2016 Seat Ibiza Cupra


The new SEAT Ibiza CUPRA shows the essence of the SEAT brand in its purest form - emotional design, outstanding performance and state-of-the-art technology unite to form one of the most dynamic cars in its class.

The new Ibiza CUPRA: 192 PS, XDS electronic differential lock, high-performance brakes, CUPRA Drive Profile with adjustable damping - the high level of technology in the new Ibiza CUPRA is as much as given as the extensive equipment with innovative details. One example is the new SEAT infotainment systems, which offer exclusive solutions for optimum smartphone integration with Full Link and the SEAT DriveApp.


The new 1.8 TSI engine with turbocharger and combined direct / indirect injection is a compact piece of hi-tech that guarantees exceptionally refined performance from its 192 PS. Power is up by 12 PS compared with its predecessor, but the greater advance is in the torque. Instead of the previous 250 Newton metres, there are now 320 Nm on call - across an extremely broad rev range from 1,450 to 4,200 rpm. This delivers incredibly forceful pulling power in any given situation. A 0-100 km/h acceleration figure of 6.7 seconds and a top speed of 235 km/h put it in the premier league of compact sports cars. Nevertheless, the Ibiza CUPRA is content with an average fuel consumption of just 6.0 litres per 100 kilometres.

The SEAT Ibiza CUPRA comes as standard with 17-inch wheels and suspension tuned for maximum agility and precision. One new standard feature is the CUPRA Drive Profile, which allows the characteristics of the compact sports car to be adapted at the touch of a button to suit driver preferences. This encompasses CUPRA Selective Suspension, an adaptive suspension control system that let you choose between comfort suspension or sport suspension and also, modifies the steering behaviour. The XDS electronic differential lock reduces the tendency to understeer and improves handling characteristics, especially under fast cornering. The ESP electronic stability system, complete with hill start assist and multi-collision brake, and drowsiness warning are likewise part of the standard safety package in the Ibiza CUPRA. The Ibiza has been awarded the highest five-star rating in the Euro NCAP crash text.


The upgrades in the redesigned interior are all the more apparent. The new design concept includes a harmonious balance between the car's distinctive character, functionality and precision - evident in every line and every surface of the new interior. 

Alongside MirrorLink, the SEAT Full Link connectivity solution incorporates the functions of Apple Car Play and Android Auto. Users can be online, while retaining full concentration on the road, and make use of the various permitted functions conveniently and safely via the touchscreen in the new Ibiza. In the case of Apple CarPlay, those functions currently cover phone, messaging, music and maps, with more to follow in future. MirrorLink is another perfect technology that enables the safe operation of smartphones and many of their functions and apps via the Ibiza CUPRA's infotainment system by "mirroring" the smartphone screen on the touchscreen in the redesigned Ibiza cockpit. This works seamlessly with a growing number of MirrorLink-compatible Android smartphones. Android Auto provides quick and easy access to navigation, communications, and music applications and services in a way that is safer than accessing these apps on the phone screen while driving.


The new SEAT DriveApp has been developed exclusive for users of SEAT FullLink and MirrorLink. It offers a whole range of innovative functions that can be used either in or outside the Ibiza CUPRA. For instance, the vehicle's touchscreen can be personalised with local weather reports or contacts. Plus, the SEAT DriveApp uses "text to speech" to read out the latest posts from Facebook or Twitter, while "Challenger" offers interesting challenges to optimise driving skills, leading to a more efficient driving style. On leaving the vehicle, the "where is my car" function stores the Ibiza's current position and finds it again whenever necessary.