SEAT
SEAT, S.A.
🇪🇸 Spain
Spanish mass-market brand, part of the Volkswagen Group since 1986. Builds compact hatchbacks and crossovers, and is the parent of the Cupra performance spin-off.
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News about SEAT
Battery cell shortage halts Cupra Raval and ID. Polo line
The cells come from PowerCo. SEAT expects a restart on Tuesday; the CCOO union sees no cell forecast.
24 Oct 2026
VW approves Future Plan 2030, SEAT left open
Up to half the model range and three quarters of configuration options go. SEAT's future is still undecided.
8 Sep 2026
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About
SEAT was founded in Barcelona in 1950 as Spain’s state-backed carmaker, building Fiat-derived models under license before Volkswagen took a controlling stake in 1986. It remains Volkswagen Group’s Spanish arm, sharing platforms with other VW-family brands while keeping its own design and marketing identity.
The Ibiza and Arona are SEAT’s best-selling models in its home market. In 2018 the brand spun off Cupra as a separate performance-focused label, which has since grown into its own line-up of electrified models.
Global website seat.com
Frequently asked questions
Who owns SEAT?
SEAT is owned by Volkswagen Group (since 1986).
What country are SEAT cars from?
SEAT is a Spanish brand, headquartered in Martorell.
When was SEAT founded?
SEAT was founded in 1950.
What kind of cars does SEAT make?
SEAT makes compact hatchbacks and crossovers.