Seat has today revealed their new fourth generation Seat Ibiza to the world for the first time, besides their in-house Seat unveiling at Martorell headquarters, at the Madrid Motor Show in Spain, the marque's home market. The new Ibiza is built on the Volkswagen Group's new platform and allows for the new 'Arrow Design' concept with its simpler yet powerful geometric lines.
The Ibiza IV is all new in every sense of the word and has grown by 99 mm in length, has a 30 mm wider front track width and 33 mm in the rear which allows for larger diameter wheels ranging from 15 inch to 17 inch.
Initially the new Ibiza will have a choice of four engines, three petrol and one diesel. An entry level 1.2 liter 70 hp petrol engine, 1.4 liter 85 hp petrol engine, 1.6 liter 105 hp engine or the 1.9 liter TDI with 105 hp with the range topping 4.5 liter per 100 km fuel economy.
Full details can be found in the attached press release.
NEW SEAT IBIZA
The perfect combination of beauty and technology
- First application of the new platform developed by the VW Group for this segment
- New design language defined by forceful geometric lines
- Reduced CO2 emissions on Diesel and petrol engine range
SEAT has chosen the Madrid Motor Show as the backdrop to showcase the new SEAT Ibiza, the company's most emblematic car, whose innovative design and sportiness raise the standards of quality and driving pleasure.
The new Ibiza features outstanding dynamic qualities thanks to the new Volkswagen Group platform which has been designed for this segment. This new development heightens the allure of SEAT's new model and combines with the new "Arrow Design" concept, featuring simpler, more powerful geometric lines that lend balanced aesthetics to the company's latest addition.
Each detail on the Ibiza 2008 has been painstakingly crafted for outstanding quality and precision, including the equipment level with its attractive standard elements such as the head-thorax airbags, ESP electronic stability and Hill Hold Control, which greatly enhance comfort and safety.
Currently into its fourth generation since its debut in 1984, the new Ibiza makes its showy entry with an initial engine range including three petrol versions and one Diesel engine, to the great delight of its drivers.
Why can't ford stop giving us (America's) crap and give us this car again?