Seat
Cars History & Background
SEAT is a Spanish automobile manufacturer that that was
founded in 1950 as a subsidiary of Fiat. The Spanish government
owned a substantial share in the company. SEAT rebadged Fiat
products implementing small changes here and there.
SEATs first original product was produced in 1982
and was called the SEAT Ronda. In 1981, Fiat withdrew from
the SEAT Company and Volkswagen stepped in under contract.
In 1986, Volkswagen became the major share holder in the SEAT Company.
In more recent years SEAT models have a sporty and youthful
appeal. Some popular SEAT models include the Altea, Alhambra,
Ibiza, Leon, and the Toledo.
The SEAT Altea is a compact MPV. The Altea is a five-door
MPV that comes in six trim levels. It received a five-star EURO
rating and was first produced in 2004.
The SEAT Alhambra is a large MPV. The Alhambra is the result
of a joint venture between Ford and the Volkswagen Group. The Alhambra
has been produced since 1996.
The SEAT Ibiza is a supermini. The Ibiza has been produced
for three generations. The Ibiza has been produced in four forms;
hatchback, saloon, coupe, and estate. The Ibiza was first produced
in 1985.
The SEAT Leon is a small family car. The Leon has been produced
for two generations. The Leon sports a five-door hatchback body
style and comes with either front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.
The Leon was first produced in 1999.
The SEAT Toledo is a small family car that has been produced
for three generations. The Toledo comes as a five-door hatchback,
a four-door saloon, or as a five-door MPV. The Toledo was first
produced in 1991.

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