Spanish automaker Seat->ke80 isn't particularly known for developing eye-catching concepts->ke169, so please excuse us for doing a double-take on the Cupster Concept it unveiled at the 2014 Worthersee->ke3882 event. The concept, developed to celebrate the Ibiza's 30th anniversary, is pretty innovative in its own right, which is a testament to what Seat is capable of if it puts its all into building cars that are out of its wheelhouse. The Cupster Concept is based on the Ibiza Cupra, which really doesn't say much because most of the details in the concept roadster->ke1418 are things we've never seen Seat do in the past. The lowered stance gives it racing appeal and the absence of a traditional front windscreen puts the car in a concept level all its own.

In place of the typical windscreen, Seat opted to use a wraparound window that extends horizontally from one rear section all the way to other, wrapping the Cupster in somewhat of a glass encasing that looks pretty cool if you're into a design quirk like this.

Seat has made no indication on whether it plans to sell the Cupster Concept as a production model. For what it's worth, we'd take a long look at it before putting down the money to buy one. That wraparound window design is a definite eye-catcher, even though that feature would never find its way into showrooms.

Good work on this concept, though, Seat. Rare is the time when you get attention for a concept car, but this one really did the job.

Click past the jump to read more about the Seat Ibiza Cupster Concept.

2014 Seat Ibiza Cupster Concept

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Seat Ibiza Cupster Concept in detail

The proportions of the Cupster Concept are also something to take note of. Notice the two lines on the body that somehow separate the front and rear sections, giving the rear a more pronounced look and high shoulders. That's a nice design touch that makes the car look sportier than it otherwise would have been.

Seat has yet to release any photos of the Cupster's interior, but the company did say that it features the same "New Orange" finish as the body. Meanwhile, Seat dressed the steering wheel in pure aniline leather, while the double-bubble-style, low-slung bucket seats promote a traditional racing look that's inspired by the Ibiza Trophy race car. Black Alcantara upholstery and minimalist-style instrument dials round out the interior digs of the Cupster Concept.

Since its based on the Ibiza Cupra, the Cupster Concept comes powered by a 1.4-liter TSI engine that produces 180 horsepower.