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Seat has named their supermini offering after the renowned holiday destination hoping to capture some of that youthful and carefree spirit, and for the most part, I dare say they have been largely successful. For those thinking that the new Honda Jazz looks a little too cutsey for their taste, the Seat Ibiza rightly should be more than the next alternative in the practical small hatchback segment. It packs a 355 litre boot, and the rear seats provide plenty of knee room even for someone of my height. Sharp lines and an appealing angular design, coupled with a beautiful font for both the central infotainment and the driver's instrument cluster round off the supermini package. And speaking of packages, this Ibiza I tested was a top-spec (locally at least) Style Plus model, meaning it now gets additional tech features including adaptive cruise control, tiredness recognition, and keyless access. Yare yare. All you really need to know is that this is a $92,999 (as of 31 October 2019) car that packs a 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder delivering 114bhp and 200Nm. For context, that's practically as much torque as you get in the larger 1.4-litre Volkswagen Golf. And boy does that seven-speed DSG make use of that torque. Day-to-day driving will see the dual-clutch shifting gears at the earliest opportunity, meaning that you get a fuel consumption of 14.7km/L, which is nice, but flog the pedal and the car switches instantly out of siesta mode, sending you away. The three-cylinder's thrummy noises switch into something addictively snarly, and being in something so small makes that zero to 100km/h figure of 9.5 seconds feel conservative. Readers of my stuff elsewhere will know I was an absolute fan of the old Audi A1, but this car just feels so much more nimble. The light but communicative steering makes it feel like you can chuck it into corners with near reckless abandon, and the car swallows directional changes with much aplomb, but the new MQB A0 platform also adds to the Ibiza's suite far greater highway sovereignty. Sound insulation feels like a class above and the car suffers none of that nervousness other cars in the segment can be prone to at high speeds. Just how exactly has Seat managed to make the Ibiza feel so chuck-able in the twisites yet so mature at the straights is genuinely astounding, especially when you consider that this car makes do with only a semi-rigid rear suspension. So there has to be some catch right? Well, unfortunately, yes. The Volkswagen Group's brand positioning becomes apparent when you knock on the door cards, which sound definitively hollow, and that DSG I mentioned earlier can be over eager to switch into the taller gears when doing gentle cruises, leading to some uncouth vibrations transmitting into the cabin. Shoppers looking for a mature, grown-up supermini ought rightly to look at the Volkswagen Polo or the Skoda Scala. But who really gives a toss about little niggles like that. The Ibiza is bleedingly fun to drive and (I suspect) own. Adaptive cruise control and tiredness recognition in a car this fun? Obviously someone out there hasn't been taking their pills. Just like Mike Posner on his holiday trips, why not choose to do something fun once a while? Make this car your trip. Live life on the fun side. Opt for horsepower just once. Buy this. Now, where's my Valium? ----------------------------------------------- Click here for the full review on sgCarMart! -----------------------------------------------

I am considering the new SEAT Ibiza, 1.5 EcoTSI DSG Stype Plus (A). It comes with 1-litre 3 cylinder engine, and generates 114 bhp. I have not yet test driven it, but I do like the interior design. The 8-inch infotainment comes with Apple Carplay & Android Auto. There is enough room in the back for 2 adults. The fit and finish while not luxurious is way better than my current 2013 Suzuki Swift Sport. The car review (on most car websites( are generally positive), and I do prefer small/medium hatchbacks. Good seating position and good visibility, coupled with good safety features. I have some concerns/doubts about SEAT's after-sales service. Some of the threads in other forums mentioned that the service engineers are not professional and not well trained. Do you have any experience with their after-sales service and reliability? I am also concern about SEAT's reliability - it comes with only 3-year warranty. Thank you in advance, Naresh.

In my opinion , the look CMI . http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpr...seat_ibiza.html "Sleek lines and an all-new style

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/fi...t_ibiza_16.html "...Options will include Bluetooth, an iPod input and adaptive bi-xenon headlights, and SEAT expects a five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating, too. Engine choices comprise 69bhp 1.2, 84bhp 1.4 and 104bhp 1.6-litre petrol units from launch in July, with two 1.9-litre TDI diesels following in 2009. The oil-burners emit less than 120g/km of CO2, and there will also be an ECOmotive version, which promises to put out only 99g/km. Under the skin, the new platform brings increased stiffness, a wider track and longer wheelbase. Company engineers have uprated the previous model

Posting for friend, anyone interested pls. contact him directly. January 03 Seat Ibiza 1.6 Manual for sale. Car in perfect running condition and its way too good for the scrap yard! Full grey leather interior with large LCD screen center console integrated with trip computer, audio display and air-con control. Engine is based on the VW Golf/Bora and Seat Toledo 1.6 8 valve engine. New 6 months Road tax paid up and nine months old rim/ tire setup. Car regularly maintained with many replaced original parts. Date of registration: 8 Jan 2003 COE Paid: $26,993 OMV: $12,239 Total rebate as at 28 Feb 2007 : $28,054 (COE = $15,796, PARF Rebate = $11,993, Rd tax = $325) Mileage: 88k+ km Rims and Tires : 195/55/R15 Avanti 15 inch light weight changed on 28 April 06 14k km. Quad reverse sensor Maintenance free battery replaced in Dec 06 Engine mount, shocks, ball joints replaced. Selling price: $29,000 Net (Sorry but no bargaining for this) Contact : 9749 3366 Adrian http://www.mycarforum.com/classifieds/classifieds.pl?action=view_attach&att_id=3974 http://www.mycarforum.com/classifieds/classifieds.pl?action=view_attach&att_id=3975