El Seat Toledo It is one of the most important models in the range of the Spanish manufacturer, as it was the first model in its history that was developed under the umbrella of the Grupo Volkswagen.
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La second generation, also designed by Giugiaro, was built on the platform of the then Volkswagen Golf and it hit the market in the year in the year 1998, although in this case, it left behind the comfortable access door to the trunk, to give rise to the Seat Leon.
La third generation began its commercial journey in the year 2004 and left behind its sedan body to switch to a minivan. It was designed by Walter de Silva assuming a real failure in sales, by distancing itself in concept and price from the first two generations.
Finally, after the cessation of sales of the third generation in 2009, came the fourth iteration in 2012. In this case it was designed by Alejandro Mesonero-Romans recovering the spirit of the first two generations and therefore their sales and fame.
Technical characteristics Seat Toledo
The fourth generation of Seat Toledo (Mk4) has been developed using the same platform used by the current generation of the Audi A1 (referred to within the Volkswagen Group as PQ25 o A05 +). Thanks to this, it has a distance between axis de 2.60 meters, one of the most compact in its segment.
Outwardly it reaches 4,48 meters in length, 1,70 meters wide and 1,46 meters high. Despite its battle, it presents one of the best used cabins in the segment, offering space for 5 occupants and a capacity of trunk remarkable, encrypted in 550 liters.
Mechanical range and Seat Toledo gearboxes
La mechanical range of the Seat Toledo for the Spanish market it is made up of a diesel mechanic and two gasoline mechanics. In the first case we find the well-known 1.6 TDI block with four cylinders and turbo that delivers a power of 115 CV.
The gasoline is formed by the new three-cylinder block 1.0 TSI that yields 95 and 110 CV respectively. The second step is formed by the well-known motor 1.4 TSI with four cylinders and turbo that delivers 125 CV.
All the exchange boxes available in the Toledo are of two types. On the one hand there is a court manual with 5 and 6 relations. There is also a dual-clutch automatic. DSG with 7 relationships that is linked to the Start/Stop system and the most powerful mechanics.
Equipment Seat Toledo
The equipment possibilities in the Seat Toledo they are structured around three endings. From smallest to largest endowment we have the versions: Reference Edition, Style Edition y Excellence Edition.
Among the main elements that can include the Toledo, in addition to multiple airbags, ABS brakes with EBD and traction and stability controls (TCS and ESP) we find infotainment system with 7-inch touch screen and integrated navigation.
In addition, depending on the equipment, we find elements such as a rear view camera, automatic climate control, headlights with Full LED technology, cruise control, front and rear parking sensors or Kessy opening system and keyless start.
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Seat Toledo according to EuroNCAP
El Seat Toledo was subjected to the demanding impact tests carried out by the European autonomous body EuroNCAP in 2012. At that time he achieved the highest possible score, 5 stars. In any case, the grade obtained in each section was as follows:
In the event of an impact, protection for adult and child occupants is 94 and 80 percent, respectively. The test of run over to pedestrians it settled with a 69 percent of protection. Finally, in the section on active driving aids, it achieved 71 percent protection.
Seat Toledo and its rivals
El Seat Toledo It moves halfway between the compact segment and low-cost sedans. For this reason, we can consider as its rivals models such as the Citroen C-Elysee, Hyundai Elantra or his cradle brothers, the Skoda Rapid y Spaceback.
In front of them he offers a frugal mechanical range, an overhanging passenger compartment and trunk capacity and a body with a practical tailgate. On the contrary, and as it happens in most of its rivals, it cannot compete for internal quality, equipment or design possibilities.
The Seat Toledo of Km0 and second hand
El Seat Toledo, in its first and second generation, was one of the best-selling models of the Spanish firm in our country, so there is a large number of units in the second-hand market. The third generation was a sales failure, so if the aesthetic section is not a priority, we can find units at a good price.
In case of searching for a unit in the second-hand market, we can access a Toledo registered in 2004 (second generation) with diesel mechanics 1.9 TDI with 110 hp, Sport termination and 120 thousand kilometers per $3.800.
If we opt for a Toledo of kilometer zero, we can find units registered in 2017, with diesel mechanics 1.6 TDI with 115 hp, termination xcellence for which it would be necessary to pay 18.600 euros.
Highlights
- mechanical range
- habitability
- trunk capacity
Improvable Points
- Bland design
- internal quality
- Veteran
Seat Toledo prices
The range of official prices for Seat Toledo in Spain (not counting discounts and promotions) starts in the $12.500 of the version with gasoline mechanics 1.0 TSI 95 hp, with 5-speed manual gearbox and Reference Edition finish.
The price of the most equipped version of the Toledo starts at $20.700 corresponding to the termination Excellence Edition, with 1.6 hp 115 TDI diesel mechanics and manual gearbox.
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