Logic is one of the few things that should not appeal when we are at the controls of the Ibiza Cupra, in its petrol variant. Of course, the emotion that arises is almost unmatched.

SEAT Sport have wanted to give the Ibiza of the highest levels of sportsmanship market in the segment of small cars. Thus, this model has in its range with up to five versions handily exceeding 100 hp, two diesel 130 and 160 hp and three petrol of 115, 150 and 180 hp, which is starring this analysis. The existence of these versions as prestacionales gives an idea of ​​the character who wanted to give this model from Seat, being the most sporting FR variants and the more radical Cupra.

Seat Sport engineers have made numerous modifications in all elements of the suspension: springs, dampers, pads, silent blocks, stabilizing … although the geometry and design thereof have not changed at all
On the front axle, the Ibiza Cupra mounts springs lower hardness than bearing the FR versions, which, by brand, allows you to improve motor skills, although in practice this is not entirely true, because this is one of the most marked of Cupra defects, their tendency to lose traction on the previous train torn off at high speed, which mitigates, but not excessively, ESP stability control (standard version).
Tacos cushions are 8 mm shorter than the FR version of the Ibiza, which gives a better performance on long extension support and greater efficiency in different supports. The inclusion of a stabilizing larger diameter of 20 mm (19 mm in FR), makes the car does not oscillate much cornering, flow through them at an unreachable for utility / compact conventional speed, agility first allowing order.
In the rear axle newly adopted springs superior firmness, 20 percent more than the longer “firm” FR version. The height of the body also decreases regarding FR and more versions of the conventional versions.
In practice, this car will enjoy those motorists who feel piloting blood, it is a car merely focused on driving dynamics. It has outstanding agility and stability test pump, both straight and curved. The only “problem” is that a suspension possesses freckle too hard.
To enjoy tacking areas is perfect, because “subject” body like no TURNS plane and attaches great effectiveness in behavior. However, for long trips, especially on secondary roads with asphalt in not very good condition, undergoing torment our kidneys is considerable, because every bump, every swing, every break asphalt feel. To this also they collaborate around a very low profile tires (205/40) on 17-inch tire, which give too much information about what happens under the car.

This agile chassis is associated with a very direct steering, which makes the drawn is marked with accuracy. When parking or maneuvering in standing, has given us the impression that it is something hard, because the desired assistance does not occur.
The brakes are outstanding, especially if we choose (as had our unit) to equip the sports brakes with calipers in red Bembro (1,280 euros). With them, the mordant and detention capacity do not become a problem. Thus, from 140 km / h, the Ibiza Cupra stop at 66 meters, but according to our tests, it is necessary to heat the brakes to deliver better results.
SEAT Sport have wanted to give the Ibiza of the highest levels of sportsmanship market in the segment of small cars. Thus, this model has in its range with up to five versions handily exceeding 100 hp, two diesel 130 and 160 hp and three petrol of 115, 150 and 180 hp, which is starring this analysis. The existence of these versions as prestacionales gives an idea of ​​the character who wanted to give this model from Seat, being the most sporting FR variants and the more radical Cupra.
Seat Sport engineers have made numerous modifications in all elements of the suspension: springs, dampers, pads, silent blocks, stabilizing … although the geometry and design thereof have not changed at all
On the front axle, the Ibiza Cupra mounts springs lower hardness than bearing the FR versions, which, by brand, allows you to improve motor skills, although in practice this is not entirely true, because this is one of the most marked of Cupra defects, their tendency to lose traction on the previous train torn off at high speed, which mitigates, but not excessively, ESP stability control (standard version).
Tacos cushions are 8 mm shorter than the FR version of the Ibiza, which gives a better performance on long extension support and greater efficiency in different supports. The inclusion of a stabilizing larger diameter of 20 mm (19 mm in FR), makes the car does not oscillate much cornering, flow through them at an unreachable for utility / compact conventional speed, agility first allowing order.
In the rear axle newly adopted springs superior firmness, 20 percent more than the longer “firm” FR version. The height of the body also decreases regarding FR and more versions of the conventional versions.
In practice, this car will enjoy those motorists who feel piloting blood, it is a car merely focused on driving dynamics. It has outstanding agility and stability test pump, both straight and curved. The only “problem” is that a suspension possesses freckle too hard.
To enjoy tacking areas is perfect, because “subject” body like no TURNS plane and attaches great effectiveness in behavior. However, for long trips, especially on secondary roads with asphalt in not very good condition, undergoing torment our kidneys is considerable, because every bump, every swing, every break asphalt feel. To this also they collaborate around a very low profile tires (205/40) on 17-inch tire, which give too much information about what happens under the car.

This agile chassis is associated with a very direct steering, which makes the drawn is marked with accuracy. When parking or maneuvering in standing, has given us the impression that it is something hard, because the desired assistance does not occur.
The brakes are outstanding, especially if we choose (as had our unit) to equip the sports brakes with calipers in red Bembro (1,280 euros). With them, the mordant and detention capacity do not become a problem. Thus, from 140 km / h, the Ibiza Cupra stop at 66 meters, but according to our tests, it is necessary to heat the brakes to deliver better results.