The Seat Salsa was first introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in the year 2000 with a new design compared to previous models. The car was available with a 2.8 liter 24-valve V6 engine that is capable of producing about 247 hp at 6200 rpm and a torque of 219 lb-ft at 3200 rpm. It also features a 5-speed Tiptronic transmission. The car is capable of reaching 0-60 mph in about 7.5 seconds along with a top speed of around 152 mph. The Seat Salsa has a wheelbase of 2,591 mm, length of 4,152 mm, width of 1,777 mm, height of 1,381 mm and it also weighs about 3,500 lb. The car was available with a four wheel drive and it also features ABS, vented disc or vented disc brakes. It had a confortable 2+2 seating arrangement that was designed with red net-like upholstery including a black fabric background. The instrument panel casing of the car was designed in original and exclusive red color along with decorative elements that were in matt aluminum. It also had a transparency effect that was developed by securing a black mesh over the translucent material. The Seat Salsa was also described as a Multi Driving as the driver was able to select several driving modes through a dashboard switch. The different driving modes are sport, comfort and city which modified the engine, the driving position, gearbox parameters, interior lighting as well as the layout of dashboard.
