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SEAT is continuing its
relentless 2010 new product
offensive with another stylish
and svelte newcomer to the Ibiza
range.
The Ibiza ST is the third
silhouette to join the
Spaniards’ supermini line-up and
significantly expands SEAT’s
presence in this important
market segment.
The new arrival from Martorell
debuts with no fewer than five
modern engines and an extensive
array of equipment and new
technologies.
SEAT’s renowned design team, led
by Luc Donckerwolke, has taken
the highly functional concept of
the Ibiza ST and clad it in the
Spanish brand’s unique design
language. Despite the estate
layout and generous load
capacity the newcomer retains
the youthful, sporty character
of the rest of the Ibiza range.
The roofline stretches
rearwards, the rear overhang is
integrated perfectly into the
overall design and the tight
span of its flanks lends
tautness to its proportions.
The front end bears the
hallmark of SEAT’s now trademark
‘Arrow Design’ with the rear end
receiving a new look courtesy of
the split rear light clusters.
Measuring 4.23 metres in length,
the Ibiza ST is 18 centimetres
longer than the Ibiza hatch.
This creates ample load
capacity to satisfy the varied
requirements of ST owners. The
new car’s base luggage capacity
of 430 litres is already
comparatively generous, and can
be easily increased in stages by
folding the split rear seats.
SEAT’s engineers have also paid
particularly close attention to
the optimal width and low height
of the load opening.
Sporty dynamics with a high
degree of efficiency are par for
the course with every SEAT.
State-of-the-art engines see the
Ibiza ST offer, in the UK, a
choice of three petrol and two
TDI units with the latest
common-rail fuel injection.
Four of the five engines
operate with direct injection
and turbocharging. Outputs span
85 PS to 105 PS and highlights
include the exceptionally
efficient new 1.2 TDI and 1.2
TSI.
Aside from a generous standard
spec’ the new Ibiza ST will also
offer hi-tech optional equipment
including SEAT’s impressive dual
clutch DSG automatic/sequential
manual gearbox.
More details about the new car’s
specification, pricing and model
line-up will be revealed closer
to its UK on-sale date this
summer. |
