SEAT Ibiza

SEAT Ibiza

SEAT Ibiza Mk4 Cupra
Manufacturer SEAT S.A.
Production 1984–present
Predecessor SEAT Fura
Class Supermini
Layout Transverse front-engine,
front-wheel drive

The SEAT Ibiza is a car in the European supermini class, constructed by the Spanish car maker SEAT S.A., is SEAT's best-selling car and perhaps the most popular model in the Spanish firm's range.[1]

The name Ibiza itself comes from the Spanish island of Ibiza, and its use in SEAT's supermini car inaugurated the firm's new nomenclature in naming models after Spanish locations.

It was introduced in the 1984 Paris Motor Show as the first car developed by SEAT as an independent company, though it was designed by SEAT S.A. in collaboration with well-known firms such as Italdesign, Karmann and Porsche.[1] From the Mk2 version onwards, the SEAT company formed part of the German automotive industry concern Volkswagen Group, and all further Ibiza generations, like the rest of the SEAT model range, have been built on Volkswagen Group platforms, parts and technologies.

The Ibiza spans today four generations, among which it has debuted twice - in its second as well as in its fourth generation - a new platform of the Volkswagen Group. All of them were the top seller model in SEAT's range, and a rebadged redeveloped version of the first generation Ibiza remains under licence still in production in China by the Chinese automaker Nanjing Automobile Group.

The Ibiza has been available in either three- or five-door hatchback variants; and since 1993 to 2008, saloon, coupé and estate versions are sold as the SEAT Córdoba.
In 2010, an estate version, called Ibiza ST, has been launched.

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Mk1 (021A, 1984–1993)

SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A)

SEAT Ibiza Mk1 pre-facelift

SEAT Ibiza Mk1 5-door facelift
Production 1984–1993
Assembly Barcelona Zona Franca, Spain
Body style 3-door 5-seat hatchback
5-door 5-seat hatchback
Engine all inline 4s front transverse engine:
903 cc 44 hp/5800 rpm
1,193 cc 63-70 hp/5800 rpm
1,461 cc 85 hp/5600 rpm
1,461 cc 90-100 hp/5900 rpm
1,675 cc L 98-110 hp/6000 rpm
1,714 cc diesel 55-58 hp/4500 rpm[2]
Wheelbase 2,443 mm (96.2 in)
Length 3,683 mm (145.0 in)
Width 1,610 mm (63.4 in)
Height 1,395 mm (54.9 in)
Related SEAT Málaga
SEAT Ronda
Nanjing Yuejin Soyat
Fiat Ritmo
Designer Giorgetto Giugiaro

Introduced in the 1984 Paris Motor Show, the SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (codenamed 021A) entered production in the 'Zona Franca' assembly lines on April 27, 1984[3] and proved to be a real success for the Spanish firm as it sold 1,342,001 units until the launch of its second generation in 1993.[1] The Ibiza's sales success gave the SEAT marque a platform to build on, as it looked to increase sales in following years.

This version, while it established the now classic Ibiza shape, was advertised as having "Italian styling and German engines": having its bodywork been designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro's Italdesign[3][4] and was prepared for industrialisation by the German manufacturer Karmann. It was based on the SEAT Ronda, a small family car, with a gearbox and powertrain developed in collaboration with Porsche, thus named under licence System Porsche. Despite Porsche's direct involvement in the Ibiza's engines, it was only after paying a royalty of 7 German marks per car sold back to Porsche that SEAT gained the right to put the 'System Porsche' inscription on the engine blocks.[5]

By the time Giugiaro was assigned to the Ibiza project, his previous proposal for the second generation of the Volkswagen Golf had been rejected by Volkswagen. So when SEAT approached him with the proposal for a spacious supermini class contender, that particular project was reincarnated as the first generation of the SEAT Ibiza.[6] Using a compact car as basis, in terms of size, it was larger than most superminis like the Ford Fiesta, Peugeot 205 and Opel Corsa/Vauxhall Nova, but smaller than any small family car such as the Ford Escort and Opel Kadett/Vauxhall Astra. The luggage capacity started from 320 litres and increased to 1,200 litres after folding rear seats.[7]

