For On top of Sport trim, the Tech version adds leather upholstery, sat-nav and an upgraded Bose stereo with an iPod connection.
Against We'd stick with the 141bhp unit. It's quick enough, more frugal and cheaper to buy and lease
Buying this model brings you the extras for far less than they would cost separately However, we still reckon the S-trimmed model is still the best-value car in the range.
Seat offers the Exeo with four engines, but it's hard to look past the strong, economical and attractively priced 141bhp diesel, which is also the only engine that can come with an automatic gearbox.
The 168bhp diesel is even gutsier and almost as easy on fuel, but starting prices are much higher – the 141bhp unit can be combined with all the Exeo trims, whereas the 168bhp engine is available with the top two only. There's also a 118bhp diesel.
A smooth and punchy 2.0-litre petrol engine rounds off the range, but is available only with Sport trim, which brings stiffer suspension. We prefer the more forgiving set-up that other trims get, but some will like the Sport's superior body control.
I've had the Exeo ST TSI for a couple of months and about 4000 miles as a temporary company car. Economy is nowhere near official figures of 40mpg…