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3/11/09

Seat Exeo test: an Audi A4 low cost?

By cloning the old Audi A4, Seat achieves an economy that will allow him to propose (finally) a real family to its customers. All at an ultra competitive price. While the sharing of organs is a tradition in the Volkswagen group, recycle an old model from one brand to another is a novel approach. So Exeo: true personality or pale copy?
The arrival of the Exeo is a new offensive for Seat in the family segment which previously was represented by Toledo. The manufacturer has finally a credible alternative to offer its customers who wish to go upmarket.

The Exeo mark and more a break in the strategy Seat, since this family is more the result of recycling as a synergy. That of the Audi A4 a former generation. By incorporating this model to more than 70% Seat savings development which will allow it to offer this vehicle at very competitive rates

The arrival of the Exeo is a new offensive for Seat in the family segment which previously was represented by Toledo. The manufacturer has finally a credible alternative to offer its customers who wish to go upmarket. The Exeo mark and more a break in the strategy Seat, since this family is more the result of recycling as a synergy. That of the Audi A4 a former generation. By incorporating this model to more than 70% Seat savings development which will allow it to offer this vehicle at very competitive rates. This reorientation means it the end of an era creatively for Seat? Since in addition to being a vehicle of recovery, this model is the first of the range away from the name of a town (Ibiza, Leon, Altea, Toledo, Alhambra, etc.).. Seat ensures not. The Exeo is only the fruit of a collaboration with the group. Seat and will retain its label and its own models. "

Aesthetically the relationship with the former Audi A4 is obvious. Seat itself to make a few inexpensive touches like this near the front of the Ibiza, with tapered lights and imposing grille. On the rear, only the lights betray redesigned resemblance.

Interior progress

Exeo means "forward", and inside that actually Seat confirms the message. The finish and quality materials are a significant improvement. Very close cousin. (Especially since the dashboard is based on the former A4 cabriolet). The rings were replaced by the S of the mark and some have been redesigned comodos. The space for rear passengers do not pass the most generous in the category. Too bad for a family. However the volume of rather large trunk (460 liters) in front of the French Renault Laguna 3, Citroen C5 and Peugeot 407.
New equipment

The Exeo is an opportunity for Seat to propose new equipment so far in the range. Such as double glazing, electric seats with memory, or the solar sunroof. And this is on the theme that stands out from Iberian its German cousin. The Exeo offers a more generous equipment at prices more affordable. From (Level Reference "), the customer can count on 7 airbags, antitheft alarm, dual air conditioning, ABS + TCS, ESP, the onboard computer, 4 electric windows, the retro electrical, fog lamps, central locking, car MP3, etc.. For those who want more, the style, the best compromise we increased the allocation for 1725 series for an additional €. You will in addition to the 16''alloy wheels, reversing radar, multifunction steering wheel, the automatic lights, rain sensors, the refrigerated glove box, etc.. In equal equipment, it shows a difference of about € 8000 with Audi! Exeo This could almost be regarded as an Audi A4 Low cost, if it did not display a true road personality.

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