The interior space was good but styling was fairly unimaginative even though it was known for having a rather quirky interior instrument layout, marked by a lack of control stalks. The indicators were operated by a rocker-switch, and the headlights by a sliding switch. It had three principal trim levels (L, GL and GLX) with bodyworks of 3 and 5 doors and several versions such as Base, Special, Disco, Chrono, Designer, Fashion, SXi etc.[6] As power outputs dropped due to more stringent emissions requirements, a 1.7-litre version of the engined was developed for the Sportline version. For the same reason, a 109 PS (80 kW) turbocharged version of the 1.5-litre engine was developed for the Swiss market and presented in March 1989.[8]

In the meantime, SEAT had already signed a cooperation agreement with Volkswagen (1982) and in 1986 the German car maker became SEAT's major shareholder. Though a light restyling of the Ibiza Mk1 came in late 1988 with a moderate facelift in the exterior, a less radical interior and many changes in the mechanical parts, the most profound restyling was launched in 1991 under the name New style.

Next year in February 1992 SEAT launched the Ibiza "Serie Olímpica" to celebrate SEAT's participation in the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona as a sponsor and the SEAT Ibiza Mk1 along with the SEAT Toledo Mk1 became the official cars of the Games. The larger sedan version SEAT Málaga was a closer relative to the SEAT Ronda, although it shared engines with the Ibiza.

Engine specifications

model max. power
petrol engines
0.9 8V 46 PS (34 kW)
1.2 8V 70 PS (51 kW)
1.5 8V 86 PS (63 kW)
1.5 8V 101 PS (74 kW)
1.7 8V 98 PS (72 kW)
diesel engines
1.7 D 56 PS (41 kW)

Motorsport

The SEAT Ibiza Mk1 took part in several rally events and formed the basis on which the 'Campeonato SEAT Ibiza de Rallies' was organised by the SEAT Sport division in 1985[9], however its most notable rally version has been the all-wheel drive Ibiza Bimotor, manufactured in 1986 and equipped with two engines each one delivering power to the front and rear axle respectively.[10]

Rebadges

In 1999, the Ibiza Mk1 design was bought by Chinese automaker Nanjing Automobile Group, and was redeveloped and rebadged into the Nanjing Yuejin Soyat.

Derivatives

The Spanish company Emelba produced two derivatives of the SEAT Ibiza Mk1:

Other than the Emelba variants, further Ibiza Mk1 derivative models have been produced from several companies.

Concept cars

SEAT has also produced on its own a cabriolet version of the SEAT Ibiza Mk1, named Ibiza cabrio, a model of which is currently found in its 'Nave A122' site.[11]

Mk2 (Typ 6K, 1993–2002)

SEAT Ibiza Mk2 (6K)

SEAT Ibiza Mk2 facelift 1996–1999

SEAT Ibiza Cupra (6K GP01) 1999–2002
Also called Volkswagen Polo Playa (South Africa)
Production 1993–1999 (6K)
1999–2002 (6K2)
Assembly Martorell, Spain,
Ipiranga, Brazil (1996 only)
Body style 3-door hatchback
5-door hatchback
5-door estate
Platform Volkswagen Group A03
Engine all inline-four engines
petrol engines:
1.0 37kW (AER/ALD/ANV/AUC)
1.0 16v 51kW (AVZ)
1.05 33kW (AAU)
1.3 40kW (2G/AAV)
1.4 44kW (ABD/AEX/APQ/AKK/ANW/AUD)
1.4 16v 55kW (APE/AUA)
1.4 16v 74kW (AFK/AUB/AQQ/AFH)
1.6 55kW (1F/ABU/AEE/ALM)
1.6 74kW (AFT/AEH/AKL/APF/AUR)
1.8 66kW (ABS/ADZ/ACC)
1.8 20vTurbo 115kW (AQX/AYP)
1.8 20vTurbo 132kW (AUQ)
2.0 85kW (2E/AGG)
2.0 16v 110kW (ABF);
diesel engines:
1.9 D 47kW (1Y)
1.9 D 50kW (1Y)
1.9 SDI 47kW (AEY)
1.9 SDI 50kW (AGP/AQM)
1.9 TD 55kW (AAZ)
1.9 TDI 66kW (1Z/ALE/AHU/AGR/ALH)
1.9 TDI 81kW (AFN/ASV)
Related SEAT Córdoba Mk1
SEAT Inca
Volkswagen Polo Mk3
Volkswagen Polo Playa
Volkswagen Polo Classic
Volkswagen Caddy
Designer Giorgetto Giugiaro

The Ibiza Mk2 (Typ 6K) was the first Ibiza generation fully developed and produced under the Volkswagen Group ownership. It was based on the Volkswagen Group A03 platform, which was also used one year later by the Typ 6N Volkswagen Polo Mk3.

