SEAT Exeo
Encyclopedia
The SEAT Exeo is a five-seat
large family car
, and flagship model, built by the Spanish
car manufacturer, and Volkswagen Group
subsidiary SEAT, S.A.
, with factory production commencing in December 2008.
Previously codenamed Bolero (though not to be confused with SEAT's earlier
concept car bearing the same name) and internally designated Typ 3R, the name Exeo derives from the Latin
word exire, meaning "to go beyond", breaking SEAT's recent tradition to name its cars after Spanish cities.
model which is built on the Volkswagen Group B7 (PL46) platform, and is almost entirely based on the "B7" generation Audi A4, with styling changes to the front and rear by way of unique bonnet, front wings, boot lid, doors and exterior door mirrors. It incorporates interior trim from the A4 Cabriolet, and extensively uses B6/B7 A4 interior equipment and electrical components. To this purpose, the entire Audi B7 A4 production
and assembly line
s from Ingolstadt
were dismantled and installed in Volkswagen Group's related SEAT factory in Martorell
, Spain.
The SEAT Exeo was officially revealed at the 2008 Paris Motor Show
, and at launch, it was confirmed to be available in just one car body style
- as a four-door
five-seat saloon/sedan (Typ 3R5). However, from August 2009, it also available as a five-door five-seat estate/wagon
called Exeo ST (Typ 3R9) (Sport Tourer).
The Exeo was available for purchase in Western Europe
in early 2009, with a model lineup which initially included three petrol engine
s and two diesel engine
s, with a third lower-powered 88 kW diesel engine being added from September 2009.
In 2010 three new petrol engines entered production, these were the 1.8 TFSI 88 kW, the 1.8 TFSI 118 kW and the 2.0 TFSI 155 kW.
It is available with three different trim levels
: Reference, Stylance and Sport.
Due to the Exeo being derived from the Audi B7 A4, it shares the same fundamental powertrain
layout
. It has engines mounted at the front
, and they are oriented longitudinally
, i.e.: "north-south", rather than the "east-west" transverse engine
layout used in the remainder of the SEAT range. The gearboxes
are of a transaxle
type (containing the gearbox, along with the front final drive and differential), and are also mounted longitudinally at the rear of the engine. For the 1.8 litre 20 valve
Turbo
petrol engine
, one side-mounted intercooler
(SMIC) is fitted to the lower front left of the car, below the left headlamp. For the 2.0 TSI petrol, along with the 105 kW and diesel engine
s, these utilise two SMICs, one below the left and right headlamps. All diesel engine variants are common rail (CR) Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) engines and includes an exhaust catalytic converter
along with a diesel particulate filter
(DPF).
Transmission options initially included only a six-speed manual gearbox
. Shortly after launch, the LuK-originated multitronic
continuously variable transmission
(CVT), with selectable six- or seven-speeds, became available on models equipped with the 2.0 TSI petrol and 2.0 TDI diesel engines. Distribution of the engine torque
to the driven roadwheels
is only via the front wheels
, and there is not a four-wheel drive
offering - which the Audi A4 utilised as an option in its 'trademark' quattro (four wheel drive system).
s are inline four cylinder (I4) four-stroke designs and are based on existing units capable to be fitted longitudinally in the Exeo's PL46 platform and have also been used in other marques of the Volkswagen Group
. They all comply with the European EU5 emissions standard, and offer the following performance statistics (for the saloon version in standard configuration).
front and rear suspension
as used on the Audi A4, again with light-weight cast
aluminium alloy
front suspension arms and virtual steering-axis uprights. All models are equipped with ZF
-supplied power steering
, with some models having speed-sensitive 'servotronic' variable assistance.
Disc brake
s are fitted front and rear, with the radially ventilated fronts ranging in diameter from 280 millimetres (11 in) by 22 millimetre (0.866141732283465 in) thick, to 320 millimetres (12.6 in) by 30 millimetres (1.18 in). At the rear are solid (un-ventilated) discs ranging from 245 millimetres (9.6 in) by 10 millimetre (0.393700787401575 in) to 288 millimetres (11.3 in) by 12 millimetre (0.47244094488189 in). All discs, front and rear, utilise a single-piston sliding brake caliper.
