SEAT Toledo Review
Published: 10th January 2006
SEAT Toledo
Ease of Use
The Toledo is an exceptionally easy vehicle to drive and manoeuvre and visibility is excellent. However, when reversing at night the single reversing light made it difficult to reverse park.
The modular heating and audio controls are integrated into the dashboard and are very easy to operate.
Style is not sacrificed at the expense of space or storage - the Toledo has over 30 clever storage compartments including 2 x front cup holders, a useful umbrella storage area under the rear seat and a dual opening armrest storage box, seat back pockets, rear armrest with 2 cup holders, deep door pockets front and rear, two 12V power outlets (front and rear centre console) and cruise control.
The boot features a hard load cover and is is opened by pushing on the SEAT badge at the rear of the car and reveals a two-tiered boot floor, the first level has ample capacity for everyday use with extra storage below. The parcel shelf lifts to reveal extra storage and more space becomes available with the rear seats folded and the sliding partition open and the rear parcel tray removed) this can be done with one hand without removing the head restraints. The 60:40 split rear seats fold flat to the floor.
The boot provides handy methods for securing objects in place such as sturdy rings for fastening nets, side nets and hooks for hanging bags. The parcel tray has a false bottom for storing the emergency triangle.
We must mention the Toledo's windscreen wiper system - at rest the wiper arms are concealed vertically within the A-pillars and when activated sweep in a top-to-bottom arc.
Safety and Security
The SEAT Toledo 2.0 TDI Sport is equipped with the following safety and security equipment as standard:
Locking wheel bolts, ESP (de-activation) & EBA, 3 button folding key (lock/unlock/boot release), Front passenger airbag deactivation, Emergency tyre repair kit, Driver's and front passenger's airbags, Front side airbags, ABS & TCS (TCS deactivation), Three 3-point rear seatbelts, Visible VIN in windscreen, Auto lock/unlock, Child locks, Height adjustable front seatbelts with tensioners and load limit, Volumetric alarm with backup horn, Multilink rear suspension, ISOFIX, Remote central locking with deadlocks, DSR (Dynamic Steering Response), Immobiliser, Two curtain airbags and Selective door opening (SAFE).
