Seat Alhambra Facelift FULL REVIEW test driven 2016 - Autogefühl

[@teovm]

Glad to say that i'm driving this new Alhambra, Style 7 seater, with 2.0 TDI 150HP 4WD, 17" tyres version. As Thomas statet here and in the Sharan reviews, on dry there is no point for the 4WD and this engine is not very good fully loaded after 130km/h as the car is ~1900kg without passengers. But because of that weight the 4WD will be very needed for us as we have a lot of kilometers in winter conditions with steep hills and snowy passes. Also we have already tested the 7 seater with 4 children and 3 adults as well as luggage and a stroller - no problem. And good acceleration on country roads (speed limit 90km/h). What I'll recommend, as I do not have it is the blindspot monitor, as the side mirrors are a bit on the small side for that car. Either i'm not used to them or they are too pointy on the end. Good reference on the slim center mirror, it is SLIM. We have regular sliding doors, they are the best. Loading is effortless, not just people, long items just slide in there. The Alcantara seats are perfect, no slipping and they offer that little bit more support. The only major thing missing here (missing from the Sharan) is the city break system and the adaptive cruise, as they do not offer them as options on the Seat. But in Bulgaria VW does not offer Sharan, so no alternative for us. Many thanks to Autogefuhl, as You were the one thing that tipped the scales to this vehicle and it was all worth it. Pretty much everything you said about this car (also including in the Sharan review as they are practically identical) is TRUE and spot on. Keep up the good work.

[@autogefuehl]

+Teodor Milcheliev thanks for the extensive feedback m8 !!

[@wclarke1945]

hi teodor can you tell me if you can fold mirrors with the key fob from outside the car thank you bill

[@teovm]

william clarke Hello, yes I can. but I needed to do some additional coding through obdeleven. You can use vagcom or a dealer. Check the threads in the uk seat forum or the obdeleven forum for the alhambra

[@wclarke1945]

hi thanks for the reply nice to no i will be able to do this when i get my new alhambra se lux 184 with dsg getting car in april.if there is any other tips or coding you can give i would be great full thanks again bill

[@teovm]

No problems. Everything is there. If something is not you can check VW Sharan forums as they are sister cars. Happy motoring

[@primarulgiurgiului]

Another excellent review from my number 1 resource in indeepth car reviews!

[@tsint]

Even a boring car like this is interesting when it is in-depth

[@autogefuehl]

+Dragos Teodor Bran such a great feedback!

[@autogefuehl]

+tsint love u guys!

[@keithking5070]

Very comprehensive review. Really appreciate the 'live' testing of equipment. One of the few films where the mundane aspects of the vehicle are shown storage, seating config. gadgets etc. especially wanted to see the electric tailgate and doors in action which was explained at length. I appreciate the effort gone into this review.

[@autogefuehl]

+keith king thx man join us for more!

[@Pmjs]

My insurance provided me with a SEAT Alhambra 2.0 TDI with DSG same specification as the car you're reviewing in this video. I loved it.

[@syedmustafakamalalsagoff9479]

I really enjoy your review of the Alhambra. I think it’s design is timeless. I’ve place my order - Long wait for delivery.....was informed of expected delivery in September.

[@autogefuehl]

👍

[@avoxs18]

Thanks for the in depth review! More power to you.

[@autogefuehl]

thanks !

[@Grant0610]

Great review. I am planning to buy one of these for my tour business. It looks like it will fit 7 adults well, plus it's £25k cheaper than a VW Caravelle!!

[@helmiahmed1920]

I like the detailed list of the video, much better explanation, i like opening and closing the back seats, most dont show the back seats,, great review,, i liked the car more and more,, keep it up

[@CarTestr]

The one to go for if you need a third row where adults can sit in comfort. The deep cargo with all seats up is also really good.

[@bobrankin4852]

An excellent review confirmed my own feelings about the car. Looking forward to picking mine up next week, just in time for Christmas too.