Chassis electronics feature as standard the Bosch
ESP 8.0 Electronic Stability Programme
, which also includes Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
(EBD), and emergency Brake Assist
(BA). This ESP system also includes Anti Slip Regulation
(ASR - or traction control), and Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) traction aids.
Roadwheel
options vary from a basic 7Jx16 steel wheel with plastic wheel covers, to a number of variants of alloy wheel
s, from 16" to 18" in diameter.
Conventional halogen
dual-bulb (H7 dip and H1 main) headlamp
s are standard, with self-leveling single-source Bi-Xenon
high-intensity discharge
(HID) headlights available as an option.
Luggage capacity in the saloon variant, measured according to the VDA 'block' method, is 460 litres (16.2 cu ft). On the other hand in the estate Exeo ST variant the boot size starts from 442 litres (15.6 cu ft) (or 564 litres (19.9 cu ft) when loaded up to roof) and after folding rear seats it rises to 882 litres (31.1 cu ft) (or 1354 litres (47.8 cu ft) when loaded up to roof with rear seats down).
The total production per year of SEAT Exeo and Exeo ST cars is shown in the following table :
Car seat
A car seat is the chair used in automobiles. Most car seats are made from inexpensive but durable material in order to withstand as much use as possible.-Ergonomy: Lumbar and thigh support:...
large family car
Large family car
A large family car, also known as a D-segment car, is a European automobile classification which is larger than a small family car and smaller than an executive car. Multi-purpose vehicles based on a large family car design are often called large MPVs, while similarly-priced models from luxury car...
, and flagship model, built by the Spanish
Spain
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car manufacturer, and Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group is a German multinational automobile manufacturing group. , Volkswagen was ranked as the world’s third largest motor vehicle manufacturer and Europe's largest....
subsidiary SEAT, S.A.
SEAT
SEAT, S.A. is a Spanish automobile manufacturer founded on May 9, 1950 by the Instituto Nacional de Industria , a state-owned industrial holding company....
, with factory production commencing in December 2008.
Previously codenamed Bolero (though not to be confused with SEAT's earlier
SEAT Bolero
The SEAT Bolero 330 BT is a concept car presented at the 1998 Geneva Salon International de l’Auto . It is featuring a four-seater, four-door sports-coupé inspired family saloon car body style...
concept car bearing the same name) and internally designated Typ 3R, the name Exeo derives from the Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
word exire, meaning "to go beyond", breaking SEAT's recent tradition to name its cars after Spanish cities.
Overview
The Exeo is a D-segmentLarge family car
A large family car, also known as a D-segment car, is a European automobile classification which is larger than a small family car and smaller than an executive car. Multi-purpose vehicles based on a large family car design are often called large MPVs, while similarly-priced models from luxury car...
model which is built on the Volkswagen Group B7 (PL46) platform, and is almost entirely based on the "B7" generation Audi A4, with styling changes to the front and rear by way of unique bonnet, front wings, boot lid, doors and exterior door mirrors. It incorporates interior trim from the A4 Cabriolet, and extensively uses B6/B7 A4 interior equipment and electrical components. To this purpose, the entire Audi B7 A4 production
Production line
A production line is a set of sequential operations established in a factory whereby materials are put through a refining process to produce an end-product that is suitable for onward consumption; or components are assembled to make a finished article....
and assembly line
Assembly line
An assembly line is a manufacturing process in which parts are added to a product in a sequential manner using optimally planned logistics to create a finished product much faster than with handcrafting-type methods...
s from Ingolstadt
Ingolstadt
Ingolstadt is a city in the Free State of Bavaria, in the Federal Republic of Germany. It is located along the banks of the Danube River, in the center of Bavaria. As at 31 March 2011, Ingolstadt had 125.407 residents...
were dismantled and installed in Volkswagen Group's related SEAT factory in Martorell
Martorell
Martorell is a town near Barcelona, in Catalonia, Spain, primarily known for its medieval Devil's bridge.It has three railway stations - one on the RENFE line from Manresa to Sant Vicenç de Calders called "Martorell", and three on the FGC line from Barcelona to Manresa called "Martorell-Vila",...
