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Seat Tarraco Estate 2.0 EcoTSI 245 Xcellence Lux 5dr DSG 4Drive

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1984
Trim	Xcellence Lux
Price	£44,590
Engine Power - BHP	245
Acceleration	6.2
Top Speed	142 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	32.5
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	197
Length	4735 mm
Width	1839 mm
Height	1658 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	230 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1741 kg

Driver Convenience

'Lights On' Reminder warning buzzer
10.25" digital cockpit
Adaptive cruise control with speed limiter
Bluetooth audio streaming with handsfree system
Digital clock
Digital cockpit
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, gear shifts mode
Self parking functionality (includes front and rear parking sensors)
Top view camera
Trip computer
Wash water level indicator

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Comfort suspension
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 with chrome detail
Body colour door mirrors and handles
Chrome front grille frame
Chrome roof rails
Chrome window trim
Coast to coast lighting
Dark tinted rear windows
Electric front/rear windows
Electrically adjustable and folding door mirrors
Front halogen fog lights with cornering function
Fuel door linked to central locking
Full LED headlights with LED rear lights
Heated door mirrors
Hidden exhaust pipe
Illuminated aluminium front door sill with trim logo
LED daytime running lights
LED licence plate lighting
Rain sensing wipers
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe
Third brake light
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 cupholders
Front passenger seat lumbar adjustment
Front seat back storage pockets
Gear shift indicator
Height adjustable front headrests
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 with sports seats
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
Single front passenger seat
Sliding boot cover
Storage compartment in roof console for sunglasses
Storage draw under front passenger seat
Three 12V sockets

Packs

Winter pack - Tarraco Xcellence Lux

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS
Active front head restraints
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
Central locking
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" Supreme machined alloy wheels 37/1
Tool kit

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.01
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	197
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	208
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	197
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	193
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	168
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	274
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	196

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1984
Compression Ratio	9.6:1
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	92.8
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	32.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	30.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	32.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	33.2
WLTP - MPG - High	38.2
WLTP - MPG - Low	23.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium	32.5

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	31E
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)	6.2
Engine Power - BHP	245
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	370
Engine Torque - RPM	1600
Top Speed	142 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/45 R20
Tyre Size Rear	235/45 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	SUPREME MACHINED
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1658 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1665 mm
Length	4735 mm
Wheelbase	2790 mm
Width	1839 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	60
Gross Vehicle Weight	2430 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	700 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	230 l
Max. Loading Weight	689 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2400
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1741 kg
No. of Seats	7
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.9 m

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