The new Seat Ibiza changes much more than it seems. Evolution is remarkable, with great driving, an interesting 3-cylinder gasoline engine and plenty of space. Whatever thoroughly tested!

The Last generation Seat Ibiza, the selling Spanish by excellence, Debuts MQB platform market New Volkswagen Group A0, so it is a completely new car and much more evolved than its predecessor. Still, it is instantly recognizable as an Ibiza as it keeps a proportions similar dimensions, along with certain identity in a design which, while being continuo stroke leaves unchanged.

Ribs, grill, headlights … adopt Now Seat Ibiza more than ever design language Upper Seat Leon, recalling especially in the front. Inside, however, found some aspects that indicate that we are in a lower segment, like most hard plastic coatings -of very good presence, that Yes, while other elements, such as modern infotainment system Optional our unit, make clear that the Ibiza has been the last to reach the range of Seat. a generous 8 Inch, intuitive and direct handling it combines physical controls, touch commands and orders vowels with proximity sensor and very good resolution, giving access to Finally in connectivity, which is no small feat.

Seat Ibiza: more spacious inside

Although the size of the body varies little Seat Ibiza, its interior is now wider, since space is optimized with remarkable results, as well as incorporating large amount of storage compartments. The improvement It is seen especially in front width (Earn 5 centimeters) and distance to the legs of the rear passengers (Additional 6 cm). Among the measures taken to achieve greater relief gives the impression that it has used thinner to coat the inside of the doors, which, in return, makes the sound when closed is not as consistent panels.

Still, the New Seat Ibiza raises no doubts as to perceived quality It refers, for settings, materials, precise control of all controls. As objectionable point, the absence of handholds ceiling, front and rear, can condition cabin access to older individuals, even though the ceiling height and the door opening are wide.

SPACE	Seat Ibiza 1.0 TSI / 115
front width	139 cm
rear width	132 cm
front height	93-99 cm
rear height	94 cm
Legroom	72 cm
Trunk	330 liters

The driving position is almost a vehicle of the next higher segment, compact, and just be missing lumbar adjustment. There is plenty of room for knees, while the seat, firm and fluffy good lateral support is regulated with precision-the support is by wheel- and spacious dimensions for height adjustment. The same applies to the steering column, adjustable height and depth. In turn, the good visibility all angles achieved positively affects the driving position where you are comfortable quickly. In this version Xcellence superior finish, the ambient lights to choose from red or white tone from the touch screen itself, provide a sophisticated touch to the whole, which also has doors opening system and keyless-start button on its long list of standard equipment.

Seat Ibiza 1.0 TSI engine and behavior

The impression that we are in a well made car continues once you start walking. He mechanical touch 3-cylinder 1.0 TSI gasoline and here already in new version 115 hp, clutch, brake, steering, change … everything is perfectly calibrated and results in a high pleasure to use. Perhaps direction, too assisted in normal and eco modes of driving, is the only thing that does not convince 100%, but enough to set it in Sport mode to provide a greater sense of aplomb.

The three-cylinder engine has a vibration and a different one four-cylinder sound as well as a particular inertia when starting, reduce or climb up, but it is pleasant and very immediate, consistent and titratable response. For 3 cylinder it is very refined, It is also very well insulated acoustically -also the road noise and wind. As for performance, the high number of torque available between 1,500 and 4,500 rpm makes the push is remarkable and very immediate as we requested. It is very agile against changes of pace and, being lightweight, responds well whatever the driving style. Like most turbocharged three-cylinder engines, it is associated with a change developments rather long, with a sixth speed of almost 50 km / h per 1000 rpm, which still is usable not only for llanear. Its operation is fast, smooth and precise, although it is not necessary to be particularly outstanding change due to the generous torque available.

BENEFITS	Seat Ibiza 1.0 TSI / 115
Acel. 0-100 km / h	9,30 s
Acel. 0-1000 meters	30.85 s
Overtaking 80-120 km / h	8.0 s
Loudness 100 km / h	69.2 dB
Loudness 120 km / h	71.0 dB
Braking from 140 km / h	66.1 m
Weight scale	1,135 kg

What are your real consumption?

As icing on their good qualities, this Seat Ibiza 1.0 TSI (this link will find all the tab) spends little. Does not reach the level of an art diesel, but it valid alternative and needless to say provides higher doses of satisfaction. He Eco mode further facilitates the work to achieve low consumption, it makes throttle response is less, slightly lowers the engine performance of the final -at travel of the accelerator pedal there is a switch that gives us the power if we need puntualmente- and it reduces power air conditioning. Even in this mode the small tricilíndrico moves with ease the Seat Ibiza. The Stop / Start, meanwhile, shows correctísimo and sometimes, when the system calculates that we will stop completely, for the motor below 8 km / h.

CONSUMPTION	Seat Ibiza 1.0 TSI / 115
Consumption city	6.2 l / 100 km
Consumption Highway	5,2 l / 100 km
average consumption	5,6 l / 100 km

Another More highlights of the Seat Ibiza is its balanced behavior. Without resorting to a firm suspension gets very good stability and above all, a great agility when cornering. light and precise, protected by multiple subsystems and functions of the ESP, which take you on rails selective basis, subtle and continuous braking wheel feels. Step, thus reducing body roll and a high sense of security and confidence is achieved. By accelerating mercilessly in tight corners is very noticeable electronic limited slip function, you can manage to get round the back very progressive and controlled manner. It does so very easy, and you do not even have to worry about dosing the accelerator, but allows you to be involved in driving while maintaining a high degree of safety. The effect is interesting, undoubtedly sports, and improves the efficiency of taking advantage of a rear frame which also reacts when you stop accelerating in full support. Disconnecting the traction control -the stability may- not performance limited electronics and behavior is more natural, not better. The Seat Ibiza again as a safe bet.

DISCOUNTED RATES (APRIL 2017)

Seat Ibiza 1.0 TSI / 115 (between 17,550 and 19,030 euros)

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