Seat TOLEDO

Having a look inside Seat Toledo is a delight for eyes. The neatly crafted cabin has comfortable seats, automatic air conditioning and dust and pollen filter for best comfort of the passengers. This sedan also has cruise control so the the driver may cruise this sedan conveniently on highways. The dashboard and interior trim is dual-toned for a elegant appearance. A boot capacity of 550-litres is also provided to swallow the luggage of all its 5 passengers. Entertainment is something which can't be kept under rated in this sedan. So, to match up with other features of Toledo, it is employed with a infotainment system which can satisfy your music streak. All the 4 trims are packed with MP3, CD player, USB, AUX, AM/FM radio, Bluetooth and 6 speakers. The high-end variants are additionally graced with v2.2 Seat media system which consists 5-inch touchscreen, DAB radio, 3D map display and satellite navigation.

The exterior styling of Seat Toledo is quite neat and elegant. You find criss cross grille at front with chrome surround and Seat insignia in the middle of it. The stylish headlamps make the front look more appealing. This sedan has crisp bodylines with dark side pillars to give it a sporty feel. The elevated rear of this Seat sedan has tail lamps as good as its head lamps which expand to the boot lid and give a good appearance to the rear. Coming on to the dimensions of this sedan, they stand as 4482 mm x 1706 mm x 1461 mm (L x W x H) along with wheelbase measuring 2602 mm. Wheels and tires in Seat Toledo trims ranges from 15-incl alloy wheels with 185/60 R15 tires to 17-inch alloy wheels along with 215/40 R17 tires.

Seat Toledo is available in 4 trims– E, S, SE and Ecomotive in UAE with some distinction in features and engines. A total of two petrol engines and a single diesel engine are provided for this sedan. The Toledo E trim has 1.2-litre engine with a maximum power output of 75PS and 137g/km of CO2 emission. The next variant, Toledo S trim gets the privilege of have 1.2-litre TSI engine which knocks out a peak power measuring 85 PS and 119 g/km of CO2 emission and 1.2-litre ecomotive engine with a maximum power output clocking 105 PS with 116 g /Km CO2 emission. Toledo SE has 1.2-litre TSI Ecomotive engine with a maximum power churning to 105 PS and 118 g/km CO2 and 1.4-litre TSI DSG-auto engine knocking out a peak power of 122 PS and 134 g/ km CO2 emission. A 1.6-litre CR Ecomotive diesel engine with a maximum power output of 105 PS and 104g/ km CO2 emission is employed in S, SE and Ecomotive trims. Seat Toledo with its 1.2-litre engine delivers acceleration figures measuring 13.9 seconds to reach 0-100 kmph from a halt alongside a top speed of 175 kmph. The same engine returns an efficient mileage measuring 6.1 L/100 km on combined pathways.

Seat is a brand which takes safety of its passengers and the vehicle very seriously. There are airbags and seat belts employed for the safety of all the 5 passengers. You get tyre pressure monitoring system to keep a check on the individual tyre pressure. Apart from all this, there are Electronic, Stability Control, Anti-Lock Braking System and Emergency Brake Assist for stability and control over this vehicle. Through Hill Hold Control, the driver gets the convenience of uphilling this sedan with much ease. Vehicle immobilizer and anti-theft roof antenna safeguard this Seat sedan from getting theft. Disc brakes at front and rear wheels make the braking efficient and deliver safe drive. You also get independent McPherson with coil springs and hydraulic dampers front suspension and semi-rigid rear axle along with coil springs and hydraulic dampers rear suspension for a comfortable ride in this sedan.

Verdict

Seat Toledo is a compact sedan which is packed with decent features and a variety of petrol and diesel engines. This sedan has got good safety features to keep you protected and safe in an event of collision. With all goods, the disappointing point is that some of the appealing features are available only in the high-end variants.