SEAT Exeo Official Images: Rebadged Audi A4 Breaks Cover

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The latest in a long line of leaks today comes to us from Spain with the revelation of the first photos of the SEAT Exeo (pronounced ex-ay-o) or shall we say, SEAT’s version of the previous generation Audi A4. The new Exeo that was apparently designed during a short business lunch break somewhere in the central offices of the VW Group, is based on the A4 with the only visible styling differences being the new nose, tail and mirrors. Same goes for the interior but to be completely fair, SEAT’s design team received the okay from high ranking VW officers to enhance the cabin with new trim options and seat materials. -Continued

Details of specifications and powerplant options haven’t been disclosed yet, but expect to see a mix of engines from the previous Audi A4 and VW Group’s current line-up including the 2.0 TFSI gasoline and 2.0 TDi diesel units. SEAT’s new Ford Mondeo and used E46 BMW 3-Series rival will go on sale in Europe in early 2009 first in sedan and then in station-wagon body-styles.

SEAT Exeo: Rebadged Audi A4 Sedan to be revealed in Paris

SEAT has confirmed through a new dedicated webpage on its Dutch site that it will unveil the new Exeo Sedan at the forthcoming Paris Motor Show. Even though VW’s subsidiary doesn’t actually name the car, the teaser images leave no doubt that this is the Spanish automaker’s new mid-size sedan. As we previously reported here at Carscoop when images of the Exeo Sedan and Station Wagon where leaked into the web after the design of the car was registered at the European trademark office, the mid-size SEAT is essentially a rebadged version of the previous generation Audi A4. -Continued

As we speak, VW has given the ‘okay’ to transfer the previous A4’s production line from its headquarters in Ingolstadt to the Spanish automaker’s Martorell factory near Barcelona (…) so expect SEAT’s Ford Mondeo and Opel Insignia rival to be available for order in Europe during the first quarter of 2009.

Via: Motorpasion , Source: SEAT

2009 Audi S4 with 333HP Supercharged V6: 28 High-Res Images

Audi has revealed the first pictures and details of the all-new S4 Sedan and Avant ahead of the car’s official debut at the Paris Motor Show. The most significant change on the new S4 is hidden under the hood as Audi ditches the 4.2-liter V8 in favor of its new 3.0-liter supercharged V6 engine that made its first appearance on the facelifted 2009 A6. In the S4 Sedan and Avant models, the supercharged V6 engine has been modified to develop an output of 333 HP, up from 290 HP on the A6. -Continued

While the 3.0 TFSI is less powerful than the naturally aspirated 344 HP 4.2-liter V8 engine on the outgoing S4, the supercharger offers the V6 unit a higher torque output with power spread more evenly across the torque curve. In particular, the 3.0 TFSI delivers a maximum torque of 440 Nm (324.53 lb-ft) at 2,500 rpm and maintains this constantly until 4,850 rpm (previous S4: 410 Nm at 3,500 rpm). Power is transferred to the road via a six-speed manual gearbox or optionally, through Audi’s S-Tronic seven-speed dual clutch semi-auto transmission.

As with all sporty Audis, the S4 is equipped with the latest generation quattro permanent all-wheel-drive system that sends 40 percent of its torque to the front wheels and 60 percent to the rear. Where necessary, it can vary distribution within fractions of a second. The S4 also gets Audi’s new active sport differential that complements the quattro drive system.

In terms of performance, the new Audi S4 Sedan sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in just 5.1 sec undercutting its predecessor by half a second. In fourth gear, the vehicle accelerates from 80 to 120 km/h (49.71 to 74.56 mph) in 4.4 seconds. Like the previous S4, top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h or 155 mph.

Equally important, the new 3.0 TFSI is more fuel efficient than the 4.2-liter V8 consuming on average, 9.7 liters of fuel per 100 km (24.3 US mpg) in the sedan, and 9.9 liters per 100 km (23.8 US mpg) on the Avant, a significant improvement of 3.4 liters (26 percent) compared with its predecessor.

As for appearance, both the S4 Sedan and the S4 Avant get a few minor exterior modifications that include the special aprons, the chromed grille, the aluminum-look exterior mirrors, the 18-inch S-design light-alloy wheels, the side rocker panels, the restrained spoiler at the rear and the quadruple exhaust system. Inside the S4s feature a set of sport seats up front while the instrument panel features gray dials with white needles. Audi will begin delivery of its new S4 models in March 2009.

2010 Seat Exeo Revealed and It’s a Rebadged 2008 Audi A4!

These official images of the new Seat Exeo that were registered at the European trademark office leave few doubts that the Spanish carmaker’s forthcoming mid-size sedan and its station wagon sibling are nothing more than rebadged versions of the previous generation Audi A4 Sedan and Avant respectively. The Exeo, which will not replace the Toledo in Seat’s range, was created to offer the Spanish brand a worthy rival in the European D-Segment against the likes of the Ford Mondeo, Opel Insignia and Renault Laguna.

As you can see, Seat’s design team had a pretty easy job with this project. From what we can make from the photos, the only parts of the Audi A4 that were redesigned are the front and rear end. While we don’t have any pictures of the Exeo’s interior, we gather that it will most likely be lifted off the previous generation A4. –Continued

Seat officials have confirmed that the Exeo will enter production in early 2009 so don’t be surprised if we see it making its global premier at the Paris Auto Show in October. The Exeo will be offered with a variety of powertrains including VW’s latest TSI turbocharged gasoline and TDI turbo diesel units.

Thanks for the Pics Jose M.! - Opening Picture Edited by CarScoop