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Hot SEAT diesel

On sale in the UK in March

SEAT continues to push the idea of hot turbo-diesels with the FR version of the Altea, which goes on sale in the UK in March. The sporty MPV has a 2-litre motor pushing out 168bhp, together with bigger brakes, firmer suspension and the customary fancy alloys and bodykit treatment. Expect it to cost about £18,000.

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