, Spain.
The SEAT Exeo was officially revealed at the 2008 Paris Motor Show
2008 Paris Motor Show
The 2008 Paris Motor Show took place from 4 October to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles.This edition of the Paris Motor Show featured a high number of hybrid and electric vehicles , a tectonic shift that led a New York Times blogger to ask, "Who killed the non-electric cars?".-...
, and at launch, it was confirmed to be available in just one car body style
Car body style
Automobiles' body styles are highly variable. Some body styles remain in production, while others become less common or obsolete. They may or may not correlate to a car's price, size or intended market classification. The same car model might be available in multiple body styles comprising a...
- as a four-door
Vehicle door
A vehicle door is a partition, typically hinged, but sometimes attached by other mechanisms such as tracks, in front of an opening which is used for entering and exiting a vehicle. A vehicle door can be opened to provide access to the opening, or closed to secure it. These doors are similar to...
five-seat saloon/sedan (Typ 3R5). However, from August 2009, it also available as a five-door five-seat estate/wagon
Station wagon
A station wagon is a body style variant of a sedan/saloon with its roof extended rearward over a shared passenger/cargo volume with access at the back via a third or fifth door , instead of a trunk lid...
called Exeo ST (Typ 3R9) (Sport Tourer).
The Exeo was available for purchase in Western Europe
Western Europe
Western Europe is a loose term for the collection of countries in the western most region of the European continents, though this definition is context-dependent and carries cultural and political connotations. One definition describes Western Europe as a geographic entity—the region lying in the...
in early 2009, with a model lineup which initially included three petrol engine
Petrol engine
A petrol engine is an internal combustion engine with spark-ignition, designed to run on petrol and similar volatile fuels....
s and two diesel engine
Diesel engine
A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...
s, with a third lower-powered 88 kW diesel engine being added from September 2009.
In 2010 three new petrol engines entered production, these were the 1.8 TFSI 88 kW, the 1.8 TFSI 118 kW and the 2.0 TFSI 155 kW.
It is available with three different trim levels
Trim package
A trim package is an automotive package composed by a set of cosmetic embellishments to a vehicle. In some cases the trim package may include a specific model or ending name...
: Reference, Stylance and Sport.
Awards
- 'Golden Steering Wheel 2009' award in Switzerland in the upper medium sedan category
- 'Company Car 2009' in Germany , for the SEAT Exeo ST
- 'Car of the Year 2010' in Finland, by the Finnish magazine Tuulilasi
- 'Novelty of the Year 2009' in Catalonia
Powertrain
Powertrain
In a motor vehicle, the term powertrain or powerplant refers to the group of components that generate power and deliver it to the road surface, water, or air. This includes the engine, transmission, drive shafts, differentials, and the final drive...
layout
Automobile layout
In automotive design, the automobile layout describes where on the vehicle the engine and drive wheels are found. Many different combinations of engine location and driven wheels are found in practice, and the location of each is dependent on the application the vehicle will be used for...
. It has engines mounted at the front
Front-engine design
A front-mounted engine describes the placement of an automobile engine in front of the vehicle passenger compartment.Historically, this designation was used regardless of whether or not the entire engine was behind the front axle line...
, and they are oriented longitudinally
Longitudinal engine
In automotive engineering, a longitudinal engine is an internal combustion engine in which the crankshaft is oriented along the long axis of the vehicle, front to back....
, i.e.: "north-south", rather than the "east-west" transverse engine
Transverse engine
A transverse engine is an engine mounted in a vehicle so that the engine's crankshaft axis is perpendicular to the long axis of the vehicle. Many modern front wheel drive vehicles use this engine mounting configuration...
layout used in the remainder of the SEAT range. The gearboxes
Transmission (mechanics)
A machine consists of a power source and a power transmission system, which provides controlled application of the power. Merriam-Webster defines transmission as: an assembly of parts including the speed-changing gears and the propeller shaft by which the power is transmitted from an engine to a...
are of a transaxle
Transaxle
In the automotive field, a transaxle is a major mechanical component that combines the functionality of the transmission, the differential, and associated components of the driven axle into one integrated assembly....
type (containing the gearbox, along with the front final drive and differential), and are also mounted longitudinally at the rear of the engine. For the 1.8 litre 20 valve
Multi-valve
In automotive engineering a multi-valve or multivalve engine is one where each cylinder has more than two valves. A multi-valve engine has better breathing and can operate at higher revolutions per minute than a two-valve engine, delivering more power.- Multi-valve rationale :A multi-valve design...
