View Full Version : new ALTEA - launch photos on main site
(editted as pics and article now on main site)
http://www.seatcupra.net/images/altea_launch/t_altea_1.jpg
Following on from the 2004 model thread by driveforward, There are now pics of the Altea prototype unmasked
http://www.seatcupra.net/reviews.php?descrip=18/08/2003%20SEAT%20Altea%20prototype
discuss.... I think it looks a million times better than the model which was floating about on the net. Obviously the twin exhaust might dissapear on the production version, but fingers crossed
big ALI H
13-08-2003, 15:46
To be fair, it doesn't look that bad considering what its up against (Renault Scenic, etc etc). Think it should sell pretty well:cheers:
driveforward
13-08-2003, 15:53
The second 2 links don't appear to work, however I must say it looks quite good :p
big ALI H
13-08-2003, 16:50
In fact, now i've seen those other 2 pics, i think it looks pretty damn good. It should sell by the boat load if its competition is anything to go by
driveforward
13-08-2003, 16:52
Only question I have is:
Could the C pillars be ANY BIGGER!!? ;)
Is it a 4 door with a bit of crafty door handle disguising ala alfa 156 by Mr de Silva? Quite nice, v stylish and knocks socks off the 307 SW
driveforward
13-08-2003, 16:53
Oh one other question:
Can anyone see any windscreen wipers front or rear?
Salsa anyone? :p
the front wipers locate under the rubber black area above the bonnet. Fair point with the rear. Maybe thats just on the prototype.
Yes, big C pillars
Pretty much knocks socks off all the Midi MPV's. Thing is, does it have as much space as a Zafria, Picasso or Scenic, because thats crutial.
it is either quite low, or is well styled to look lower than the competition
Originally posted by andyb
the front wipers locate under the rubber black area above the bonnet. Fair point with the rear. Maybe thats just on the prototype.
£10 says the wiper is in the shadow of the boot spoiler.
I like it, looks nice. I'm not sure what the "point" is yet...?
Surely it's too small for a Zafira or Scenic? But then there's nothing to scale it in the pictures.
Anyone know (likely) engine choices?
i'm just about to leave, so dont have time to dig it up, but look in the features section of the main site and its there.
My understanding is its Scenic/Picasso size rather than Mervia
here it is
http://www.seatcupra.net/reviews.php?descrip=07/07/2003%20%20MPV%20rumours
Alice_Cupra
13-08-2003, 17:34
hmmmm :think:
Not so sure about the rear view.
Front half looks like a Focus / Fiesta.
Rear looks like a Puma that someone has welded a Leon bootlid to.
Or am I just a blind luddite who doesn't appreciate Spanish style? :D
Puma? cant see that, although I think there is an element of Ford Ka in the rear, although that was much more apparent on the Salsa concept car
I also think a few similarities to the new Mazda (3 I think its called) but I like the front, quite rounded as well. When you consider the competition, its won on the style stakes.
Rear looks like my wife's KA on stilts :(
It looks okay for a mini MPV. I don't want a mini MPV however..... :mad:
saul,take a good look at the rear shot,faint line coming where the door isand the rear quarter light,very dark recess?????
rear end looks a bit chrystler"whatsitcalled"
they brembos peaking out of the first shot?
i like it,big honda typeR which i like.also like the 307 pug.
driveforward
13-08-2003, 18:35
Jason, the PT Cruiser?
I think it looks very nice :D
I love the styling of it, it's stylishly wacky unlike the Renaults of today.
Hold up...is that the Altea Cupra R?
Look at the pics and then look at the Ibiza Cupra R prototype pics...the styling's very similar! :)
What engine do you reckon SEAT would put in it if it was to target the sporty MPV market (Zafira GSI)?
Icecavern
13-08-2003, 21:23
Yuck it looks like a civic to me...:sick:
BeezerDiesel
14-08-2003, 04:46
Looks quite stylish for that sort of vehicle BUT it really needs those huge wheels, it'll look silly if the production version has silly 15inch wheels lost in those arches up against the slab sided profile.
hydebear
14-08-2003, 09:01
Front - OK but the huge grille looks like someone's mouth thats just been poked in the knackers :eek:
Front 3/4 view - reminds me of a Honda Jazz (but not in a good way)
Rear - Love it, esp the C pillar styling - solid and innovative
Anyone reckon we'll get a Cupra version? ;)
The rear end is very Ford Ka, but not in a bad way. For an MPV it looks really good, very sleek and sporty.
But what impresses me most about that car is the alloys, they are saweeet! I want some for my R :)
sjtscott
14-08-2003, 17:07
Very much looks like a Civic to me too!
Icecavern
15-08-2003, 08:11
Just seen an interior shot :o :o
Looks like a kiddies toy car inside :sick:
NOT an ICE car then, again Seat build in the HU to everythign else...
Pete
driveforward
15-08-2003, 08:15
Originally posted by ICE MAN
Just seen an interior shot :o :o
Pete, where did you see this pic?
article in dutch here with larger rear pic and pic of rear door handle for Brendy and the dashboard
http://www.autoweek.nl/newsdisp.php?cache=no&ID=1723
driveforward
15-08-2003, 11:16
It's growing on me.. squash it a bit, I wonder if it's the new leon?
I think it looks really smart!!
I am intrigued to know what engine it’s got with those large exhausts
:D
article on main site today with loads of pics. Concept has 2.0 FSi. Remember its a concept, the exhaust will probably dissapear (well one of them!!!!)
Lets hope the Cupra version of that will retain that exact look and that the S/SE models won't be softened too much. I am really impressed with the design, looks like a Ford Focus type car but is actually bigger :eek:
In fact looking at it i see elements from so many cars, the overall shape is very Ford Focus, the boot is Ford Ka, the front bumper reminds me of the Ferrari 360s, the rear has an air of Chrysler Crossfire too it the roof a touch of Leon heck the interior even has hits of Civic in it!!
It seems like a mish mash of designs but it all somehow seems to work.
well its actually on the Golf/A3/future Leon platform. Its main competitiors would be the VW Tourean (shares the same floorpan), the Picasso and Scenic. However, from looks I would have though it will have a little less space, due to the "fastback" rear end, but I maybe wrong
only pics of the inside were of the dashboard area
More piccies:
http://www.seat.com/su/com/SEAT/site/altea-proto/mail3/design04/main,lang=en.html
I like the side profile view. :)
It is growing on me more and more.
:cheers:
Scott
Syphon, nice large version of that picture on the main site
www.seatcupra.net
Originally posted by andyb
Syphon, nice large version of that picture on the main site
Cool. Top work (as ever) Andy. :D
:cheers:
Scott
driveforward
29-08-2003, 20:38
Ver good Andy, I bought a german car mag whilst on holiday to looka t the pics they had of the altera, pity all the text was german :(
Nice but It will make my Bammer look Old parked up the drive, then What will I do!>?! - Ah Get two of them!! NICE/.//:jog: