2013 Ibiza Cupra revealed
Seat has unveiled the latest version of its Ibiza Cupra, which is due to arrive in UK dealers this January with a price tag of £18,825.
As before, power comes from a 1.4 litre, direct-injection petrol engine that boasts both a turbocharger and a supercharger. Developing 176 bhp (180 PS / 132 kW) and 250 Nm (184 lb/ft) of torque, the motor can propel the Ibiza from zero to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.9 seconds, before taking it on to a top speed of 142 mph (228 km/h).
Some purists might lament the lack of a traditional manual gearbox though, as the only transmission option is a seven-speed DSG twin-clutch item. One consolation is that it can be manually operated via steering wheel-mounted paddles for a bit more driver involvement, plus the average fuel consumption of 47.9 mpg (5.9 l/100km) is a bonus.
The Cupra rides on lowered sports suspension and the specification includes the understeer-reducing XDS electronic differential, in addition to an ESP electronic stability control system.
Identifying the updated car is its facelifted front end, which incorporates a restyled grille, bi-xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights. At the rear are a matte black diffuser, a central trapezoidal exhaust pipe and LED lights, while the interior features sports seats and a new flat-bottom steering wheel.
Commenting on the new arrival, James Muir, President of Seat S.A., said: “The Ibiza Cupra is one of the icons of the Seat brand. Its stunning design and refined dynamics promise driving fun mile-for-mile. With its innovative technologies, upgraded interior and further improved quality, the new Ibiza Cupra clearly shows how quickly and consistently our brand is continuing to develop.”
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As before, power comes from a 1.4 litre, direct-injection petrol engine that boasts both a turbocharger and a supercharger. Developing 176 bhp (180 PS / 132 kW) and 250 Nm (184 lb/ft) of torque, the motor can propel the Ibiza from zero to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.9 seconds, before taking it on to a top speed of 142 mph (228 km/h).
Some purists might lament the lack of a traditional manual gearbox though, as the only transmission option is a seven-speed DSG twin-clutch item. One consolation is that it can be manually operated via steering wheel-mounted paddles for a bit more driver involvement, plus the average fuel consumption of 47.9 mpg (5.9 l/100km) is a bonus.
The Cupra rides on lowered sports suspension and the specification includes the understeer-reducing XDS electronic differential, in addition to an ESP electronic stability control system.
Identifying the updated car is its facelifted front end, which incorporates a restyled grille, bi-xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights. At the rear are a matte black diffuser, a central trapezoidal exhaust pipe and LED lights, while the interior features sports seats and a new flat-bottom steering wheel.
Commenting on the new arrival, James Muir, President of Seat S.A., said: “The Ibiza Cupra is one of the icons of the Seat brand. Its stunning design and refined dynamics promise driving fun mile-for-mile. With its innovative technologies, upgraded interior and further improved quality, the new Ibiza Cupra clearly shows how quickly and consistently our brand is continuing to develop.”
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