Review
The family crossover market has been flooded with so many models that manufacturers have to concentrate on features which set their model apart from the rest.
Whereas Mazda’s CX-7 focused on its sporting credentials rather than its off-road capability, the Altea Freetrack 4 does the opposite, with several of them churning up mud on an off-road course at Cannock Chase on the UK launch.
The Freetrack 4 is based on the Altea XL and is Seat’s first all-road vehicle. There is a two-wheel drive version on sale in Spain, but Seat will stick with the four-wheel drive model in the UK.
There’s just one highly specified model and two engines to choose from. A particular highlight is the rear-seat multimedia system with a roof-mounted seven inch screen with connection links for DVD players, video games, laptop computers or MP3 players.
True to Seat’s youth brand image, the 2.0-litre 198bhp petrol and 2.0-litre 168bhp TDI diesel engines on offer make for extremely quick progress for a car of its size.
The Altea, with annual sales of around 6,000 units, is the third best seller in the Seat line-up.
Predictions are that the Freetrack 4 will push annual Altea sales closer to 7,000.
Click on the next page to view the full list of specification which comes with the Altea Freetrack 4.
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Standard equipment includes:
Exterior
Exclusive Freetrack front and rear bumpers and wheelarches in scratch-resistant plastic
Honeycomb grille in front bumper
Windscreen wipers integrated in front pillars
Tinted windows
Dark tinted rear-side windows
Roof rails (silver coloured)
Chromed sports exhaust pipes
225/50 all-road tyres on 7J x 17 inch ‘Conector’ alloy wheels, with space saver spare wheel
Interior
Roof storage box with entertainment system
Integrated rear window blinds
Two cupholders in front central console
Folding tables on front seat backrests
Ashtray and cigarette lighter
Storage box in central console with two-level storage facilities
Storage bin in rear central console
Storage boxes under front seats
Rear seat side storage (0.5 litre bottle)
Storage in front door panels (1.5 litre bottle)
Storage in rear door panels (1.0-litre bottle)
Pocket on front seat backrests
Storage pockets in boot (elastic webbing on right and net on left)
Two-tier boot floor with concealed compartments, cargo net and lashing hooks
Removable net partition
Illuminated boot
Retractable luggage compartment cover
Three folding roof grab handles (plus driver's sunglasses holder)
Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors (covered)
Functional and mechanical equipment
Dual zone climate control (driver and passenger)
Rain sensor (automatic windscreen wipers)
Rear parking sensors
Heated washer nozzles
Dust and pollen filter
Electric front and rear windows (one touch with anti-squeeze)
Twin headlights with electrical range adjustment, light sensor (automatic function) and coming home feature
Headlight washer system
Integrated front fog lamps
Heated, electrically adjustable and folding door mirrors (bumper coloured)
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
Pre-installed towbar electrics
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
Cruise control
Six speed gearbox
‘Haldex’ intelligent four-wheel drive system
Electro-mechanical power steering (speed sensitive)
Sports suspension with improved ground clearance (40 mm higher than Altea XL)
2 x 12 volt power supply (in front central console and boot)
Audio equipment
FM/AM Radio
Eight speakers
MP3-compatible CD player
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
Rear seat entertainment system (7" TFT screen with RCA connection)
Safety and security
Driver and front passenger airbags
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Front side airbags
Two curtain airbags
Switchable ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme) with EBA (Emergency Brake Assist) and DSR (Driver Steering Recommendation)
Height-adjustable front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiter
Seat belt warning system (driver's seat)
Front active head restraints
Three 3-point rear seat belts
ISOFIX
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and TCS (Traction Control System) with TCS deactivation
Tyre pressure monitoring
Remote central locking with deadlocks
Three-button folding key (lock/unlock/tailgate unlock)
Electronic engine immobiliser
Volumetric alarm with back-up horn
Locking wheel bolts
Anti-theft roof antenna
Instrument panel
Red instrument lighting with brightness control
Outside temperature display
Multi-function display with trip functions
Lights-on warning buzzer
Seats and trim
Sports seats
Sports steering wheel in leather
Height and lumbar adjustable driver and front passenger seats
Leather gear knob with Freetrack logo
Height and tilt adjustable front active head restraints
Three height-adjustable rear head restraints
Rear seat central armrest/table with two cupholders
Forward sliding rear seats (14 cm forward and 2 cm backwards)
Split/folding rear seat back rests (60/40)
Adjustable rear seat back rest inclination
Exclusive part leather Freetrack upholstery
Exclusive brown/black interior trim
Brown air vent surrounds with chromed regulators
Brown bezel on radio and air conditioning controls
Altea Freetrack 4 optional equipment (where not standard fit)
Rear side airbags
Bluetooth communications pack
Satellite navigation (inc. Bluetooth communications pack)
Bi-xenon headlights with AFS (Adaptive Front lighting System)
Heated front seats
Metallic paint
