2019 Seat Tarraco

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Seat Tarraco

The future design direction of new SEAT models has been unveiled tonight as the wraps have come off the all-new SEAT Tarraco. The large SUV - named after the Mediterranean city of Tarragona, a historic cultural centre with a spirit that is young and adventurous - completes the Barcelona-based manufacturer's SUV range.

The latest vehicle designed and developed at the facilities of SEAT in Martorell (Barcelona) and produced in Wolfsburg (Germany), marks the third instalment in the company's SUV product offensive and shows a glimpse of the future design language of new SEAT models. Tarraco is the new flagship model of the brand and will bring the company new customers, boost brand image and have an important effect on profits, as this is a model with high contribution margins.

SEAT Tarraco sits at the top of SEAT's SUV family, as the bigger brother to both the Ateca and Arona, and mixes state-of-the-art technology, dynamic and agile handling, practicality and functionality with elegant, progressive design. The Tarraco combines the many advantages of its larger dimensions to offer a vehicle that can take on all elements of modern life.

The new SUV blends the key attributes of every vehicle in the SEAT range - design and functionality, sportiness and comfort, accessibility and quality, technology and emotion -but in a form that suits a wider variety of lifestyles. The new SEAT Tarraco is designed for drivers who need the usefulness of a five or seven-seater and the practicality of a higher driving position, but are conscious of a vehicle's aesthetics and appreciate the Tarraco's balance between self-confidence and elegance. That balance is maintained across both available trim levels, SE and Xcellence.

As the SUV market continues to expand, the SEAT Tarraco will play a key role for SEAT when it is introduced at the very beginning of 2019, strengthening the brand and aiding further growth at a time when the company's sales are rising steadily already. Between January and August, SEAT delivered 383,900 vehicles worldwide, an increase of 21.9% over the same period in 2017.

"SEAT is experiencing its biggest product offensive in recent times. The introduction of the SEAT Tarraco, our very first large SUV, forms part of our €3.3 billion investment between 2015 and 2019 in the company's future and the range of vehicles we offer," said President of SEAT, Luca de Meo, "It completes our family of SUVs, to suit every customer's need".

https://www.netcarshow.com/seat/2019-tarraco/

 

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Seat Tarraco flagship ‘to be sportiest’ in class

New Tarraco seven-seat SUV will offer more driver involvement than any of its rivals, claims Seat

Seat is promising its new Tarraco seven-seat SUV will mirror the Ateca by offering a more dynamic drive than class rivals.

The new machine was unveiled by Seat in Tarragona, the modern version of the city that used to be called Tarraco. Positioned as the firm’s new flagship, the Tarraco, which will be offered with five or seven seats, completes its trio of SUVs alongside the Ateca and Arona. It will go on sale at the beginning of 2019, with pre-sales starting in December this year.

"The introduction of the Tarraco forms part of our €3.3 billion [£2.93 billion] investment between 2015 and 2019 in the company’s future and the range of vehicles we offer," said Seat boss Luca de Meo. "It completes our family of SUVs, to suit every customer’s need”.

Seat believes that the Tarraco can help it attract new customers and will considerably boost the firm's profits due to the greater margins possible with a larger SUV.

The Tarraco is built on the Volkswagen Group’s MQB-A long-wheelbase platform, which is also used for the VW Tiguan and Skoda Kodiaq. Sven Schawe, Seat’s chassis development boss, told Autocar that much of the development focus of the car was tuning the VW Group technology – in particular the Tarraco’s Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) systems – to offer a more involving driving experience.

“We used the same philosophy as the Ateca: using the latest technology on a proven VW Group platform and trying to offer one step more to the customer,” said Schawe. “We tried to give the Tarraco the Seat character in terms of driving dynamics, reducing the weight you feel when driving it. It fits into the family DNA.”

The Tarraco will be launched with four direct injection turbocharged engines: two petrol and two diesel. The entry-level petrol is a four-cylinder 1.5-litre TSI unit with a six-speed manual gearbox and front- wheel drive. The high-spec 187bhp 2.0-litre petrol comes with a seven-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. Both diesels are 2.0-litre TDIs.

