SEAT Toledo
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| SEAT Toledo | |
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| Manufacturer | SEAT |
| Parent company | Volkswagen Group |
| Production | 1991-present |
| Predecessor | SEAT Málaga |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A platform series |
The SEAT Toledo is an automobile built and marketed by Spanish automaker SEAT, a division of the Volkswagen Group (Volkswagen AG). The Toledo name was first introduced to the SEAT line-up in 1991, and the third generation was introduced in late 2004.
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[edit] 1st generation: Typ 1L (1991-1998)
| SEAT Toledo Typ 1L | |
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| Production | 1991-1998 |
| Class | Small family car |
| Body style(s) | 5-door liftback |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A2 platform |
| Engine(s) | Petrol: 1.6L I4 53 kW (71 hp) 1.6L I4 55 kW (74 hp) 1.6L I4 74 kW (99 hp) 1.8L I4 66 kW (89 hp) 1.8L I4 94 kW (126 hp) 16 valve 2.0L I4 85 kW (114 hp) 2.0L I4 110 kW (148 hp) 16 valve Diesel: 1.9L I4 50 kW (67 hp) 1.9L I4 55 kW (74 hp) Turbo 1.9L I4 66 kW (89 hp) TDI 1.9L I4 81 kW (109 hp) TDI |
| Wheelbase | 2470 mm (97.2 in) |
| Length | 4320 mm (170.1 in) |
| Width | 1660 mm (65.4 in) |
| Height | 1425 mm (56.1 in) |
| Related | Chery A15 Volkswagen Golf Mk2 |
| Designer | Giorgetto Giugiaro |
The Toledo was the first SEAT developed entirely under VW leadership. The first generation was a five-door liftback built on the Volkswagen Golf Mk2 Volkswagen Group A2 platform chassis, with boot similar in shape and size to the Volkswagen Bora's but with the advantage of a tailgate. As saloon versions of small family cars were rare in Europe, it was sometimes considered a large family car due to its overall length and boot size, despite having smaller rear leg room, and pricing closer to small family cars.
The Toledo initially featured underpowered engines compared to the Ibiza and Málaga's System Porsche units, such as a base 1.6 L 75 PS (55 kW) petrol engine and a GT version using the 2.0 L 115 PS (85 kW) engine. Later the Toledo would see the addition of more powerful versions, including a 150 PS (110 kW) 2.0 GTI 16V and 110 PS (81 kW) 1.9 TDI which, like many diesels built since 1996 by the Volkswagen Group, it is advertised as capable of running on both mineral diesel and biodiesel.
This version of the Toledo is built by Chinese car manufacturer Chery without any license and sold under the names Chery Amulet, Cowin, Windcloud and Flagcloud.
[edit] Engine choices
| Model | Engine code | Engine type | Total capacity | Max power | Max torque | Production period |
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| 1.6 SPI | 1F | Straight-4 SOHC 8V | 1.6 L (1595 cc) | 53 kW (71 hp)/5200rpm | 124 N·m (91 ft·lbf)/2750rpm | 1991-1995 |
| 1.6 SPI | 1F | Straight-4 SOHC 8V | 1.6 L (1595 cc) | 55 kW (74 hp)/5500rpm | 125 N·m (92 ft·lbf)/2600rpm | 1995-1999 |
| 1.6 MPI | AFT | Straight-4 SOHC 8V | 1.6 L (1595 cc) | 74 kW (99 hp)/5800rpm | 140 N·m (103 ft·lbf)/3500rpm | 1996-1999 |
| 1.8 SPI | RP | Straight-4 SOHC 8V | 1.8 L (1781 cc) | 66 kW (89 hp)/5250rpm | 140 N·m (103 ft·lbf)/3000rpm | 1991-1994 |
| 1.8 SPI | ABS; ADZ | Straight-4 SOHC 8V | 1.8 L (1781 cc) | 66 kW (89 hp)/5500rpm | 145 N·m (107 ft·lbf)/2500rpm | 1994-1998 |
| 1.8 MPI | PL | Straight-4 DOHC 16V | 1.8 L (1781 cc) | 94 kW (126 hp)/6000rpm | 160 N·m (118 ft·lbf)/4500rpm | 1991-1995 |
