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Seat revealed today the first official images of the Ibiza SportCoupe that will make its world debut at the London Motor Show in July. The Ibiza SportCoupe will be powered by 105 hp 1.6 liter engine mated by the new seven-speed DSG gearbox. This new, twin-clutch automatic transmission provides the Ibiza with greater acceleration. Besides, this system produces remarkable fuel consumption, since the seventh gear is ideal for long motoring trips. The new three-door Ibiza has a length of 4.034 meters and mere 1.428 meter height to match its temperament, lending the car agility and comfort both in the city and on the motorway. The new Ibiza SportCoupe will be manufactured exclusively at SEAT’s Martorell factory near Barcelona and will be available in three trim levels – Reference, Stylance and Sport, with an outstanding standard equipment list from the entry-level model. In the near future, the model’s ecological ECOMOTIVE, FR and Cupra versions will also make their appearance. Press release Without a doubt, the arrival of the new SEAT Ibiza SportCoupe raises the bar of sportiness on its newest model, combining impressive, vanguard exterior design with exceptional dynamic qualities and a wide range of engine choices, which now includes the efficient 80 hp 1.4 and 90 hp 1.9 Diesel versions. Besides, with a seven-speed DSG gearbox making its debut in this segment, the Ibiza range features a novelty that provides it with greater response and excellent driving comfort. The deep-rooted SEAT sports concept is maximised in the Ibiza SportCoupe thanks to its compact coupé body, with a length of 4.034 metres and mere 1.428 metre height to match its temperament, lending the car agility and comfort both in the city and on the motorway. Likewise, the new VW Group platform designed for this segment also favours the dynamic qualities of the new SEAT Ibiza SC. Painstaking interior and exterior detailing on the new Ibiza SC include the dashboard, the instrument panel, ventilation nozzles and central console, which houses the audio equipment and Bluetooth connection which can be accessed via controls located on the steering column. DSG gearbox for the first time in this segment Agile, seductive and extroverted, the new Ibiza SportCoupe will be manufactured exclusively at SEAT’s Martorell factory near Barcelona and will be available in three trim levels – Reference, Stylance and Sport, with an outstanding standard equipment list from the entry-level model. In the near future, the model’s ecological ECOMOTIVE, FR and Cupra versions will also make their appearance. ---- Exterior DesignThe cutting-edge, emotional design of the new Ibiza SportCoupé demands close scrutiny, in order to take in all the detailing created by the talented Design team led by Luc Donckerwolke. It is quite evident that the new Ibiza SportCoupé carries several elements of the SportCoupé “Bocanegra”, the SEAT prototype showcased at the last Geneva Motor Show, which previewed what is today the new Ibiza. To begin with, the aggressively bold arrowhead shaped front end seen on the “Bocanegra” is one of the most distinctive traits also found on the newest SEAT car. In profile, the car reveals two details – the position of the door mirrors and the new direction taken by the classic SEAT Dynamic Line. The new coupé styling reduces the new Ibiza’s length and height when compared to the 5-door version, which contributes to making the SEAT Ibiza SportCoupé the sportiest car in its segment. This characteristic is heightened with a new colour palette, including Fashion Colours Lumina Orange, Galia Blue, Furia Grey and Limette, since the target of the new SportCoupé is portrayed as a youthful car enthusiast who is proud of the performance delivered by the 2008 Ibiza. ---- InteriorThe philosophy applied to designing the interior of the new Ibiza SportCoupé is based on facing all the instruments toward the driver to create a sporty atmosphere to match the car’s exterior. Practical central consoleThe buttons on the console include several functions, such as the hazard lights, door locking/unlocking, TCS disconnection, tyre pressure, seat heater and a warning to indicate if the passenger airbag is disconnected. ---- SafetyThe new SEAT Ibiza received an excellent rating after stringent crash tests organised by the prestigious Euro NCAP organisation – 5 stars in passenger protection (of a total of 5), 4 stars in child safety (of a total of 5) and 3 stars in pedestrian protection (of a total of 4). This result places the Spanish model in a privileged position, scoring it as one of the safest cars of its segment. Occupant protection features two airbag setups Pedestrian safety – essentialImproving pedestrian protection is one definite area of safety closely studied on the new Ibiza, as the Euro NCAP results have shown. The two zones on the car that are more prone to cause injuries to a pedestrian’s head and lower legs are the bonnet and the bumper. More lightweight, more rigid bodyThe right balance between rigidity and weight reduction (47 kg on average) has been achieved in the development of the sheet metal body parts of the new Ibiza thanks to the 60% use of high and very high resistance steel (5% more than on the previous Ibiza) on the highest load-bearing areas. At the same time, this implies greater energy efficiency and material savings during both production and the car’s afterlife. Innovative panoramic sunroofThe Ibiza SportCoupé is equipped with a panoramic sunroof that covers the entire width of the roof, from the windscreen to beyond the B pillar. It is 130% larger than on the previous Ibiza, with a solid frame around the glass. Its dimensions let in 78% more light than on the former model. The sunroof has two positions – open and closed – that are controlled by a switch on the dashboard. It also has a manual window blind to regulate the amount of light entering the passenger compartment. Optimised manufacturing processesThe commitment to achieve increasingly demanding and complex design concepts has directly influenced the optimisation of technological applications during manufacturing processes, specifically the area of the front mudguard attached to the front end, the area of the tail lights and the water duct, where parts that are difficult to stamp have been created, and the boot, where the floor and the stamping depth of the rear wall have led to greater volume. ---- ChassisThere are four factors that directly influence the sportiness of the new SEAT Ibiza SportCoupé – wider tracks, greater distance between shafts, larger diameter wheels and a substantial improvement to the Agile Chassis concept that affects all the elements and systems anchored to it, such as suspensions, steering and brakes. Enhanced dynamic qualitiesThe new track width has directly influenced the need to carry out modifications to both wheel shafts. The front shaft is 30 mm wider, which prompted modifying the steering gear, the front sub-chassis, stabiliser bar, both lower transversal arms and the drive shaft ball joint. Two distinct chassis ratingsThe new generation Ibiza features two different ratings for the chassis, one that focuses on comfort and the other on sportier performance. The modifications affect both the front and rear shafts and the steering gear. Efficient brake systemThe brake callipers on the Ibiza SC guarantee more rigidity and less noise. On versions equipped with the 105 hp TDI engine, the disc brakes measure 15 inches to improve efficiency. ---- Engines and gearboxWith the arrival of the new SEAT Ibiza SportCoupé, the diesel engine range of the Spanish brand’s most emblematic car now features 80 hp 1.4 TDI and 90 hp 1.9 TDI versions. Seven-speed DSGThe Ibiza SportCoupé the first vehicle in its segment equipped with the seven-speed DSG gearbox, which is both highly effective and comfortable in mid-range engines such as the 105 hp 1.6. Diesel range – clean and economicalThe entry-level diesel engine on the new SEAT Ibiza SportCoupé is the three-cylinder 1.4 TDI with DPF particulate filter and direct fuel injection pump-injector system. Delivering 80 hp, it delivers 195 Nm of engine torque at 1,800-2,200 rpm and offers magnificent fuel consumption and CO2 emission figures – an average of 4.3 litres/100 km and 114 g/km respectively. ---- ElectronicsThe fourth generation SEAT Ibiza features a fully new, complete standard equipment level with several outstanding solutions aimed at satisfying customer needs. Rear parking assistantThe new generation Ibiza also features a rear parking assistant which sends a beep to warn of obstacles at the rear through four ultrasound sensors located on the rear bumper. Portable navigator pre-installationA portable navigator can be connected to the Ibiza SC thanks to the pre-installation located in the centre console above the vents, which eliminates the need for cables and suction cups to keep it in place on the windscreen. Radio integrated Bluetooth connectionAnother highlight of the fourth generation Ibiza is the new “black panel” radio, which gets its name from its appearance. Both attractive and highly functional, the new radio features a sophisticated Bluetooth telephone system, which directly influences driver and passenger comfort and safety. ---- RangeThe Ibiza SportCoupé range boasts a complete equipment level even from the entry model Reference, which features standard ESP, head-thorax airbags, hill hold control, tyre pressure warning, MP3, Aux-in connection, steering column controls, front power windows, remote controlled central locking and fasten seatbelts warning, among others.
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StylanceReference equipment, plus:
SportReference equipment, plus:
Long list of optional equipmentDepending on the trim level, the complete standard equipment package on the SEAT Ibiza SportCoupé can be complemented with a long list of optional elements.
3 comments: Seat Ibiza SportCoupe Txemad (6686) - Posted on 06.7.2008 So much low quality plastics, at least 5 doors, I saw in Madrid Car Show last saturday.
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