They produce 148bhp (with a choice of front- or four-wheel drive) and 178bhp (with four-wheel drive).

Seat has confirmed that a plug-in hybrid version will be launched within the next two years. That model will offer a total powertrain performance of 207bhp and 295lb ft of torque, with an electric-only range of 31 miles and a CO2 output of less than 50g/km.

The DCC system provides a variety of drive modes, including one that automatically adjusts to conditions, while the Tarraco runs on MacPherson front struts and multi-link rear suspension.

A range of driver assistance systems will be available, including lane assist, traffic jam assist, road sign recognition and blind spot detection. It also features pre-crash assist and rollover detection systems.

While the Tarraco completes Seat’s SUV line-up, design boss Alejandro Mesonero said it “gives you a hint” of the firm’s future design direction. The Tarraco features a redesigned front grille, and a revamped version of Seat’s triangular LED headlights and narrow rear LED lights, standard on Xcellence and Style trims. Mesonero added the Tarraco was designed to "give a strong first impression."

The interior design has also been revamped, with a new dashboard style based around a horizontal line effect designed to emphasise the Tarraco's width. It also features 10.25in Digital Cockpit and an optional 8.0in infotainment screen, which has been positioned to give a 'floating' effect. The Tarraco is also the first Seat to feature gesture control technology. The interior also features LED lighting.

The Tarraco is 4735mm long and 1658mm tall and will be available with either five or seven seats. It has a wheelbase of 2.8 metres, with a luggage capacity of up to 760 litres (in five-seat form), which increases to 2000 litres with the rear seats down. It will be built at VW’s Wolfsburg factory. Prices have yet to be disclosed but are expected to start from around £25,000.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/seat-tarraco-flagship-‘-be-sportiest’-class

 

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Lot of AUDI in that design.

 

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Seat Tarraco SE Technology 1.5 TSI Evo 2018 review

Should I buy one?


The Tarraco would be a good choice, but not necessarily a done deal. There’s very tough competition for Seat in this category, and they’re a bit of a latecomer.

Our own experience with the the Tarraco’s close relation at Skoda make us aware of the model’s essential appeal, and Seat adds pizzazz to that. The Barcelona-based marque is expecting strong sales from the Tarraco and shows no fear that this bigger, bulkier, more practical off-roader will dilute the character from which it benefits.

This is a very strong contender in the class, and a little bit livelier than most of them.

Seat Tarraco SE Technology 1.5 TSI Evo specification

Where Spain Price £30,475 On sale February 2019 Engine 1498cc, 4-cylinder, turbocharged petrol Power 148bhp at 5000-6000rpm Torque 184lb ft at 1500-3500rpm Gearbox six-speed manual Kerb weight 1634kg Top speed 131mph 0-62mph 9.7sec Fuel economy 38.7mpg CO2 165g/km Rivals Nissan X-Trail, Hyundai Santa Fe

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...-tarraco-se-technology-15-tsi-evo-2018-review

 

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Euro NCAP Crash Test of SEAT Tarraco 2019

 

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Seat Tarraco 2.0 TDI 150 2019 UK review

Should I buy one?

In this exact spec, the Seat Tarraco is cheaper than a seven-seat Skoda Kodiaq SE L with the same 148bhp 2.0-litre diesel engine. Some £2240 cheaper, to be exact.

However, the Skoda’s six-speed manual sends its power to all four wheels, while the Seat’s does not. The Czech also comes with marginally better levels of standard equipment than the Spaniard. And while the Kodiaq doesn’t necessarily ride any better than the Tarraco, it won’t hold its value quite as well. Our experts reckon the Skoda will be worth 48% of its list price after three years and 36,000 miles, as opposed to Seat’s 50%. That’s not a huge difference, of course, but it may make the Seat ever so slightly more affordable on a PCP deal.

In the end, it may well be the Tarraco’s looks that win you over. If that’s the case, I’d avoid going for a model with 20in alloys. They may give the Seat even more presence, but they’ll only compromise its ride even further. Then again, perhaps I’m just being soft.