This Ibiza was available in three- and five-door models, the saloon/coupé variant was known as the SEAT Córdoba, and the estate was known as the SEAT Córdoba Vario.

In the interior, the SEAT Ibiza 6K pre-facelift model shared the same dashboard with many other models from SEAT and Volkswagen, such as the SEAT Córdoba Mk1, the Volkswagen Polo Classic, the SEAT Inca, the Volkswagen Polo Mk3 etc.

6K pre-facelift (1993–1996)

The trim levels were i, CL, CLX, GLX, Pasion, S and GTI.

6K facelift (1996–1999)

The 6K Ibiza had a minor facelift in 1996, which included changing the general aesthetics of the car, by adding smoother bumpers and changing the grille and headlamps and the trim levels offered (Base, E, S, SE, SXE, Sport, GT, GTI and GTI Cupra Sport).

Other than changing the appearance of the car, the powertrain and running gear changed, with the addition of the 110 kilowatts (150 PS; 148 bhp) 2.0 16v 'ABF' petrol engine, the demise of the 1.8 16v and the 2.0 16v engines previously in the Volkswagen Golf Mk3.

Engine specifications

model displacement valves max. power
at rpm		 max. torque
at rpm		 engine
code		 production period
petrol engines
1.0 MPI 999 cc 8 37 kW (50 PS)/ 5000 86 Nm / 3000–3600 AER 1996–1999
1.05 i 1043 cc 8 33 kW (45 PS)/ 5200 76 Nm / 2800 AAU 1993–1996
1.3 i 1272 cc 8 40 kW (54 PS)/ 5000 95 Nm / 3200–3400 AAV 1993–1994
1.4 i 1391 cc 8 44 kW (60 PS)/ 5200 107 Nm / 2400–2800 ABD 1994–1996
1.4 MPI 1390 cc 8 44 kW (60 PS)/ 4700 116 Nm / 2800–3200 AEX / APQ 1996–1999
1.4 MPI GT 1390 cc 16 74 kW (101 PS)/ 6000 128 Nm / 4400 AFH 1996–1999
1.6 i 1598 cc 8 55 kW (75 PS)/ 5200 126 Nm / 3400 ABU 1993–1994
1.6 i 1595 cc 8 55 kW (75 PS)/ 5200 125 Nm / 2600 1F 1994–1997
1.6 MPI 1598 cc 8 55 kW (75 PS)/ 4800 135 Nm / 2800–3600 AEE 1997–1999
1.6 MPI 1595 cc 8 74 kW (101 PS)/ 5800 140 Nm / 3500 AFT 1996–1999
1.8 i 1781 cc 8 66 kW (90 PS)/ 5500 145 Nm / 2700–2900 ABS / ADZ 1993–1996
1.8 MPI GTI 1781 cc 16 95 kW (129 PS)/ 6000 165 Nm / 4800 ADL 1994–1996
2.0 MPI GTI 1984 cc 8 85 kW (115 PS)/ 5400 166 Nm / 3200 2E 1993–1996
2.0 MPI GTI 1984 cc 8 85 kW (115 PS)/ 5400 166 Nm / 2600 AGG 1996–1999
2.0 MPI GTI 1984 cc 16 110 kW (150 PS)/ 6000 180 Nm / 4200–5000 ABF 1996–1999
diesel engines
1.9 D 1896 cc 8 47 kW (64 PS)/ 4400 124 Nm / 2000–3000 1Y 1996–1999
1.9 D 1896 cc 8 50 kW (68 PS)/ 4400 127 Nm / 2200–2600 1Y 1993–1996
1.9 SDI 1896 cc 8 47 kW (64 PS)/ 4200 125 Nm / 2200–2800 AEY 1996–1999
1.9 TD 1896 cc 8 55 kW (75 PS)/ 4200 150 Nm / 2400–3400 AAZ 1993–1996
1.9 TDI 1896 cc 8 66 kW (90 PS)/ 4000 202 Nm / 1900 1Z 07.1996–12.1996
1.9 TDI 1896 cc 8 66 kW (90 PS)/ 4000 210 Nm / 1900 AHU 1996–1999
1.9 TDI GT 1896 cc 8 81 kW (110 PS)/ 4150 235 Nm / 1900 AFN 1996–1999

6K GP01 (6K2) facelift (1999–2002)

The 1999 Ibiza Mk2 facelift (Typ 6K2, also known as 6K GP01, and sometimes referred to in the UK as the Mk3) was the second Ibiza to be produced under Volkswagen Group management, and used the same underpinnings as the revised Polo Mk3 launched next year. In the exterior, the facelift of the Ibiza Mk2 introduced apart from the revised front and rear end, new styling cues such as the first-seen tailgate-mounted SEAT badge that doubles also as a boot release switch when pushed swinging open the rear door, while in the interior the changes included a newly-designed dashboard along with new door panels. The launch of the Cupra models, along with success in rallying gave it a much stronger, sporty image, which helped with the alignment of Volkswagen Group's acquisition of Škoda Auto as a budget brand.

