Seat announced a first facelift for its supermini Ibiza that will receive its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show this March.
On the outside, the 2012 Seat Ibiza gains a new face inspired from the firm’s recent concept cars like the IBE Coupe, IBX small crossover and IBL sedan.

Also, the Ibiza gets a redesigned front bumper and edgier headlamps with optional bi-xenon lamps and LED daytime running lights. At the back, we find new tail lamps and a restyled bumper. Seat says that the facelifted Ibiza benefits from higher quality materials, a new design of the Climatronic climate control system and the steering wheel.

There are new colors while Seat also introduces an available Portable Media System with a touchscreen monitor that combines a navigation system, on-board computer, audio system and hands-free device.

There are several engines to choose from including the 60HP 1.2-liter, 105HP 1.2-liter TSI and 150HP 1.4-liter TSI petrols, and the 75HP 1.2-liter TDI and 143HP 2.0-liter TDI diesels. Transmission options include five- and six-speed manuals and VW’s 7-speed dual-clutch auto.

Seat is preparing an FR version of the Ibiza ST fitted with a 1.4-liter TSI turbocharged petrol engine with 150-hp. In Germany, the small station wagon is offered with three petrol units: a 70HP 1.2-liter three-pot, an 85HP 1.4L and a 105HP 1.2-liter TSI, and three diesels: a 75HP 1.2 TDI, a 90HP 1.6 TDI and a 105HP 1.6 TDI.

The undisguised test mule was captured features the FR logo up front as well as larger alloy wheels shod in lower profile tires and visible twin tailpipes at the back.

The ready-for-go SEAT Ibiza ST FR will be unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

Seat has shown the first pics of a new special edition of its three-door Ibiza Sports Coupe for the German buyers. The Ibiza SC (Sports Coupe) Sport Limited comes in “Lumina Orange” finish and only with the not-so sporty 105HP 1.6-liter petrol engine. Only 300 coupes will be produced.

The Ibiza SC Sport Limited is distinguished by the 17-inch alloy wheels finished in black and shod in beefier sport tires, an aerodynamic kit with a new front bumper, side skirts, roof spoiler and a unique rear bumper housing faux air vents on both corners, a diffuser and two tail pipes mounted centrally.

The car’s rooftop and exterior mirrors are finished in black.

The two-tone color theme is continued inside as the air-vent rings, gearbox knob, door panel trims as well as the seams on the thick-rimmed steering wheel and sport seats are all finished in orange. The aluminum pedal set and additional standard features such as rain sensors and park assist system complete the package.

The new Ibiza SC Sport Limited is priced at €20,620 or about US$25,500.

Look at the all-new Seat Ibiza Sport Tourer! The new ST will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show in the beginning of March. The Seat Ibiza Sport Tourer is a subcompact estate and it will go on sale in most parts of Europe by early summer.

As anticipated, the production version of last year’s Frankfurt Show IBZ study has lost all those edgy styling elements such as the hidden rear door handles and the sharper tail lamps that made the concept look so special.

On the outside the Ibiza ST appears to be identical to the hatchback model while from there aft, the styling brings to mind the Audi A3 Sportback.

Measuring in at a length of 4,320mm, the new Ibiza ST is about 180mm longer than the hatchback model.

Most of the extra length is concentrated in the rear overhang benefitting the capacity of the luggage compartment that now reaches 430 liters, and can be further increased in stages by folding the split rear seat.

The VW’s Spanish division said that the Ibizia ST offers a choice of three petrol and three TDI units with common-rail injection with four of those engines operating with direct injection and turbocharging.

These include the group’s new 1.2-liter TSI petrol with 105HP and the 1.6-liter TDI in 90HP and 105HP guises.

The Volkswagen’s Spanish division will launch in the UK the new Ibiza FR TDI that will be available in both three-door SC and five-door variants with prices starting at £16,465.

The diesel-powered extension to the Ibiza FR range boasts a four-cylinder turbocharged diesel pumping out 143 horsepower.

The SEAT’s TDI accelerates the SC 3-door hatch from 0 to 100km/h in 8.2 secs and on to a top speed of 209km/h. The 5-door model’s equivalent values are 8.3 secs and 129mph.