Seat Tarraco 2.0TDI 150 SE Tech specification

Where Surrey, UK Price £30,820 On sale now Engine 4-cylinder, 1968cc, turbocharged diesel Power 148bhp at 3500-4000rpm Torque 251lb ft at 1750-3000rpm Gearbox six-speed manual Kerb weight 1725kg Top speed 123mph 0-62mph 9.8sec Fuel economy 44.1-47.9mpg CO2 tbc Rivals Skoda Kodiaq, Nissan X-Trail

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...drives/seat-tarraco-20-tdi-150-2019-uk-review

 

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Carwow in-depth review

 

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Carbuyer review

 

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Seat Tarraco FR PHEV

SEAT is expanding the efficiency and desirability of the Tarraco, introducing plug-in hybrid powertrain technology and the sporty FR trim. The Tarraco plug-in hybrid is a demonstration of SEAT strategy towards electrification, which will include six electric and plug-in hybrid SEAT and CUPRA models until the beginning of 2021.

SEAT sold a record 369,500 vehicles in the first seven months of the year, with 55,200 vehicles sold in July alone, a 7.8% increase over 2018. The Tarraco is contributing to increase the company's presence globally, and the introduction of both the FR trim and plug-in hybrid technology will be key components in achieving its targets.

"The Tarraco plug-in hybrid perfectly illustrates our move towards a more sustainable mobility, yet maintaining the dynamism and fun-to-drive, typical of any SEAT. The Tarraco will be one of the few options with a plug-in hybrid powertrain on the large SUV segment, and we believe that it has a great potential," said Luca de Meo, President of SEAT.

Plug-in hybrid version: pure efficiency

Designed and developped at SEAT's facilities in Martorell, the SEAT Tarraco is being produced in Wolfsburg (Germany), at the heart of the Volkswagen Group. With the introduction of the plug-in hybrid powertrain system, the SEAT Tarraco will gain added efficiency, becoming a very sustainable alternative.

The powertrain system, which comprises a 1.4 litre TSI 110 kW petrol engine, 85 kW electric motor and a 13 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, gives drivers the adaptability of multiple driving modes. The plug-in hybrid Tarraco allows users to drive in pure-electric mode for more than 50km should they need to, reducing tailpipe emissions to zero, or combine the petrol engine and electric motor to provide increased performance.

The technology will help the SUV - and SEAT - improve efficiency without the need to make sacrifices in dynamics or comfort.

Total output for the system is 245PS (180kW)/400Nm giving the plug-in hybrid Tarraco a top speed of 217km/h and the ability to reach 100km/h in just 7.4 seconds. But importantly, CO2 emissions will be below 50g/km on the official WLTP test cycle.

Seat Tarraco FR PHEV (2020)

With the introduction of the plug-in hybrid powertrain system, the SEAT Tarraco will gain added efficiency, becoming a very sustainable alternative.

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New Seat Taracco PHEV is brand's first plug-in hybrid

Petrol-electric unit produces 242bhp and offers a claimed electric-only range of over 31 miles in the family SUV

Seat’s electrification roll-out has begun with a plug-in hybrid Tarraco, which will make its public at next month’s Frankfurt motor show.

Available to order in the first half of 2020, the petrol-electric SUV will be the first launched by any of the Volkswagen Group’s non-premium brands. That includes the Volkswagen brand itself, which revealed a Tiguan GTE back in 2016 that never made production.

The Tarraco PHEV makes use of a 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine, putting out 148bhp. It’s mated to a 113bhp electric motor and 13kWh lithium ion battery pack. The total system output is quoted at 242bhp and 295lb ft. It's a similar powertrain to that in the Volkswagen Passat GTE, albeit with a chunk more power, meaning it becomes the most powerful Taracco in the range.

The powertrain is sufficient to enable a top speed of 135mph and a 0-62mph time of 7.4sec for the five and seven-seat SUV. Official fuel economy has yet to be quoted prior to homologation, but CO2 emissions are said to be below 50g/km. Seat claims a pure-electric range of “more than” 31 miles. The plug-in model will go on sale in the first half of 2020.

