Seat reveals Exeo prices

* Prices from 17,740 * Two diesels, one petrol engine * On sale from April...

Seat reveals Exeo prices

Seat's Exeo family car will cost from 17,740 when it goes on sale in April.

That's slightly cheaper than a similarly powered Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 140 Edge, which has a list price of 18,449, although 2500 discounts are available on the Ford.

Based on the previous-generation Audi A4, the Exeo will be available with a choice of two 2.0-litre diesel engines, with power outputs of 140bhp or 168bhp, or a 198bhp 2.0-litre petrol unit.

All engines come with a six-speed gearbox.

There will be four trim levels; S, SE, Sport, SE Lux.

S models
Price: From 17,740
Equipment includes: Cruise control, steering-wheel mounted audio controls, climate control, USB connectivity, alloy wheels, front fog lamps and electric windows.

SE
Price: From 18,345
Equipment includes: As in S models plus: rear parking sensors, automatic lights and wipers, leather steering wheel and gearknob.

Sport
Price: From 19,230
Equipment includes: As in SE models plus: sports suspension, sports seats, 18-inch alloy wheels.