Although U.S. buyers have a few choices in the hot hatch segment – such as the Dodge Caliber SRT4 and Mazdaspeed3 – European customers have almost an endless sea of performance hatchbacks to choose from. Add one more to the list as SEAT will unveil its new Ibiza Cupra at this October’s Paris Motor Show.

Although the Volkswagen-owned Spanish automaker hasn’t released full details on the new hatch, SEAT has graced us with three images and a few technical details.

Thanks to that VW connection, the Ibiza Cupra will be rocking the German automaker’s twin-charger 1.4L powerplant. Despite its diminutive size, the four-banger cranks out an impressive 178 horsepower and promises to return at least 40 mpg. That power is sent to the front wheels via VW’s seven-speed DSG transmission.

The Ibiza Cupra will also sport traction control, a revised sports suspension, 17 inch wheels and new bucket seats. Up front, the Ibiza Cupra wears a new front fascia with integrated for lights, while the hatch’s rear uses a new bumper.

SEAT has yet to release pricing for the Ibiza Cupra, but the new hatch is slated to hit European dealerships in December. Check back for more details and live shots of the Ibiza Cupra after its official reveal in early October.