The SEAT Alhambra has been collecting awards and prizes since its launch last September. Just recently, the Spanish brand’s model has received three more important distinctions, one from home and two from the UK, which are further proof of the new Alhambra’s quality, flexibility and outstanding value for money.
- Best MPV in Spain at the 2nd edition of the Ecomotor Awards
- Best MPV in the UK at the 2011 Fleet World Honours
- Best MPV by UK motoring magazine Diesel Car
Once again, the Spanish model’s impressive credentials received the highest praise, earning it a first-place win at the 2nd edition of the Ecomotor Awards organized by the El Economista newspaper, where the SEAT Alhambra scored 13.97% of the votes to out-rival first runner-up Ford C-Max with 12.23% and third-place Peugeot 5008 with 10.66% of the total votes.
The awards ceremony took place this morning at the Barcelona Motor Show, where the SEAT delegation was headed by SEAT Spain director Vicente Adrian, who also accepted the award. In his speech, Adrian said “it is a great honor to accept this award for the SEAT Alhambra, which is equipped with ground-breaking technology that re-defines functionality, dynamics and safety, three factors that make it a new benchmark model in its segment.” He went on to say that “the Alhambra will no doubt be one of our most valuable cars in the upcoming years.”
Two new distinctions in the UK
The SEAT Alhambra is also causing a sensation in the rest of Europe, scooping up two significant wins on the same day in the UK, where the Alhambra was named Best MPV by both Fleet World and Diesel Car. The Fleet World Honours are presented annually to those motor manufacturers who have, in the opinion of the judges, achieved excellence in their sector.
Meanwhile, specialist motoring title Diesel Car crowned the Alhambra with its Best MPV title for its “stylish design, roominess and practicality”. Diesel Car focuses on the diesel car market but also reports on alternatively fueled and eco-friendly vehicles, confirming the efficiency of the Alhambra engine line-up.
These excellent results are mirrored in the Euro NCAP crash tests, where the SEAT Alhambra received the highest possible score of a 5 star rating.
An enticing offer
The SEAT Alhambra range is available in Reference and Style trim, and features an extensive equipment package even on the basic version that includes 7 airbags (2 front, 2 side, 2 headbags and 1 driver kneebag), ESP + EBA, front passenger airbag disconnection, driver-controlled electronic rear door blocking, low tyre pressure indicator, rear seat Isofix anchoring points and Top Tether, 205/60 tires on 16 inch steel wheels, body color door mirrors with integrated LED turning lights, sliding rear doors, electric park brake and SEAT Sound System 1.0 with 4 speakers, among many other elements.
New Alhambra prize list since its launch
- Auto Trophy 2010 in Germany for best car in the “imported MPV” category, according to readers of the Auto Zeitung magazine.
- Best MPV on the market, by UK consumer motoring ‘bible’ What Car?
- Best imported MPV 2011, according to readers of the German motor trade magazine auto motor und sport.
- MPV of the Year in Portugal, by the “Car of the Year – Crystal Steering Wheel Trophy” panel members.
- Best MPV in Spain at the 2nd edition of the Ecomotor Awards.
- Best MPV in the UK at the 2011 Fleet World Honours.
- Best MPV, by UK motoring magazine Diesel Car.
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