SEAT Ibiza Hatchback (2002 - 2009) review
PROS
Sporty looks, easy to drive, punchy diesels, great value for money
CONS
Dated and plasticky interior, cramped rear legroom, firm ride
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At a glance
- New price: £7,445 - £15,480
- Used price: £205 - £2,545 Explore used prices
- Fuel economy: 35 - 74 mpg
- Road tax cost: £0 - £300
- Insurance group: 5 - 30 How much is it to insure?
SEAT Ibiza rivals
The sporty Ibiza is SEAT's sister car to the Volkswagen Polo (2002-2009) and Skoda Fabia (2000-2008) - all three share the same platform and use the same components. In addition to the sharp styling, it's impressively equipped, easy to drive around town and comes with a good choice of engines. It ticks a lot of boxes for a wide range of small car buyers and as a result is a very popular used buy.
Changes from Spring 2006 include subtly revised looks (new front and rear bumpers and re-designed double headlamps), a better quality trim and improved equipment. This is most noticeable on sporty FR versions that now look more like the range-topping Cupra. SEAT added a tax-dodging, low-emission model to the Ibiza range in 2008, with the 1.4-litre Ecomotive emitting under 100g/km CO2 and costing nothing to tax as a result.
