Some clarity around the Toledo Concept
Hi guys, just catching up with this thread after the hectic period of the Geneva Show and a raft of Dealer Forums last week.
Good to see you're generally keen on the Toledo Concept - in the metal I can assure you it looks crisp and really well proportioned. The production version will be launched later this year, with UK sales starting around the start of 2013. In terms of size, think of it as the same width as an
Ibiza, but longer than the Leon (it uses an A0-class 'plus' platform, and not the MQB), and will be positioned in the market to sit approximately between those two models/alongside Leon.
It is not a saloon, despite its 'sedan' profile, but has a huge boot under a hatchback tailgate - much in the spirit of the very first, and hugely successful, Toledo. Don't forget that the smaller saloon shape is massively popular in two of SEAT's biggest markets - Spain and Portugal - so this car should be a big hit there. And here in the UK, we expect the car to really appeal to those stepping up from the
Ibiza class, who need more room, but want a keen price, efficient engines and stacks of equipment, but with sportier SEAT design touches.
The next generation Leon is a little way off yet - and I know you are all very excited about it! It will use the super-sophisticated Volkswagen Group MQB platform, which means your admirable photoshop work taking the tail off this concept to create the next Leon is somewhat wide of the mark
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For 2012 we continue to enjoy big success with the current, still fantastic-looking Leon. So great-looking in fact, that a few manufacturers seem to have been inspired by it when designing their latest rivals...
Mike