The cleanest and most fuel-efficient versions of the older Audi A4-based Seat Exeo are available for order in the UK.
The new Exeo Ecomotive is offered with a 2.0-litre TDI common rail diesel engine mated to a six-speed manual gearbox in two states of tune producing 118hp (120PS) and 141hp (143 PS).
In spite of the power difference, both versions emit 117g/km of CO2 and return 62.8mpg UK (52.3mpg US or 4.5lt/100km) on Europe’s combined cycle, allowing the car to be placed for the first time into VED Band C, which brings the annual tax bill down from £100 per year to £30 and reduces its BIK rating to 17%.
The Ecomotive models sport a suite of fuel-saving features including the addition of start/stop engine technology, an Energy Recovery system, Goodyear low rolling resistance tyres and a lowered suspension to improve aerodynamics.
Seat offers the Ecomotive in both saloon and ST (estate) body styles with the full range of Exeo trim levels, comprising S, SE, SE Tech, Sport, and Sport Tech.
The most cost effective model in the lineup is the 120 PS Exeo Ecomotive S that starts at £20,040 OTR with standard features including 16-inch ‘Morfeo’ alloy wheels, dual zone climate control, cruise control, voice-activated Bluetooth and a multi-function steering wheel.
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