SEAT Ecomotive model

Camps International is the ethical travel company that offers a range of gap year volunteering experiences and school expeditions to areas across the world including East Africa, South East Asia and Latin America. The company has just taken delivery of a dozen SEAT Ecomotive models to add to its company car fleet, allowing them to slash their fuel bills while reducing CO2 emissions and employee tax liability.

Group Financial Controller of Camps International, Carl Palmer, said,”We were looking at all the options, but the SEAT Ecomotive range ticked all the boxes for us. We’re a carbon neutral company and we take our responsibility to the environment very seriously which is why it was very important that we opted for a clean car with low emissions. But we were also incredibly impressed with the fuel economy of the Ibiza and Leon Ecomotives, and the savings we could make by running them”.

The Leon E Ecomotive emits 99g/km CO2 emissions and returns 74.3 combined mpg while the Ibiza E Ecomotive emits even less at 92g/km and returns a fuel figure of 80.7mpg.  And of course both models will be exempt from the London Congestion Charge. SEAT contract hire on all models is on the site now.

SEAT electric car

SEAT, the sporty Spanish car manufacturer, has just released details of the new Altea XL Electric Ecomotive, its first electric car, In addition they have also produced a plug-in hybrid Leon TwinDrive Ecomotive and SEAT envisages full hybrid and electric car production by 2015.

Electric car charging

The SEAT Altea XL Electric Ecomotive engine produces 115hp and this translates into a top speed of 135kph. The batteries are located under the rear seats and the boot, so there is plenty of space and legroom for passengers. When the Altea XL is parked in the sun, rooftop photovoltaic cells recirculate fresh air throughout the passenger compartment, reducing the need for energy when setting off, by reducing the need to turn on the climate control to cool the car.

The SEAT Leon TwinDrive Ecomotive plug-in hybrid has a top speed of 120kph and a range of 52 kilometres in full electric mode. When switching to the combined mode (electric plus combustion) the top speed extends to 170 kph and CO2 emissions are just 39g/km.

New SEAT Exeo

SEAT has updated their executive class Exeo ST saloon and estate range with a new look and engineering upgrades. The new Exeo gets a revised “face” with bi-xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights (standard on Sport but optional on the SE) and will be showcased at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

The new styling enhancements include new alloy wheel designs with other upgrades to interior materials such as leather on the steering wheel and revised upholstery. SEAT is also targeting a low CO2 figure for the new model with the SEAT saloon and estate’s 2.0-litre TDI diesel engine offering around 129g/km and combined mpg at 57.6 (these figures are provisional). In 2012, SEAT is also planning to add Start/Stop technology to the Ecomotive model range and this should further reduce CO2 emissions to less than 120g/km and provide even better fuel economy.

The SEAT Exeo is the Spanish brand’s third best-seller in the UK behind the Ibiza supermini and sporty Leon five-door family hatch and the revised Exeo looks set to build upon this success.

SEAT car range

SEAT, the sporty Spanish car manufacturer has great ambitions to penetrate the Chinese car market and is showcasing a range of their vehicles at the Shanghai Motor Show 2011 (April 21-28) this month. Sales of the Leon and Ibiza models are planned for 2012 as SEAT has identified a large demand for European cars from Chinese customers.

SEAT S. A. President, James Muir, said,”The Chinese market offers a great opportunity for a brand like ours. SEAT is synonymous with design, being young in spirit and sportiness-attributes which are greatly appreciated in this market”. SEAT aims to expand in China with vehicles manufactured at its Martorell plant, near Barcelona, in Spain. SEAT UK car leasing is also on the site now for both business and private users.

Ecomotive

The new SEAT seven-seat Alhambra MPV is about to be launched in the UK with a “green version” available and to coincide with this, SEAT has just launched a new badging to further recognise their Ecomotive range of cars. The Ecomotive range offers very low CO2 emissions and superb combined mpg, with the new Ibiza Ecomotive emitting just 92g/km of CO2 for example.

Ecomotive new badging

The new badging includes the letter “E” in addition to existing name, which appears in green just above the boot-lid. SEAT’s range of cars including the Ibiza SC, Ibiza 5dr, Ibiza ST, Leon, Altea, Altea XL and the new Alhambra, all offer an Ecomotive version.

Andy Medcraft, SEAT UK Product Marketing Manager, said,”The growing number of Ecomotives on our roads clearly shows how popular these frugal yet sporty cars are becoming. I think the arrival of this new badging structure will only serve to underline our cars’ emergence as a leader in the field of environmentally responsible motoring”. The full range of SEAT cars including all Ecomotive models is available now on SEAT business car leasing.

WTCC Champions

SEAT has won the World Touring Car Championships in Macau following the culmination of the WTCC season. Not only did they win the Manufacturers’  World Championship but also the Drivers’ World Championship as well.

SEAT triumphed with the diesel Leon and Leon WTCC and saw off competition from BMW, Chevrolet and Lada in the manufacturers’ championship.

The manufacturer standings were as follows:

1- SEAT 314 points.

2- BMW 311 points.

3- Chevrolet 215 points.

4- Lada 83 points.

SEAT Ecomotive

SEAT will be launching next week, at the Frankfurt Motor Show, low CO2 versions of the Altea, Altea XL and Leon cars. All three new models feature significant improvements to offer better fuel consumption and to reduce harmful emissions.

The three newcomers feature the latest 105PS 1.6-litre TDI CR engine which incorporates a DPF particulate filter as well as cutting edge common rail diesel technology as standard.

Both versions of the Altea offer 119g/km Co2 emissions while the Leon comes in at 99g/km – a significant improvement on the old model.

Other features in the cars include Auto Start/Stop technology, energy recuperation, modifications to the five-speed gearbox, featuring a handy gear indicator device, which recommends the best gear to be driving in. The trio of SEAT Ecomotive models will be available in early 2010 however car leasing prices on other SEAT models are available now.

Leon Cupra R

The awesome new SEAT Leon Cupra R is being launched to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show on the 17th September. This new flagship car has a powerful 265PS TSI turbocharged petrol engine, matches the power of the SEAT Leon TDI World Touring CAR and is capable of a 0-62mph time of only 6.1 seconds.

The combined fuel consumption is a respectable 35mpg and the car is distinguished by the distinctive letter “R” on the central grille and at the lower right of the hatchback. The “R initial” is also on the inside on the right instrument dial and the remote control key.

The Leon Cupra R has distinctive 19-inch alloy five-spoke wheels with low profile tyres and powerful front and rear disc brakes. The final UK vehicle specification has not been released yet, but the standard features for the car launched in its home market look really generous, including ABS+ TCS, ESP+EBA, front and side airbags, grey alcantara leather upholstery to name just a few.