- Seven-seat SUV receives upgrade with new range-topping model open for order
- High-performance 2.0 TSI DSG-auto 4Drive 245PS engine added to Tarraco range
- New drivetrain available with FR, FR Sport, XCELLENCE and XCELLENCE Lux trims, priced from £39,400
- SEAT Tarraco can be ordered from www.seat.co.uk/Tarraco
The SEAT Tarraco is now available to order with the new high-performance 2.0 TSI DSG-auto 4Drive 245PS engine.
The new drivetrain option is the most powerful in the seven-seater’s line-up, with a 0-62mph time of just 6.2 seconds and a top speed of 142mph*.
Despite the added performance, the 2.0 TSI DSG delivers CO2 emissions from 195g/km and up to 30.7mpg of fuel efficiency based on the combined WLTP cycle.
The new derivative is available on the FR, FR Sport, XCELLENCE and XCELLENCE Lux trims, and is the most powerful Tarraco on offer.
FR trim includes 19-inch alloy wheels, a roof spoiler, sports bumpers, tiredness recognition software and keyless entry as standard, while FR Sport adds several features such as 20-inch alloy wheels, heated washer nozzles and heated front and rear seats.
With a focus on luxury, XCELLENCE trim includes 19-inch alloy wheels, bright roof rails, sport seats in alcantara, park assist and adaptive cruise control with a speed limiter. Adding to this, XCELLENCE Lux introduces 20-inch alloy wheels, exit assist, roll over assist and ‘Top View’ 360-degree camera.
Technical data
| Engine | 2.0 TSI |
| Cylinder/Valves | 4/4 |
| Displacement | 1,984cc |
| Bore and stroke | 82.5 x 92.8 |
| Compression ratio | 9.6 |
| Max. Power | 245PS @ 5250-6500rpm |
| Max. Torque | 370Nm @ 1600-4300rpm |
| Transmission | Seven-speed DSG-auto |
| 0-62mph | 6.2 seconds |
| Maximum speed | 142mph |
| CO2 Emissions (WLTP) | 195-208 g/km (FR) 196-208 g/km (FR Sport) 200-208 (XCELLENCE) 197-208 (XCELLENCE Lux) |
| Combined fuel consumption (WLTP) | 30.7-32.8 mpg (FR and FR Sport) 30.7-32.1 mpg (XCELLENCE) 30.7-32.5 mpg (XCELLENCE Lux) |
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Notes to editor:
*Where law permits
About SEAT
SEAT is the only company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets cars in Spain. A member of the Volkswagen Group, the multinational has its headquarters in Martorell (Barcelona), sells vehicles under the SEAT and CUPRA brands, while SEAT MÓ covers urban mobility products and solutions. SEAT exports more than 80% of its vehicles, and is present in 75 countries.
SEAT employs over 15,000 professionals and has three production centres – Barcelona, El Prat de Llobregat and Martorell, where it manufactures the SEAT Ibiza, the SEAT Arona, the CUPRA Formentor and the Leon family. Additionally, the company produces the Ateca in the Czech Republic, the SEAT Tarraco in Germany, the SEAT Alhambra in Portugal and the Mii electric, SEAT’s first 100% electric car, in Slovakia. These plants are joined by SEAT:CODE, the software development centre located in Barcelona.
SEAT will invest 5 billion euros through to 2025 in R&D projects for vehicle development, specifically to electrify the range, and in equipment and facilities. The company aims to make Martorell a zero-carbon footprint plant by 2050.