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Today, the resurgent Seat brand is selling better cars than at any time in its history.

In large part, that’s because it is one of the brands owned by the VW Group. Underneath, all of the cars it sells are strongly related to similar models sold by Volkswagen itself, or the likes of Skoda and even Audi. If you are buying a Leon, for example, the hardware will be similar to that of the Golf, Octavia and A3.

But while Seat makes the most of this tie-up to offer everything from city, small and family cars, including estates, through to a full range of SUVs, it also adds in its own slice of character, both with its distinctive styling approach and because its engineers generally tune the cars to deliver sportier handling.

While all of its cars are decent, it is the SUVs that stand out. The Arona and Ateca are among the class leaders and have enjoyed triumphs at the What Car? Awards.

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Seat's green brand Ecomotive is getting bigger. Three new Ecomotive models will be shown at the Frankfurt motor show next week all-new versions of the Altea and Altea XL, and an updated version of the Leon Ecomotive. Latest diesel engine All three new Ecomotive models use the same engine the latest VW Group 1.6-litre 104bhp turbodiesel with common-rail fuel injection.

They have a display that indicates the most efficient point to change gear and a system that recovers energy when the driver lifts off the throttle or uses the brakes. Low-friction tyres also cut down on drag, and therefore fuel consumption. The Altea and Altea XL both emit 119g/km of CO2, but the Leon goes further, thanks to the addition of an engine start-stop system that lowers emissions to just 99g/km. All three new models are due to go on sale early in 2010. Prices have yet to be confirmed.

Seat's green brand Ecomotive is getting bigger. Three new Ecomotive models will be shown at the Frankfurt motor show next week all-new versions of the Altea and Altea XL, and an updated version of the Leon Ecomotive.

Latest diesel engine All three new Ecomotive models use the same engine the latest VW Group 1.6-litre 104bhp turbodiesel with common-rail fuel injection. They have a display that indicates the most efficient point to change gear and a system that recovers energy when the driver lifts off the throttle or uses the brakes. Low-friction tyres also cut down on drag, and therefore fuel consumption. The Altea and Altea XL both emit 119g/km of CO2, but the Leon goes further, thanks to the addition of an engine start-stop system that lowers emissions to just 99g/km. All three new models are due to go on sale early in 2010. Prices have yet to be confirmed.

Seat Ecomotive range expands

*   Altea and Altea XL models
*   New Leon Ecomotive
*   CO2 emissions from 99g/km

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Seat Ecomotive range expands

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