SEAT Ibiza Hatchback (08 on) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 01 December 2010
SEAT has spiced up the Ibiza with a distinctive new model from July 2008 boasting a roomier, better quality interior and a simplified model range. It ranks among the best in class for interior space and practicality while those sharp lines in the styling also promise an engaging drive. SEAT has dumped its Essence, Reference and Stylance model name strategy, which began in 2004 and returned to the familiar S, SE and Sport grades which are far less confusing. However, it's perhaps remiss in these environmentally-conscious times that the lower emission versions are only available in lower specification equipment grades. In October 2010 an impressive 1.2-litre TSI engine was added to the line-up offering an excellent combination of economy and performance.
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The S model has most of the basics you'd want such as electric front windows, a CD stereo, power steering, height and reach adjustable steering, Isofix child seat mounts, remote central locking, a folding rear bench seat, driver's seat height adjustment and steel wheels. Plus some features you wouldn't expect like steering-wheel mounted stereo controls and an auxiliary point for plugging in MP3 players or iPods. The Ecomotive adds air conditioning, a rear spoiler, body-coloured door handles and a trip computer while SE models gets cruise control, electric windows front and rear, electrically adjustable door mirrors, split folding rear seats and alloy wheels. The Sport has a leather steering wheel and gear lever, sports seats and unique 16-inch alloy wheels. A limited edition Sport Black model was available in early 2009 which added unique front and rear bumpers, side skirts, a roof spoiler, tinted rear windows and 17-inch alloys.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Metallic Paint
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
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