The Ibiza's 1.05, 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 litre petrol, and 1.9 litre Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) and Suction Diesel Injection (SDI) diesel engines were the same as those used in the Volkswagen Polo. The Ibiza's powertrain and running gear was also used in the SEAT Córdoba saloon, estate and coupé.

Under Volkswagen's ownership, SEAT was marketed as a sporty and youthful brand, whose cars were sold at competitive prices. The available trim levels were Entry, S, SE, SX, Award, Stella, Signo, Sport (1.8T 20V 156 PS), Cupra and Cupra R.

SEAT later introduced a more powerful hot hatch, dubbed Cupra, and equipped with a turbocharged 1.8 litre engine, followed by the 1.8 litre turbocharged Cupra R, of which only 1000 units were produced. The main difference between the two was suspension, Brembo four-opposed piston front disc brake calipers, and a power upgrade from 156 PS (115 kW; 154 bhp) to 180 PS (132 kW; 178 bhp) on the Cupra R model.

By the time production of the second generation Ibiza/Córdoba ceased during 2002, the range had established itself as one of the most popular superminis in Europe of the past decade, having sold 1,522,607 cars from 1993 to 2002.

Engine specifications

model displacement valves max. power
at rpm		 max. torque
at rpm		 engine code top speed production period
petrol engines
1.0 MPI 999 cc 8 37 kW (50 PS)/ 5000 86 Nm / 3000–3600 ALD / ANV / AUC 145 km/h 1999–2002
1.0 MPI 999 cc 16 51 kW (70 PS)/ 6200 91 Nm / 4500 AVZ 165 km/h 2000–2002
1.4 MPI 1390 cc 8 44 kW (60 PS)/ 4700 116 Nm / 3500 AKK / ANW / AUD 157 km/h 1999–2002
1.4 MPI 1390 cc 16 55 kW (75 PS)/ 5000 128 Nm / 3300 APE / AUA 170 km/h 1999–2002
1.4 MPI 1390 cc 16 74 kW (101 PS)/ 6000 128 Nm / 4500 AFK / AUB 188 km/h 1999–2002
1.6 MPI 1598 cc 8 55 kW (75 PS)/ 4800 135 Nm / 3200 ALM 170 km/h 1999–2000
1.6 MPI 1595 cc 8 74 kW (101 PS)/ 5600 145 Nm / 3800 AKL / APF / AEH / AUR 184–188 km/h 1999–2002
1.8T Cupra 1781 cc 20 115 kW (156 PS)/ 5800 210 Nm / 1800–5000 AQX / AYP 218 km/h 1999–2002
1.8T Cupra R 1781 cc 20 132 kW (180 PS)/ 5600 235 Nm / 2100–5000 AYP 225 km/h 2000–2002
diesel engines
1.9 SDI 1896 cc 8 50 kW (68 PS)/ 4200 133 Nm / 2200–2600 AGP / AQM 161 km/h 1999–2002
1.9 TDI 1896 cc 8 66 kW (90 PS)/ 3750 210 Nm / 1900 AGR / ALH 180 km/h 1999–2002
1.9 TDI 1896 cc 8 81 kW (110 PS)/ 4150 235 Nm / 1900 ASK / ASV 193 km/h 1999–2002

Motorsport

In 1995, 18 years without getting involved in the World Rally Championship since the 1977 season, SEAT returned with a SEAT Ibiza 1.8 16v driven by Erwin Weber in the Rally of Portugal in the category of 2-wheel drive. That same year, Erwin Weber wins the first place in the 2-wheel drive category in the Acropolis Rally, with Antonio Ríos occupying the second position and the 'Copa Ibiza 16V' makes its debut[12]. The successes of the 1995 season encourage SEAT to participate next year in 1996 in the World Rally Championship in the category of 2.0 litre engine with the SEAT Ibiza Kit Car, a decision which proved to be successful as SEAT won the 1996 FIA 2-litre World Rally Championship title becoming the first brand to win the world title in its debut year. SEAT Sport in the next two seasons reaffirmed its domination winning in 1997 and 1998 two consecutive 2-litre WRC championship titles with drivers Harri Rovanperä, Oriol Gómez, Toni Gardemeister, Jörgen Jonasson and Gwyndaf Evans.

