2017 Seat Ibiza starts from £13,130 08 | 05 | 2017

    SEAT HAS CONFIRMED its all-new Ibiza will start from £13,130. The fifth-generation of the Spanish manufacturer’s 

    best-selling supermini is available to order now from Scottish dealerships ahead of first deliveries on July 21.

    The new model has been launched exclusively as a five-door model with a choice of five trim levels and four petrol engines, led by new high-efficiency 1.0 three-cylinder units

    The first model to be built on a new modular Volkswagen Group vehicle platform, MQB A0, the 2017 Ibiza is actually shorter than it predecessor.

    It is though more spacious, with width increased by 87mm, 60mm added to the wheelbase and 35mm more rear legroom. There’s more room in the boot, too, with an extra 63 litres available.

    The new 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine delivers 75PS, while turbo versions will offer 95 and 115PS – the latter reserved for the sporty FR model with a six-speed manual or sophisticated dual-clutch automatic transmission. Official figures indicate a combined cycle fuel consumption from 60.1mpg and 106g/km of CO2 (1.0 TSI 95PS). The FR will also be available with a potent 150PS 1.5 EVO engine, while diesels will be added to the line-up later in the year.

    The entry-level S version features air conditioning, electric front windows, automatic headlights, Bluetooth and advanced safety features including Front Assist. Move up to SE grade and you get 15in alloys, front fog lights with cornering function, rain-sensing wipers, cruise control and multi-coloured ambient cabin lighting are all included, together with SEAT’s Media System Colour multimedia package.

    The new SE Technology is the expected top pick for UK buyers, coming equipped with Media System Plus with eight-inch colour touchscreen, navigation with 3D map display, voice recognition, DAB digital radio and two USB ports.

    The FR focuses on sportier looks with 17in alloys, dark-tinted rear glass, brilliant black and chrome bodywork details and twin exhausts; likewise, the cabin is fitted with sports front seats and flat-bottom steering wheel and Full Link smartphone integration. There’s also sports suspension, rear disc brakes and SEAT Drive Profile with four selectable drive modes.

    The new range-topping Xcellence gets 16in machined alloy wheels, Atom Grey door mirror housings, Alcantara upholstery, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry-and-go, front and rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera.

    Related: Seat confirms large SUV

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    Jim McGill

     

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