Both Ibiza’s bodystyles come equipped with climate control, ESP with SEAT’s new XDS electronic ‘virtual’ limited slip differential and FR detailing inside and out.

The interesting promo video called “See It Love It”.

SEAT Ibiza Bocanegra unveiled! The SEAT Ibiza Bocanegra is a more sporty-looking version of the Ibiza Cupra. The new Ibiza will be offered with a 1.4-liter twin-charged TSI engine in 150HP and 180HP guises.

The Bocanegra’s exterior include a broader grille, a new treatment for the fog light surroundings, black door mirror housings, a dark tinted sunroof and newly designed 17-inch alloy wheels. At the back, the Bocanegra features honeycomb mesh on the side grids, a roof spoiler and a tinted rear window plus a prominent “Bocanegra” badge centred on the rear hatch.

The SEAT Ibiza Bocanegra’s interior has been upgraded with sport seats upholstered in a special fabric made up of rhomboids stitched together in red, a three-spoke flatt-bottomed steering wheel, gloss black trim, aluminum-clad pedals and a Bocanegra logo on the instrument panel.

The SEAT Ibiza Bocanegra will hit European showrooms in couple months.

WV’s Spanish division SEAT pans to introduce all-new Ibiza FR. The new Ibiza FR will get the same twin charged 1.4-liter TSI engine with the CUPRA, but detuned to develop an output of 150 instead of 180HP. The engine is hooked up to a six-speed manual gearbox or optionally, a seven-speed dual clutch DSG transmission with steering wheel shift paddles that features a sportier software than the one fitted on the 1.6 model of the Ibiza range. SEAT has not disclosed any performance figures but expect to see a 0 to 100km/h sprint time of around 8,0 seconds.

Compared to the standard Ibiza SC (three door model), the Ibiza FR is distinguished by a new front bumper featuring honeycomb slats and a chrome surround on the central grille plus a diffuser-style rear apron. Other unique exterior elements on the FR are the silver colored door mirrors, the 17 inch rims and the twin tailpipes.

SEAT has unveiled its sporty Cupra model that is equipped with the latest version of the VW Group’s 1.4-liter TSI engine. The new twin-turbo engine now delivers 180 HP and is mated to a seven speed DSG gearbox with steering wheel shift-paddles. SEAT say that while developing the same output as the 1.8-liter turbo in the previous generation Ibiza Cupra, the new engine delivers a noteworthy reduction in emission levels and fuel consumption thanks to its smaller cylinder capacity.

Compared to the other Ibiza SportCoupe versions, the new Cupra gets a aggressive bodykit with new a front bumper that features a lip spoiler and air intake vents surrounding the central grille, 17-inch alloy wheels and a newly designed rear bumper with an integrated difusser and a centrally placed trapezoid tailpipe. Oddly enough, and although the Cupra is the top-of-the-range model in the Ibiza line-up, it does not get side skirts.

The Cupra will come equipped with standard ESP, ABS, TCS + EBA, driver and passenger airbag, head airbag, Hill Hold Control, tire pressure loss warning light, twin chrome headlights, fog lamps with cornering function, ‘easy entry’ system on the passenger seat, CUPRA suspension, CUPRA sports seats and aluminum pedals. The Ibiza Cupra will make its debut at the Paris Auto Show in October.

SEAT has unveiled its new Ibiza SportCoupe, the stylish three-door addition to the model range.

The Ibiza SportCoupe takes inspiration from the Bocanegra concept, and it will go on sale in the autumn 2008. Prices start in Europe at around $10,000 for the entry-level three-cylinder 69bhp 1.2-litre model.

An 84bhp 1.4-litre, and a 103bhp 1.6-litre units will also be available, while other engines, including the diesels and a mooted 170bhp 1.4-litre super-turbo Cupra model are set to be introduced in 2009.

SEAT also revealed the Leon Emocion. Based on the Reference model, it gets more equipment. It adds 16-inch alloys and front foglights, plus steering wheel-mounted audio controls, and is powered by either a 1.6-litre petrol or 1.9-litre diesel. The newcomer costs from £13,250 for the 1.6 petrol, rising to £14,350 for the 1.9 TDI.