Turbo
Turbocharger
A turbocharger, or turbo , from the Greek "τύρβη" is a centrifugal compressor powered by a turbine that is driven by an engine's exhaust gases. Its benefit lies with the compressor increasing the mass of air entering the engine , thereby resulting in greater performance...
petrol engine
Petrol engine
A petrol engine is an internal combustion engine with spark-ignition, designed to run on petrol and similar volatile fuels....
, one side-mounted intercooler
Intercooler
An intercooler , or charge air cooler, is an air-to-air or air-to-liquid heat exchange device used on turbocharged and supercharged internal combustion engines to improve their volumetric efficiency by increasing intake air charge density through nearly isobaric cooling, which removes...
(SMIC) is fitted to the lower front left of the car, below the left headlamp. For the 2.0 TSI petrol, along with the 105 kW and diesel engine
Diesel engine
A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...
s, these utilise two SMICs, one below the left and right headlamps. All diesel engine variants are common rail (CR) Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) engines and includes an exhaust catalytic converter
Catalytic converter
A catalytic converter is a device used to convert toxic exhaust emissions from an internal combustion engine into non-toxic substances. Inside a catalytic converter, a catalyst stimulates a chemical reaction in which noxious byproducts of combustion are converted to less toxic substances by dint...
along with a diesel particulate filter
Diesel Particulate Filter
A diesel particulate filter is a device designed to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine. Wall-flow diesel particulate filters usually remove 85% or more of the soot, and under certain conditions can attain soot removal efficiencies of close to 100%...
(DPF).
Transmission options initially included only a six-speed manual gearbox
Manual transmission
A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications...
. Shortly after launch, the LuK-originated multitronic
Multitronic
multitronic is a stepless transmission launched by AUDI AG in late 1999, jointly developed and manufactured by LuK.Based on the principles of continuously variable transmission popularised by DAF, multitronic offers a stepless automatic transmission in which the ratio between the input shaft and...
continuously variable transmission
Continuously variable transmission
A continuously variable transmission is a transmission that can change steplessly through an infinite number of effective gear ratios between maximum and minimum values. This contrasts with other mechanical transmissions that offer a fixed number of gear ratios...
(CVT), with selectable six- or seven-speeds, became available on models equipped with the 2.0 TSI petrol and 2.0 TDI diesel engines. Distribution of the engine torque
Torque
Torque, moment or moment of force , is the tendency of a force to rotate an object about an axis, fulcrum, or pivot. Just as a force is a push or a pull, a torque can be thought of as a twist....
to the driven roadwheels
Wheel
A wheel is a device that allows heavy objects to be moved easily through rotating on an axle through its center, facilitating movement or transportation while supporting a load, or performing labor in machines. Common examples found in transport applications. A wheel, together with an axle,...
is only via the front wheels
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive is a form of engine/transmission layout used in motor vehicles, where the engine drives the front wheels only. Most modern front-wheel drive vehicles feature a transverse engine, rather than the conventional longitudinal engine arrangement generally found in rear-wheel drive and...
, and there is not a four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4×4 is a four-wheeled vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four wheels to receive torque from the engine simultaneously...
offering - which the Audi A4 utilised as an option in its 'trademark' quattro (four wheel drive system).
Engine specifications
All available Internal combustion engineInternal combustion engine
The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the combustion of a fuel occurs with an oxidizer in a combustion chamber. In an internal combustion engine, the expansion of the high-temperature and high -pressure gases produced by combustion apply direct force to some component of the engine...
s are inline four cylinder (I4) four-stroke designs and are based on existing units capable to be fitted longitudinally in the Exeo's PL46 platform and have also been used in other marques of the Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group is a German multinational automobile manufacturing group. , Volkswagen was ranked as the world’s third largest motor vehicle manufacturer and Europe's largest....