| 2.0 MPI | 2E | Straight-4 SOHC 8V | 2 L (1984 cc) | 85 kW (114 hp)/5400rpm | 166 N·m (122 ft·lbf)/3200rpm | 1991-1996 |
| 2.0 MPI | AGG | Straight-4 SOHC 8V | 2 L (1984 cc) | 85 kW (114 hp)/5400rpm | 166 N·m (122 ft·lbf)/2600rpm | 1996-1998 |
| 2.0 MPI | ABF | Straight-4 DOHC 16V | 2 L (1984 cc) | 110 kW (148 hp)/6000rpm | 180 N·m (133 ft·lbf)/4800rpm | 1995-1998 |
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| 1.9 DS | 1Y | Straight-4 SOHC 8V | 1.9 L (1896 cc) | 50 kW (67 hp)/4400rpm | 127 N·m (94 ft·lbf)/2200rpm | 1991-1996 |
| 1.9 TD | AAZ | Straight-4 SOHC 8V | 1.9 L (1896 cc) | 55 kW (74 hp)/4200rpm | 150 N·m (111 ft·lbf)/2400rpm | 1991-1996 |
| 1.9 TDI | 1Z; AHU | Straight-4 SOHC 8V | 1.9 L (1896 cc) | 66 kW (89 hp)/4000rpm | 202 N·m (149 ft·lbf)/1900rpm | 1995-1999 |
| 1.9 TDI | AFN; AVG | Straight-4 SOHC 8V | 1.9 L (1896 cc) | 81 kW (109 hp)/4150rpm | 235 N·m (173 ft·lbf)/1900rpm | 1996-1998 |
[edit] 2nd generation: Typ 1M (1998-2004)
| SEAT Toledo Typ 1M | |
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| Production | 1998-2004 |
| Class | Small family car |
| Body style(s) | 4-door saloon |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34) platform |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm (99.2 in) |
| Length | 4440 mm (174.8 in) |
| Width | 1740 mm (68.5 in) |
| Height | 1440 mm (56.7 in) |
| Related | Audi A3 SEAT León Škoda Octavia Volkswagen Bora |
| Designer | Giorgetto Giugiaro |
The second generation was introduced in 1998. It was more rounded than the previously boxy shape. It had a much more fluid design, although both were products of Giorgetto Giugiaro's Italdesign studio.
It shared components with both its Škoda and Volkswagen brothers (the Octavia and the Bora) yet is supposedly the sportiest out of the three, and sport details have been added, such as completely translucent headlights not often seen in cars at that time, and a more rounded dashboard with a white dials.
It was built on the Volkswagen Golf Mk4 platform, which meant stiff springs to support the load of the large 500 litre boot. The early models were built at the Audi/VW plant in Belgium with much improved build quality, although the Toledo was still presented as an economic alternative to the lower level of the D segment, and included in the basic price a high level of equipment. Unfortunately, one of the features most associated with the Spanish model, the tailgate was removed in favour of a more traditional saloon boot opening. The following year, the Toledo would be used as the base for a proper hatchback, the SEAT León.
Base model was now a crossflow 1.6-litre 100 PS (74 kW) petrol engine, followed by a 1.8-litre 20-valve 125 PS (98 kW) unit, while the top of the line was represented by the 2.3-litre 150 PS (110 kW) V5 engine. Diesel versions used the 1.9 TDI engine, with a variable geometry turbocharger, offered initially with power outputs of 90 PS (66 kW) or 110 PS (81 kW). In 2001, the V5 engine was uprated with a 20v head boosting power to 170 PS (167.7 hp/125 kW). Later in the series, the 1.8-litre 20-valve Toledo received a turbocharger, capable of delivering 180 PS (132 kW), and a later evolution of the VW TDI engine, produced engines of 130 PS (96 kW) and 150 PS (110 kW). These three versions all featured a six-speed manual transmission. The 130 PS TDI also featured white dials instead of the standard black dials on the 110 & 150 PS TDI models.
