The new Seat Ibiza made its public debut at the
Geneva Motor Show. Inspired by the larger Leon, the new Ibiza is the first supermini in the VW
Group to be based on the latest MQB A0 platform which is also going to form the
basis for the next VW Polo and Skoda Fabia models.
The new generation of the Seat Ibiza
not only features 30 percent higher torsional stiffness but also offers more
space than even in its interior as it features a 95 mm longer wheelbase while
being 87 mm wider, 2 mm shorter and 1 mm shorter from its predecessor.
The big news are about VW Group’s
1.5-litre TSI petrol engine which makes 150 PS and features a cylinder
deactivation system, along with the already known three-cylinder 1.0-litre TSI
unit, offered in 95 PS and 115 PS versions. There’s also going to be a 90 PS
1.0-litre TSI version that runs on compressed natural gas (CNG). The diesel
range includes the 1.6-litre TDI unit with 80, 95 and 115 PS.
A five-manual gearbox will be standard on versions
with 95PS or less, with a six-speed manual equipping the more powerful models. Seat also offer a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic as an option
too. Front Assist, Traffic Jam Assist,
Adaptive Cruise Control, Keyless Entry System with heartbeat engine start
button, parking radar and a rear-view camera are all available with the new
Seat Ibiza.
The dashboard can be equipped either with a 5.0-inch
or an 8.0-inch touchscreen display for the infotainment system, a wireless
charger with GSM amplifier, Apple Car Play, Android Auto and Mirror Link.
The new generation of Seat’s best-seller will be
available only with a five-door body, ditching the three-door and estate
bodystyles. The small wagon version will be indirectly replaced by the upcoming
Arona, the crossover version of the Ibiza.
