SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020 review - specifications and photos

Contents of the review:

• Appearance
• Crossover salon
• Specifications
• Security systems
• Price and configuration

The Spanish car dealer has officially joined the all-new SEAT Tarraco crossover. The premiere of the novelty took place at a special exhibition in Barcelona. As for the world premiere of the flagship crossover, it is scheduled for October 2018 at the Paris Auto Show.

If you take a good look at the new Tarraco crossover, then it is quite possible to recognize the previously known Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tiguan in its body features. True, the cars are similar to each other, since they have a common platform and a common original style, especially the interior of the novelty. The manufacturer has opened a separate part of the characteristics of the SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020, meanwhile, the full list will be known after the start of sales. The name of the new Spanish crossover was given for a reason, according to the results of the vote, it was given the name of one of the cities of Catalonia, written in Latin.

Competitors:

• Skoda Kodiaq
• Volkswagen tiguan
• Geely atlas
• Nissan Qashqai
• Chery tiggo 5

Exterior crossover SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020

As already mentioned, the appearance of the new Spanish crossover SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020 reminds many of the Kodiaq and Tiguan. This is most noticeable from the side and rear, as the front is made in the style of the brand, updated to modern requirements.

The front of the new crossover SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020 turned out to be stylish with a pronounced character and its own design note. Particularly angry about the novelty is the new, full LED optics (Full Led), with pronounced LED daytime running lights. The outer part is wider, the inner part is narrower. No less attention is attracted by the false radiator grille, the grille insert is made of a V-shaped mesh insert, the grille contour was decorated with a chrome edging. The center of SEAT Tarraco, according to the company's standard, was taken under the corporate emblem and the front camera.

The front bumper fits more harmoniously into the overall design of the SEAT Tarraco; the designers have perfectly fitted it in shape and style for the new crossover. The central part of the bumper was taken under an additional radiator grill, although radars and security sensors were also located here. The side part of the SEAT Tarraco bumper was embellished with two round foglights based on LED elements. This combination has given the new crossover a distinct style, which will entail a good reputation and sales statistics.

They turned out to be no less attractive and strict hood and windshield SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020. On the hood, the designers have imposed two strict lines and the same strict edging around the entire perimeter. The windshield of the novelty has received a more sporty shape, small in size, rounded on the sides and with a slight slope. According to the manufacturer, in the standard set, the windshield is partially heated in the area of ​​ u200b u200bthe wiper parking area. Top versions of the SEAT Tarraco crossover will receive full heating around the entire perimeter.

Sideways the new SEAT Tarraco crossover really looks more like a Skoda Kodiaq, although closer to the rear it is the new Volkswagen Tiguan. Unlike their fellow design, the designers added a strict line from the front arch and the entire perimeter to the entire length of the body, as well as a small notch at the bottom of the doors. A good crossover style is emphasized by a plastic edging in the lower part of the body, the designers installed it around the entire perimeter of the SEAT Tarraco.

The elegant shape of the new SEAT Tarraco is given by the side mirrors. The designers followed modern trends by placing them on the door panel. In terms of dimensions, the mirrors fully meet the crossover standards, a large body, good visibility and a rich functional set. Even in the basic set of SEAT Tarraco, the mirrors got LED turn signal repeaters, electric adjustment and automatic folding. The top versions of the SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020 crossover received heating and memory for several tuning modes.

At the official show of SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020, the manufacturer named a list of body colors, in total there are 8 shades to choose from:

1. white (Oryx White);
2. silver (Reflex Silver);
3. gray (Indium Gray);
4. dark gray (Urano Gray);
5. beige (Titanium Beige);
6. camouflage (Dark Camouflage);
7. blue (Atlantic Blue);
8. black (Deep Black).

This range of shades is enough to distinguish the new SEAT Tarraco crossover from the mass of other cars. The basis for the novelty served as a branded 20 ″ alloy wheels, with a completely new design, which perfectly underlines the style of Tarraco.