Safety

In 2000, the SEAT Ibiza Mk2 was tested for its safety performance under the Euro NCAP assessment scheme and it achieved a 3-star overall rating[13]:

Overall rating:
Adult occupant:
Pedestrian:

Rebadges

The Ibiza was also produced in South Africa and rebadged as the Volkswagen Polo Playa.

Awards


Mk3 (Typ 6L, 2002–2008)

SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L)

SEAT Ibiza Mk3 pre-facelift, front view

SEAT Ibiza Mk3 facelift, front view
Production 2002–2008
Assembly Martorell, Spain
Bratislava, Slovakia
Body style 3-door hatchback
5-door hatchback
Platform Volkswagen Group A04 (PQ24)
Engine petrol engines:
1.2 I3
1.4 I4
1.6 I4
1.8 I4 20vTurbo
2.0 I4
diesel engines:
1.4 I3 TDI
1.9 I4 SDI
1.9 I4 TDI
Related SEAT Córdoba Mk2
Volkswagen Polo Mk4
Volkswagen Fox
Škoda Fabia Mk1
Škoda Fabia Mk2
Designer Walter de'Silva

The Ibiza Mk3 (Typ 6L, and sometimes incorrectly referred to in the United Kingdom as the Mk4) is the second Ibiza generation model to be fully produced under Volkswagen Group ownership. Built on the same PQ24 platform as the Typ 9N Polo, it is styled by the Italian designer Walter de'Silva, intended to have a sporty, performance image. The model line up includes two hot hatch variants, the Ibiza FR and Cupra, which compensate for the lack of Polo hot hatch variants (the Polo GTI wasn't launched until 2006).

Its production was initially focused in SEAT's main plant in Martorell-Spain, however in September 2002 a decision was taken by the Volkswagen Group, i.e. SEAT's parent company, so that a part of it - up to 50,000 units annually - would be transferred to Volkswagen's own plant in Bratislava-Slovakia.

Apart from the more aggressive styling, it was larger than the previous two generations, with room for five adults, and a spacious (if rather short) boot. The standard trim level on this model is noticeably higher than previous models. This is regarded by some magazines to be the best supermini, with What Car? magazine calling it 'Car of the Year' in 2003 and their best 'Supermini of the Year' for three years in a row.[17]

The SEAT Ibiza Mk3 has also been used for several purposes, like a police car or even a race car.

6L pre-facelift

The Ibiza Mk3 pre-facelift model was available with the Award, SX, Stylance, Reference, Signo, Stella, Sport, FR and Cupra trim levels.

6L facelift

The 2006 model made slight cosmetic changes to both the interior and exterior, but is otherwise very similar to the original 2002 model. It also introduced new trim levels (Reference, Stylance, Freerider, Sportrider, Sport, DAB Sport (2006 limited edition), Formula Sport (2007 limited edition), FR and Cupra) as well as engines with increased power (1.2 12v and 1.4 16v) and a new 1.4 litre Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) diesel version. The FR and Cupra TDI versions use a 1.9 litre Pumpe-Düse diesel engine with 130 PS (96 kW; 128 bhp) and 165 PS (121 kW; 163 bhp) respectively, providing an impressive performance. The latter engine is a development of the 150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp) unit used in the Golf GT and Leon FR, modified by SEAT Sport to improve breathing.

