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).

Seat Ibiza Cupra (2013) Rear Side 1

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.”

Seat Ibiza Cupra (2013) Front SideSeat Ibiza Cupra (2013) Dashboard

Seat Ibiza Cupra (2013) InteriorSeat Ibiza Cupra (2013) Rear Side 2

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