Seat Alhambra
Seat Alhambra 2.0 TDI and SwiftThe seat Alhambra is a superb tow vehicle. The performance of the engine is strong and the auto gearbox handles tow weight very well. The car is stable on country roads as well as motorways and is not badly affected by side winds. My Alhambra is over four years old now, and there is no real replacement, as the model has been discontinued by Seat, which in my view is a mistake. Had it been available I would have taken another one. If anyone has found a negative with the Alhambra for towing I would like to hear it.
Seat Alhambra 2.0 TDI and ElddisChoosing the car to match the desired caravan we wanted took some considerable time. The Seat Alhambra 2.0 TDI 140bhp engine packs plenty of power and masses of torque. The combination works well and I would recommend both of our choices. The six berth caravan is very stable to tow with hardly and bounce or sway from the caravan. Well done Seat for making a brilliant vehicle. Fuel economy has returned us 30 -32 mpg dependent of road conditions and terrain. 6th gear is acheivable mainly on the flat parts of the motorway however we were using 6th on small inclines below 50mph we changed down to 5th. I trully recommend the seat. Happy motoring...
Seat Alhambra 2.0 TDI and CompassSeat alhambra &compass corona towed like a dream ,34mpg . Happy days
Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI aut. and Baileywhat a great car to tow with. The auto box is great first time I have used one . we went on major A roads on the way down to the Lincolnshire coast and minor back roads on the way home , could not fault the car . it was the 1st time out with the seat and bailey and dint find the extra length a problem , previous outfit was a peugeot 406 est and a 91 compass 2 berth . looking forward to the next week away. would recommend the seat 10/10
Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI and CoachmanGreat tow car tows the coachman with no problems as long as you keep to the speed limits!
Good fuel economy, plenty of power but you do need to change down gears on hills but not a problem, good all round car plus the 7 seats are useful .
Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI and Baileygreat tow very stable and with cruise control set at 60mph manage 32 to the gallon on the way back form south devon tows better than my previous renault grand scenic and no worry about tow weights
Seat Alhambra 2.0 TDI and HobbyBRILLIANT COMBINATION EVEN WITH THE HOBBY LOADED WITH ESSENTIALS FOR A FAMILY OF 4 HOLIDAY, ONLY NOTE OF CAUTION DONT USE SIXTH GEAR AT ALL AS WILL LABOUR ENGINE AND RAISE OIL TEMPATURE ABOVE NORMAL NOT GOOD, HONNESTLY DONT THINK WE COULD HAVE PICKED A BETTER FAMILY CAR FOR TOWING.
Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI and SwiftI agree with all that has been said in the previous comments. I have towed a few different caravans with my trusty 2003 model. (130 bhp) cracking performance have towed to northern Spain on a number of occasions with no trouble whatsoever. My local Seat dealer keeps pestering me to buy a newer model but i tell him where to go as i would not like to part with my old faithful.PS thanks for a very useful web site
Seat Alhambra 2.0 TDI and BaileyMy Alhambra is the 140bhp variant and it copes with the 6 berth Ranger with power to spare and stack of room for all the family. The combination has climbed 20% slopes. Cruising at 60mph gives 23mpg which could be better but it's very stable. Only problem area is moving the 'van on grass up a slope or out of a muddy field; can easily damage the clutch (mine cost £973 to repair!).
Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI and AceTowed well on motorway at sensible speed but it needed a lot of gearchanges in hilly areas. Power band is narrow with 6 speed gearbox. As for stability it was as good as my Landrover Discovery 3. Very safe. Quite good on fuel too.
Seat Alhambra 2.0 TDI and AceI have towed with this outfit with excellant results, the car has no end of power (1.9TDi 130bhp) and boot space with 5 seats in place, and I get 30mpg. The only this you have to be careful of is traction pulling away or climbing. The van is very stable and will sit at 60mph on the motorway, the only thing it's missing is alloys which would be easier when fitting the wheel clamps.
Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI and Avondaleoriginally towed the dart with a nissan terrano and found it thirsty so decided to swap it for the alhambra.best choice i have ever made.the out fit is better suited for towing and day to day use.its like towing with a comfy armchair.
Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI and Spritehad a landrover discovery before, the seat alhambra is a lot better tow car drop down 1 gear on most hills. highly recommed
Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI and Acei have driven and towed with all different cars including 4 x 4's and the Seat is probably the most comfortable and economical choice. its handling is excellant with adequate power. The versatility of the seating arrangements makes the alhambra an outstanding vehicle, highly recommeded
Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI and LunarHaving previously owned 4 different 4x4's I decided that enough was enough of the 16 mpg game. I purchased an alhambra 2003 130bhp on the condition that it was more economical and I was probably going to site my lunar 640 ewl soon anyway. What a fool I was to think that it wouldn't tow so well as the 4x4's. Not only do I get on average 40 mpg but it tows the caravan better than any of the other cars I have owned beating them in every department with ease. Interesting on what car as to the biggest problem with the alhambra is getting hold of a second hand one. I am considering getting another in case they run out of them !!!
Loads of options with the seats too and very comfortable. GET ONE..
Seat Alhambra 2.0 TDI and SterlingI have towed the Sterling Europa 520 with the older Alhambra ( 54 plate diesel) and the newer 140bhp diesel models and found both to be able to cope with the caravan very easily. Good bottom end torque and a usable 5th gear on motorways. Recommend the outfit setup to anyone.
Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI and Baileypiece of cake to tow with nice and stable with the caravan hardly notice its on the back
Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI and CaravanIf you want to tow a larger caravan the SEAT Alhambra is a really excelent choice. There is none of the cost involved running a 4x4 - solo you can expect just over 40mpg from 130bhp TDi PD. Towing this drops to around the 30mpg mark. With the rear two seats removed you can get all your caravanig gear in the boot which helps keep the weight down in the caravan. As the car is designed to carry two adults in the rear seat there is no noticable compresion of the rear suspension with the caravan hooked up, even with the boot fully loaded. Stability - the car with a Baily Pageant Burgandy in tow is extremely stable, with no hint of trouble from passing lorries or crosswinds. The VW TDi PD engine is fantastic with more than enough power and torque to pull this size of caravan. It is also better value for money as it costs less to buy than its VW and Ford cousins (they are all built on the same production line) and you get more toys for your money. The suspension is a bit firmer than on the VW Sharan but this just makes it feel more stable when touring and it handles pretty well solo for such a big car. I would recommend the Alhambra to anyone who is not worried about having a "fashionable" badge. The servicing costs are also very reasonable.
Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI and Avondale no problem towing plenty off tourque and no snakeing or under performing no need for a 4by4
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