[@autogefuehl]

enjoy!

[@Ballovirta]

you are making really good and informative videos. Thanks alot

[@autogefuehl]

thanks, feel free to recommend us!

[@BrokenAdam770]

The SEAT Alhambra facelift, today on Autogefühl, your number 1 resource for in-depth car reviews and your number 1 community to discuss cars. With me, with Thomas and we're going to talk about the exterior, the changes of this facelift, the interior of course, here especially with the flexibility and what can you change with the seats and with the trunk and of course, the driving experience. And we're also going to compare this car to the Volkswagen Sharan because we have tested the Sharan before, the facelifted version, so this video will be linked in the video description and we also recently had a big van comparison video. This one will also be linked in the video description.

[@gilaxia]

TThere were three commercials during this video. Not related to cars though but works for you :) Just as your reviews work for us. Thank you

[@autogefuehl]

+gilaxia keeps autogefuehl free :)

[@SphaHlela]

Hi, Autogefühl team. I don't know if you guys can make this happen, but im gonna ask any way. When you guys are showing the interior, could you put the car in a dark garage or film a small portion of the interior shot at night - to show how the interior dials and knobs light up, or don't light up, at night. Please also show reading lights and any lights along the door seals.Also please show how the exterior lights "behave". This would be greatly appreciated. I love your in-depth reviews, otherwise. Keep up the great work!!!

[@grantmarshall3026]

Greetings from Ireland Thomas, glad to see a packet of fisherman's friends in the car. If you have a sore throat, these can ease the pain and stop throat pain leading to a heavy cold. Great review too by the way 😊

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks pal :)

[@grantmarshall3026]

Autogefühl you're welcome. Also well done German football team, beating Sweden 😊

[@loisanderson6013]

Love your review. We are needing to rent a car in Italy this summer for 6 people (one child at age 13 and one at 16...so really adults too). I had never seen the Seat Alhambra and your review was very helpful. Three questions: First, can you fold down the middle row seat and let people in the back put their legs/feet up on it? Second, what other vehicles would fit 6 people and luggage? And third, we live in Miami, Florida and have multiple friends from everywhere in the world...we would welcome you to come and stay with our family a few days if you were every interested. Last, and certainly not least, the person yapping about your accent is ridiculous. Some people don't really know what things are important in this world. Have a great day.

[@autogefuehl]

thanks and enjoy your trip :) Yeah u can fold the 2nd row down. The sibling of the Seat Alhambra is the VW Sharan. What other cars would work, probably... Skoda Kodiaq: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoXLo4p4jKmYrNE Tesla Model X (But there is no chance to rent one I guess) kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2Paf3p8gMZng5I Hyundai (Grand) Santa Fe: kzbin.info/www/bejne/injQkoeCoMRmd6M Probably the best is to check directly with the car rental company which cars they do have and I can give you a hint then. Ohh I really love Miami =) Thanks for your support Lois =)

[@loisanderson6013]

What about the Lancia Voyageur?

[@autogefuehl]

hmm.. Lancia does only sell cars on the Italian market anymore, maybe maybe it is possible to get one, Lancia Voyager = Chrysler Voyager btw. It's a crappy car imho, but it has lots of room =)

[@loisanderson6013]

One more question, how about theFfiat Scudo Panorama 9 passenger?

[@autogefuehl]

Fiat Freemont exists in Europe. Havent driven the Scudo. Well you can very well go into that light commercial vehicle segment, like Volkswagen Transporter kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5vXaYmbq5WIl7s Or Fiat Talento kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXfKiqGBnNqEb80

[@rinkujacob3947]

Nice and neatly done. well done.

[@LuckyFecker]

Fantastic review... Thank You

[@autogefuehl]

you're welcome!

