SEAT Ibiza Hatchback 2002-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bigger than most superminis and packed with equipment.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to insure and reasonable running costs. Seat servicing costs not bad.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A bit slow getting going, but brilliant on motoway. Handling superb, although ride a bit firm on city potholes! Feels really solid.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Just not enough power when accelerating and needs regular change downs on hills. Plenty of top-end power for great high speed cruising.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reliable so far, but a few electrical gremlins behind dash.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Has to be the best looking small hatch on the market. Real latin flair.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent driving position, with very supportive seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seems to be good and alarm cannot be missed if it goes off!

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Dealer is ok, but service desk never available and never phone back when they say they will. Forgot to re-set service indicator at first service, too.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None, apart from lack of power at low revs.

    Other

    Audible sound from indicators, low fuel warning failed after 3 months and require dismantiling of dash to fix.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes