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FIRST GENERATION (1991-1999) The Toledo was the first SEAT developed entirely under VW leadership. The first generation was a Saloon built on the Volkswagen Golf Mk II chassis, but with an extended Boot , very close in size to the Passat . As saloon versions of Small Family Cars were rare in Europe , it was considered by many a Large Family Car due to its size (despite having smaller rear room and pricing closer to small family cars). The Toledo initially featured underpowered engines (standard for VW at the time) compared to the Ibiza and Malaga 's System Porsche units, such as a base 1.6 L with 75 PS (55 kW) 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 L GTI 16V and 110 PS (81 kW) 1.9 TDI which, like all VAG diesels built since 1996, is capable of running on both mineral Diesel and Biodiesel . In spite of having a saloon body, the Toledo was unusual in that it featured a Hatchback boot opening. A restyling was also applied to the body in 1996. SECOND GENERATION (1999-2004) The second generation was introduced in 1999. The previously boxy shape was replaced by a much more fluid "latin" design, although both were products of Giorgetto Giugiaro 's Italdesign studio. Now built on the Golf Mk IV platform, the Toledo was still presented as an economic alternative to the lower level of the D segment. Unfortunately, one of the features most associated with the Spanish model, the hatchback door, was removed in favor of a more traditional sedan boot opening. Besides, in 2000 the Toledo was turned into a proper hatchback, the León , which proved much more popular then the Toledo. Base model was now a Crossflow 1.6 L/100 PS (74 kW), while the top of the line was represented by the 2.3 L/150PS (110 kw) V5 engine. Still, the more interesting versions used the 1.9 TDI engine, with a Variable Geometry Turbine and power of 110 PS (81 kW). Later in the series, the Toledo received a 1.8 Turbo with Five Valves per cylinder, capable of delivering 180 PS (132 kW), and the final evolution of the VW TDI engine, which pumped out 150 PS (110 kW). Both versions featured a six-speed Manual Transmission . THIRD GENERATION (2004- ) The third generation was introduced in 2004, and it is completely different from the previous two. Abandoning the sedan format, which would be left only for the Skoda Octavia (part of the Volkswagen Group ), the Toledo Mk III has a very controversial design, penned by Walter De'Silva . It is a Compact MPV with the Altea 's front section and a rear end inspired in the not very successful 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 VW Golf Mk V. |
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