SEAT, the Spanish subsidiary of Volkswagen , has taken the wraps off of its all-new Ibiza five-door supermini. The new Ibiza is based on the 3-door Bocanegra concept car that graced SEAT’s stage at this year’s Geneva Motor Show.
The new model is larger than the current model — both inside and out — and is now the largest car in its class. The new Ibiza will offer a long list of features, including Hill Hold Assist, front fog lights with side illumination (cornering) function and combined AUX-IN/USB connectivity for MP3 players.
Underhood, the Ibiza can be had with a choice of three gasoline engines: a 1.2-liter three-cylinder with 70 PS, a 1.4-liter 85 PS four-cylinder or the sports-oriented 1.6-liter four-cylinder with 102 PS. Those engines can either be had with a standard five-speed manual transmission or VW’s seven-speed DSG gearbox.
A range of diesel engines is expected to join the lineup shortly.
The new Ibiza also represents the new corporate face that will soon spread throughout the SEAT lineup.