New Seat Taracco PHEV is brand's first plug-in hybrid | Autocar

Petrol-electric powertrain produces 242bhp and yields an electric-only range of more than 31 miles in seven-seat SUV

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What Car? review

 

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SEAT Tarraco SUV - The cheaper alternative to a Q7? - OSV

Need a family SUV with seven seats? Bored by what's on offer? SEAT hopes you'll like its offering, the Tarraco. You get Volkswagen Group engineering, sharp styling, plenty of interior space and, the Iberian maker hopes, a dash of Spanish flair. Which this car will need to stand out in its segment.

This full & detailed review is VERY long - (0:52:46)

 

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Seat Tarraco gains automatic, front-wheel-drive variant

New model, priced from £29,900, is targeted at the company car market

Seat has added an automatic, front-wheel-drive variant to its Tarraco line-up for the first time, intended to make the large SUV more appealing to company car buyers.

It has previously only been available in front-wheel drive mated to a six-speed manual gearbox or in an all-wheel-drive configuration paired with a seven-speed DSG automatic transmission.

The 148bhp 1.5-litre model with front-wheel drive and an automatic ’box is the most efficient and tax-friendly Tarraco in the range. As a result, the variant will increase “the Tarraco’s appeal to fleets and customers where 4Drive all-wheel-drive technology isn’t as critical”, said Seat. CO2 emissions based on WLTP testing start from 164g/km while fuel consumption is a claimed 35.3mpg.

The model, which delivers 184lb ft of torque, achieves 0-62mph in 9.5sec and has a top speed of 123mph.

Seat Tarraco gains automatic, front-wheel-drive variant | Autocar

New model, priced from £29,900, is targeted at the company car market

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Seat Tarraco gains sports-style FR trim for 2020

Seven-seat SUV receives performance-inspired styling elements and interior upgrades

Seat has launched new FR and FR Sport trim options for its Tarraco large SUV, featuring styling elements inspired by the brand’s performance models and a raft of interior upgrades.

In FR guise, available from £31,680, the seven-seater receives a new set of 19in alloy wheels, twin exhaust outlets, a rear spoiler, black trim elements and redesigned bumpers at both ends for a more aggressive look.

Seat Tarraco gains sports-style FR trim for 2020 | Autocar

Seven-seat SUV receives performance-inspired styling elements and interior upgrades

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Seat Tarraco FR

The SEAT Tarraco FR expands the large SUV's range to include a vehicle that builds on all the benefits of the original but with a new, sportier, more dynamic dimension to its personality. A range of exterior enhancements, including the trim-specific grille with FR logo, announce the vehicle's change of character, while wider, black wheel arching mouldings, black roof rails and window frames with side mirrors painted in Cosmo Grey enhance the changes. At the rear of the Tarraco a new sporty spoiler, coast-to-coast lighting, an exclusive rear diffusor and rear logo in a handwritten style add to its allure.

The SEAT Tarraco FR trims look is enriched by the colour palette available and the exterior look is completed with the inclusion of 19" and 20" FR machined alloy wheels.

Inside, a sports steering wheel bears the FR logo, aluminium pedals add energy while SEAT's Digital Cockpit helps provide the final element to the cabin's dedicated focus on the driver, as they take the controls from the bucket seats (driver's seat: electric with memory function).

The FR trim also brings with it the latest generation of infotainment system helping occupants stay connected and up-to-date no matter where the road takes them. It's an area of the vehicle that gains increasing importance as our lives become always more digital-focused.

But the changes aren't purely aesthetic. The Tarraco also benefits from a sport suspension setup in the Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC) to provide the ride and handling expected from a vehicle carrying the badge - it is after all intended to provide a more focused, dynamic experience.

Seat Tarraco FR (2020)

SEAT Tarraco FR has been designed to offer the highest levels of performance, efficiency and convenience, wrapped in a distinctive look that stands out...

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