Seat Ibiza Sportcoupé

[Ferrer]

Martorell, 03-06-2008

NEW SEAT IBIZA SPORTCOUPE

Sporty with the personality of a coupé

New, sportier coupé body
New seven-speed DSG gearbox, a first in this segment
Addition of the 80 hp 1.4 and 90 hp 1.9 TDI engines

Without a doubt, the arrival of the new SEAT Ibiza SportCoupe raises the bar of sportiness on its newest model, combining impressive, vanguard exterior design with exceptional dynamic qualities and a wide range of engine choices, which now includes the efficient 80 hp 1.4 and 90 hp 1.9 Diesel versions. Besides, with a seven-speed DSG gearbox making its debut in this segment, the Ibiza range features a novelty that provides it with greater response and excellent driving comfort.

The deep-rooted SEAT sports concept is maximised in the Ibiza SportCoupe thanks to its compact coupé body, with a length of 4.034 metres and mere 1.428 metre height to match its temperament, lending the car agility and comfort both in the city and on the motorway. Likewise, the new VW Group platform designed for this segment also favours the dynamic qualities of the new SEAT Ibiza SC.

Design, quality and precision quality are three of the elements that distinguish the brand’s new model highlighting the new “Arrow Design” concept characterised by a lower positioning of the headlights and radiator grille for a sportier look.

Painstaking interior and exterior detailing on the new Ibiza SC include the dashboard, the instrument panel, ventilation nozzles and central console, which houses the audio equipment and Bluetooth connection which can be accessed via controls located on the steering column.

DSG gearbox for the first time in this segment

The new SEAT Ibiza SportCoupe is equipped with the new seven-speed DSG gearbox on its 105 hp 1.6 version for the first time in this segment, placing the brand’s new car in an enviable position compared to its rivals. The new Ibiza’s inherent sportiness combines with the comfort and reliability of one of the most efficient automatic transmissions on the market.

With shorter first and second gears and a smaller gear ratio, this new, twin-clutch automatic transmission provides the Ibiza with greater acceleration. Besides, this system produces remarkable fuel consumption, since the seventh gear is ideal for long motoring trips.

Agile, seductive and extroverted, the new Ibiza SportCoupe will be manufactured exclusively at SEAT’s Martorell factory near Barcelona and will be available in three trim levels – Reference, Stylance and Sport, with an outstanding standard equipment list from the entry-level model. In the near future, the model’s ecological ECOMOTIVE, FR and Cupra versions will also make their appearance.

[Spastik_Roach]

Its not a bloody coupe!

Honestly these days...sedans are coupes...hatchbacks are coupes..4wd's are coupes....its bullshit!

[Rockefella]

Originally Posted by Spastik_Roach

Its not a bloody coupe!

Honestly these days...sedans are coupes...hatchbacks are coupes..4wd's are coupes....its bullshit!

Yahsrsly. The branding of cars is getting quite silly. Soon the Hummer will be badged as a motorcycle.

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by Spastik_Roach

Its not a bloody coupe!

Honestly these days...sedans are coupes...hatchbacks are coupes..4wd's are coupes....its bullshit!

Worse when it's called the Ibiza SC, because it ain't superchager either...

[faksta]

Not fair! It's not coupe!!

Hah..and to the above mentioned..thanks to VW it didn't call Passat CC a 4-door coupe...

[LeonOfTheDead]

Originally Posted by faksta

Not fair! It's not coupe!!

Hah..and to the above mentioned..thanks to VW it didn't call Passat CC a 4-door coupe...

didn't they?!

I saw the 5-doors Ibiza last week...pretty ugly, and the headlights are really too little for such a big bonnet

[ruim20]

So an Ibiza 3doors is now called a coupe. nice! Also that 80hp 1.4 is the real sporty engine that the car nedeed! woo woo 80bhp!

I didn't like the new gen Ibiza either, the last one was much better looking, this really doesn't make it for me.

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by LeonOfTheDead

didn't they?!

I saw the 5-doors Ibiza last week...pretty ugly, and the headlights are really too little for such a big bonnet

AFAIK, yes they do. However Volkswagen have really outdone themselves on this occasion. Calling CC a fixed head 4 door saloon when everyone knows it stands for Coupe-Cabriolet...

[faksta]

They didn't explain what does it mean. And they didn't call it a coupe, at least during an official presentation.

[Pando]

So soon those will flood the Spanish streets then, Ferrer? I have to say I was surprised when I saw the market share Seat holds in its home country.

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by Pando

So soon those will flood the Spanish streets then, Ferrer? I have to say I was surprised when I saw the market share Seat holds in its home country.

They dropped 37% last month in terms of sales. But well then you look at the Toledo and everything becomes clear.

But yes this will soon be everywhere here.

[Pando]

Originally Posted by Ferrer

They dropped 37% last month in terms of sales. But well then you look at the Toledo and everything becomes clear.

But yes this will soon be everywhere here.

I think SEAT's should be priced everywhere as in Spain, when they have the same price as their VAG brothers and sisters it's not surprising that they are quite a peculiar choice in many countries.