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The all-new Ibiza Ecomotive,
unveiled at the Paris Motor
Show, will also become the
leading vehicle in its segment
thanks to reduced CO2
emissions confirmed at only 98
g/km. This
ultra-economical addition to the
new SEAT Ibiza range stands out
by virtue of its exceptional
fuel consumption and emission
figures, and its generous
standard equipment roster.
The newcomer becomes the only
model on the market to feature
both air conditioning and an 80
PS turbodiesel engine producing
emissions of just 98 g/km.
Available in both 5dr and
SportCoupé (SC) versions,
the new generation Ibiza
Ecomotive features SEAT’s
familiar 80 PS 1.4 TDI
powerplant, with the added
environmental benefit that comes
from a standard-fit DPF diesel
particulate filter. Like its
predecessor, the new Ecomotive
limits key emissions to below
100 g/km, but also further
improves fuel consumption, in
this case to more than 76 mpg
(combined).
Updated engine software
contributes to these impressive
results while revised gear
ratios, as well as the car’s
overall dimensions, all
contribute to the Ecomotive’s
class-leading environmental
performance. Key CO2
emission levels, at 98 g/km,
compare with 114 g/km for the
standard version.
Thanks to the efficient DPF
technology, the vast majority of
soot particles emitted by the
diesel engine are filtered out.
The engine control unit
continuously checks the state of
the maintenance-free filter,
activating regeneration in order
to burn off the accumulated soot
particles when required.
Gear ratios have again been
carefully revised to maximise
the opportunity for economical
driving with special attention
paid to third, fourth and fifth.
The idea, naturally, is to
allow the engine to spend as
much time as possible operating
in its most fuel efficient rev
range.
Add the beneficial effects of
new low rolling resistance
175/70 tyres, which provide less
surface friction, and 14” steel
wheels with aerodynamically
efficient wheel trims, and the
new Ecomotive’s green
credentials are clear.
Vehicle aerodynamics have
obviously been carefully
scrutinised in the SEAT
engineers’ relentless quest to
reduce fuel consumption and
improve emissions figures.
Thus, this new Ibiza variant
features a newly-designed front
grille and new rear spoiler.
Wind resistance is cut and fuel
economy boosted as a result.
The car’s slightly reduced width
also has a streamlining effect.
UK
prices and precise specification
details will be announced closer
to the new model’s launch during
the first half of next year. |
