SEAT Exeo Saloon (09 on) - Review

Review by David Ross on 27 February 2009

Last Updated: 21 February 2011

The Exeo (pronounced ex-ay-o) is SEAT's first executive-sized saloon but if you're thinking it looks familiar then you'd be right. It is based heavily on the 2005 Audi A4, but that's not a bad thing. It means the Exeo is good to drive, rides comfortable and is well built. The interior is actually taken from the A4 Convertible and adds an upmarket edge to the four-door saloon, while a decent-sized boot makes it a good option as a family car. The range of engines isn't huge, but the main 2.0-litre diesel is available in three different power outputs, providing a choice for those wanting outright economy or extra performance. It's well equipped and good value too, giving it an edge over more established saloons.

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Driving & Performance

Performance

4 out of 5
"Both engines in the Exeo are used across the Volkswagen, Audi and Skoda ranges. One petrol version..."
Handling

4 out of 5
"SEAT has always had a good reputation for keen handling and the Exeo follows that tradition. The..."

Comfort

Comfort

3.5 out of 5
"Thanks to a forgiving ride and good noise insulation, the Exeo is ideal for long distance motorway..."
Practicality

3.5 out of 5
"With a 460-litre boot, the Exeo is usefully practical and offers identical luggage space to the BMW..."
Equipment

5 out of 5
"SEAT is hoping to attract buyers with generous standard equipment levels. There are four trim levels..."
Behind the wheel

4 out of 5
"The Exeo uses the dash from the A4 Cabriolet rather than the saloon, which gives it a more stylish..."

Costs

Running costs

3 out of 5
"Thanks to a range of economical engines the Exeo is affordable to run. SEAT dealer servicing is..."
Green credentials

3.5 out of 5
"The Exeo performs well in terms of emissions with an average of 158g/km CO2 across the range. The..."

Safety & Reliability

Safety

4 out of 5
"The Exeo received an overall four-star crash rating (out of five) in official Euro NCAP safety..."
Reliability

4 out of 5
"The Exeo shares components with Audi and Volkswagen models, so should prove very reliable. The 2005..."

Buying & Selling

Buying new

3 out of 5
"The Exeo is competitively priced and when compared to premium saloons from BMW and Audi looks an..."
Buying used

4 out of 5
"The most common model is the 2.0 TDI 143bhp Sport, which gets plenty of kit including parking..."
Selling

3 out of 5
"SEAT has a growing reputation, especially among younger buyers, for sporty cars. It's not had a..."