[edit] 3rd generation: Typ 5P (2004-present)
| SEAT Toledo Typ 5P | |
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| Production | 2004-present |
| Class | Small family car |
| Body style(s) | 5-door hatchback |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) platform |
| Engine(s) | Petrol: 1.6L I4 75 kW (101 hp) 1.8L I4 118 kW (158 hp) TSI 2.0L I4 110 kW (148 hp) FSI Diesel: 1.9L I4 77 kW (103 hp) TDI 2.0L I4 100 kW (134 hp) TDI 2.0L I4 103 kW (138 hp) TDI 2.0L I4 125 kW (168 hp) TDI |
| Wheelbase | 2580 mm (101.6 in) |
| Length | 4460 mm (175.6 in) |
| Width | 1770 mm (69.7 in) |
| Height | 1570 mm (61.8 in) |
| Related | Audi A3 SEAT León Škoda Octavia Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Volkswagen Jetta |
The third generation was introduced in 2004, and it is completely different from the previous two. Abandoning the traditional "three-box" saloon format, the Toledo Mk3 has a very controversial design, penned by Walter de'Silva. It is now closer to a compact MPV with the Altea's front section, a high roof, and a rearend inspired in the Renault Vel Satis, paying homage to the original Toledo's hatchback/sedan rear.
All pretense of a sporty identity was thrown out, in favour of a more upscale and alternative image. A large 500 L DIN boot is its most interesting feature. Under the bodywork, the SEAT Toledo uses the same underpinnings as the Volkswagen Golf Mk5. All engines are identical to other Volkswagen Group units, with petrol engines ranging from 102 to 150 PS (75 to 110 kW) and diesel engines from 105 to 140 PS (77 to 103 kW).
Updates include the arrival of a 170 PS (125 kW) TDI engine in 2006, as well as a Tiptronic gearbox in the 2.0 FSI model. A 1.8 L turbocharged version of this engine became available in mid 2007.
In many European markets, including Britain, the third generation Toledo has not been a strong seller, its chances of success hardly helped by its unusual styling. This has led to SEAT deciding that the next generation of the Toledo (due in 2009) will revert to the conventional saloon bodystyle.[1]
[edit] Engine choices
The engines used are the same as for many other cars in the Volkswagen Group.
| Model | Engine code | Engine type | Displacement | Power | Torque |
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| 1.6 | BGU / BSE / BSF / CCS | I4 SOHC 8V | 1.6 L (1595 cc) | 102 PS (101 hp/75 kW) | 148 N·m (109 ft·lbf) |
| 1.8 TSI | BZB | I4 DOHC 16V Twincharged with GDI injection |
1.8 L (1798 cc) | 160 PS (158 hp/118 kW) | 250 N·m (184 ft·lbf) |
| 2.0 FSI | BLR / BVY | I4 DOHC 16V with GDI injection |
2 L (1984 cc) | 150 PS (148 hp/110 kW) | 200 N·m (148 ft·lbf) |
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| 1.9 TDI | BJB / BKC / BXE / BLS | I4 SOHC 8V TDI with unit injectors; particulate filter available as option |
1.9 L (1896 cc) | 105 PS (104 hp/77 kW) | 250 N·m (184 ft·lbf) |
| 2.0 TDI | AZV | I4 DOHC 16V TDI with unit injectors |
2 L (1968 cc) | 136 PS (134 hp/100 kW) | 320 N·m (236 ft·lbf) |
| 2.0 TDI | BKD | I4 DOHC 16V TDI with unit injectors |
2 L (1968 cc) | 140 PS (138 hp/103 kW) | 320 N·m (236 ft·lbf) |
| 2.0 TDI | BMM | I4 SOHC 8V TDI with unit injectors and particulate filter |
2 L (1968 cc) | 140 PS (138 hp/103 kW) | 320 N·m (236 ft·lbf) |
| 2.0 TDI | BMN | I4 DOHC 16V TDI with unit injectors and particulate filter |
2 L (1968 cc) | 170 PS (168 hp/125 kW) | 350 N·m (258 ft·lbf) |
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