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Title: New Seat launched
Post by: david25 on 16 July 2012, 14:46
Ahead of the MK7 launch here are some pics and details of the new Seat on the MQB platform.

The warm version is getting the 180PS 1.8T engine.

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=26021 (http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=26021)
Title: Re: New Seat launched
Post by: Raffe on 16 July 2012, 14:57
First glance it looks good, but....

They have lost the hidden rear door handles which seems a strange backward step, but they have moved the NAV unit into the drivers eyeline which is 100% improvement and one of my biggest moans about my current Leon.

Interested to see the entire range and the hot diesel :cool:
Title: Re: New Seat launched
Post by: david25 on 16 July 2012, 15:19
I think the hot/warm diesel will be the modifed 2.0 TDI with 181bhp until late 2013.
Title: Re: New Seat launched
Post by: Mr GTD on 16 July 2012, 15:28
Yes must agree with Raffe, it does seem a backward step to get rid of the hidden rear door handles, the diesels sound very promising :cool:
Title: Re: New Seat launched
Post by: HA54SYM` on 16 July 2012, 15:52
Most interesting thing for me is 3 door + Cupra R  :shocked:

Could be interesting for us that can't justify £30+K on a Golf R.

Dave
Title: Re: New Seat launched
Post by: Seanl on 16 July 2012, 16:52
Arse end looks like the Alfa Giulietta.......................

Not overly convinced, but I suppose they're doing the same as the rest of the VAG range, and sticking closely to previous models across the range with regard to looks.  :undecided:
Title: Re: New Seat launched
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 July 2012, 17:00
Looks OK, I just hope the golf impresses me this time it's hasn't done for a long time and I want the 7 to be my next car!
Title: Re: New Seat launched
Post by: Scott D on 16 July 2012, 17:59
Looks like a Kia Cee'd from the side, front & arse ends decent enough though.



Title: Re: New Seat launched
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 16 July 2012, 18:23
I think VAG must be airing on the side of caution as its designs are not too dissimilar from its predecessor, as with the mk7 golf etc.

I've always liked the Seat and you get a lot of car for ya coin. My mate loves his FR+ and a big BHP diesel will be a definite winner.
Title: Re: New Seat launched
Post by: Raffe on 16 July 2012, 19:50

I've always liked the Seat and you get a lot of car for ya coin. My mate loves his FR+ and a big BHP diesel will be a definite winner.

Agreed, an equivalent spec on a golf GTD compared to my Leon was an additional £5k new, incidentally the same price as an S-line A3.
Title: Re: New Seat launched
Post by: Seanl on 16 July 2012, 20:08

I've always liked the Seat and you get a lot of car for ya coin. My mate loves his FR+ and a big BHP diesel will be a definite winner.

Agreed, an equivalent spec on a golf GTD compared to my Leon was an additional £5k new, incidentally the same price as an S-line A3.

 
But you loose that in depreciation within a few years.  :wink:
Title: Re: New Seat launched
Post by: Wayne on 16 July 2012, 20:30
Looks too much like most other hatches now tbh.
Title: Re: New Seat launched
Post by: Gavv8 on 16 July 2012, 20:47
Looks a bit like an Alfa giulietta.
Title: Re: New Seat launched
Post by: Ant1981 on 16 July 2012, 20:55
I like this seat

http://furniture123.co.uk/Restwell-Lars-Leather-Faced-Electric-Recliner-Armchair_23543&utm_source=shopsubmit&utm_medium=shoppingsites&utm_campaign=productfeed
Title: Re: New Seat launched
Post by: Gavv8 on 16 July 2012, 21:00
I like this seat

http://furniture123.co.uk/Restwell-Lars-Leather-Faced-Electric-Recliner-Armchair_23543&utm_source=shopsubmit&utm_medium=shoppingsites&utm_campaign=productfeed
Probably be easier to find in a carpark.
Title: Re: New Seat launched
Post by: dasan on 23 July 2012, 14:49
Just how man £ must those headlights be.. A candidate for protectors for sure.
Title: Re: New Seat launched
Post by: Diamond Hell on 23 July 2012, 14:58
Looks too much like most other hatches now tbh.

This.