Seat Ibiza SportCoupe
Seat unveiled the three-door variant of the new Ibiza that will bear the “SportCoupe” insignia. The production version of the Bocanegra concept is slightly shorter (4.034 vs 4.052 mm) and lower (1.428 vs 1.445 mm) than its 5door sibling while it also features a different C-pillar design. But other than that and despite the promising name, the SportCoupe is practically an Ibiza minus two doors.
The new Seat Ibiza SportCoupe is equipped with the VW Group’s new seven-speed dual-clutch DSG gearbox on its 105 hp 1.6 version for the first time in this segment. When it goes on sale in Europe this fall, the SportCoupe’s engine range will also include an 80Hp 1.4-liter petrol and 90Hp 1.9-liter diesel units.
The Ibiza SportCoupe will make its public debut at this month’s British Motor Show in London.
Bocanegra
SEAT has has confirmed it will be putting the Bocanegra concept into production. The Bocanegra – ‘black mouth’ in Spanish – features a striking Perspex-trimmed face. It previewed the three-door version of the new Ibiza, which will be badged SportCoupe when it goes on sale in November. And the Bocanegra’s nose will appear on a flagship Cupra variant, which is due in 2009.
The hot hatch will have real road presence, thanks to the neat transparent housing for the xenon headlights, as well as the big vents that feed cool air to the engine.
The Cupra will also get the same ground-hugging bodykit, plus a panoramic glass sunroof. Power should come from the 1.4-litre twin-turbo FSI petrol engine which appeared in the concept. This will have around 180bhp and be mated to a seven-speed semi-automatic DSG gearbox.
Seat Ibiza spied
Spy photographers have caught the first undisguised test mule of the new SEAT Ibiza FR out testing.
Take a look at this five-door Seat Ibiza. In an effort to keep a low profile, engineers have used an essentially standard bodyshell. Expect the production version of the hot hatch to feature a sporty bodykit and range of eye-catching colours.
No details have been released about engines, but candidates are the 1.8-litre turbocharged petrol engine and the 168bhp 2.0-litre TDI unit from the larger Leon.
The rapid FR will be followed by an even quicker Cupra version of the new supermini. Based on the forthcoming Sport Coupe three-door it will be heavily influenced by the stunning Bocanegra concept that debuted at this year’s Geneva Motor Show.
There’s no official word on when the first fast Ibiza FR will be launched, but expect to see in showrooms at the end of the year.
SEAT Ibiza promotional tour
The all-new SEAT Ibiza hatch has begun a promotional tour in the UK aboard a specially-created, SEAT-branded transporter truck.
The tour, which kicked off April 10 from York, includes stops at SEAT dealerships and other key venues along the way. The idea behind SEAT UK’s promotional tour is simply to give Brits a closer view of SEAT new supermini car ahead of its market debut that’s set for late July.
SEAT Leon Supercopa
The SEAT Leon Supercopa series that visits tracks in seven European countries is “the most powerful single-brand competition in Europe.” In celebration of the series, Seat is making a special edition SEAT Leon Copa Edition that arguably looks even hotter than the race car.
This weekend, at the Hockenheimring, begins the new season of the SEAT Leon Supercopa. With this occasion Seat launched a limited edition version of the Leon – the SEAT Leon Copa Edition. The SEAT Leon Copa Edition is limited to 55 units and is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo FSI engine developing 285 hp and 360 Nm of torque.
The SEAT Leon Copa Edition is based on the Cupra and has a top speed of 254 km/h with a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of 5.9 seconds. The SEAT Leon Copa Edition needs 8.3 liters of fuel to go 100 km and has a 199 g/km CO2 emissions level.
The SEAT Leon Copa Edition comes equipped with Eibach springs, upgraded brake discs, the SEAT SPORT racing version bodykit and black-painted 18-inch light alloy wheels.
The SEAT Leon Copa Edition priced from 38,500 Euros.
Seat Ibiza Freerider & Sportrider
While we wait the all-new Ibiza who’s sales scheduled to start this summer, customers can buying the existing model is with special edition versions packed with standard equipment. Meet the Ibiza 3d Freerider and Sportrider.
Available exclusively in three-door format, the Ibiza Freerider is fitted with a 70 HP 1.2-liter 3-cylinder engine mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Its standard equipment includes cruise control, full Climatronic climate control, 15” alloy wheels, passenger seat height adjustment and electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors. Front fog lights and bespoke tailgate badging complete the Freerider’s complement of extras.
Additionally, the 300 first customers will also be offered the option of DAB digital stereo radio entertainment system no extra cost. The Freedirer’s price is set at £8,995 RRP. Buyers can choose between the 100 HP 1.4-litre petrol engine and the 100 HP 1.9-litre TDI. Standard equipment includes cruise control, Climatronic air conditioning, passenger seat height adjustment, electrically adjustable heated and folding door mirrors and fog lights, while styling additions include 16” ‘Spica’ alloys, sports seats in bespoke Sportrider cloth, front and rear bumpers from the Ibiza FR, body-coloured door handles and mirrors, plus honeycomb front grille.
The Ibiza Sportrider 1.4 16V petrol costs £9,495 RRP, while the 1.9 TDI version is available in SEAT showrooms for £10,395 RRP.
Video: 2008 SEAT Ibiza
As we know, SEAT has announced its new SEAT Ibiza. Previewed by the Bocanegtra concept unveiled in Geneva, the new SEAT Ibiza itself previews the subtle change in direction to SEAT’s design language, incorporating sharp intersecting lines with a more crowd-pleasing grille. European customers will have to wait a longer to see the 3-door versions, as well as for the high-performance Cupra model.
Unveiling at the SEAT facility on the outskirts of Barcelona, the new Ibiza will have its motor show debut in Madrid late next month and will hit European markets shortly thereafter.
2009 SEAT IBIZA
Volkswagen’s brand SEAT has announced its the all-new Ibiza model. The 2009 Seat Ibiza is a production version of the Bocanegra Concept that was shown at last Geneva Motor Show.
The new five-door Ibiza is the work of ex-Lamborghini stylist Luc Donckerwolke. The stylish Spanish hatch is longer than the current model measuring at 4.05 m in length, versus the existing car’s 3.97 m, thus promising to be more spacious with improved rear seat legroom and a significantly larger and more practical boot space at 292 litres with rear seats in place.
This front-wheel drive hatch will initially offer three petrol engine options: a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder 70 Hp; a 1.4-litre 85 Hp 4-cylinder or a 1.6-litre 4-cylinder 102 Hp. All engines will combine with a five-speed manual gearbox but SEAT will also offer a new seven-speed DSG automatic/sequential manual gearbox.
SEAT High Tech Electro-Reflective Paint
Great news! Forget about old good colors for your car – look at the SEAT’s innovative ‘electro reflective’ exterior panel finish. The unique paint has been developed by an team of technicians at the Spanish Martorell HQ.
Using complex principles similar to those through which electrochromic (auto dimming) rear view mirrors work, the team have developed the patented electro reflective finish which constantly adapts to mimic the car’s surroundings. Probably, the new electro-reflective paint will be available for order on April 1, 2009.
2009 Seat Ibiza: Front Bumper
Look at the photo from SEAT media presentation. SEAT reveals its a front bumper of the new Ibiza that will show in May at the Madrid International Car Show. Compared to the one found in the Bocanegra Concept, the production version’s front end will get a full color bumper with smaller side air-vents that house round fog lights and vertical grilles for the mask.