BIG ON PERFORMANCE AS WELL
Having some of the best roadholding credentials in the business is no accident. They come from a perfect balance between size, wheel ratios and pure technology. Central to this is the multi-link rear axle which has been engineered with what we like to call an Agile Chassis. Effectively, it strikes a balance between the highly rigid and the finely tuned, turning the steering, brakes and transmission into a single responsive unit dedicated to doing exactly what you want it to. Other features that go towards making the SEAT Altea XL a true pleasure to drive are such things as the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and the electromechanical steering, which controls the steering tension depending on speed to give you maximum control at all times. The SEAT Altea XL has also been fitted out with an anti-slip programme known as ESP (Electronic Stability Programme), which will instantly correct the spin if a wheel loses grip. Safety and stability, working hand in hand.
Seen and not heard, the SEAT Altea XL has much to put your mind at ease, and some of the best bits are all under the hood. With a range of powerfully efficient diesel and petrol engines, there’s a version to suit everyone. If you fancy a little extra kick, there’s the TSI (Turbo Stratified Injection), found in 1.4 125 HP and in the six-speed 1.8 160 HP version. This one is also available with a unique seven-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) with steering wheel-mounted paddle controls, DSG enables you to change gear in a blink. DSG is also available with the six-speed 2.0 TDI 140 HP, as is a Diesel Particle Filter (DPF), which – as the name suggests – helps to reduce emissions. DPF is standard with 2.0 TDI 140 HP and the 1.6 TDI CR 105 HP.
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