More versatility and more technology. Same: less space. The new Seat Alhambra - the twin of the Volkswagen Sharan - follows the trend of the latest generation of cars. Although the external dimensions grow, the internal volumes decrease. Is therefore no exception even the evolution of the MPV Seat, born in 1996 and to his credit with 15 thousand and 260 thousand units sold in Italy in the world.
That has just made so little in common with the previous version. Especially in the interior volume, reduced to the advantage of greater ease of use represented by two rows of rear seats instead of disappearing as a removable nell'Alhambra first generation. If today liters of space available in the configuration to 5 are 2430, until yesterday there were over 2,600.
For the rest, the new MPV minivan is less car and more. Accomplice floor junction Volkswagen Passat, driving the roll of the old Alhambra MPV is something old, outdated. The guide is melted like a normal car. The setting is no longer that of the van. The same goes for performance. "This is an important model for the assets of the company - said Carl Louis Vignon, Director of Seat Italy - for which represents the top of the range.
Must be a car to succeed, because we have much profit on each exemplary. With the arrival of the SUV segment of the MPV has reduced a lot, but our forecast is that 1000 Sharan sold per year. "Vignon has also revealed that, starting in June, comes the 4x4 version. Initially to 5, followed by winter in the 6-seater with three rows of two.
To conclude the comparison with the old Alhambra, this second generation is longer than 22 cm, larger than 9.2 cm, lower than 1, 2 cm. His step was lengthened by 8.5 cm, the roadway of 3.7 cm (front) and 9.9 cm (rear). For now, the new Alhambra - which uses the slogan "Technology to Live" - is available in three different engines and two outfits.
The engines are the petrol 1.4 TSI 110 kW (150 hp) and 2.0 TDI with 103 kW (140 hp) and 125 kW (170 hp). This has set the 6-speed automatic transmission and dual-clutch DSG optional on other engines. Stands are Reference and Style. The version is certainly more balanced with the 2.0 TDI engine from 103 kW (140 hp).
It offers lower fuel consumption (5, 5 liters per one hundred kilometers on the combined cycle), the lowest CO2 emissions (143 g / km with the manual transmission) and respectable performance: top speed of 197 km / h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 10, 9 / 2. Since the car which is to use purely domestic and professional users will take care most other features.
The style is very pleasant. The size is impressive, but well concealed by a modern, clean and rational. The overall length is felt more from the inside: looking in the rearview mirror the rear window (perhaps a little 'small and confined between two uprights too generous) seems far away.
The maneuvers, with the help of sound park assist, are intuitive and easy. Steering there is plenty to shoot in tight spaces too. The interior features the "Easy Fold" that hides in the floor the two rows of rear seats in seconds and create a load full and regular. Smaller - it was said - the former Alhambra but without the inconvenience of having to remove the seats and leave them at home.
For those who have children are very comfortable side of the middle row seats that have integrated child seats: they are optional, but worth the expense. Access by car is the rear sliding doors, on request, with electric drive: ideal in confined spaces such as parking lots of supermarkets ...
The luggage compartment, even with 7 seats in position, it is quite usable, thanks to its depth and some gadgets such as nets and hooks. The road test has amazed the behavior of a real car. Even with the 16 "strength and stability are important, even when cornering. Here is appreciated, furthermore, precise steering and responsive to the millimeter: too.
Just a slight movement changes direction and the Alhambra. Copy good command of the driver but on the contrary, the bumps and road irregularities are well absorbed by the suspension and chassis. With the 6-speed manual transmission and a maximum torque of 320 Nm available between 1750 and 2500 rpm, the Alhambra 2.0 TDI 140 hp has a good shot.
Maybe a little 'weak medium and full load or uphill. Prices range from € 36,100 28.500ai turnkey. 
That has just made so little in common with the previous version. Especially in the interior volume, reduced to the advantage of greater ease of use represented by two rows of rear seats instead of disappearing as a removable nell'Alhambra first generation. If today liters of space available in the configuration to 5 are 2430, until yesterday there were over 2,600.
For the rest, the new MPV minivan is less car and more. Accomplice floor junction Volkswagen Passat, driving the roll of the old Alhambra MPV is something old, outdated. The guide is melted like a normal car. The setting is no longer that of the van. The same goes for performance. "This is an important model for the assets of the company - said Carl Louis Vignon, Director of Seat Italy - for which represents the top of the range.
Must be a car to succeed, because we have much profit on each exemplary. With the arrival of the SUV segment of the MPV has reduced a lot, but our forecast is that 1000 Sharan sold per year. "Vignon has also revealed that, starting in June, comes the 4x4 version. Initially to 5, followed by winter in the 6-seater with three rows of two.
To conclude the comparison with the old Alhambra, this second generation is longer than 22 cm, larger than 9.2 cm, lower than 1, 2 cm. His step was lengthened by 8.5 cm, the roadway of 3.7 cm (front) and 9.9 cm (rear). For now, the new Alhambra - which uses the slogan "Technology to Live" - is available in three different engines and two outfits.
The engines are the petrol 1.4 TSI 110 kW (150 hp) and 2.0 TDI with 103 kW (140 hp) and 125 kW (170 hp). This has set the 6-speed automatic transmission and dual-clutch DSG optional on other engines. Stands are Reference and Style. The version is certainly more balanced with the 2.0 TDI engine from 103 kW (140 hp).
It offers lower fuel consumption (5, 5 liters per one hundred kilometers on the combined cycle), the lowest CO2 emissions (143 g / km with the manual transmission) and respectable performance: top speed of 197 km / h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 10, 9 / 2. Since the car which is to use purely domestic and professional users will take care most other features.
The style is very pleasant. The size is impressive, but well concealed by a modern, clean and rational. The overall length is felt more from the inside: looking in the rearview mirror the rear window (perhaps a little 'small and confined between two uprights too generous) seems far away.
The maneuvers, with the help of sound park assist, are intuitive and easy. Steering there is plenty to shoot in tight spaces too. The interior features the "Easy Fold" that hides in the floor the two rows of rear seats in seconds and create a load full and regular. Smaller - it was said - the former Alhambra but without the inconvenience of having to remove the seats and leave them at home.
For those who have children are very comfortable side of the middle row seats that have integrated child seats: they are optional, but worth the expense. Access by car is the rear sliding doors, on request, with electric drive: ideal in confined spaces such as parking lots of supermarkets ...
The luggage compartment, even with 7 seats in position, it is quite usable, thanks to its depth and some gadgets such as nets and hooks. The road test has amazed the behavior of a real car. Even with the 16 "strength and stability are important, even when cornering. Here is appreciated, furthermore, precise steering and responsive to the millimeter: too.
Just a slight movement changes direction and the Alhambra. Copy good command of the driver but on the contrary, the bumps and road irregularities are well absorbed by the suspension and chassis. With the 6-speed manual transmission and a maximum torque of 320 Nm available between 1750 and 2500 rpm, the Alhambra 2.0 TDI 140 hp has a good shot.
Maybe a little 'weak medium and full load or uphill. Prices range from € 36,100 28.500ai turnkey.
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