shortage, which Volkswagen expects to continue through 2022. Although, it may ease slightly in the second half. The night shifts will be cut from second quarter on three assembly lines in Wolfsburg plant. Only a fourth assembly line that handles the Tiguan and its hybrid models, the Touran and Seat Tarraco will continue all shifts.(Multiple sources on February 6)Keyword: plant operating status...

News  Updated at: 2022/02/07

s the more powerful e-Boost version (170kW). An exclusive version of the CUPRA Formentor VZ5 will also be introduced, limited to 999 units (exclusive Taiga Grey exterior colour and a specific interior), as well as special editions of the current range. It will also, present a new trim for the SEAT Tarraco (Xperience) and updates across the model line-up. (SEAT S.A. press release)...

News  Updated at: 2022/01/12

Volkswagen to cut output at Wolfsburg plant in September On September 23, Volkswagen announced that it will reduce production next week at its Wolfsburg plant in Germany due to semiconductor shortage. The assembly line that builds Volkswagen Golf will operate only during the early shift from Monday through Thursday. Other assembly lines that build Touran, Tiguan and Seat Tarraco models will suspend output.(Multiple sources on September 23)Keyword...

News  Updated at: 2021/09/24

digital lives no matter what device they use through Apple CarPlay or Android Auto using a wireless connection based on WLAN. If preferred, a cabled connection is also possible. The Wireless Full Link Technology is now available for the new SEAT Ibiza, new SEAT Arona, SEAT Leon, SEAT Ateca and SEAT Tarraco. And with vehicles that include the optional Connectivity Box with inductive charging that meets Qi standard protocols, users don’t need to ...

News  Updated at: 2021/06/23

issions are between 151-164g/km (Sportstourer: 151-165g/km). Production of the front-wheel drive SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI 190PS DSG, designed and developed in Barcelona, started at the brand’s Martorell facilities this week. The new 2.0 TSI 190 PS engine is also available for the SEAT Ateca and the SEAT Tarraco (exclusively with the 4Drive system). SEAT press release...

News  Updated at: 2021/05/03

SEAT boosts its large SUV’s performance as Tarraco 2.0 TSI 245PS DSG 4Drive enters production On January 18, SEAT announced that it is offering even more performance in its large SUV as the Tarraco 2.0 TSI 245PS DSG 4Drive starts production. This new powertrain joins the SEAT Tarraco line-up – including gasoline (TSI) and diesel (TDI) starting from 150PS (110kW), and also a plug-in hybrid version (e-Hybrid) of 245PS (180kW) -, expanding the d...

News  Updated at: 2021/01/19

SEAT electrifies large SUV as Tarraco e-Hybrid enters production On November 30, SEAT announced that it continues to expand its range of electrified vehicles, as the SEAT Tarraco e-Hybrid enters production this week.  The brand already delivers the SEAT Mii electric and SEAT Leon e- Hybrid, available in both 5-door and Sportstourer variants. The SEAT Tarraco e- Hybrid’s plug-in hybrid system mates a 1.4 litre TSI 150 PS (110 kW) gasoline engi...

News  Updated at: 2020/12/01

nd CUPRA are going to launch five new electric and plug-in hybrid models in 2020 and 2021, which will be added to the electric version of the commercially available SEAT Mii. The Leon family will have plug-in hybrid electric models under the SEAT and CUPRA brand, manufactured in Martorell; the SEAT Tarraco will have a PHEV version and the CUPRA Formentor, the first model designed and developed for the CUPRA brand, will also have plug-in hybrid el...

News  Updated at: 2020/10/09

SEAT Tarraco extends its appeal with front-wheel drive 2.0 litre TDI 150 PS DSG version On Sept 2, Seat introduced the front-wheel drive 2.0 liter TDI 150PS DSG version of the SEAT Tarraco. Until now, when equipped with a TDI engine, the Tarraco was available either as front-wheel drive with manual gearbox or as 4Drive linked to a DSG gearbox. The introduction of the front wheel drive 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG changes that, as the Tarraco now becomes ava...

News  Updated at: 2020/09/03

ive Cruise Control, Emergency Assist, Pre-Crash Assist, Travel Assist and Side & Exit Assist, the new SEAT Ateca combines the most advanced driver-assistance systems to offer optimum protection in any driving scenario, making it one of the safest and most convenient vehicles in the segment.The SEAT Tarraco, receives a range of updates that will continue to make it a strong competitor and help it to stand out in its segment. Updates have also been...

