First test: Seat Ibiza 2015, looking at Leon
We ran the first kilometers with the new Seat Ibiza, progressing in connectivity and technology, but it also debuts incorporates more efficient engines and chassis settings to be more comfortable.
Your image works, hence Seat hardly have retouched their aesthetic exterior view. Modifications have been limited to new headlights with daytime running lights led to new designs of wheels 16 and 17 inches and the incorporation of new body colors and Moonstone Silver Red Chili.
From the Spanish brand they are betting on a greater “leonización” of its entire range and this is especially noticeable inside the Ibiza 2015, with a very similar design of the center console incorporating the same multimedia equipment with a touch screen that can be up to 6.5 inches. But also it can be seen on the steering wheel, instrumentation with the new concept of the chapel of the board, in the arrangement of other elements or areas of soft plastic; a set of details that reinforce the feeling of quality within the range: five-door, three-door SC or ST family.
More than 1000 combinations
Another important new feature is the customization possibilities, because with the Color Packs can be “coloring” outside the radiator grille and mirror housings, and inside rings outputs aeration or decorating part of the steering wheel, the shift lever or the seatbacks. alloy wheels are also provided in two colors, 16 or 17 inches.
He new Ibiza 2015 also it has a new generation of engines. Gasoline is part of the three-cylinder 1.0 75 atmospheric CV, which reaches 95 or 110 hp TSI turbo versions. also they offer the 1.2 TSI 90 hp and 1.4 TSI disconnectable cylinders 150 hp. Diesel is the new 1.4 TDI three-cylinder 75 CV -only 3.4 l / 100 km and 88 g / km CO2-. The other TDI engines pay 90 or 105 hp. They all meet the EU6 standard and can carry Stop system&Start. TSI 110 hp and 90 hp TDI can be ordered with automatic DSG.
In our Touchdown were prendados the tricilíndrico engine 95 hp 1.0 TSI, as it is very silky, works without vibrations that are clearly perceptible, It conveys a harmonious sound and also is very elastic. Announces an average consumption of only 4.2 l / 100 km and 97 g / km CO2.
tuned chassis
The Ibiza has been a highly valued car in its category at the behavioral level, but with nuances concerning its somewhat firmer suspension, hence now the Spanish trade mark adjusted the suspension settings for a more comfortable car but without losing effectiveness. Comfort or Sport: in addition, the Seat Drive Profile option, with which the driver can choose between two modes of electronic suspension control is provided. In this case the assistance of management, which also offers improved touch the new range also changes.
By the way, who are thinking in Cupra version They must wait until the end of the year. He Ibiza sportier will incorporate engine 192 hp 1.8 TSI in combination with a manual gearbox.
Connected safely
The MirrorLink technology It allows to replicate the main features of our smartphone on the touch screen of Ibiza, to stay connected in comfort and safety. The Spanish brand also works in partnership with Samsung to develop connectivity solutions and Galaxy A3 model will be offered with Connect Seat application preinstalled in 35 countries. In addition, owners of Ibiza can ride option Full Link System, 170 euros, which facilitates the availability of different functions for both the Android operating system and iOS.
Everything is completed with the possibility of voice control for infotainment systems, highlighting the Media System Plus. And trim level, the range is structured with the Reference, Style or the sportier FR levels. In terms of technology, they incorporate all Ibiza drowsiness detector in the driver and may have the multiple collision avoidance braking system, rear view camera and numerous additional systems that enhance safety or comfort.
The price-equipment ratio improvement over the previous range. Depending on the version the dealers apply a discount of between 700 and 1,000 euros on the official rate. You can see the prices of the Ibiza 2015 range.