IBIZA NUMBER FIVE COMES OUT

1 February 2017

At the upcoming motor show in Geneva, the Seat will represent the fifth generation of its best-selling Seat Ibiza...

Ibiza is the most popular model of the Spanish brand Seat: since the debut of the first generation in 1984 around the world at the moment, sold more than 5.4 million cars. At the upcoming Geneva motor show the Spanish will represent the fifth generation of its best-selling created on a modular "volkswagenaudi" platform MQB in its compact variant A0. The first showing of the novelties was held in the headquarters of Seat in Martorell (Barcelona suburb) 31 January 2017, mostly for the local automotive journalists. By the way, the new Ibiza was the first car, which was originally designed on the MQB A0.

Styling Seat Ibiza Mk V resolved in the same new corporate style, given a model of Leon and the first in the history of the brand crossover Ateca, but through a more expressive elaboration of the sidewalls of the car looks much more dynamic crossover, which should in the opinion of creators to attract a younger audience of potential buyers. 3-door version of abandoned – the all new "IBIS" will be the only 5-door hatchbacks.

However, among the advantages of the new generation Ibiza is not only a sporty design, but also practicality due to the transition to the MQB platform greatly increased space in the cabin – for example, the legroom for the rear passengers is increased by 35 mm, and the space overhead is increased by 24 mm front and 17 mm rear. The cabin was broader in the shoulders on the 42 mm trunk Volume increased from 63 l to 355 l – stated that it is the best indicator in the B segment among hatchbacks. Dimensions of new items – 4059х1780х1444 mm, wheelbase increased to 2564 mm.

Gamma engine is a gasoline turbo engine 1.0 l R3: TSI with an output of 95 or 115 HP, later in 2017, will appear and the latest 1.5-liter modular family of EVO turbo (150 HP). Turbo 1.6 liter with a capacity of 80 or 95 HP In the database – 5-speed "mechanics", more powerful motors will match either a 6-speed manual gearbox or 7-speed "robot" DSG.

All the electronics are also at the advanced level, there are adaptive cruise control and automatic braking, and control, lane and blind spots (of course, for this class, some of them optional), new generation media system features an 8-inch touchscreen, full integration with smartphones (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto or Mirror Link), and optionally a hi-fi with the processor of the DNS developed in collaboration with the fashion brand Beats.

Surcharge is also available for separate climate control, a smart key with engine start button, full led headlights, rear view camera and navigation.  Russia "Seaty" now is not officially sold, and sales of the new generation Ibiza in Europe start in June 2017.