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SEAT Salsa

Slick mover

When SEAT asked us to come dancing with its sensational new Salsa, we simply couldn't refuse! After all, it's not every day that you get to put a priceless machine such as this through its paces.

By Martin Sharp

September 2002

When SEAT asked us to come dancing with its sensational new Salsa, we simply couldn't refuse! After all, it's not every day that you get to put a priceless machine such as this through its paces.

The car that made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 2000 before being restyled for the Madrid event last May was ready to show us its moves. Aimed at rivalling forthcoming production sports models, including Ford's eagerly awaited Focus Coup

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FIRST OPINION

    The SEAT Salsa is stylish, sporty and roomy - three key ingredients that should ensure it is a hit in the family car market. It has real road presence, but crucially retains more than enough practicality to give it a wide appeal. And while we weren't able to fully put it through its paces, if the same styling and impressive performance figures cross over to the next-generation Leon, then that model will give rivals a real run for their money.
 

AT A GLANCE

    Shape set to influence next-generation Leon's, due in 2005
    Multi Driving Concept - sport, comfort and city - adjusts gear system and driving position
    Non-opening bonnet hides a 250bhp 2.8-litre V6 and five-speed tiptronic gearbox
     
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