News  Updated at: 2020/08/27

g plant with the early shift beginning at 6:30 a.m. Initially, Golf production will recommence on a one-shift basis — with reduced capacity and longer cycle times. Some 8,000 employees are returning to the production halls. Production of the Volkswagen Tiguan and Touran models as well as the SEAT Tarraco begins on Wednesday. Multi-shift operation is to get underway again the following week. At the same time, some 2,600 suppliers, the majority o...

News  Updated at: 2020/04/27

CUPRA Formentor and the public debut of the first CUPRA Leon. SEAT will also celebrate the public debut of the all-new SEAT Leon in its complete line-up of alternative versions - mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid and also the CNG version presented for the first time - as well as the Premiere of the SEAT Tarraco FR. The company will also take the opportunity to present its latest news regarding urban mobility that was initially planned for the Mobile W...

News  Updated at: 2020/02/27

SEAT expands Tarraco line-up with 1.5 liter TSI DSG front-wheel drive option On November 25, SEAT announced that it is once again expanding its vehicle offering, helping grow its position in the market and increase the options open to consumers with the introduction of the front-wheel drive Tarraco SUV combined with its advanced DSG automatic transmission.The new front-wheel drive Tarraco combines a turbocharged 1.5 liter four-cylinder gasoline e...

News  Updated at: 2019/11/25

SEAT accelerates its electric offensive at Frankfurt IAA On September 10, SEAT informed that following the announcement of the SEAT Mii electric and the el-Born, the brand's first two fully electric models, at the international event Frankfurt Motor Show CUPRA is presenting its new Tavascan concept car. It will be joined in by the new SEAT Tarraco FR PHEV, the brand's first plug-in hybrid electric SUV, which will be making its world debut in Fran...

News  Updated at: 2019/09/11

SEAT introduces plug-in hybrid powertrain technology and the sporty FR trim in Tarraco On Aug 28, SEAT informed that it is expanding the efficiency and desirability of the Tarraco, introducing plug-in hybrid powertrain technology and the sporty FR trim. The Tarraco plug-in hybrid is a demonstration of SEAT strategy towards electrification, which will include six electric and plug-in hybrid SEAT and CUPRA models until the beginning of 2021. Design...

News  Updated at: 2019/08/29

ensive with the introduction of the Mii electric.SEAT’s first production all-electric vehicle also lays the groundwork for future members to the family, with more EVs and PHEVs due to join the Mii electric in the near future, including the all-electric SEAT el-Born, plug-in hybrid versions of the Tarraco and Leon, and high-performance plug-in hybrid versions of CUPRA Formentor and CUPRA Leon.The Mii electric’s motor, linked to a single speed ...

News  Updated at: 2019/06/06

SEAT launches Tarraco SUV in Mexico On May 2, SEAT launched the 2019 Tarraco, its largest SUV, in Mexico, with availability at dealerships nationwide.The 4.7-meter-long SUV has three rows of seats, parking and lane change assist, cloth doors and seats, digital instrumentation and interior LED lighting.The Tarraco is sold in Mexico with a 1.4-liter engine and DSG transmission, which allows it to reach 0-100 km in 9.4 seconds and top speed of 199 k...

News  Updated at: 2019/05/23

rtorell plant (SEAT Ibiza, Arona and Leon; Audi Q3 and A1), and the remaining 21% was allocated to general goods and services. Over 60% of the total purchase volume was made to Spanish suppliers. Among the most prominent projects of 2018, the Purchases Division contributed to the launch of the SEAT Tarraco, which is manufactured in the Wolfsburg plant in Germany. SEAT led the project and managed the choice of suppliers, preproduction tests and pa...

News  Updated at: 2019/04/22

esented its electric strategy which, until the beginning of 2021, will include six electric and plug-in hybrid models at the company’s annual media conference. The electric version of the Mii and el-Born will be the brand’s first two fully electric models, while the new generation Leon and the Tarraco will feature a plug-in hybrid version. Furthermore, the CUPRA Leon and the CUPRA Formentor will also have a plug-in hybrid variant. Also it w...

News  Updated at: 2019/03/28

re than 50,000 skills thanks to the Alexa Skills Kit (ASK), which encourages developers to continually expand and evolve the Alexa’s capabilities. Services are already available in Germany and the UK, and from this moment, in Spain, Italy and France for the Ibiza, Arona, Leon, Ateca  and the new Tarraco via the Android SEAT Media Control with Amazon Alexa app. Simply download SEAT Media Control with  Amazon Alexa from the Play Store, connect ...

News  Updated at: 2018/11/06