[@mtumasz]

one more comment: If you want to compare it with the Touran, the currently offered price (not just catalogue but including available discounts, of which there won't be many for the Touran as it is still selling very well) of similarly specified models will not be very different. When I compared top of the range models with similar gadgets, the difference (in Poland) was just below 3000EUR. So the choice is not really about money but whether you want a VW, with slightly better looks, easier to park, with newer platform, newer gadgets (full LED lights for instance), more power from the same engine (top of the range), nice Carribean blue colour (the blue on Alhambra is very sombre) but smaller car in both 2nd and 3rd row/boot.

[@autogefuehl]

+mtumasz Alhambra is official sister of Sharan, not Touran :)

[@autogefuehl]

+Autogefühl ah sorry havent seen your 1st comment first. Indeed it depends on each market, in Germany the Touran is way cheaper than Alhambra and Sharan

[@mtumasz]

+Autogefühl In Poland as well, when you look at the base prices. But in order to compete with a well spec'd Alhambra I had to add so many options to the Touran that the prices became dangerously close, especially that discounts on Touran are much lower than what you can negotiate on Alhambra

[@morecoffee998]

Hey Thomas, I'm really enjoying your in depth reviews! They are the closest you can get to a car without having to go to the dealership. Would it be possible to make a new review of the Tesla Model S ? I know you guys already made a a short video but I would love one of your half hour specials. Keep up the good work and drive safe :)

[@autogefuehl]

+S. coffeepots Great comment. Yeah I have asked to get it again but it didnt work so far. I ll try again :)

[@teovm]

Hello, can you put some data when testing the sound insulation. like a sound meter for 50, 90, 130km/h. You said on the video that you have tested the car on the motorway at around 150 and 160 km/h and it was good but can you do this next time with a sound meter so that the viewers can actually see what you mean. This will help a lot of people who have small kids or drive a lot of km. As this is a good comfort measure. Otherwise a good review again from the team. Keep up the good work.

[@autogefuehl]

+Teodor Milcheliev Thanks! Well measuring db would only make sense if you always drive the car on the same road and in the same weather conditions

[@teovm]

+Autogefühl That is true. You could make that in your comparison videos, like the one featuring the Passat, Superb and Mazda 6. When you have a few cars on the same road and weather conditions.

[@autogefuehl]

+Teodor Milcheliev thats true. Never seen a db meter though, i ll check :)

[@teovm]

+Autogefühl You can use a phone app. They are not as correct as the professional ones, but you can check it by a professional and know the difference. Also you will always have it in you and it is just for a reference to which is lower than the other as this is the main purpose.

[@autogefuehl]

+Teodor Milcheliev interesting idea I ll check that!

[@nerfchannel5057]

The Alhambra is a really great car from Seat. And the technologies are very good. This is an excellent car for families and people who need a lot of place!!! It is the sportive alernative to the Sharan !! Very Great car :)

[@mtumasz]

For the 2017 model year, you CAN get the 184HP diesel with AWD and DSG. Also, there is the adaptive suspension available with 18" wheels, previously unavailable. Still no ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, argh, I suppose they need to show SEAT who's the boss in VW group:)

[@autogefuehl]

nice !

[@Chris-fw2mc]

Great review

[@autogefuehl]

+Chrisl thanks !

[@joaolopes9660]

I love your review!

[@autogefuehl]

+João Lopes thanks and spread the word for us!

[@syedmustafakamalalsagoff9479]

Just have a question - why doesn’t the 1.4TSI DSG model in Singapore doesn’t come with reverse camera as standard?? It’s an important safety feature should be standard for all models.

[@mtumasz]

Thnx Thomas, good review! I am in the market so I compared VW and Seat. In Poland, well spec'd model is about €5K/£4K cheaper than the equivalent Sharan and from what I saw you are mostly paying for the badge (srsly, what is the panache of owning a vw?) and a few things that are different between the two: the steering wheel - vw has buttons controlling the cruise control while alhambra has the slightly less ergonomic stalk for that, I flashed the lights a few times meaning to restore the cruise - the LED daytime running lights on VW and bulbs on the Seat, and that is about it. On the options list, vw has ADAPTIVE cruise control, vs Seat's older tech, and you can add premium audio on the Sharan, not available in Seat at all. I wasn't able to test this Dynaudio option but I doubt it is worth going to Wolfsburg ( metaphorically only, both cars are made in Portugal :) just for that. Unless you really have to have beige alcantara...

