SEAT has taken the wraps off its sporty Altea FR prior to it going on sale in the UK in March.

The FR (for Formula Racing) is powered by a 2.0-litre, 167bhp TDI turbodiesel engine. The FR is differentiated by a restyled front bumper with lower air intake and titanium-coloured door mirror housings.

There is a black diffuser at the back and the car rides on 17-inch alloy wheels. Prices will be announced closer to launch.