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SEAT Altea XL (2007–2015)

Last updated 5 April 2018

 
3
Longer than standard Altea. Very roomy inside and a huge boot. Decent amount of kit. Excellent crash test rating.
Only five seats. Less versatile than a Renault Scenic. Ride quality not forgiving enough
Updated 5 April 2018

No official word from VAG, but ECU testing believes that the DQ200 7-speed dry cutch Mechatronics control box was finally re-engineered in 2016. This DSG 7 control unit is a common failure with engines...

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£14,100–£21,985
for a new Altea XL
30
for sale
finance
for this car
30.6–62.8
official MPG
86%
real MPG
5
star
Euro NCAP
safety rating
C–J
road tax
bands
10–21
insurance
groups
72%
of cars
pass
their MoT
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Introduction

Shares same body as SEAT Altea Freetrack 2007 Road Test

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Owners' reviews

4
Very Surprised and Very Happy.
—Anonymous
4
07/06/15 DSG gearbox has let my car down badly after only 19,000 miles, lost drive on the motorway.
—marty342
4
good car, easy to own, drive and reliable
—thecrutch
5
comfy quick family car
—billy7
2
Nice drive but prone to build quality problems, expensive to maintain.
—aj
5
Hmm. Interesting.
—richardf
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