. They all comply with the European EU5 emissions standard, and offer the following performance statistics (for the saloon version in standard configuration).
| engine designation | |displacement Engine displacement Engine displacement is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of an internal combustion engine in a single movement from top dead centre to bottom dead centre . It is commonly specified in cubic centimeters , litres , or cubic inches... , valvetrain Valvetrain Valvetrain is an all-encompassing term used to describe the mechanisms and parts which control the operation of the valves. A traditional reciprocating internal combustion engine uses valves to control air and fuel flow into and out of the cylinders, facilitating combustion.-Layout:Valvetrain: The... , fuel system | |ID code (family) | | at rpm Revolutions per minute Revolutions per minute is a measure of the frequency of a rotation. It annotates the number of full rotations completed in one minute around a fixed axis... | |max. torque Torque Torque, moment or moment of force , is the tendency of a force to rotate an object about an axis, fulcrum, or pivot. Just as a force is a push or a pull, a torque can be thought of as a twist.... at rpm | |0–100 km/h (0–62.1 ) | |top speed | |CO2 Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide is a naturally occurring chemical compound composed of two oxygen atoms covalently bonded to a single carbon atom... (g/100 km) | |prod. dates | |trim level Trim package A trim package is an automotive package composed by a set of cosmetic embellishments to a vehicle. In some cases the trim package may include a specific model or ending name... (saloon) |
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| Reference | Stylance | Sport | |||||||||
| petrol engines | |||||||||||
| 1.6 SRE | 1595 cc, 8v SOHC multi-point fuel injection |
ALZ (EA113) |
75 kW @ 5,600 rpm |
@ 3,800 rpm |
12.6 sec. |
190 km/h (118.1 mph) | 179 | 03/09– present |
|||
| 1.8 SRE T | 1781 cc, 20v Multi-valve In automotive engineering a multi-valve or multivalve engine is one where each cylinder has more than two valves. A multi-valve engine has better breathing and can operate at higher revolutions per minute than a two-valve engine, delivering more power.- Multi-valve rationale :A multi-valve design... DOHC |
CFMA (EA113) |
110 kW @ 5,700 rpm |
220 N·m (162 ft·lbf) @ 1,800 rpm |
9.3 sec. |
217 km/h (134.8 mph) | 184 | 12/08–05/10 | |||
| 1.8 TSI | 1798 cc, 16v DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection Gasoline direct injection In internal combustion engines, gasoline direct injection , also known as petrol direct injection or direct petrol injection, is a variant of fuel injection employed in modern two-stroke and four-stroke gasoline engines... |
CDH (EA888) |
88 kW @ 4,000-6,200 rpm |
230 N·m (170 ft·lbf) @ 1,500-3,650 rpm |
10.7 sec. |
202 km/h (125.5 mph) | 166 | 09/10– present |
|||
| 1.8 TSI | 1798 cc, 16v DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection |
CDH (EA888) |
118 kW @ 4,500-6,200 rpm |
250 N·m (184 ft·lbf) @ 1,500-4,500 rpm |
8.6 sec. |
225 km/h (139.8 mph) | 166 | 05/10– present |
|||
| 2.0 TSI | 1984 cc, 16v DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection |
BWE (EA113) |
147 kW @ 6,000 rpm |
280 N·m (207 ft·lbf) @ 1,800-5,000 rpm |
7.3 sec. |
241 km/h (149.8 mph) | 179 | 03/09– present |
|||
| 2.0 TSI | 1984 cc, 16v DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection |
CDN (EA888) |
155 kW @ 4,300-6,000 rpm |
320 N·m (236 ft·lbf) @ 1,500-4,600 rpm |
7.1 sec. |
244 km/h (151.6 mph) | 159 | 05/10– present |
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| diesel engines | |||||||||||
| 2.0 TDI CR + DPF |
1968 cc, 16v Multi-valve In automotive engineering a multi-valve or multivalve engine is one where each cylinder has more than two valves. A multi-valve engine has better breathing and can operate at higher revolutions per minute than a two-valve engine, delivering more power.- Multi-valve rationale :A multi-valve design... DOHC common rail Common rail Common rail direct fuel injection is a modern variant of direct fuel injection system for petrol and diesel engines.On diesel engines, it features a high-pressure fuel rail feeding individual solenoid valves, as opposed to low-pressure fuel pump feeding unit injectors... |
