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2016 Seat Ibiza Cupra Comes With Bold Visuals And Sporty Character

2016 Seat Ibiza Cupra 2016 Ibiza CUPRA showcases the essence of what SEAT has to offer to its customers: bold design, incredible performance and next-gen technological features. The compact, but yet flexible CUPRA is believed to be the best compact sporty car. And maybe it is. The vehicle is geared with a 1.8-Liter TSI powerplant, which offers a top speed of 235 km/h (130 mph) and ends the 0-100 km/h (62 mph) run in 6.7 seconds. And along with the impressive performance stats, the 2016 CUPRA also offers and some comfortable interior styling. The cabin creates a feeling of high-quality and comfort and offers some of the latest technological features. The vehicle is geared with SEAT Full Link, SEAT DriveApp and SEAT ConnectApp systems. But if we have to be honest, we must agree that SEAT has left little room for improvement the interior. After all Ibiza models have always been nicely equipped.

2016 Seat Ibiza Cupra

You may remember that the first generation of Ibiza CUPRA reached the roads back in 1996 and since then CUPRA models have become a core element for the whole brand. And now the 2016 CUPRA continues the affair with its offerings. 192 hp/141 kW, electronic differential lock, high-performance brakes, CUPRA Drive Profile with adjustable damping and extensive equipment with innovative features.

2016 Seat Ibiza Cupra

So, what do you think of the 2016 Ibiza CUPRA?

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September 1, 2015

2013 Seat Ibiza Cupra – Perfect Dynamics

Seat has introduced the 2013 Ibiza Cupra. It represents the essence of the SEAT brand like no other model. The new Ibiza Cupra offers sporting performance for every day, accompanied by a truly impressive set of figures.

It is powered by a 1.4 liter TSI with 180HP (132 kW) at 6,200RPM and 250Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque at 2,000RPM. 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and a top speed of 228 km/h (142 mph). It achieves average fuel consumption of just 5.9 liters / 100 km with CO2 emissions of 139 g/km. The engine is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DSG).

Other interesting features include XDS electronic differential lock, high-performance brakes, sporty exterior and interior and lowered suspension.

The 2013 Ibiza Cupra rolls 17” alloy wheels with low-profile 215/40 R17 87V tyres fitted as standard.

The interior boasts new sports steering wheel with shift paddles, easy-to-read instruments featuring a sporty design, aluminum pedals and Cupra sports seats, which are optionally available in two-tone leather. There is also a powerful audio system, which can be complemented by the innovative SEAT Portable System.

Useful extras include an electronic “note” feature and the “Highbeam” function, which provides additional interior illumination on exiting the car at night. The screen can also show visual warnings issued to indicate when a door has been left open.

“The Ibiza Cupra is a true icon of the SEAT brand. Its stunning design and outstanding dynamics promise sheer driving fun kilometre after kilometre,” commented James Muir, President of SEAT, S.A.

“With its innovative technologies, premium interior and further improved quality, the new Ibiza Cupra clearly shows the speed and determination with which our brand is developing.”, he added.

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January 25, 2013

2013 Seat Ibiza Cupra – 180HP and 250Nm

Seat has officially revealed the new 2013 Ibiza Cupra. The top-of-range model is practically the same as the concept, which was introduced earlier. The hot hatchback boasts superb performance and nice low fuel consumption of just 47.9 mpg.

The new 2013 Ibiza Cupra is scheduled to arrive in dealerships from January, next year. The price list start from £18,825, which is good value for money.

“The Ibiza Cupra is one of the icons of the Seat brand,” commented James Muir, President of Seat S.A.

“Its stunning design and refined dynamics promise driving fun mile-for-mile. With its innovative technologies, upgraded interior and further improved quality, the new Ibiza Cupra clearly shows how quickly and consistently our brand is continuing to develop.”, he added.

