Founded by the Spanish government in 1950, SEAT has come a long way since its establishment. Now operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Volkswagen group after a buyout in 1986, SEAT boasted sales of more than half a million vehicles throughout 2020. Headquartered and its main manufacturing facility located in Martorell, just an hour away from central Barcelona, this renowned automaker has also stretched its boundaries to include another subsidiary company named Cupra which focuses on the production of high-performance vehicles. SEAT has been a respected car manufacturer for decades, having started in the 1950s with the SEAT 600. Based on the Fiat 600, this model became a symbol of Spanish mobility and freedom, widely exported all over the world. However, it was eventually replaced by the 133 model due to safety concerns. Moving into more modern times, SEAT has primarily focused on hatchbacks like the Ibiza and Leon while also dipping its toes into producing crossovers and SUVs such as the Arona, Ateca and Tarraco which have Volkswagen ownership. It is clear that SETA has grown from automobiles meant for practicality to cutting-edge vehicles with great style too.