Seat Exeo SE 2.0 TDI CR (120ps) 4dr Car Review - March 2012

REVIEW
List Price: £20,430
Tax Band: D
Insurance Group: 21
MPG: 58.9
CO2: 129
0-62 Mph: 10.5 secs
BHP: 118 BHP
Range: 907 miles
CarSite Verdict:  3.75/5
The Seat Exeo SE 2.0 TDI CR (120ps) 4dr comes in the shape of a re-worked Audi A4. The saloon is practical and the engine strong, although the handling and refinement are not great. The SE trim has a lot of equipment to offer as standard and the price is decent.

PROS:  The Seat Exeo SE 2.0 TDI CR (120ps) 4dr is good value for money and offers a strong engine with a solid amount of equipment.

CONS:  The Exeo tends to pitch and roll too much and the refinement is not great.

Behind the Wheel

The Seat Exeo SE 2.0 TDI CR (120ps) 4dr’s engine offers an adequate performance as the fastest in the group and delivers a little bit more of a kick than the lesser engines. Without the sports suspension, the Seat Exeo SE 2.0 TDI CR (120ps) 4dr has quite shaky handling.

The comfort suspension package isn’t that comfortable at all. Occupants tend to bounce around a lot and the vehicle usually allows for too much body roll, although the sport suspension helps. On the plus side, the fully adjustable seats are very impressive.

TheSeat Exeo SE 2.0 TDI CR (120ps) 4dr has performance figures of 118 bhp (120 ps) and torque figures of 214 lb-ft at 1750-2500 rpm, with the car reaching an impressive top speed of 127 mph. It takes 10.5 seconds to travel from 0-62 mph.

Looks & Equipment

The SE trim has plenty of equipment on offer as standard, improving on the basic S trim.

The interface system makes the vehicle’s stereo easy to use on the go, it also offers a modern feel.

The Seat Exeo SE comeswith power steering, alloy wheels, electric front windows, electric door mirrors and rear parking sensors as standard. The Seat Exeo SE 2.0 TDI CR (120ps) 4dr offers climate control instead of air con and optional extras include leather seats and metallic paint.

Practicality, Safety & Reliability

The practicality is good, with room for five occupants and boot space of 460 litres, which should be suitable for most families. For those who need extra space, the estate version of the Exeo will be a better option.

The Exeo comes with central locking, an alarm, immobiliser and driver, passenger and front side airbags as standard.

Value for Money

The Seat Exeo SE 2.0 TDI CR (120ps) 4dr costs £20,430 to buy and comes with lots of equipment as standard. It is a practical saloon, suitable for families and as a company car.

A combined average of 58.9 mpg and a CO2 emission figure of 129 g/km means that this car will be very low cost to run and this makes it even more appealing as a car for high milage drivers.

It is also a good option for those that wish to invest in a practical model that’s robust, efficient, solid, safe and reliable. For extra space, the VW Jetta or the Seat estate version of the Exeo might be better choices.

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