Catalog / Seat
SEAT (Sociedad Española de Automóviles de Turismo) is a Spanish car manufacturer founded in 1950.
In 1960, the brand became a popular car manufacturer in Spain, producing popular models such as the 600, 124 and 1400. In 1982, the company entered into a partnership agreement with Volkswagen Group, which led to major investments and modernisation of production.
In 1990 Volkswagen Group bought a controlling stake in SEAT, and in 1999 became the full owner.
In the 2000s, SEAT entered new markets, expanded the model range, releasing such models as Ibiza, Leon and Altea.
Since 2010 SEAT emphasises on the development of more environmentally friendly and technological cars. And in 2020, the company announced plans to move to an all-electric model range by 2030.
Features of the brand:
SEAT today is a part of Volkswagen Group, is one of the largest car manufacturers in Spain, exports cars to more than 80 countries. In addition, the company offers a wide range of models, including hatchbacks, sedans, crossovers and minivans, is actively developing the direction of electric cars.
Prices for new SEAT cars in Europe start at around €15,000 for the compact Ibiza model and can reach €45,000 for the top-of-the-range versions of the Tarraco crossover or the sporty Leon CUPRA.
The cost of SEAT cars, like any other car, depends on a number of factors:
- Model. Prices for different SEAT models can vary. For example, the Ibiza is a more affordable model than the Tarraco.
- Equipment. The wider it is, the higher the price. The equipment may include such options as a panoramic roof, leather interior, driver assistance system.
- Engine. More powerful hybrid and diesel engines, as a rule, are more expensive than petrol engines. For example, a Leon with a 1.5 TSI (150bhp) engine will be cheaper than a Leon with a 2.0 TSI (190bhp) engine.
- Transmission. Cars with automatic transmission are usually more expensive than those with manual transmission.
- Drive. Models with all-wheel drive, as a rule, are more expensive than with front drive. For example, the SEAT Ateca with front-wheel drive is cheaper than the Ateca with all-wheel drive.
- Year of manufacture and mileage. The newer the car is, the more expensive it is. The lower the mileage, the higher the price.
- Country. Prices for cars of Siat brand can slightly differ in different countries, regions and cities (by 2-3 thousand euros).
In addition, the price is influenced by other factors - the presence of tuning, service history, participation in accidents or cases of flooding of the car (for used cars).
As of 2024, the most affordable new car in the SEAT range is the Ibiza compact hatchback. Prices for the base version of the SEAT Ibiza start from €15,000.
Factors affecting the price of the base model SEAT Ibiza:
The most expensive car in the SEAT lineup is a crossover Tarraco in the top configuration. The price for this model can reach 45 000 euros. SEAT Tarraco is a spacious seven-seat crossover.
Factors affecting the price of the Tarraco:
