View Full Version : Attention...Recent V5 owners...
Cenk Kose
06-05-2002, 20:07
According to SEAT media site (media.seat.es); 1.8 20 VT Toledo is available now. They say it replaces V5...
There are also some other novelties...
Yup just reading up on that myself.
New engines:
180 hp (132 kW) Toledo 1.8 20VT
Available with a 6-speed gearbox in the Signo and Sport finishes, it replaces and improves the performance of the 170 hp V5.
150 hp 4 (110 kW) León 1.9 TDi
This is the most powerful SEAT Diesel model equipped with total traction and 6-speed gearbox. Until now it was exclusively available in the export market
New versions:
León FR (Formula Racing)
This new finish is combined with the 180 hp 1.8 20VT and 150 hp 1.9 TDi engines, on both front traction and 4 versions. It includes characteristic Cupra elements such as the bumpers, air vents, rear spoiler, door sills and 225/45 tyres on 17" rims.
(this sounds like the spec for the new MY2003 UK Leon Cupra's to me)
León "Sport Limited"
Available with a 90 hp 1.9 TDi engine and standard, body colour bumper and lower valence, foglamps, 15" alloy rims, sport seats, red-stitched leather steering wheel and gear lever cover, air conditioning, ABS, front twin airbag, side airbags, front power windows and body colour rear-view mirrors.
Interesting. Does this mean we can no longer order V5's from Uk dealers? When can we order the 20VT Toledo?
I really hope they don't go and stick spoilers all over the Toledo I really like the understated look of the current V5. However, I would quite like to be able to order a 20VT engine in one.
Does anybody have any more info on these changes?
Having driven a new Toledo V5 last week (with just 50 miles on the clock) I wouldn't want to see the V5 replaced with the 20VT. it might have more power and torque, but on the road the V5 is just as quick, if not as flexible........:(
.....and I averaged 33mpg on 45 mile drive on way home from work...;)
Steve_B_UK
27-05-2002, 14:24
If the Toledo is losing the V5 engine then I think that is great loss, having driven a Toledo V5 for the last 6 month I can say the 2.3 V5 is one of the greatest engines around at the moment. It is powerfull, torquey and with a wonderfull engine none and I think suits the car. A great shame all round :(
And as my sig says....
PurpleFlash
27-05-2002, 15:08
Just to add my tuppenceworth. I've now had my V5 for 3 weeks and I think it's a great car, fantastic engine, nice gearbox, all da toys and quick enuff for most everything. I'm getting 25-29 around town and up to 40 on Mway cruising (I got that on a 350 mile drive average speed 66 mph, mostly tween 80 and 90).
I have driven a cupra 20vt and I don't in anyway regret getting the V5 instead!
:devil: mind u the dealers (Arnie Clark) seem to be on another planet!!!
EnthusiasmBoy
30-05-2002, 23:18
Originally posted by Steve_B_UK
If the Toledo is losing the V5 engine then I think that is great loss, having driven a Toledo V5 for the last 6 month I can say the 2.3 V5 is one of the greatest engines around at the moment. It is powerfull, torquey and with a wonderfull engine none and I think suits the car. A great shame all round :(
Had Toledo V5 since Christmas 2000 and couldn't agree more with the above.
Seat, please don't do it. The V5 is gorgeous. The only requirement I had for my current car was that it had five cylinders, as five pots are so nice to drive. I've made a point of having fives in my last three cars. It was a choice between a Volvo (been there, done that) or a Bora (no where near as pretty as the Toledo). I won't be back in three years for my next car unless you guys are selling fives or eights