2019 SEAT TARRACO SPIED TESTING AT THE NÜRBURGRING

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During the Industry Pool at the Nürburgring I have filmed the 2019 Seat Tarraco.

The SEAT Tarraco seven-seater has been spotted testing at the Nurburgring race circuit in Germany, the car was earlier teased in a video on the manufacturer’s Twitter page. The Tarraco is an alternative to seven-seater SUVs such as the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace and Skoda Kodiaq.

If these new spy pictures are anything to go by, the new SEAT Tarraco SUV looks to be within a stone’s throw of production, so you’ll likely be able to get your hands on the car in autumn 2018. You can expect to pay around £22,000 for an entry-level model with a 1.4-litre petrol engine, but the top-of-the-range 190hp 2.0-litre diesel will set you back more than £30,0000.

The SEAT Tarraco will get the same chunky, SUV styling that you’ll see in alternatives such as the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace and the Skoda Kodiaq. That means you can expect it to have big wheels with chunky wheel arches and roof bars that emphasise its rugged appeal.

To make it distinct from those cars, though, you can expect the SEAT to have unique front-end styling with piercing headlights and a six-point chrome grille that will make it look like you’re driving something a lot posher. Basic models will come with xenon headlights, but you’ll likely be able to upgrade to LEDs that’ll be able to dip their main beam automatically.

The back end, meanwhile, will have a big practical boot opening – making it easy for you to load the Tarraco with luggage – and distinctive LED light signatures. Top-of-the-range cars will also likely get dual exhaust pipes.

The Tarraco is expected to delve into the SEAT parts bin and feature a similar layout to the Ateca, and the Leon on which it’s based. An eight-inch customisable central touchscreen will show lots of different information including the satellite navigation and what’s playing on the radio, while dual-zone climate control, heated seats and adaptive cruise control will all be available on higher-spec cars or in the options list.

Unlike the Ateca, there’ll be a third row of seats. If it’s anything like the Kodiaq, the Tarraco will have loads of room for kids and just enough space for adults to be comfortable on smaller journeys. Head and legroom in the middle row of seats is expected to be plenty, and you’ll be able to carry three abreast without many complaints. With the rear seats in place, boot space will be fairly limited – perhaps enough for a small supermarket trip – but it’ll offer around 700 litres when the front five seats are up.

SEAT’s largest SUV should offer a surprisingly sporty drive. The Kodiaq has direct steering and comfortable suspension, and the Tarraco should echo this. Expect sportier models to feature slightly firmer suspension – it’ll be one to consider if you’re a keen driver with people or things to haul around.

Under the bonnet, you’ll have a choice of engines. Petrol units will consist of a 150hp turbocharged 1.4-litre engine, which is able to run on half its cylinders under light throttle, and a 178hp 2.0-litre version. A 2.0-litre diesel will be offered in two guises, each with similar power to the respective petrols. While a six-speed manual gearbox and front-wheel-drive will be the standard for most models, top-spec versions are likely to get a seven-speed DCT auto gearbox and permanent four-wheel-drive.

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