The new Ibiza Cupra is powered by the famous 1.4 liter TSI engine boosted to 180HP (132 kW) and 250Nm (185 lb-ft) – 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds. The engine is mated to the new 7-speed DSG twin-clutch automatic transmission coming with paddles mounted behind the steering wheel.

The chassis of the Ibiza Cupra has been tuned for maximum agility and precision. The ride height has been lowered compared to the standard car, and an optional AP Performance braking system is available, offering remarkable stopping power.

An XDS electronic differential lock reduces the tendency to understeer and improves handling through fast corners, and an ESP electronic stability system incorporating hill start is part of the safety package that comes as standard on the Ibiza Cupra; the car has been awarded the maximum five stars in the Euro NCAP crash test.

The standard equipment of Cupra includes Climate control, rain-sensing automatic windscreen wipers, bi-xenon headlamps, LED daytime running lights, and 17” alloy wheels are standard fit, as well as the aforementioned Cupra styling and performance-enhancing accoutrements, including signature gloss black mirrors, Cupra front and rear bumpers, matte black rear diffuser incorporating a large trapezoidal central tailpipe, and a pair of unique front sports seats.

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November 5, 2012

Seat Ibiza Cupra Concept

It still is a concept, but production is foreseeable. It’s the Seat Ibiza Cupra ready to please the way only a hothatch can. Powerful, nimble and clever, this little imp has all the right acronyms – TSI, DSG and now XDS – an electronic differential lock.

A 1.4 TSI super/turbocharged engine under the hood packs a punch of around 180 hp and 250 Nm. With a set of paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, one can make good use of that power which is delivered to the road by a seven-speed DSG transmission.

The Ibiza Cupra also has the looks to match the power. Angry looks that is. Seat have focused on the car’s face by adding a broad grille, sophisticated and pointy headlights and vast air intakes. The only thing that, to us, ruins the whole situation are those LED daytime running lights which surround the headlights, imprisoning them with redundancy. From the side we have a three-door profile – sharp and muscular with nice C-pillars. 17-inch wheels complement the dynamics while black exterior mirrors offer an aesthetic contrast to the mad yellow paint job of the body.

Jumping inside, we find a minimalist’s idea of paradise – a steering wheel with the shifters, four air-vents, a radio and that’s about it. Well, there’s more than that but take the entertainment system for an example – a 5-inch screen can be unplugged and taken home as a part of Seat’s Portable System – that means that in your pocket, you can have a navigation system, a hands-free phone system with voice control and an on-board computer.

Currently, this little critter (that probably has rabies) is on a stand at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive show. One of the many that will most definitely leave an impression on you or atleast a smile.

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April 23, 2012

SEAT Ibiza launch events honoured with three prizes

Last year’s successful launch of the new SEAT Ibiza was very prominent at the 2009 Premios Eventoplus gala, which took place last week in Madrid. SEAT’s different Ibiza events won three awards out of the four categories they were nominated in — Best Product Presentation, Best Decoration and Best Promotional Event. (more…)

July 15, 2009

Seat’s Sporty Supermini Celebrates 25 Years

It was back at the 1984 Paris Motor Show that the world caught its first glimpse of a Spanish supermini that would shake up the small car class for good, bringing much-needed style and excitement to the sector and establishing SEAT as a key component of the Volkswagen Group.

The public unveiling 25 years ago of the Ibiza Mk I signalled the start of a motoring success story that has taken the car to worldwide sales of more than four million and, in the process, the title of SEAT’s best-selling model of the modern era. (more…)

May 15, 2009

SEAT Ibiza range is adding the 90 hp 1.6 TDI CR to its engine line-up

The SEAT Ibiza will be available from June with the 90 hp 1.6 TDI CR engine in both its 5-door and SC versions. For the first time, this the Spanish brand’s car is equipped with the common rail system, which gives the engine better performance and significantly reduces all levels of noise, consumption and emissions. (more…)

April 27, 2009

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