New Seat Ibiza Makes Show Debut

In detail information released

Press Release

Virtual development

The use of virtual models in the design stage of the new Ibiza has made it possible to analyse different alternatives and make better decisions. This has resulted in the need for fewer physical models and a significant reduction in time and expenses, and the physical models used are more for checking than for decision-making.

Compared to the development of the former Ibiza, which was based on prototype and checking stages, the new model resorts to virtual development for each of the car's most significant parts, using computer-assisted tools with the help of virtual simulations.

There has been a significant development time reduction of 14 months between the former model and the new Ibiza, from project approval to the start of mass production, or down from 37 to 23 months, thanks to the use of virtual tools, an optimised experimentation stage and the implementation of new internal and supplier work processes.

A complete offer

The standard equipment level for the Spanish market by trim level includes the following elements:

Reference*: ABS, ESP and TCS + EBA, driver and passenger airbag, head-thorax airbag, Hill Hold Control, tyre pressure warning, MP3 audio equipment and six speakers, black manual door mirrors and door handles, 185/60 tyres on 15 inch steel rims and hubcaps, single parabolic headlights, anti-theft roof aerial, spare wheel, steering column controls, front power windows, remote controlled central locking, electric hatch locking, height and depth adjustable steering column, front seatbelt reminder, rear window seat Isofix anchoring points and Top Tether preparation, central console with 2+1 cupholders and power socket, height adjustable driver and passenger seat, three height adjustable rear headrests and boot light, among others.

Stylance*: Reference equipment plus climate control, electric heated body colour door mirrors, body colour door handles, double parabolic headlights, foglights with cornering function, Coming Home, cruise control, 185/60 tyres on 15 inch aluminium rims, trip computer, split folding rear seat, leather steering wheel and gearknob, storage pouches facing rear seats, rear power windows, dome light and reading light.

Sport*: the sportiest version builds on Reference with air conditioning, electric heated body colour door mirrors, body colour door handles, double parabolic headlights, foglamps with cornering function, cruise control, 215/45 tyres on 16 inch aluminium rims, trip computer, split folding rear seat, leather steering wheel and gearknob, sports suspension, storage pouches facing rear seats and rear power windows.

Long list of optional equipment

Depending on the trim level, the complete standard equipment package on the new SEAT Ibiza can be complemented with a long list of optional elements.

To enhance interior and exterior comfort, the new Ibiza features several interesting options. The storage package (available on all three trim levels) provides drawers beneath the front seats, a boot cargo net and side nets and storage pouches on the backs of the front seats (on the Reference version).
There is also a technical package (on Stylance and Sport), which includes parking sensor, rain sensing wipers, Coming Home and anti-dazzle rear-view mirror, and the Winter package, with heated wiper nozzles and headlight wipers.

The Stylance design package features a grey dashboard, front armrest and the storage package option, while the Sport design package provides a beige dashboard, front armrest, storage package and dark glass.
The alloy wheel rim range available on the Reference trim includes the 15 inch Caloria, 16 inch Sonda and 17 inch Saga; the 16 inch Sonda and 17 inch Saga on the Stylance trim and the 17 inch Saga on the Sport version.

The list of optional equipment includes the following elements: