Seat Altea Freetrack Concept

By Ben Barry

Motor Shows

08 March 2007 11:42

What’s this, yet another crossover?

Yes, what with the world going crossover crazy, Seat is the latest to jump on the bandwagon, unveiling the Altea Freetrack concept at Geneva – an important step as the brand currently has no four-wheel drive models in its line-up. Seat has also been lacking the edge that made it such a promising brand of late, and the Freetrack is a statement that it’s keen to get back on track.

Despite the chunky bumpers and running board-style side trims, you’ll no doubt have guessed that the Freetrack is based on the Altea – itself a Leon-based people carrier. As befits a 4x4 wannabe, it gets to use the VW group's Haldex all-wheel drive system, too. Under the bonnet sits a 240bhp 2.0-litre TFSi engine as found in the Leon Cupra and, with a mere 197bhp, in the latest Golf GTI. Seat promises excellent dynamics, though the concept’s jacked up stance suggest otherwise.

By Ben Barry