SEAT TOLEDO 2.0Tdi DSG (140bhp):
We have now had our car for 8 weeks and thought it might be worth mentioning what we think of it so far in case anyone is considering getting one.
We bought it new and had the dealer fit a tow bar.
The handbook mentions a "running in" period of 1000Km so we did as advised. There are now 2300 miles on the clock.
The engine pulls smoothly and certainly has plenty of torque. It is also quick when you want/need it to be. I suppose this is to be expected as it is the same engine as used in the VW, Audi, Skoda and SEAT.
The gearbox is VERY smooth in full auto mode and you hardly notice as the 6 speed box changes gear. The Sports Mode (in auto) just holds each gear until higher in the rev range.
Putting it into the "Manual" DSG mode allows you to select gears sequentially which can be useful at times. Although I have not yet felt that I "needed" to use it I have selected it a couple of times on twisty roads in order to hold a gear and allow more engine breaking, it did not disappoint.
Fuel consumption is (in full auto mode):
36mpg average (mixed stop/start town and dual carriageway).
38mpg on motorway at a steady 80mph with cruise control on.
42mpg on decent "A" roads.
Have only towed twice, both short journeys of about 35 miles on decent "A" roads (getting van home from dealer then to storage) so I cant really give an accurate fuel consumption figure.
Our caravan is a Lunar Solar 524 which made no noticeable difference to the pulling power of the car. Never needed to switch the gearbox from fully auto to DSG manual.
On the 2 short journeys it returned 28mpg but I think that will improve as my towing experience does (I am a novice) and on a longer run.
I will update this thread once we have done a longer run towing so we have a better idea of fuel consumption.
The car has an excellent level of equipment/trim and is very comfortable. There is plenty of stowage space inside and the boot is HUGE.
The only small criticism we have, and it is a small one, is that the A pillars can obscure some view when turning BUT it is a minor niggle and is easily overcome by moving your head lol.
All in all we feel that it is an excellent car and would certainly recommend it.
Steve
We have now had our car for 8 weeks and thought it might be worth mentioning what we think of it so far in case anyone is considering getting one.
We bought it new and had the dealer fit a tow bar.
The handbook mentions a "running in" period of 1000Km so we did as advised. There are now 2300 miles on the clock.
The engine pulls smoothly and certainly has plenty of torque. It is also quick when you want/need it to be. I suppose this is to be expected as it is the same engine as used in the VW, Audi, Skoda and SEAT.
The gearbox is VERY smooth in full auto mode and you hardly notice as the 6 speed box changes gear. The Sports Mode (in auto) just holds each gear until higher in the rev range.
Putting it into the "Manual" DSG mode allows you to select gears sequentially which can be useful at times. Although I have not yet felt that I "needed" to use it I have selected it a couple of times on twisty roads in order to hold a gear and allow more engine breaking, it did not disappoint.
Fuel consumption is (in full auto mode):
36mpg average (mixed stop/start town and dual carriageway).
38mpg on motorway at a steady 80mph with cruise control on.
42mpg on decent "A" roads.
Have only towed twice, both short journeys of about 35 miles on decent "A" roads (getting van home from dealer then to storage) so I cant really give an accurate fuel consumption figure.
Our caravan is a Lunar Solar 524 which made no noticeable difference to the pulling power of the car. Never needed to switch the gearbox from fully auto to DSG manual.
On the 2 short journeys it returned 28mpg but I think that will improve as my towing experience does (I am a novice) and on a longer run.
I will update this thread once we have done a longer run towing so we have a better idea of fuel consumption.
The car has an excellent level of equipment/trim and is very comfortable. There is plenty of stowage space inside and the boot is HUGE.
The only small criticism we have, and it is a small one, is that the A pillars can obscure some view when turning BUT it is a minor niggle and is easily overcome by moving your head lol.
All in all we feel that it is an excellent car and would certainly recommend it.
Steve