Engine specifications

model displacement valvetrain
configuration		 valves max. power
at rpm		 max. torque
at rpm		 engine code top speed
(km/h)		 production
period
petrol engines
1.2 1198 cc inline-3 OHC 6 40 kW (54 PS)
/ 4750		 106 Nm
/ 3000		 AWY / BMD 155 2002–2007
1.2 1198 cc inline-3 OHC 6 44 kW (60 PS)
/ 5200		 108 Nm
/ 3000		 BBM 159 2007–2008
1.2 1198 cc inline-3 DOHC 12 47 kW (64 PS)
/ 5400		 112 Nm
/ 3000		 AZQ / BME 166 2002–2005
1.2 1198 cc inline-3 DOHC 12 51 kW (70 PS)
/ 5400		 112 Nm
/ 3000		 BZG 170 2006–2008
1.4 1390 cc inline-4 DOHC 16 55 kW (75 PS)
/ 5000		 126 Nm
/ 3800		 AUA / BBY
/ BKY		 169–173 2002–2006
1.4 1390 cc inline-4 DOHC 16 63 kW (86 PS)
/ 5000		 132 Nm
/ 3800		 BXW 180 2006–2008
1.4 1390 cc inline-4 DOHC 16 74 kW (101 PS)
/ 6000		 126 Nm
/ 4400		 AUB / BBZ 190 2002–2006
1.6 1598 cc inline-4 OHC 8 74 kW (101 PS)
/ 5500		 140 Nm
/ 3250		 BAH 187 2002–?
1.6 1598 cc inline-4 DOHC 16 77 kW (105 PS)
/ 5600		 153 Nm
/ 3800		 BTS 193 2006–2008
1.8T FR 1781 cc inline-4 DOHC 20 110 kW (150 PS)
/ 5800		 220 Nm
/ 1950		 BJX 216 2004–2008
1.8T Cupra 1781 cc inline-4 DOHC 20 132 kW (180 PS)
/ 5800		 245 Nm
/ 2000		 BBU 230 2004–2007
2.0 1984 cc inline-4 OHC 8 85 kW (115 PS)
/ 5200		 170 Nm
/ 2400		 AZL / BBX 200 2003–2004
diesel engines
1.4 TDI 1422 cc inline-3 OHC 6 51 kW (70 PS)
/ 4000		 155 Nm
/ 1600–2800		 BNM 166 2005–2008
1,4 TDI 1422 cc inline-3 OHC 6 55 kW (75 PS)
/ 4000		 195 Nm
/ 2200		 AMF / BAY 170 2003–2005
1.4 TDI 1422 cc inline-3 OHC 6 59 kW (80 PS)
/ 4000		 195 Nm
/ 2200		 BNV / BMS 176 2005–2007
1.9 SDI 1896 cc inline-4 OHC 8 47 kW (64 PS)
/ 4000		 125 Nm
/ 1600–2800		 ASY 162 2002–2006
1.9 TDI 1896 cc inline-4 OHC 8 74 kW (101 PS)
/ 4000		 240 Nm
/ 1800–2400		 ATD / AXR
/ BMT		 190 2002–2008
1.9 TDI
Sport/FR		 1896 cc inline-4 OHC 8 96 kW (130 PS)
/ 4000		 310 Nm
/ 1900		 ASZ / BLT 206 (Sport)
208 (FR)		 2002–2004 (Sport)
2004–2008 (FR)
1.9 TDI
Cupra		 1896 cc inline-4 OHC 8 118 kW (160 PS)
/ 3750		 330 Nm
/ 1900		 BPX / BUK 220 2004–2007

Safety

In 2002, the SEAT Ibiza Mk3 was tested for its safety performance under the Euro NCAP assessment scheme and it achieved a 4-star overall rating[18]:

Overall rating:
Adult occupant:
Pedestrian:

Awards

Concept cars

In the 2006 Geneva Motorshow SEAT presented the SEAT Ibiza Vaillante concept car which was based on a 3-door SEAT Ibiza Mk3 car.

Mk4 (Typ 6J, 2008–present)

SEAT Ibiza Mk4 (6J)
Production 2008–present
Assembly Martorell, Spain
Body style 3-door hatchback
5-door hatchback
5-door estate
Platform Volkswagen Group A0 (PQ25)
Engine 1.2 I3
1.4 I4
1.6 I4
1.2 I4 T
1.4 I4 TSI
1.2 I3 TDI
1.6 I4 TDI
2.0 I4 (Mexico)
Transmission 5-speed manual
7-speed DSG automatic
Wheelbase 2,469 mm (97.2 in)
Length 4,031 mm (158.7 in) - 4,072 mm (160.3 in) (3d),
4,052 mm (159.5 in) (5d)
Width 1,693 mm (66.7 in)
Height 1,420 mm (55.9 in) - 1,428 mm (56.2 in) (3d),
1,445 mm (56.9 in) (5d)
Kerb weight 974–1,172 kg (2,150–2,580 lb) (3d)
999–1,120 kg (2,200–2,500 lb) (5d)
Related Audi A1
Volkswagen Polo Mk5
Designer Luc Donckerwolke