[@davetogo123]

Brilliant in depth review thanks.

[@autogefuehl]

+davetogo123 always great to have ur feedback

[@blocksterz]

straight and honest review I just like this channel. .beside. .unlike British, American reviews the steering is on the correct side and I don't hurt my ears with miles and pounds lol

[@ronaldderooij1774]

+blocksterz Agreed! Except that in America the steering is on the correct side as well.

[@autogefuehl]

+blocksterz haha =) thanks

[@mtumasz]

+blocksterz my biggest beef with UK reviews is not miles, mpg or poundfeetoftorque:) or even the fact that horsepower is slightly differently calculated... it's the fact that reviews are so positive, they almost forget everything has downsides and people watching reviews often want these the most. Our Thomas here is much better in this respect

[@c-hd5696]

I think I would take this one because of the simple fact that you can't get the panoramic roof with the 7 seat configuration on the VW Sharan (at least on the configuration, it doesn't work)

[@imransarmis]

very good review. thanks a lot from Turkiye

[@autogefuehl]

tessekur!

[@Priemholawien]

I love this car so much! I've a white SEAT Alhambra 2.0 TSI CronoPlus DSG (220 PS/HP) since three weeks. I love it!

[@PresidentCamacho2024]

+Priemholawien hahahaha

[@dominikcurylo8378]

Tomas do a Lancia Voyager test, really like that car and wanted to se what you think about it in a review Have a nice day Thomas!

[@S7StudioElfPaladin]

it's the typical Seat characteristiscs from their latest gen. interior & exterior look a lot like the current ibiza. Which ofcourse not bad.

[@igorbubulj459]

How about rust?

[@ryanzacsanders]

this childseat is new? haven't seen this in the older version

[@onwheels2564]

Thank you very much for this video

[@sebjao830]

My friend owns the 2014 ecomotive tdi and the interior quality is of vw audi quality.

[@jmichelart]

Hi Thomas. I have shortlisted the Renault Espace dci 160 and the Alhambra TDI 184 bhp. Without taking into account price, which would you go for? I love high speed driving on the motorway. My former car was BMW 330d. But now I have 3 children. Thank. P.D. I am your biggest fan. If I may you should talk more about handling, brakes, engine..... Thanks

[@autogefuehl]

+jmichelart thanks for supporting us! If you really want space for your family for a reasonable price - take the Alhambra

[@jmichelart]

+Autogefühl Thanks. My main concern is having a minimum sense of "fun" while driving. Which one would you consider more "fun" or "thrilling" to drive? Thanks

[@autogefuehl]

+jmichelart I found Alhambra and Sharan drive very good. They also give you a better contact to the road then the Espace

[@jmichelart]

+Autogefühl Thanks a lot

[@nicholasgambino720]

Thomas - What a great mini-van. It has a lot of neat features. Too bad it is not available here in the States. It would give the Chrysler 'duds' a real run for the money. Thanks for the outstanding review. Nicholas

[@autogefuehl]

+Nicholas Gambino appreciated! Indeed, very good pick in that class. In Europe its a Maxi-Van though :>

[@roadsforlife6172]

Hey Thomas , Iam due to change my car soon. At the moment Iam driving ford S max which is fun to drive and good on space too. Which one would u recommend S max or Alhambra?

[@autogefuehl]

Compare my review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4rTcniCr8tgmaM

[@wclarke1945]

hi thomas nice review you seem to be the best at the moment can you tell me if you can fold the mirrors with the key remote from outside the car thank you bill

[@autogefuehl]

thanks bill! Tough question, if thats possible, there should be an option in the price list

[@wclarke1945]

thanks for the reply maybe one of your many followers on here can tell me if you can fold them with the key

[@vasvariemil3202]

Super! thank you!

