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Seat Tarraco Estate 1.5 EcoTSI FR Sport 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	FR Sport
Price	£39,385
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	9.9
Top Speed	124 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	40.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	157
Length	4728 mm
Width	1839 mm
Height	1658 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	230 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1559 kg

Driver Convenience

'Lights On' Reminder warning buzzer
10.25" digital cockpit with multi function display
Adaptive cruise control
Bluetooth audio streaming with handsfree system
Digital clock
e-Call (emergency call)
Front assist city emergency braking and pedestrian protection
Full Link Wireless Smartphone Integration with Mirror Link, Apple Car Play
Lane assist
Low fuel warning light
Outside temperature gauge
Power assist steering
Rear view camera
RPM counter
Seat connect with safety, service, remote and online
SEAT Drive profile - 4 different modes, progressive steering, 4Drive versions with off-road/snow, steering response, throttle response
Self parking functionality (includes front and rear parking sensors)
Top view camera
Trip computer
Wash water level indicator

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Comfort suspension
Sports rear shock absorption
XDS electronic differential lock

Entertainment

Navigation system with 9.2" colour touchscreen with proximity sensor, 3D Map display, DAB, AM/FM Radio, 3 USB (type C), Aux-in, 8 speakers, SD card
Steering wheel mounted audio/telephone controls
USB (type C) cable for Apple and Android compatibility

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Auto headlights with automatic coming and leaving home function
Automatic headlight adjustment
Black bumpers
Black door mirrors
Black roof rails
Black window trims
Body coloured side skirts
Coast to coast lighting
Dark tinted rear windows
Dynamic rear indicators
Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors with memory
Electric front/rear windows
Exterior black mouldings
Front grille frame in black
Front halogen fog lights with cornering function
Fuel door linked to central locking
Full LED headlights with LED rear lights
Illuminated aluminium front door sill with trim logo
LED daytime running lights
LED licence plate lighting
LED third brake light
Rain sensing wipers
Rear fog lights
Rear roof spoiler
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe
Sports bumpers
Twin exhaust pipes
Welcome lighting

Interior Features

2 individual 3rd row seats
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 zone climate control
Ambient spot lighting and front footwell illumination
Black interior roof
Centre armrest in front with air outlet in rear
Driver and passenger sunvisor with covered and illuminated mirror
Driver's electric lumbar adjustment
Easy fold rear seat system - second and third row
Electric driver's seat with memory
Forward and backward adjustable seats 2nd row
Four cargo rings in the boot
Front bucket seats
Front cupholders
Front integrated headrests
Front passenger seat lumbar adjustment
Front seat back storage pockets
Gear shift indicator
Heated front and outer rear seats
Height adjustable passenger seat
Illuminated boot
Illuminated glovebox
Instrument lighting with brightness control
ISOFIX points in outer 2nd row seats and front passenger seat with top tether anchorage points
Leather gear knob
Leather upholstery
Leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel
Luggage compartment floor with split function
Multicolour ambient lighting in front and rear door panels + LED lights in interior door handles
Rear armrest and easy back seat release mechanism from boot
Rear head restraints
Red stitching on front armrest
Single front passenger seat
Sliding boot cover
Sports front seats
Sports steering wheel
Storage draw under front passenger seat
Three 12V sockets

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS
Driver/front passenger airbag
Drivers knee airbag
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Electronic stability control
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Front side airbags
Hill hold control
Manual rear child locks
Seatbelt reminders for all seats
Tiredness recognition system
Traction control
Two curtain airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm
Keyless enter and go with electric tailgate with virtual pedal
Locking wheel bolts
Power locking and remote control with two foldable keys and opening boot selector

Trim

Chrome interior detailing - door and dashboard decorative inserts

Wheels

20" 'Cosmo' Grey machined alloys wheels
Tool kit

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.023
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	157
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	167
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	157
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	165
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	138
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	189
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	151

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.9
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	38.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	38.7
WLTP - MPG - High	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	33.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium	42.2

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	20E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	97
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	84
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	79
NCAP Safety Assist %	79
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	9.9
Engine Power - BHP	150
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	124 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	255/40 R20
Tyre Size Rear	255/40 R20
Tyre Size Spare	SELF-SEALING TYRES
Wheel Style	COSMO
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1658 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1665 mm
Length	4728 mm
Wheelbase	2790 mm
Width	1839 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	58
Gross Vehicle Weight	2350 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	700 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	230 l
Max. Loading Weight	791 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1559 kg
No. of Seats	7
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.9 m

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