What's the new SEAT Exeo like?
What is the new SEAT Exeo like? Does anyone have any experience with this car?
Patrick Trautt (Lanesboro)Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing new car
Expert answer
Hi Patrick,
We have a lot of experience with this car actually. Both Neil and I ran Exeo saloons as long term test cars for a while, and I also had the ST estate for nearly a year.
I definitely preferred the estate in terms of looks and though it had more space in the boot, the Exeo saloon isn't bad at all in that regard. You probably know that it's essentially a previous generation Audi A4, down to the interior switchgear and engines. That's no bad thing of course, as the Audi was a premium model at the time, though it does mean that the Exeo feels dated in places.
Nonetheless, it is solidly built and everything works well. The TDI diesel engines are well-proven and particularly satisfying when specified in conjunction with the CVT automatic gearbox. They're not the most refined engines on the market, but good performers and pretty economical too.
Note that rear legroom isn't all that great, though it was improved in the latest versions.
Overall, if you can get the Exeo for a good price then you're buying a dependable car that is below most people's radar.
Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Adviser@Shane_O_D