[@autogefuehl]

thanks for watching !

[@lionkillson2601]

i miss the vr6 from the new alhambras (i have a mk1 and a mk2 )

[@rogerstalder3853]

Hello Thomas, which color shows this model? Black oak brown? Thanks for answer. Excellent review by the way!

[@autogefuehl]

+Roger Stalder thanks! Good ques oak could be

[@aitorinarra]

Thank you the video. How tall are you?

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks 🙏

[@autogefuehl]

189 6ft2

[@aitorinarra]

@@autogefuehl thank you. I guess the space in the third row of seats is not bad then

[@athanaselolos5957]

Please, does anyboby know the color of the car?

[@fordmustang6079]

I don't know

[@ante1982]

Thank you Tomas for a great review! What are your thoughts on the fact that the Alhambra/Sharan use Adblue? Do many diesel engine cars have It these days? Is that a factor that needs to be considered when you buy this car campared to other brands? Keep up the good work!

[@autogefuehl]

+Ante1982 Thanks! Good question, I didnt really investigate adblue yet, i ll try to do that

[@mtumasz]

+Autogefühl So Thomas, what about Adblue? I tested Alhambra for almost 1000km and the Adblue range droped by 2000km in that weekend. Half of it was motorway, 40% normal highways, 10% city. That got me worried a bit, but since Adblue is not terribly expensive, I suppose, you could live with it.

[@ante1982]

+mtumasz i bought the 2016 Alhambra TDI 184 DSG and after less than 6 months my Adblue range was down to less than 1000 km. I mostly drive about 20-25 km a day. in Sweden where i live, the winters are long wich affects the consumption. it was easy to refill adblue though, i just went to my dealer and they filled it up for me. took less than 10 minutes. you can fill it yourself, but on the Alhambra/Sharan the tabk lid is a bit badly placed (on the left side side in the boot) and not like for instance Passat where it is next to the tank lid for the petrol/diesel. Despite this, i am VERY satisfied with the car. It has alot of space, well equipped and has a good quality feel. I also compared the Sharan and the Alhambra and I also felt that the 8000€ extra for the Sharan (with equal engine, gear box and equipment) was not worth it since both cars are more or less identical.

[@mtumasz]

hi Ante, I picked up my Alhambra (same set-up as yours) 2 weeks ago and agree it's a great car. Love some gadgets: lane assist and smart headlights. Miss the active cruise control (that was cruel VAG!) Already did 4000km in it (Poland to Italy and back) and the Adblue range dropped by 5000 (long motorway drives in hot weather so conditions opposite to yours) but it is still a new car so I reserve judgement on this for later. As regards the Sharan comparison you are right - the price differential is just not worth the switch esp. if you factor in that in Poland SEAT has 4yr warranty vs. VW's 2yr. I'm only wondering if they put different sound insulation e.g. in the doors in the VW - it's not the easiest thing to test.

[@iliabrus434]

"It is OKer" :))) fantastic..also, nice shoes :) nur weiter so ;)

[@ivantakev5528]

Thomas, please comment whether there is an AWD version and which engine/gearbox is combined with.

[@autogefuehl]

+Ivan Takev Hi, same with the Sharan, there is just ONE combination possible: 2.0 TDI 110 kW (150 PS) Start&Stop, 4Drive 6-Speed manual. I wondered about that already with the Sharan, why only put AWD in the non-strongest-Diesel plus just with MHD? I dont know... but there it is

[@loftalofta8423]

Ivan Takev Just getting the 184dsg 4drive version...to replace old 115hp manual 4Motion....big change :)

[@Minemac69]

who uses glovebox to store gloves? i dont :D

[@autogefuehl]

+minemac69 yeah thats some old habbit i guess :)

[@mtumasz]

+minemac69 I even have driving gloves in the car - got them as a gift - and they sit in the doorbin, argh!