CAGC (EA827) |
88 kW @ 4,000 rpm |
290 N·m (214 ft·lbf) @ 1,750-2,500 rpm |
10.5 sec. |
204 km/h (126.8 mph) | 139 | 09/09– present |
|||
| 2.0 TDI CR + DPF |
1968 cc, 16v DOHC common rail |
CAGA (EA827) |
105 kW @ 4,200 rpm |
320 N·m (236 ft·lbf) @ 1,750-2,500 rpm |
9.2 sec. |
214 km/h (133 mph) | 143 | 12/08– present |
|||
| 2.0 TDI CR + DPF |
1968 cc, 16v DOHC common rail |
CAHA (EA827) |
125 kW @ 4,200 rpm |
350 N·m (258 ft·lbf) @ 1,750-2,500 rpm |
8.4 sec. |
229 km/h (142.3 mph) | 153 | 02/09– present |
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Other features
The Exeo also features the same multi-link fully independentIndependent suspension
Independent suspension is a broad term for any automobile suspension system that allows each wheel on the same axle to move vertically independently of each other. This is contrasted with a beam axle, live axle or deDion axle system in which the wheels are linked – movement on one side affects...
front and rear suspension
Suspension (vehicle)
Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose — contributing to the car's roadholding/handling and braking for good active safety and driving pleasure, and keeping vehicle occupants...
as used on the Audi A4, again with light-weight cast
Casting
In metalworking, casting involves pouring liquid metal into a mold, which contains a hollow cavity of the desired shape, and then allowing it to cool and solidify. The solidified part is also known as a casting, which is ejected or broken out of the mold to complete the process...
aluminium alloy
Aluminium alloy
Aluminium alloys are alloys in which aluminium is the predominant metal. The typical alloying elements are copper, magnesium, manganese, silicon and zinc. There are two principal classifications, namely casting alloys and wrought alloys, both of which are further subdivided into the categories...
front suspension arms and virtual steering-axis uprights. All models are equipped with ZF
ZF Friedrichshafen
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, also known as ZF Group, and commonly abbreviated to ZF, is a German public company headquartered in Friedrichshafen, in the south-west German region of Baden-Württemberg....
-supplied power steering
Power steering
Power steering helps drivers steer vehicles by augmenting steering effort of the steering wheel.Hydraulic or electric actuators add controlled energy to the steering mechanism, so the driver needs to provide only modest effort regardless of conditions. Power steering helps considerably when a...
, with some models having speed-sensitive 'servotronic' variable assistance.
Disc brake
Disc brake
The disc brake or disk brake is a device for slowing or stopping the rotation of a wheel while it is in motion.A brake disc is usually made of cast iron, but may in some cases be made of composites such as reinforced carbon–carbon or ceramic matrix composites. This is connected to the wheel and/or...
s are fitted front and rear, with the radially ventilated fronts ranging in diameter from 280 millimetres (11 in) by 22 millimetre (0.866141732283465 in) thick, to 320 millimetres (12.6 in) by 30 millimetres (1.18 in). At the rear are solid (un-ventilated) discs ranging from 245 millimetres (9.6 in) by 10 millimetre (0.393700787401575 in) to 288 millimetres (11.3 in) by 12 millimetre (0.47244094488189 in). All discs, front and rear, utilise a single-piston sliding brake caliper.
Chassis electronics feature as standard the Bosch
Robert Bosch GmbH
Robert Bosch GmbH is a multinational engineering and electronics company headquartered in Gerlingen, near Stuttgart, Germany. It is the world's largest supplier of automotive components...
ESP 8.0 Electronic Stability Programme
Electronic stability control
Electronic stability control is a computerized technology that may potentially improve the safety of a vehicle's stability by detecting and minimizing skids. When ESC detects loss of steering control, it automatically applies the brakes to help "steer" the vehicle where the driver intends to go...
