Seat ALHAMBRA

Step inside and you get a gracious interior with fabric/leather upholstery on seats. SE Lux and I-Tech trims are additionally employed with sports-style front seats for sporty look. The cabin is sufficient enough to accommodate 7 occupants with comfort. The no-nonsense layout of dashboard with clear dials, big buttons and soft-touch material gives a soothing feeling and makes the interior more appealing to the eyes. With all comfort features, you get a decent entertainment system for fun filled long drives with your family and friends. The S and SE trims have v2.0 Seat sound system which packs MP3, CD player, FM, radio and 8 speakers. The I-Tech and SE Lux variants come with v2.2 Seat media system which includes rear DAB radio, SD card slot, 5-inch touchscreen (Reverse Camera included) and satellite navigation system. All the trims have Bluetooth, AUX, USB and multifunction steering wheel for entertainment and convenience in keeping a control on these features. The boot space in this MPV measures 267-litres with all seats up and can be expanded to a maximum of 2297-litres with all its 5 rear seats folded to flat.

This vehicle looks like a twin sister of Volkswagen Sharan from exterior. You get a simple, but elegant exterior in Alhambra with its front as the most appealing profile. Both the rear doors are sliding type and make it more convenient for the passengers to access. There are chrome roof rails, which add value to the aesthetics of this MPV. A panoramic sunroof is also provided for you to enjoy natural light during your drives. Overall dimensions carried by this Seat drive are 4854 mm x 1904 mm x 1740 mm (including roof-rails) (L x W x H) along with a wheelbase counting 2919 mm. The S trims comes with 16-inch wheels with 215/60 R16 tires and SE, I-Tech & SE Lux trims come embedding 17-inch wheels along with 225/50 R17 tires. These alloy wheels give desired stability to the vehicle to drive on varied terrains.

In UAE, Seat Alhambra is offered in 4 variants, namely, S, SE, SE Lux and Ecomotive to meet with the requirements of its customers. It is made available in both petrol and diesel combinations to deliver desired power and efficient performance. These diesel engines are combined with different technologies to get more power with less carbon emission. The only petrol engine, 2.0-litre TSI DSG-auto engine knocks out a maximum power output measuring 200 hp with 196 g/km CO2 emission. Coming on to the diesel engines, the 2.0-litre CR Ecomotive engine churns out a peak power measuring 140 PS with 146 g/km CO2, while the 2.0-litre CR DSG-auto delivers a peak power clocking 140 PS and 149g/km CO2.

Safety is taken as priority in any family vehicle developed by this Spanish automaker. It has various safety features including front airbags, side airbags, knee and curtain airbags that safeguards the occupants. You get 7 seat belts for all the 7 occupants, which further enhances the safety. All the 4 trims of this MPV are packed with Emergency Brake Assist and Electronic Stability Control for stable drives. With vehicle immobilizer you can rest assure about the safety of your Seat MPV against theft. This drive has ventilated discs at front and discs at rear for efficient braking. The independent McPherson strut along with coil springs with hydraulic dampers and anti-roll bar front suspension. The rear one gets an independent 4 link with coil springs along with hydraulic dampers and anti-roll bar that gives better comfort during the rides on high speeds.

Verdict

It is a decent MPV which holds a seating capacity of 7 passengers. Comfortable interior, elegant exterior and efficient engine, you can describe all this with the label of Seat Alhambra with pride. Its sliding rear doors make it more comfortable for the passengers to access into the cabin. Also, this MPV has 4 trims so you can chose the trim as per the features of your choice. Some of the desirable features are available only in high-end variants and that can disappoint you.