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Seat Alhambra 1.4 TSI DSG Style (A) Review
26 Jul 2019  |  Seat Reviews
The Seat Alhambra now comes with an efficient turbocharged petrol engine that doesn't compromise on performance.
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What We Dislike
Interior and exterior feels a little dated
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   Consumer Reviews of SEAT Alhambra
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4.5
 
3 Consumer Reviews
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Comfort
5.0 Reliability
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Handling
5.0 Features
4.0
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Exterior Styling
4.0 Interior Design
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Value for money
4.5 Engine Performance
5.0

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Driver2009
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9 reviews
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1 forum posts Joined on 10-Oct-2009
Reliable and Comfortable SEAT ALHAMBRA  Posted on 20 Jan 2020
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Comfort 5.0 Reliability 5.0
Handling 5.0 Features 5.0
Exterior Styling 4.0 Interior Design 4.0
Value for money 5.0 Engine Performance 5.0
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Took delivery of this car in late 2017, it is more than 2 years old now. Besides a flat battery which the emergency service of SEAT promptly attended to, I found this car very commendable. The sales person Eamon kept in touch and was helpful with my querries. I am submitting this review as I feel SEAT is a very under appreciated brand and in appreciation of the dedicated help from the Sales staff. Well done ! My wife (who drives the car) and me have found this the best MPV we have ever had.

What I like
Great space, solid feel, great sunroof and reliability

What I do not like
The design is ok but not the most stylish.
Not much really that I dislike


BryJo
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2 reviews
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0 forum posts Joined on 04-Oct-2018
One Of The Best 7 Seater MPV In Its Class  Posted on 07 Jan 2020
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Comfort 5.0 Reliability 5.0
Handling 5.0 Features 4.0
Exterior Styling 4.0 Interior Design 5.0
Value for money 4.0 Engine Performance 5.0
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Review
Went to test drive the Alhambra at SEAT showroom during the weekends.

First Impressions:
- The Alhambra looks compact for a 7-seater MPV. But once you sit in, it becomes very spacious. Excellent designing on their end!
- It looks almost exactly the same as VW Sharan. (I understand it is built in the same factory)
- A very practical family sized MPV, great for children and adults alike. It has child booster seats, built-in window shades, sliding doors, electric boot door.

Test Drive Impressions:
- Alhambra comes in either 1.4 or 2.0 (both are turbo engines btw). The SE advised me to test drive the 1.4, his reason is because most of the time I only sit 5 persons in the car and so he advised me that 1.4 is sufficient enough. Also, if I like the 1.4, even if eventually I decide to go for 2.0 I know that it will be better than the 1.4 which I test drove. (Actually now I feel the 1.4 is enough for my requirement, since it is also cheaper, price is $147999 for 1.4).
-To my pleasant surprise, the 1.4 Alhambra is very good to drive! The handling is surprisingly good for a car of the size.
- The pick up was good, I assume it is due to the 250Nm of torque.
- The horsepower is also decent at 150bhp.

Conclusion:
- I do like the car. Actually I was aiming for the Toyota Previa, and there is also the Prius +... But now after knowing this Alhambra is a better proposition than the former and it is a continental car... I am so tempted to get the latter... I mean its like, everything is better. My family, especially the kids, they like it when they sit in the car. I will strongly consider this.

What I like
- It's a continental car (Spanish but German engineering)
- The drive, handling.
- The engine is powerful, responsive. Gear shift seamless.
- The spaciousness.
- The practicality, family-oriented.
- The good-sized wheels (18"), and nice looking rims.
- Very low bank interest rate
- The SE (not to mention name, but he really knows his stuffs, also he is not pushy unlike many other SE's out there)

What I do not like
- No built-in reversing camera (need to top up to get it installed)
- Panoramic sunroof is optional (although I think Singapore so hot, so maybe can do without)
- That's about it.


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