Seat has plumped up its Altea model to create the new XL.

Based on the five-seat model, the XL version offers an extra 19cm in body length which gives greater boot space and more interior flexibility.

The rear seats can now be moved back an extra 2cm, while luggage space rises from 409 to 532 litres.

Prices and specification will be announced nearer to the XL’s launch date, which will be early next year.