[@MicrolonProTV]

Thomas, you make me laugh suggesting that you can travel with 7 adults in this car! Maybe 2 adults in front and 5 adult dwarfs in the rear. Rear leg room looks very tight in 7 seat mode.

[@autogefuehl]

+Stuart Crane Well most 7 seaters are not really fitted for that, lets take it that way as I said it: Its the car I can most imagine that works

[@fordmustang6079]

It really fits in 7 SEAT mode

[@fordmustang6079]

seat

[@fmsantoscar]

no option for adaptive cruise control?

[@autogefuehl]

+F Carv indeed that one is strangely not available although the Sharan has it

[@fmsantoscar]

+Autogefühl one of mine "must haves" in any modern car

[@autogefuehl]

+F Carv yeah I agree. Really got used to that one as well

[@gbriank1]

While I like the Seat's simplistic design, I favor VW in this case. Not sure if this has been discussed, but I find that VW is competing with itself too much. VW, Seat, Skoda are pretty much the same car and aren't limited to a country of origin. GM keeps Vauxhall pretty much to Great Britain and Opel to Europe.

[@fmsantoscar]

+gbriank1 Vauxhall and Opel are pretty much the same cars apart from different badges and model names

[@autogefuehl]

+F Carv I think what he means is that Vauxhall is sold in the UK and Opel in Germany whereas they sell VW, Skoda, Seat on the same markets

[@fmsantoscar]

+Autogefühl oh yes got it now

[@gbriank1]

+Autogefühl Thank you for clarification.

[@gbriank1]

+F Carv This reminds me of GM per-bankruptcy. They shared platforms between: Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Pontiac, Oldsmobile and Cadillac. Differences were minimal. Even now, GM still has excessive overlap.

[@tubyou2547]

How tall are you Mr. Thomas? Just for a reference... Thanks!

[@autogefuehl]

6 ft 1

[@melvynappleyard]

Missed the boot gadgets

[@ryanzacsanders]

Autohold is awesome once you know how to use it

[@umemuuli2778]

Besten Dank für Deine Reviews. Hab jetzt ein Ali bestellt :-) Aber Dein englische Aussprache - Junge, das ist echt nicht immer einfach anzuhören. Sonst alles Tipp-Top.

[@michaelscheithauer1966]

Vor allem in jedem 3. Satz all so all so all so

[@ryanzacsanders]

want this electric!

[@learnprogress6618]

they look the same vw and this

[@asadhassan6449]

its six seater not 7 in taxi bussines .

[@sebjao830]

It's 7 seater including the driver, so in taxis it's to carry 6 passengers.

[@sonichedgehog9809]

50k euro. This car is way overpriced.

[@shamemarakara7147]

I’m working taxi company I’m driving seat Alhambra always problem engine

[@duebelhart]

hehe, took me only 30 seconds to find out what language the guy speaks :-)

[@adamuppsala1931]

would you ever trust a reviewer with a french accent (even if you can understand it)? the German accent, on the other hand, makes the review sound truthful, serious and trustworthy.

[@stephanschmidt6094]

:-)))

[@michaelscheithauer1966]

Mister all so😃

[@samtalks9045]

Guys trust me don't go for this crappy toy. It's suspension is soooo stiff like it got no suspension. No comfort at all. Very very hard suspension.

[@sergosergundel1796]

Кто Русский 2020 ставь лайк👍👍👍

[@Russe4rever]

auf deutsch muss es sein!!!!!

[@autogefuehl]

www.autogefuehl.de

[@zeproo]

a trunck.

[@PresidentCamacho2024]

Alhambra u akbar!,. allahuambra diesel!

[@rolfvijn8344]

pretty ugly and boring car, its not special or something for that money. .

[@XzzVttll]

+Rolf vijn its not boring, look how much options you have in one car!

[@fordmustang6079]

It isn't about style you idiot