New Seat Ibiza

Skodaboy1983 · 24-07-2008, 11:26

What do people think to the new Ibiza??

I clocked a new one last night in a ford focus ST orange colour.

First impressions looks a cracking wee car, going to have to nip down the dealers for a wee look sometime.

My grandad has a older Ibiza on a 56 plate and it's a cracking car but the new one totally blows the old shape away roll on the launch of a cupra and FR version.

Babs · 24-07-2008, 11:36

I do like 'em

sotonjoe · 24-07-2008, 11:48

Still using the same platform as the Fabia mk2 though aren't they or is it using the new one?

Skodaboy1983 · 24-07-2008, 11:51

I think it is based on the mark two fabia platform or the new polo platform, from some stances looks like a mark two fabia even down to the alloy wheel design.

Lummox · 24-07-2008, 18:02

As mentioned elsewhere the MK5 Ibiza uses the same platform as the Fabia II. However its not that radically different from the old versions.

skorob2007 · 24-07-2008, 18:19

Auto Express weren't that impressed by it and only gave it a 3 star rating in this weeks edition, saying its beaten in most areas by its rivals and hasn't got much rear leg room.

sharkrider · 24-07-2008, 18:35

I haven't driven one, but i did follow one today (with BIG alloys, a demonstrater, with the garage name on it, and "starting at 8,999" on it too)

and it looked reall smart... I really like the look, never seen one up close before, I may well consider one (in FR type spec

) for my next car next year

leeland · 24-07-2008, 19:36

Yellow one parked on verge by dealer on my work route, have only
seen the front, but I think it looks good, no diesels out till next year I
think?

DaveI · 24-07-2008, 20:02

Spotted a white one in Durham the other day and looked very smart, might see if I can wangle one as a courtesy car when the Leon goes in for a service in the next week or so. *But* Judging by the pictures in Auto Express of the lesser spec car they really need a new interior designer.

k04 · 24-07-2008, 20:42

Heres a couple of pics

Look like an fr in training maybe,its got the cupra alloys on

Jon TDI · 24-07-2008, 21:53

Almost sure the first picture is a photoshop of the Leon.
The third picture is actually the Boca Negra concept.

Wardy · 24-07-2008, 22:25

Looks a bit cross-eyed to me at the front

But overall a damn sight better than the Fabia Mk2, which wouldn't be difficult (IMHO)

Will be interesting to see what they do with FR and Cupra versions too, and what VAG powerplant(s) they go for.

Steve

24-07-2008, 11:26	#1
Skodaboy1983 SICKBOY! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Midlothian/Fife Posts: 7,443 Thanks: 234 Thanked 189 Times in 185 Posts	New Seat Ibiza What do people think to the new Ibiza?? I clocked a new one last night in a ford focus ST orange colour. First impressions looks a cracking wee car, going to have to nip down the dealers for a wee look sometime. My grandad has a older Ibiza on a 56 plate and it's a cracking car but the new one totally blows the old shape away roll on the launch of a cupra and FR version. __________________ 59.7MPG 05 Lemon Yellow Fabia vRS, PD160, Green cotton filter, Stripes and B pilar Graphics, Cupra Splitter, Aero Wipers, Rear Number plate surround, silvertec indicators, and led side lights

24-07-2008, 11:36	#2
Babs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newport/Preston Posts: 3,771 Thanks: 123 Thanked 111 Times in 100 Posts	Re: New Seat Ibiza I do like 'em __________________ - Andrew

24-07-2008, 11:48	#3
sotonjoe Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 993 Thanks: 52 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	Re: New Seat Ibiza Still using the same platform as the Fabia mk2 though aren't they or is it using the new one?

24-07-2008, 11:51	#4
Skodaboy1983 SICKBOY! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Midlothian/Fife Posts: 7,443 Thanks: 234 Thanked 189 Times in 185 Posts	Re: New Seat Ibiza I think it is based on the mark two fabia platform or the new polo platform, from some stances looks like a mark two fabia even down to the alloy wheel design. __________________ 59.7MPG 05 Lemon Yellow Fabia vRS, PD160, Green cotton filter, Stripes and B pilar Graphics, Cupra Splitter, Aero Wipers, Rear Number plate surround, silvertec indicators, and led side lights

24-07-2008, 18:02	#5
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,309 Thanks: 18 Thanked 557 Times in 487 Posts	Re: New Seat Ibiza As mentioned elsewhere the MK5 Ibiza uses the same platform as the Fabia II. However its not that radically different from the old versions. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

24-07-2008, 18:19	#6
skorob2007 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peterborough Posts: 400 Thanks: 19 Thanked 51 Times in 38 Posts	Re: New Seat Ibiza Auto Express weren't that impressed by it and only gave it a 3 star rating in this weeks edition, saying its beaten in most areas by its rivals and hasn't got much rear leg room.

24-07-2008, 18:35	#7
sharkrider rider of sharks Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,677 Thanks: 186 Thanked 89 Times in 77 Posts	Re: New Seat Ibiza I haven't driven one, but i did follow one today (with BIG alloys, a demonstrater, with the garage name on it, and "starting at 8,999" on it too) and it looked reall smart... I really like the look, never seen one up close before, I may well consider one (in FR type spec ) for my next car next year __________________ Fiat Grande Punto Sporting (158 bhp 314 lbs/ft) in Red.... Furby vRS , black magic,passenger airbag de-activation switch, (now gone, but not forgotten!)

24-07-2008, 19:36	#8
leeland Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Cornwall Posts: 650 Thanks: 55 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts	Re: New Seat Ibiza Yellow one parked on verge by dealer on my work route, have only seen the front, but I think it looks good, no diesels out till next year I think? __________________ vRSRace Blue Fabia VRSse 2005

24-07-2008, 20:02	#9
DaveI Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North East Posts: 946 Thanks: 35 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: New Seat Ibiza Spotted a white one in Durham the other day and looked very smart, might see if I can wangle one as a courtesy car when the Leon goes in for a service in the next week or so. But Judging by the pictures in Auto Express of the lesser spec car they really need a new interior designer. __________________ 2007 Seat Leon FR TDi 170 Bluetooth / Convenience Pack / 18s / Rear Parking Sensors / Front Centre Arm Rest / Passenger Airbag Disconnect / Free Dealer Mats / Brodit Mount + Brodit Tom Tom One Active Holder Used to have an A5 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Elegance Combi and Missing somewhere comfy to rest my right arm!

24-07-2008, 21:53	#11
Jon TDI Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 3,152 Thanks: 34 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	Re: New Seat Ibiza Almost sure the first picture is a photoshop of the Leon. The third picture is actually the Boca Negra concept. __________________ Black Magic SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Sport - Green panel thingy, Upsolute jiggery pokery, Koni FSD/Eibach Pro Kit bouncy stuff, 18" Audi A8 Parabol rims, '08 Cupra black/honeycombe grille. Also driving around in a Mini ONE that thinks it's a Cooper!

24-07-2008, 22:25	#12
Wardy Smokey Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 10,488 Thanks: 357 Thanked 249 Times in 240 Posts	Re: New Seat Ibiza Looks a bit cross-eyed to me at the front But overall a damn sight better than the Fabia Mk2, which wouldn't be difficult (IMHO) Will be interesting to see what they do with FR and Cupra versions too, and what VAG powerplant(s) they go for. Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen

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