It is slightly shorter than the previous generation but has a longer wheelbase which allows for a larger cabin.
Mercedes believes that wrinkles are over. But, as you can see SEAT’s design team has a completely different opinion. Martorell’s supermini, now in its fifth generation has a much sharper body. It follows the facelifted Leon. The norm in the automotive industry is to make cars longer and more luxurious with every new generation. However, the new Ibiza is two millimeters shorter that the model it replaces.
The distance between the axles is slightly shorter, but it has increased significantly due to the wheelbase being extended by 95mm. It now measures 2,564mm. You may be wondering how this was possible. This is all due to the improved packaging offered by Volkswagen Group’s MQB A0 platform. It will be making its debut on the Ibiza, which will then be followed by the next-gen Polo later in the year.
Although length has decreased a little, width has increased by a substantial 87mm. This will make the cabin more spacious for the driver and passengers. The body is wider and the front and back tracks have been extended by 60 and 48 millimeters, respectively.
Supermini shoppers will be pleased to learn that the new Ibiza offers 24 mm more headroom in the front, 17 mm back, and 42 mm wider seats than before. The good news continues as the trunk’s storage capacity has increased massively by 63 liters to 355 liters when the rear seats are in place. This makes the Ibiza a more practical companion for longer trips.
A turbocharged 1.0-liter gasoline engine with 95 or 115 horsepower will be offered. You can get more power by waiting until the end of this year, when the 1.5-liter TSI Evo engine that was featured in the golf facelift will be available in Ibiza. It has 150 horsepower.
The 1.6-liter TDI will be available with 80, 95, or 110 horsepower, if fuel economy is your primary concern. Customers will have the option to choose a 90-hp version, compatible with compressed natural gasoline (CNG), of the 1.0-liter TSI. The 2017 Ibiza will come with a five- or six-speed manual gearbox, and a seven speed DSG depending on the engine.
SEAT’s redesigned Ibiza hatchback will only be available as a five door hatchback. It will be available in Reference, Style and FR trims. The FR will have a sportier exterior and a sportier suspension system, while the XCelence will take a more luxurious approach to the suspension and eventually get a softer setting.
The new Ibiza is a great choice for those who love light-emitting diodes. SEAT can sell it with full LED headlights, indicators and fog lights, dashboard, and red or white LED ambient lighting, for the FR/XCelence trims.
The 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system offers many connectivity options including Mirror Link, Android Auto, Apple Car Play, Mirror Link, and Android Auto. However, the touchscreen will not be able to record footage from the rearview cam. This will incur an additional charge. The new front and rear parking sensors are more accurate, making maneuvering the Ibiza easier in tight spaces. The 2017 Ibiza is available with a Beats sound system that features seven speakers and 300 watts.
The fifth-gen Ibiza comes with a variety of safety systems. We mention Front Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control.
SEAT will soon introduce the crossover version of the Ibiza after the Ibiza’s market launch. The high-riding Ibiza, which is called ” Arona”, will be revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September before it goes on sale in late 2017. The Ibiza’s fifth iteration will not include the wagon ST and three-door SC versions.