SEAT Exeo Saloon (09 on) - Review

Review by David Ross on
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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Equipment

SEAT is hoping to attract buyers with generous standard equipment levels. There are four trim levels - S, SE, Sport and SE Lux and all cars get power steering, dual-zone climate control, electric windows all round, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, front fog lights, cruise control, alloy wheels, steering-wheel mounted audio controls, a CD stereo plus USB connectivity for iPods and MP3 players. The SE adds rear parking sensors, automatic lights and wipers, leather steering wheel and gearknob plus an acoustic windscreen while the Sport gets sports suspension (although standard suspension can be chosen instead at no extra cost), sports seats and 18-inch alloys. The SE Lux comes with black leather upholstery and adaptive xenon headlights which swivel to give better visibility in corners and at junctions.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Telephone
  • Traction control
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