SEAT Alhambra MPV review - CarBuyer

In simple terms, the new SEAT Alhambra is a Volkswagen Sharan, with a back to basics interior and unique styling. The SEAT Alhambra offers all the virtues of the more expensive Volkswagen for less money - which is why our judges named it Best Large MPV in our 2011 Car of the Year awards.

[lambosuperl]

am I the only one who thinks this is more exciting than a Sharan?

[TheCarArchives]

the engine on the 2010-present Seat Alhambra
Engine
Petrol engines:
1.4L 110 kW (148 hp) TSI
2.0L 147 kW (197 hp) TSI
Diesel engines:
2.0L 103 kW (138 hp) TDI
2.0L 125 kW (168 hp) TDI

[CarTestr]

We bought the 184 PS Diesel Auto 4Drive. Not regetting it yet. The ride is hard and I miss the rear air suspension from the C4 Grand Picasso we had before the Alhambra.

[TheCarArchives]

the 2010-present Seat Alhambra is assembled in
Palmela, Portugal

[sportforkids]

I own this car. It is just perfect for a fammily with 2 kids, 4 bikes, ski stuff and lots of luggages. A hotel car 🚙🚲🚢 :)) luvit

[anthonypilliner]

 would get the seat due to the price  and I prefer the seat badge and there basicly identical

[funkhdkt]

Dear Carbuyer,

How would you compare this car to a Ford Galaxy? (in terms of space, practicality, 3rd row adult seating, road/wind noise?)

Which car would you suggest is a better buy?

[rubel]

Ford galaxy is more roomier
and the boot is bigger and the 3rd row seats can go forward to make the boot bigger plus there is a hidden compartment in the boot
I wish the sharon or the Alhambra was like that

[RetroGamerVX]

Yes, definatly....looks to snooze for :o) Good review as usual, love the comedy in this one :o)

[messin]

one thing that has always got me is why doesn't skoda have a version of this it would be cheaper than both the sharan and the Alhambra weird that skoda doesn't have a single 7 seater

[loumidis]

in greece this cat is named seat ALTEA or altea xl in it's bigger version

[mohammedschannel]

dear mat, can you please review any car from lexus besides the ES series, thank you.

[rustyfrombluey]

Negatives:
Not an exciting MPV. (same with VW Sharan)
Slightly difficult to drive through town because of the sheer size. (same with VW Sharan)
It’s quite expensive. (VW Sharan is even more expensive)
Lemmy: You’re saying it’s quite expensive?
Yes, I am. Anyway, back to the negatives.
Ford S-Max is more fun because it’s a have your cake and eat it car. (same with VW Sharan)

All we can do now is...

#respectVW.

[benny]

can you close the sliding doors manually

[ArturoPerez-sixk]

1:15 who need a campervan, when you can sleep easily in the Seat Alhambra. Ok it's a joke obviously, we all know campervans are better, but it's amazing the space in the cabin, even traveling the 7 passengers, still have a decent boots space, and in the third roar seats can go adults too

[dennis]

@loumidis15 no, it's sold as alhambra

[TheKon]

the names of these European vans are so interesting! Alhambra, sharan, 5008, zafira, carens, the list goes on. they're a lot cooler than the names here in Canada. Odyssey, sienna, grand caravan.. BORING

[alexhitchcock]

It is, it is Seat's version of the Volkswagen Sharan. The are partners, along with Audi.

[alaneasable]

agreed. it also helps that he is quite attractive too.

[yeety]

Pls do a review of the new one on carwow lol its not sporty enough to be reviewed on carwow;(