Seat - Road to SUV

In the past three decades SEAT has developed its path to SUVs with various concept cars
From the beachy Marbella Concept to the connected 20v20, these models inspired the current range
Greater ground clearance, compact design and innovative technology are all shared characteristics

Ateca, Arona and Tarraco. They are the three SUVs in SEAT’s current lineup, which took off in 2016. However, their beginnings go back much further. For more than three decades, several concept cars have paved the way for today’s SUVs. “Solid sporty proportions, front ends with a bold personality and attention to detail combined with the latest technological advances are the similarities that are reflected in the current range”, says Xavier Villanueva, a designer of exteriors at SEAT. The following piece looks back at the predecessors that inspired the SUVs seen on the road today.