This review is based on road testing conducted by The Road Ahead . Further vehicle reviews, in-depth comparisons and consumer motoring issues can be found in the Club's magazine. Prices listed were correct at the time of review.
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Spanish car maker Seat late last year launched a new range of vehicles on the Australian market. Currently on offer in various specification levels are the Ibiza, the Cordoba and the Toledo Magnus, which is the focus of this review. On the other hand, the 'value for money' proposition is hampered by the fact that the warranty has a distance 'rider' of 60,000 km and residual sales values for Seats, while reasonable, haven't set the used car market on fire. The 'torquey' engine had plenty of pulling power from low in the rev range and was responsive to throttle inputs. The Seat does a reasonable job of accelerating from a standing start, as well as demonstrating some flexibility for in-gear acceleration.