SEAT Tarraco SE Technology
SEAT is very proud of its Spanish heritage, so much so that nearly every model in its current line-up is named after a town or area in Spain. The Ibiza, Leon, Arona, Ateca and Alhambra all follow this formula, and so does the latest addition to the Auto Express fleet, the Tarraco. Yet while the brand鈥檚 approach to its cars鈥?names is unique, the same can鈥檛 be said of the Tarraco itself. The large SUV shares many of its characteristics with the Skoda Kodiaq, sitting on the same version of the Volkswagen Group鈥檚 modular MQB platform and sharing the same range of engines. But that鈥檚 no bad thing because the Kodiaq scooped the Best Large SUV honour at our New Car Awards ceremony last year. Our Tarraco is an SE Technology model, which sits near the bottom of the range, with only the standard SE trim below it (Xcellence and Xcellence Lux sit above our car in the line-up). That doesn鈥檛 mean it鈥檚 short of kit, though, because the focus on technology really shines through.
Just like the Kodiaq, the Tarraco offers bags of space, with lots of storage and plenty of leg and headroom in the rear seats. Boot capacity stands at 1,775 litres with the rear two benches folded flat (just down on the Kodiaq鈥檚 cavernous 2,005 litres), while there is even a usable 230 litres available with the car set up as a seven-seater. Those sixth and seventh chairs don鈥檛 offer much legroom, though, and are only really suitable for kids. Adults will simply find it too uncomfortable to spend much time back there, and the seats are tough to clamber into. Where the Tarraco differs from the Kodiaq is in the way it drives. SEAT is well known for focusing on dynamics, and this SUV does not disappoint. Its sheer size means it has some limitations, but it feels controlled when turning sharply into corners and body roll is kept in check for the most part. The SE Technology鈥檚 smaller 18-inch wheels also provide a smooth ride and the car soaks up most road imperfections without flinching. The Tarraco鈥檚 engine line-up is standard VW Group fare. The power figure might seem low for such a big car, but it copes with the demands of daily life well. So far I鈥檝e used it around town and on some longer motorway journeys, and the engine never feels strained. In fact, the 340Nm of torque means it feels quite punchy when going for an overtake. A fully laden Tarraco might be a different story but, for most people, the lower-powered 2.0-litre diesel should be quick enough. Economy of 44.5mpg is also impressive for a 1,660kg car. I鈥檓 looking forward to seeing how it copes with the demands of day-to-day life. My young son likes to grab and pull at anything within reach, so he鈥檚 sure to be testing the car as much as I am in the coming months.
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