 275px|right the triumph toledo was a compact car introduced in august 1970 as a cheaper version of the triumph 1300, which was at the same time replaced by the triumph 1500. the toledo shared the 1500's new front with a split grille, but instead of the 1500's twin round headlamps, it had single rectangular units set in a grey plastic grille. the rear end was like the 1300 except for the tail lights, which were of a simpler, flat-faced design. the biggest change from the 1300 was the retrograde step to rear-wheel drive and live rear axle (still with coil springs), in the interest of simplicity and low production costs. the interior was also cheaper, with wood confined to a dashboard consisting of a simple plank with holes drilled for the quite basic instrumentation but the interior was a cut above most other small cars at a time when black plastic was commonplace. initially, the toledo was only available as a two-door saloon with the 1300&nbsp;cc engine of 58&nbsp;bhp (43&nbsp;kw) net. drum brakes were fitted all round and there was no overdrive or automatic option available. in march 1971 a 4-door "special export" version was launched at the geneva motor show, featuring a 1500&nbsp;cc engine in single and twin carburettor "tc" form producing 61 and 64&nbsp;bhp (45 and 48&nbsp;kw) net, respectively. from late august 1971 the four-door model was also available on the home market. the four-door toledo featured the same side body pressings as the triumph 1300. the interior furnishings were in most respects indistinguishable between the two versions, but buyers of the four-door car received two extra ashtrays in each of the extra doors. radial ply tyres
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