The Ibiza Mk4 (Typ 6J), styled by the Belgian car designer Luc Donckerwolke with the distinctive 'arrow design', and being the first among other Volkswagen Group models (Volkswagen Polo Mk5 and Audi A1) to use the latest VW Group PQ25 platform in the segment of supermini cars,[20][21][22][23] was previewed at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show in the form of the Bocanegra concept car.[24] The new model first went on sale in the summer of 2008 five-door format,[25] followed by a three-door variant, marketed as the Ibiza SportCoupé or Ibiza SC. An Ibiza Ecomotive model, powered by an 80 PS (59 kW; 79 bhp), 1.4 litre diesel engine emitting 98 g/km of CO2, was launched late in 2008.[26]

High-performance Ibiza FR, Cupra and Bocanegra models were launched in June 2009.[27] The Ibiza FR is powered by a 150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp) 1.4 TSI twincharger (turbo and supercharger) engine with a seven-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG),[28] while the Ibiza Cupra and Bocanegra have the same powertrain tuned to 180 PS (132 kW; 178 bhp).[29]

In January 2010, SEAT introduced first in the VW Group on the Ibiza's specific platform the 2.0 TDI Diesel engine in both SportCoupe and five-door Ibiza FR specification. The 2.0TDI boasts 143 hp (107 kW; 145 PS) and an average consumption of 4.6 L/100 km (61 mpg-imp; 51 mpg-US).[30][31]

In September 2010, the Ibiza's SportCoupe and five-door range was extended with the further addition of the new 1.2 TSI 105 PS (77 kW; 104 bhp) engine.[32]

A special version of the Ibiza Mk4, called "25th anniversary", was presented at the Barcelona Motor Show in 2009, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of SEAT's best seller Ibiza.[33]

In 2009 the SEAT Ibiza Cupra was turned into a race car in the 'SEAT Cupra race' mobile game for Apple iPhone/iPod touch available through the iTunes' App store.[34]

In conclusion the trim levels are E, S, S a/c, SE, Ecomotive, Sport, Copa, Reference, Stylance, Sport, FR, Cupra and Bocanegra. From 2009 onwards the SEAT Ibiza was used exclusively by the UK based: Young Driver Scheme. The Young Driver Scheme uses a mixture of the SportsCoupe and 5 door variants using the 1.2 engine.[35]

In July 2010 a revised Ibiza Ecomotive was announced, powered by 75 PS (55 kW; 74 bhp) 1.2 TDI common rail diesel engine with CO2 emissions of 89 g/km.[36]

In September 2011 a facelifted model was spotted during night-time testing. The facelift model is expected in 2012. [37]

Engine specifications

model displacement valvetrain
configuration		 valves max. power
at rpm		 max. torque
at rpm		 engine
code		 production
period
petrol engines
1.2 1198 cc inline-3 OHC 6 44 kW (60 PS)/5200 108 Nm/3000 BKV 5/2009-
1.2 1198 cc inline-3 DOHC 12 51 kW (70 PS)/5400 112 Nm/3000 BZG 4/2008-
1.2 TSI 1197 cc inline-4 OHC 8 77 kW (105 PS)/5000 175 Nm/1550−4100 CBZB 3/2010-
1.4 1390 cc inline-4 DOHC 16 63 kW (85 PS)/5000 132 Nm/3800 BXW 4/2008-
1.4 TSI FR 1390 cc inline-4 DOHC 16 110 kW (150 PS)/5800 220 Nm/1250−4500 CAVF 5/2009-
1.4 TSI Cupra 1390 cc inline-4 DOHC 16 132 kW (180 PS)/6200 250 Nm/2000−4500 CAVE 5/2009-
1.6 1598 cc inline-4 DOHC 16 77 kW (105 PS)/5600 153 Nm/3800 BTS 4/2008–04/2010
2.0 (Mexico) 1984 cc inline-4 OHC 8 85 kW (115 PS)/5200 170 Nm/2400 CEKA
diesel engines
1.2 TDI CR DPF 1199 cc inline-3 DOHC 12 55 kW (75 PS)/4200 180 Nm/1500–3450 CFWA 5/2010-
1.4 TDI PD DPF 1422 cc inline-3 OHC 6 59 kW (80 PS)/4000 195 Nm/2200 BMS 4/2008–4/2010
1.6 TDI CR DPF 1598 cc inline-4 DOHC 16 66 kW (90 PS)/4200 230 Nm/1500–2500 CAYB 5/2009-
1.6 TDI CR DPF 1598 cc inline-4 DOHC 16 77 kW (105 PS)/4400 250 Nm/1500–2500 CAYC 10/2009-
1.9 TDI PD DPF 1896 cc inline-4 OHC 8 66 kW (90 PS)/4000 210 Nm/1800–2500 BXJ 4/2008–5/2009
1.9 TDI PD DPF 1896 cc inline-4 OHC 8 77 kW (105 PS)/4000 240 Nm/1900 BLS 4/2008–5/2009
2.0 TDI FR CR DPF 1968 cc inline-4 DOHC 16 105 kW (143 PS)/4200 320 Nm/1750–2500 CBAB 10/2009-