, which also includes Anti-lock Braking System
Anti-lock braking system
An anti-lock braking system is a safety system that allows the wheels on a motor vehicle to continue interacting tractively with the road surface as directed by driver steering inputs while braking, preventing the wheels from locking up and therefore avoiding skidding.An ABS generally offers...
(ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Electronic brakeforce distribution ', Electronic brakeforce limitation ' is an automobile brake technology that automatically varies the amount of force applied to each of a vehicle's brakes, based on road conditions, speed, loading, etc...
(EBD), and emergency Brake Assist
Brake assist
Brake Assist is a generic term for an automobile braking technology that increases braking pressure in an emergency situation. The first application was developed jointly by Daimler-Benz and TRW/LucasVarity...
(BA). This ESP system also includes Anti Slip Regulation
Traction control system
A traction control system , also known as anti-slip regulation , is typically a secondary function of the anti-lock braking system on production motor vehicles, designed to prevent loss of traction of driven road wheels...
(ASR - or traction control), and Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) traction aids.
Roadwheel
Wheel
A wheel is a device that allows heavy objects to be moved easily through rotating on an axle through its center, facilitating movement or transportation while supporting a load, or performing labor in machines. Common examples found in transport applications. A wheel, together with an axle,...
options vary from a basic 7Jx16 steel wheel with plastic wheel covers, to a number of variants of alloy wheel
Alloy wheel
Alloy wheels are automobile wheels which are made from an alloy of aluminium or magnesium. They are typically lighter for the same strength...
s, from 16" to 18" in diameter.
Conventional halogen
Halogen lamp
A halogen lamp, also known as a tungsten halogen lamp, is an incandescent lamp with a tungsten filament contained within an inert gas and a small amount of a halogen such as iodine or bromine. The chemical halogen cycle redeposits evaporated tungsten back on to the filament, extending the life of...
dual-bulb (H7 dip and H1 main) headlamp
Headlamp
A headlamp is a lamp, usually attached to the front of a vehicle such as a car or a motorcycle, with the purpose of illuminating the road ahead during periods of low visibility, such as darkness or precipitation. Headlamp performance has steadily improved throughout the automobile age, spurred by...
s are standard, with self-leveling single-source Bi-Xenon
Xenon arc lamp
A xenon arc lamp is a specialized type of gas discharge lamp, an electric light that produces light by passing electricity through ionized xenon gas at high pressure to produce a bright white light that closely mimics natural sunlight...
high-intensity discharge
High-intensity discharge lamp
High-intensity discharge lamps are a type of electrical lamp which produces light by means of an electric arc between tungsten electrodes housed inside a translucent or transparent fused quartz or fused alumina arc tube. This tube is filled with both gas and metal salts. The gas facilitates the...
(HID) headlights available as an option.
Luggage capacity in the saloon variant, measured according to the VDA 'block' method, is 460 litres (16.2 cu ft). On the other hand in the estate Exeo ST variant the boot size starts from 442 litres (15.6 cu ft) (or 564 litres (19.9 cu ft) when loaded up to roof) and after folding rear seats it rises to 882 litres (31.1 cu ft) (or 1354 litres (47.8 cu ft) when loaded up to roof with rear seats down).
Sales and production figures
In the year 2009, the total annual retail sales number of SEAT Exeo cars was 21,013 vehicles (12,837 units for the Exeo and 8,176 for the Exeo ST version), while the annual production came up to 22,981 cars made in SEAT's Martorell plant.The total production per year of SEAT Exeo and Exeo ST cars is shown in the following table :
| model | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT Exeo | 348 | 13,952 | |
| SEAT Exeo ST | 21 | 9,029 | |
| Total annual production | 369 | 22,981 | 23,108 |
Replacement
According to SEAT's CEO James Muir, the future replacement for the first generation of the SEAT Exeo - which is based on the Audi A4 - is expected to be an original SEAT design.External links
- SEAT.com official corporate website
- SEAT Exeo microsite
- SEAT Exeo eMagazine
- SEAT Exeo review