Behind the new crossover SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020 looks more like Kodiaq. Most notable are the fully LED dynamic feet connected by an LED bridge across the entire width of the boot lid. The step at the back looks very unusual, so the designers have extended the side line along the entire perimeter. The boot apex was embellished with a small sports spoiler and LED turn signal. This set looks stylish and modern. Modern technologies fit into the overall design of the SEAT Tarraco quite well, you can open the trunk lid in one of the ways that exist today (using the remote control, a button in the crossover interior or using sensors under the rear bumper).

The trunk lid of the SEAT Tarraco itself has received considerable dimensions, which means that loading oversized luggage will not be difficult. Special attention is drawn to the rear bumper of the new crossover, or rather its lower part. It looks simple, but with a special note of design, the main part of the bumper is occupied by black plastic protection and only a small part is painted to match the body color. On the lower part of the SEAT Tarraco bumper, the designers placed LED foglights, the very bottom was embellished with a metal plate with two recesses for the exhaust system. In fact, instead of the SEAT Tarraco exhaust system, the designers installed plugs with parking sensors, and the exhaust system itself was hidden under the bumper.

The roof of the new crossover The 2019-2020 SEAT Tarraco is the last of the exterior details to consider. The differences between the basic and top-end configuration are minimal in this regard. An electrically operated panoramic sunroof is available in the SEAT Tarraco base; top-end crossover configurations will acquire a panoramic roof with a sliding front. To add more security, ribs have been added to the rear of the roof, as well as a shark fin antenna. In addition to everything, silver roof rails are installed on the sides of the roof for attaching an additional trunk.

In total, the new SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020 looks an order of magnitude more attractive than the previously presented concept. Although the novelty is similar to the Kodiaq and Tiguan, it still has its own characteristics that fully make the SEAT Tarraco unique and modern.

The interior of the crossover SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020

The interior of the new SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020 crossover turned out to be no less effective and stylish. Here, as nowhere else, the design features of Volkswagen are clearly visible, especially on the center console and the crossover tunnel. The front panel has received modern style and technology, at the very top in the center there is an 8 ″ display of the multimedia system. The basis for such multimedia was simultaneously two operating systems Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. For a surcharge, you can install the more advanced Navigation Plus system, which can respond to gestures and recognize complex finger movements. The display itself is made in the form of a tablet, separated from the common panel.

The main part of the center console SEAT Tarraco looks more like Volkswagen style From top to bottom, there were two air ducts, a climate control panel, a Start / Stop button for the engine and security systems, as well as a charging panel from a USB port, a 12V outlet and Qi wireless charging. Even more similarities can be found near the gear lever, like the older brother of the Tiguan, function buttons are installed around the perimeter for.On the right are the buttons for controlling security systems, on the left there is an electromechanical handbrake and forced locking. Not without the usual suspension selector, the SEAT Tarraco driver is offered to choose one of the modes of movement (snow, mountains, off-road, sand or urban cycle).

Completing the tunnel set behind a hidden panel is a small storage compartment and a massive armrest. According to the manufacturer SEAT Tarraco, the armrest can be equipped at will, the basic versions will receive a simple roomy armrest, but the top versions will receive the function of cooling drinks. From the back side, the armrest looks the same for all trim levels: two air ducts and a pair of USB ports for charging. As for the interior of the SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020, a lot depends on the wishes of the buyer. Standard crossover interior designed for boarding 5 passengers, for a separate surcharge, you can add a third row of seatswhile the second row of seats remains the same. The front row of seats is in the style of a premium car, with little lateral support, a high backrest and medium-sized head restraints. Depending on wishes and equipment, two small color displays can be installed on the back of the head restraints. In all likelihood, the seat adjustment of the new SEAT Tarraco will be electric starting from the base configuration.

The second row of SEAT Tarraco seats will not surprise you with special details. You can adjust the angle of the backrest, the height of the head restraints and the outreach of the seats. The proportion of folding the second row is 60/40, although it seems that the proportion is 40/20/40. The third row of the SEAT Tarraco crossover will be able to accommodate only two passengers. Only children will be able to comfortably sit, for two adults with a height of up to 175 cm there will be little space. If necessary, the third row can be folded down, thereby obtaining a flat surface in the luggage compartment of the SEAT Tarraco.

