Unveiled in 1996, the SEAT Alhambra shared a platform with the Volkswagen Sharan, making the two people carriers nearly identical. A second generation arrived in 2010 with a new design and updated power options, but the Alhambra was discontinued in 2020, with SEAT recommending the seven-seater Tarraco SUV as its replacement.
First Generation (1996-2010)
In order to share the development costs between them, SEAT, Volkswagen and Ford worked on a people carrier design together. The result was the SEAT Alhambra, Ford Galaxy and Volkswagen Sharan, which were all built in Spain. However, the SEAT version was slightly sportier and designed for a younger audience. The larger headlights and 'smiling' grille gave it a distinctive look.
A 2000 update maintained the brand's image, but the roof had more of a curve toward the back where it met with a curved tailgate. The design was meant to be cutting-edge and it paired nicely with the body-coloured bumper extension and updated headlights.