Seat UK announced today, April 1st, the launch of a new technology - electro reflective exterior panel finish. The Seat electro reflective panel finish was developed at the Martorell HQ and uses a similar technology as the auto dimming rear view mirrors. The Seat electro reflective panel finish constantly adapts and mimics the car's surroundings.
Seat Press Release:
SEAT TECHNOLOGY REFLECTS THE FUTURE OF MOTORING
When it comes to leading the way in the style stakes, few car makers can compete with Spanish outfit SEAT.
Recent developments such as the liberal use of Candy White paint on eye-catching models like the SEAT Leon Cupra K1, along with chic additions such as black, or white, 17'' alloy wheels, ensure SEAT drivers are proudly piloting some of the hottest cars around.
Now the innovative brand is going further still with the debut today, 1st April, of its all-new, hi-tech 'electro reflective' exterior panel finish.
The unique bodywork has been developed in-house by an elite team of technicians at the Spanish manufacturer's Martorell HQ, near Barcelona. Using complex principles similar to those through which electrochromic (auto dimming) rear view mirrors work, the experts have developed the patented electro reflective finish which constantly adapts to mimic the car's surroundings.
The hitherto hush-hush project's lead engineer, Santos Inocentes, explained: 'We started off just fooling around with paint, but soon discovered that electro reflectivity was the future.
'The technology has been a jealously guarded secret within SEAT but, now, we feel the time is just right to reveal it to the world.'
Initially appearing on the SEAT Leon 'mule' pictured here, it's possible that electro reflectivity may one day make it through to production models.
A SEAT UK spokesman said of the new development: 'We're obviously very excited by this dramatically
different exterior design feature, which mixes technology and innovation to deliver undeniably surprising results.
'Quite what happens when an electro reflective car meets a speed camera, though, is anyone's guess!'
For more details of SEAT's innovative new bodywork technology, along with full details of the sporty SEAT range, log on to www.seat.co.uk.