The material for the interior trim of the SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020 is the most diverse and fully depends on the configuration of the new crossover. Basic configurations will get fabric upholstery, top versions will receive high-quality leather upholstery. Little is known about what color of the interior will be, some sources know about black, beige and brown shades, most likely the manufacturer will add a couple of brighter options, as well as a combination of colors. In addition to the main interior upholstery, SEAT Tarraco offers decorative inserts made of high-quality wood, polished aluminum or painted plastic at the buyer's choice.

Driver's seat SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020, like the interior trim, depends on the configuration. First of all, the dashboard will change, the standard dashboard is analog with round gauges and a small on-board computer display in the center. More expensive variants of the SEAT Tarraco or at an additional cost, you can install a fully digital panel based on a 10.25 ″ color display. Looking at such a digital panel, one immediately remembers the interior of Volkswagen, the same arrangement of information elements and details.

The steering wheel of the new crossover SEAT Tarraco, unlike the previous generation, has changed for the better. In total, the steering wheel is designed for three spokes, two of which are reserved for function buttons. No less pleasant will be the control of the SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020, high-quality leather was used as the upholstery, paddle shifters were placed behind the wheel, and the steering wheel itself can be adjusted in height and in reach using a mechanical or electric drive.

There is only a positive opinion about the interior of the new SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020 crossover, laconic, strict, with a restrained character. Even in the basic configuration, the novelty will surprise you with good comfort and a rich functional set. Top versions of SEAT Tarraco will delight you with modern technologies and many additional functions. The upholstery is not inferior to competitors, and the high-quality fabric or leather is perfectly matched to the style and overall design of the SEAT Tarraco.

Specifications SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020

SEAT Tarraco engineers did not deprive the buyer of a variety of technical characteristics. They offer a choice of gasoline or diesel engines, the buyer can also choose between a manual and an automatic transmission, in the end the choice is between front or all-wheel drive.

The suspension of the SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020 crossover will surprise you with its softness and reliability. The basis for the novelty was the previously known MBQ-A platform, the architecture of such a suspension is completely independent. The familiar McPherson is installed in front, multi-link suspension in the back. If you want more, then as an option, they offer an adaptive suspension Dynamic Chassis Control, based on shock absorbers that can change stiffness. The braking system of the SEAT Tarraco crossover is completely disc, with ventilated disc brakes installed at the front starting from the basic configuration.

Safety and comfort SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020

The manufacturer offers a good choice regarding security and comfort systems. Starting from the basic configuration, the SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020 crossover is equipped with active and passive safety systems. The main list includes:

• front and side airbags;
• safety curtains;
• lane traffic monitoring;
• vehicle stabilization system;
• collision avoidance system;
• system of recognition of signs and pedestrians;
• blind spot monitoring;
• collision avoidance when reversing;
• adaptive cruise control;
• lane change notification;
• navigation;
• wireless charger;
• SOS system;
• electrically controlled shock absorbers;
• light and rain sensors;
• children's lock;
• mount ISOFIX;
• parking assistant;
• tire pressure monitoring.

What else will please the new SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020 crossover will become known after the official start of sales. According to the manufacturer, the changes will be minimal, since the bulk of the necessary systems are already in stock for the crossover. It can be seen that the set of SEAT Tarraco systems is not inferior to its brothers and fully helps the driver to understand the situation on the road.

Price and configuration SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020

I would like to say right away that the delivery of the new crossover SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020 most likely will not be. SEAT left the Russian market almost immediately after the onset of economic instability. In the European automotive market, sales of new items will start in the spring of 2019, but the acceptance of orders for the crossover will begin in December 2018.

The preliminary price for the basic set of SEAT Tarraco will start from 30,000 euros. According to reliable data, about 100 pre-orders have already been issued for the new crossover, including top-end configurations. It is safe to say that the new SEAT Tarraco 2019-2020 crossover will be popular among lovers of small cars, moreover, the presence of a seven-seater version will only benefit. It remains to wait for the Paris Auto Show in October 2018 to fully see the list of characteristics and trim levels, at the same time the exact price of the new item will be announced. See also the specs of the 2020 Seat Tarraco PHEV Hybrid.

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