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UK order books open for the new Seat Ibiza

The countdown has started for the most important event of the year so far for Seat, with first orders being taken this week for the new Ibiza. Initially, at least, there is an all-petrol line-up.

“Ibiza is an iconic model for Seat, a best-seller that’s been at the heart of our line-up for more than 30 years,” said Richard Harrison, Director, Seat UK. “With that kind of heritage, you can be sure the new model will be a benchmark car, taking Seat quality, design, engineering and technology to an even higher level.

“The New Leon range and the Ateca, our first SUV, have set the scene perfectly, generating huge customer response and helping raise UK sales to record heights already this year. The All-new Ibiza will complete a powerful trio at the heart of our brand and we cannot wait to introduce it to British buyers.”

The new Ibiza has the distinction of being the first model to be built on a new modular Volkswagen Group vehicle platform, MQB A0.

Seat says these new underpinnings are the key to making the latest Ibiza “a lithe performer around urban streets and an engaging proposition when out on the open road”. They also allow for a more spacious cabin in a car that’s actually shorter than the one it replaces, with width increased by 87mm, 60mm added to the wheelbase and 35mm more rear legroom. And there’s more room in the boot, too, with an extra 63 litres available.

The new Ibiza arrives at launch with a choice of four petrol engines, majoring on a new 1.0-litre three-cylinder unit.

The breadth of choice takes in five trim levels. At entry point, the S version has features including air conditioning, electric front windows, automatic headlights, Bluetooth and advanced safety features including Front Assist. Moving up to SE grade delivers these extra features: 15-inch alloys, front fog lights with cornering function, rain-sensing wipers, cruise control and multi-coloured ambient cabin lighting, together with Seat’s Media System Colour multimedia package.

The new SE Technology is the expected top pick for UK buyers, coming equipped with Media System Plus with eight-inch colour touchscreen, navigation with 3D map display, voice recognition, DAB digital radio and two USB ports. The FR focuses on sportier looks with 17-inch alloys, dark-tinted rear glass, brilliant black and chrome bodywork details and twin exhausts; the cabin is fitted with sports front seats and flat-bottom steering wheel and Full Link smartphone integration. The FR also has sports suspension, rear disc brakes and Seat Drive Profile with four selectable drive modes. The XCELLENCE trim, new to the Ibiza, tops out the range, with distinguishing features such as 16-inch machined alloy wheels, Atom Grey door mirror housings, Alcantara upholstery, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry-and-go, front and rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera.

A wealth of options extend the possibilities even further, including a Beats audio system – reflecting Ibiza’s status as having the youngest customer age profile of any UK supermini.

The new Ibiza range starts from £13,130 on the road. Orders can be placed now with the first cars in UK showrooms on 21 July.

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