The 2009 Ibiza was penned by former Lamborghini stylist Luc Donckerwolke, and offers a number of premium features including the availability of a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox, hill-start assist, adaptive fog lights with a cornering function, and USB audio connectors.
The car rides on a revised version of Seat’s ‘Agile’ platform, which features a wider track and longer wheelbase than the outgoing car.
Beneath the bonnet, the FWD Ibiza will initially offer three petrol engine options: either a compact 1.2L three-cylinder unit with 70hp, a 1.4L four-cylinder with 85hp or a 1.6L four-cylinder motor with 102hp. All three come mated as standard to a five-speed manual gearbox, and all have emissions levels that fall comfortably below 160 g/km. A range of direct-injection TDI engines will be offered later in the year.
Reader Comments
Wed Apr 2 2008 11:23 AM
mlevere1992 says
I think I have seen that 'Flame surfacing' before. Oh, yeah, on the BMW Z4. Aparently Chris Bangle's designs have even influenced SEATs designs.
Wed Apr 2 2008 12:06 PM
CK says
Hmm steering wheel looks like the one in the Civic, front bumper reminds me of the M5 or 5 series M sport package and the headlamps look like them from a Skoda. I am quiet disappointed.
Wed Apr 2 2008 10:25 PM
MARK says
God I am so sick of people saying this part looks like it from this and this from that and bla bla bla.
Sat Apr 5 2008 3:18 PM
NaBUru38 says
In Europe, this car would be referred to as the Ibiza 2008, or even better, the Ibiza IV.
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