range-topping 2.0 FR Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) delivering , available since April 2006. There are four gearboxes available (depending on market and engine); five or six-speed manual, five-speed tiptronic automatic, and six or seven-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox. It is named after the Spanish city of Altea. In March 2014, ''Auto Express'' reported that SEAT were working on an family of SUVs, with an estimated release date of 2016. The vehicles will be based on the SEAT León, and are inspired by the Nissan Qashqai, and will rival it. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「SEAT Altea」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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