Safety

In 2008, the SEAT Ibiza Mk4 was tested for its safety performance under the Euro NCAP assessment scheme and it achieved a 5-star overall rating[38]:

Overall rating:
Adult occupant:
Child occupant:
Pedestrian:

Ibiza ST

A 5-door estate car variant, the Ibiza ST, was announced in March 2010, at the Geneva Motor Show.[39] The Ibiza ST, sold in Israel as the Ibiza Flow, is 4.23 m (167 in) long, which increases the boot volume to 430 litres. Two new engine options were introduced with this model, a 105 PS 1.2 TSI (petrol) and a 75 PS 1.2 TDI diesel.

Engine specifications

model displacement valvetrain
configuration		 valves max. power
at rpm		 max. torque
at rpm		 engine
code
petrol engines
1.2 TSI 1197 cc inline-4 OHC 8 77 kW (105 PS)/5000 175 Nm/1550−4100 CBZB
1.4 1390 cc inline-4 DOHC 16 63 kW (85 PS)/5000 132 Nm/3800 BXW
diesel engines
1.2 TDI CR DPF 1199 cc inline-3 DOHC 12 55 kW (75 PS)/4200 180 Nm/1500–3450 CFWA
1.6 TDI CR DPF 1598 cc inline-4 DOHC 16 66 kW (90 PS)/4200 230 Nm/1500–2500 CAYB
1.6 TDI CR DPF 1598 cc inline-4 DOHC 16 77 kW (105 PS)/4400 250 Nm/1500–2500 CAYC

Ibz concept car

The preview of the Ibiza ST was shown at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in the form of the SEAT Ibz concept car.[40]

Awards

Reliability

Along with other SEATs, the Ibiza has been a markedly reliable vehicle – more so than the Volkswagen Polo and the Skoda Fabia, with which it shares platforms as issued in the 2010 Reliability index of Warranty direct, i.e. the UK-based provider of mechanical warranties for used cars.

In the 2010 survey the SEAT Ibiza ranks within the list of the UK's 100 most reliable cars of the last decade,[46] a result repeating from previous years as for example in 2006 Warranty direct also rated the Ibiza with a reliability index putting the model again into the list of the UK's 100 most reliable cars.[47][48]

The high level of Ibiza's reliability has also been reaffirmed in the German magazine's Autobild endurance tests in 2011, during which it achieved not only the "best result of any car in the VW Group" but also the "best result for a small car in the history of the AutoBild 100,000 km endurance tests". [49]

Sales and production figures

Since the first generation of the SEAT Ibiza launched in 1984, more than 4 million SEAT Ibiza cars have been sold in its four generations up to the present.[1]

Model SEAT Ibiza Mk1
1984–1993		 SEAT Ibiza Mk2
1993–2002		 SEAT Ibiza Mk3
2002–2007
Total sales[1] 1,342,001 1,522,607 1,084,989

In the year 2009, the total annual retail sales number of SEAT Ibiza cars was 170,833 vehicles,[50] while the annual production of SEAT Ibiza vehicles made in SEAT's Martorell plant came up to 173,715 units.

The total production per year of SEAT Ibiza cars, manufactured in SEAT and other Volkswagen group's plants, is shown in the following table :

model 1998
[51]		 1999
[51]		 2000
[52]		 2001
[53]		 2002
[54]		 2003
[55]		 2004
[56]		 2005
[57]		 2006
[58]		 2007
[59]		 2008
[60]		 2009
[61]		 2010
[62]
SEAT Ibiza / SEAT Ibiza SC / SEAT Ibiza ST
Total annual production		 180,775 194,245 199,279 188,427 197,311 220,497 183,754 168,645 183,848 172,206 192,470 173,715 189,083

See also

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