SEAT Exeo Update: Official High-Res Photos and Details

While SEAT would like us to believe that the Exeo is an all-new proposal in the mid-size sedan segment, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist with a microscope to clearly see the previous-gen Audi A4 lurking between the restyled fascia and tail lights. Don’t get us a wrong, even with today’s standards, the A4 is a great car and hopefully SEAT will retain the German sedan’s qualities. It’s just that we were expecting something more unique from the Spanish automaker and not a 'Cordoba-ized' Audi... -Continued

Commenting on the Exeo, SEAT’s president Erich Schmitt said: “With the Exeo we are offering a car for dynamic and sporty drivers of the B segment. Furthermore now we have a vehicle for our current customers who are ascending from the A segment. The Exeo is also an interesting alternative for quality aware company car drivers who are looking for driving fun but who are cost aware and pay attention to low fuel consumption and low emissions.”

The Exeo, which also be available as an Avant err station-wagon, will be launched with three 4-cylinder petrol-engines ranging from the –please let me die- 102 HP 1.6-liter unit to a more modern 2.0-liter TFSI with 200 HP and three common rail Diesel engines with outputs ranging 120 HP to 170 HP. SEAT said that five of these six engines are turbocharged meaning that the Exeo will also be offered either with a 1.4-liter TSI or a 1.8-liter TSI petrol engine as well.

Concerning the vehicle features the Exeo will be offered with a latest generation navigation system, a new infotainment system with multiple functions and connections (MP3, MPEG4, IPOD, USB, Bluetooth), as well as for the first time a sun roof with solar cells powering a ventilation system.

SEAT's Opel Insignia and Toyota Avensis rival will be manufactured in Martorell near Barcelona, Spain with sales set to start in Europe as of spring 2009. There will be three versions: Reference, Stylance and Sport with an entry price of around 22.000 Euros.

SEAT Exeo Official Images: Rebadged Audi A4 Breaks Cover

Click here for the Full Image Gallery and Official Details on the Exeo

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.

Matte Black Seat Ibiza SportCoupe by David Guetta

And who may David Guetta be? Well since you asked, he’s a famous French DJ who teamed up with SEAT to create a one-off special edition version of the new Ibiza SportCoupe that will be auctioned on eBay France with all proceeds being donated to the Reves organization for children with serious illnesses. -Continued

Sporting an awesome flat black paint job with matching 17-inch alloy wheels, the ‘Ibiza SC by David Guetta’ also gets an all-black leather interior trim while the tinted windows complete the stealthy black theme. Power comes from a 105 HP 1.9-liter TDI diesel engine. The auction will begin on ebay.fr on October 2 with the starting price set at €15,000.

Via: Motorpasion

New Seat Leon Cupra Limited Edition with 310HP!

Claiming to have developed the fastest ever production model in the Spanish automaker’s history, SEAT of The Netherlands introduced a special edition version of the Leon Cupra that packs a whopping 310 ponies under its hood. Based on the standard Cupra, the Dutch upgraded the 240HP 2.0-liter TFSI engine (the same unit is used on the Golf GTI) to develop a total output of 310 HP and a maximum torque of 425 Nm or 315-lbs/ft. -Continued

According to SEAT, the revised Leon Cupra 310 Limited Edition can achieve a top speed of 259 km/h or 161 mph making it the fastest ever production vehicle to wear the SEAT badge. The ‘super’ Cupra which will be built in a limited run of just 100 units, all destined for the Dutch market, also sports black 18-inch Orion alloy wheels and a special badge on the dashboard with the production number of the vehicle. Prices in The Netherlands are set at € 32,995.

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

New SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive with Low Emissions and Reduced Consumption

After the unveiling of the top-of-the-range Cupra model –see here, SEAT introduced its most frugal and eco-friendly version of the new Ibiza. Available in both 5-door and SportCoupe (3-door) forms, the Ibiza Ecomotive is equipped with VW Group’s 80 HP 1.4 TDI turbo diesel engine with a DPF particulate filter. According to the Spanish carmaker, the Ibiza Ecomotive features a reduced CO2 emissions figure of only 99 g/km while consumption is also low; however, SEAT hasn’t released any official figures yet. -Continued

Along with the updated engine software, the Ibiza Ecomotive also features revisions to the gearbox and the gear ratios, low resistant 175/70 R14 tires and improved aerodynamics through the new closed front grille and new rear spoiler that reduce resistance to movement and therefore decrease mechanical effort as well as fuel consumption and emissions.

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SEAT Ibiza Cupra with 180 HP 1.4-liter TSI and 7-Speed DSG

Just a few months after it launched the new Ibiza, Spanish automaker SEAT is expanding its supermini’s range with the reveal of the sporty Cupra model that is equipped with the latest version of the VW Group’s 1.4-liter TSI engine. The new twin-turbo engine now delivers 180 HP and is mated to a seven speed DSG gearbox with steering wheel shift-paddles. SEAT say that while developing the same output as the 1.8-liter turbo in the previous generation Ibiza Cupra, the new engine delivers a noteworthy reduction in emission levels and fuel consumption thanks to its smaller cylinder capacity. -Continued

Compared to the other Ibiza SportCoupe (3door) versions, the new Cupra gets a relatively aggressive bodykit with new a front bumper that features a lip spoiler and air intake vents surrounding the central grille, 17-inch alloy wheels and a newly designed rear bumper with an integrated difusser and a centrally placed trapezoid tailpipe. Oddly enough, and although the Cupra is the top-of-the-range model in the Ibiza line-up, it does not get side skirts. Apparently SEAT will charge a few hundred Euros extra for them…

According to the VW’s Spanish subsidiary, the Cupra will come equipped with standard ESP, ABS, TCS + EBA, driver and passenger airbag, head airbag, Hill Hold Control, tire pressure loss warning light, twin chrome headlights, fog lamps with cornering function, “easy entry” system on the passenger seat, CUPRA suspension, CUPRA sports seats and aluminum pedals. The Ibiza Cupra will make its worldwide debut at the forthcoming Paris Auto Show in October.

SEAT Launches New Custom Pallete Colours for Leon

Spanish car maker SEAT has introduced a new selection of shades for the Leon entitled ‘Custom Palette colors’. Priced from £550, UK buyers can choose from a set of eye-catching shades including the Lumina Orange illustrated above with optional 18” Orion black alloy wheels. The vibrant orange color is available on the range-topping Leon FR and all Cupra models. The Custom Palette also introduces three new color options for the Leon, the Speed Blue, Kiwi Green and Furia Grey, the latter being a more ‘stealthier’ shade than the other two. -Image gallery after the jump