SEAT News

SEAT obtains its highest ever profit after tax of close to 300 million euros and its turnover nears 10 billion euros, the highest in history In 2018, the company allocated more than 1.2 billion euros to investments and R&D expenses, a record figure The new CUPRA Formentor will be produced at the SEAT factory in Martorell Luca de Meo: “SEAT can now look the future straight in the eyes” Dr. Herbert Diess: “SEAT is a crucial building block for a good future of the whole Volkswagen Group” SEAT presented its electric strategy today which, until the beginning of 2021, will include si...

26Posted: 26th Mar 2019

Electric CUPRA Race Car Takes On Andorra Ski Slopes

CUPRA puts the e-Racer to the test in extreme conditions on the ski slopes of Andorra Suspension raised by 20mm and tyres with 420 studs each to drive on snow and ice Contrary to popular belief, cold weather is the best ally of the electric system as it cools the batteries CUPRA has put its new e-Racer – the first 100% electric touring car in the world – through its latest gruelling env...

22Posted: 22nd Mar 2019

SEAT Reduces Water Consumption at its Factory

Martorell plant in Barcelona produces equivalent of 470 Olympic pools Car maker aims to reduce consumption to 38% by 2025 Greater efficiency and systems to reuse and recycle water, especially in paint workshop SEAT’s Martorell factory in Barcelona has reduced its water consumption per car produced by 31% in the last eight years. By using cutting-edge technology and more efficient processes t...

20Posted: 20th Mar 2019

SEAT Tarraco Goes Surfing in the Desert

The SEAT Tarraco undergoes testing on Morocco’s Erg Chebbi, one of the most unforgiving places on the planet Dunes that soar to the height of the Sagrada Familia challenge driving assistants such as the DCC adaptive chassis control and the 4Drive all-wheel drive Temperatures ranging from 0 to 50 degrees and varying terrain raise major driving difficulties A dune field measuring 22 kilometres long a...

13Posted: 13th Mar 2019

SEAT UK Announces Launch of Fastest Ever SEAT

Hot Leon CUPRA unveiled CUPRA moulds the Leon to create an exclusive, high-performance version Hot Leon CUPRA R ST comes equipped with the 2.0 TSI 300 PS, 4Drive and 7-speed DSG gearbox UK to offer optional ABT tuning pack at just £500 to boost power output to 370PS Carbon fibre details on the bodywork improve aerodynamic downforce SEAT UK has announced the fastest-ever CUPRA with the launc...

13Posted: 13th Mar 2019

SEAT Achieves Highest Operating Profit in Its History

The carmaker earns 254 million euros in 2018, an increase of 33.4% Turnover exceeds 10 billion euros and sets a new record SEAT employees will receive an extra payment of 1,068 euros SEAT posted the best results* in its history in 2018 after increasing its operating profit by 33.4% and reaching a record figure of 254 million euros (2017: 191 million euros). According to the results pr...

6Posted: 6th Mar 2019

CUPRA Ateca Special Edition

CUPRA Ateca Special Edition: a unique vehicle with increased sophistication and enhanced performance CUPRA adds increased levels of performance and sophistication to the definitive high-performance SUV The model features exclusive Akrapoviç exhaust pipes, for a unique sound experience Carbon fibre elements such as rear spoiler improves aerodynamics of the vehicle World Premiere of CUPRA Ateca Special Edition at...

5Posted: 5th Mar 2019

SEAT at the Geneva Motor Show: eMobility

Ready for the future The carmaker shows its global vision of electric mobility, from an urban two-seater to a high-performance CUV World premiere of the el-Born, SEAT’s first 100% EV built on the MEB platform, and the CUPRA Formentor, a high-performance plug-in hybrid CUV with CUPRA DNA Also making its debut is the city ally Minimó, which is set to revolutionise micromobility SEAT continues its dou...

4Posted: 4th Mar 2019

SEAT Heads to Geneva 2019 in Top Form

The carmaker sells 88,900 cars in the first two months of the year, a record figure Deliveries go up by 11.4% in February, exceeding 44,000 vehicles The UK, Germany and Italy kick off the year with a bang CUPRA sales post a triple digit increase SEAT has landed in the Geneva Motor Show in top form. The carmaker’s global sales rose by 12.8% in the first two months of the year compared to the same per...

3Posted: 3rd Mar 2019

ŠKODA at the Geneva Motor Show: KLEMENT

KLEMENT provides a concrete look ahead at the future of modern, individual micromobility Innovative two-wheel concept that combines a pure design, state-of-the-art technology and effortless handling KLEMENT boasts connectivity at its best and offers access to a variety of brand-typical intelligent connectivity features Innovative combined throttle and brake control for intuitive operation and a 4 ...

1Posted: 1st Mar 2019

SEAT at Geneva Motor Show 2019: el-Born

World Premiere of the concept car SEAT el-Born at the Volkswagen Group Night el-Born is the first all-electric SEAT vehicle based on the Volkswagen Group MEB platform This concept car highlights SEAT’s focus on continuing to provide sustainable mobility in an ever changing world The all-electric car incorporates state-of-the-art autonomous functionality and connectivity technologies to enhance the dr...