SEAT Ibiza

SEAT Ibiza

SEAT Ibiza (6J)
Manufacturer	SEAT S.A.
Parent company	Volkswagen Group (from 1993)
Production	1984–present
Predecessor	SEAT Fura
Class	Supermini
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group A0 platform series (from 1993)
Related	SEAT Córdoba (from 1993)

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The SEAT Ibiza is a car constructed and marketed in the European supermini class, sold under the Spanish SEAT marque.

Introduced in 1984, it was initially manufactured by SEAT S.A., based on joint venture designs from Fiat. From the Mk2 version onwards, it was again manufactured by SEAT S.A., but now the SEAT company was under the ownership of the German automotive industry conglomerate and holding company Volkswagen Group (VWAG). From this point, the Ibiza, like the rest of the car models from the SEAT range, utilised VWAG parts and technologies.

The Ibiza spans four generations, and is still in production. It has been available in either three- or five-door hatchback variants; and since 1993, saloon, coupé and estate versions are sold as the SEAT Córdoba.

Contents 1 Mk1 (021A, 1984-1993) 2 Mk2 (Typ 6K, 1993-2002) 2.1 6K facelift (1996-1999) 2.2 6K GP01 (6K2) facelift (1999-2002) 3 Mk3 (Typ 6L, 2002-2008) 4 Mk4 (Typ 6J, 2008-present) 5 Specifications for all variants 6 See also 7 References 8 External links

Mk1 (021A, 1984-1993)

SEAT Ibiza Mk1 (021A)

1986 SEAT Ibiza Mk1 diesel 1988 SEAT Ibiza Mk1 1.5 SXI
Production	1984–1993
Assembly	Martorell, Spain
Body style(s)	3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback
Engine(s)	all inline 4s: 0.9 L 1.2 L 1.5 L 1.7 L 1.7 L diesel
Related	SEAT Ronda SEAT Málaga Fiat Ritmo Nanjing Yuejin Soyat
Designer	Giorgetto Giugiaro

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The original Ibiza Mk1 (codenamed 021A) was based on the SEAT Ronda (itself derived from the Fiat Ritmo), with a powertrain developed in collaboration with Porsche, tagged System Porsche (except for the 0.9 litre I4 petrol engine, which was a Fiat design).

Entering production in April 1984,^[1] this was the first SEAT which did not share any external body panels with any Fiat model,^{[citation needed]} having been designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro.^[1] This version, while it established the now classic Ibiza shape, was advertised as having "Italian styling and German engines".

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.

In terms of size, it was larger than most superminis like the Ford Fiesta and Fiat Uno, but smaller than any small family car such as the Ford Escort and Volkswagen Golf.^{[clarification needed (dimensions needed)]} Styling was fairly imaginative, and interior space was good, but the Ibiza was let down by poor build quality, heavy steering, and questionable reliability.

SEAT also produced a saloon model based on the same platform, called the SEAT Málaga.

In the United Kingdom, sales of the Ibiza couldn't hope to compete with similar domestic-market offerings from Ford, Vauxhall and Rover (or even imported brands like Volkswagen and Fiat), but the car sold well among buyers who were more interested in budget buys from the likes of Hyundai and Škoda. The Ibiza's moderate sales success gave the SEAT marque a decent platform to build on, as it looked to increase sales throughout the 1990s.

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

Mk2 (Typ 6K, 1993-2002)

SEAT Ibiza Mk2 (6K)

SEAT Ibiza Mk2 facelift 1996-1999 SEAT Ibiza Cupra (6K GP01) 1999-2002
Production	1993–1999 (6K) 1999–2002 (6K2)
Assembly	Ipiranga, Brazil (1996 only), Martorell, Spain (from 1996)
Body style(s)	3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 5-door estate
Platform	Volkswagen Group A03
Engine(s)	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

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The Ibiza Mk2 (Typ 6K) was the first Ibiza developed and produced under the Volkswagen Group ownership. It was based on the Volkswagen Group A03 platform, which was also used by the Typ 6N Volkswagen Polo Mk3. This Ibiza was available in three- and five-door models, whilst the saloon/coupé variant was known as the SEAT Córdoba, and the estate was known as the SEAT Córdoba Vario.

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. 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, and the demise of the 1.8 16v and the 2.0 16v engines previously in the Volkswagen Golf Mk3.

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 underpinnings of the revised Polo Mk3. It suffered a little from 'brand identity' issues on release. Originally seen as a cheap Volkswagen, 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 original Ibiza's problems with bad build quality and unreliability were rectified, as the Ibiza proved itself to be one of the best built and most reliable small cars in Europe.^{[citation needed]}

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

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.^{[citation needed]} 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.^{[dubious – discuss][citation needed]}

Mk3 (Typ 6L, 2002-2008)

SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L)

SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L)
Production	2002–2008
Assembly	Martorell, Spain
Body style(s)	3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback
Platform	Volkswagen Group A04 (PQ24)
Engine(s)	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

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The Ibiza Mk3 (internal designation Typ 6L, and sometimes incorrectly referred to in the United Kingdom as the Mk4) is the third model to be produced under Volkswagen Group ownership, and is a much more focused car.^{[clarification needed]} Built on the same PQ24 platform as the Typ 9N Polo, it is intended to have a sporty, performance image, and was styled by the Italian designer Walter de'Silva. The model line up includes two hot hatch variants, the Ibiza FR and Cupra. These compensate for the lack of Polo hot hatch variants (the Polo GTI wasn't launched until 2006).

The more aggressive styling has boosted this model ahead of the family-friendly styling of the Polo.^{[citation needed]} It is also the largest Ibiza to date, with room for five adults, and a spacious,^{[citation needed]} if rather short, boot. The standard trim level on this model is noticeably higher than previous models.^{[citation needed]} This is regarded by some magazines to be the best supermini, with What Car? magazine calling it their best supermini for three years in a row.^{[citation needed]}

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 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 160 PS (118 kW; 158 bhp) respectively, the most powerful diesel engine ever used in this category of vehicle^{[citation needed]} and providing an impressive performance. The latter engine is a development of the 150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp) unit used in the Golf GTI and Leon FR, modified by SEAT Sport to improve breathing, giving one of the highest specific power outputs for a two-valve diesel under two litres.^{[dubious – discuss][citation needed]}

SEAT launched a new advertising campaign to follow the new model with the slogan "The rituals are different, the spirit is the same".^{[citation needed]} It depicts four individuals each on a different colored SEAT Ibiza, performing different activities inside their car before actually starting it. The campaign sends a message that all people are different, but inside we all have a "sporty spirit".

Mk4 (Typ 6J, 2008-present)

SEAT Ibiza Mk4 (6J)

SEAT Ibiza 5-door (6J)
Production	2008–present
Assembly	Martorell, Spain
Body style(s)	3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback
Platform	Volkswagen Group A0 (PQ25)
Engine(s)	1.2 I3 1.4 I4 1.6 I4 1.4 I4 TSI 1.4 I3 TDI 1.9 I4 TDI
Transmission(s)	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	974-1172 kg (3d), 999-1120 kg (5d)
Fuel capacity	45 ltrs
Related	Audi A1 Volkswagen Polo Mk5
Designer	Luc Donckerwolke

The Mk4 Ibiza (Typ 6J), styled by Luc Donckerwolke, 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, was previewed at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show in the form of the Bocanegra concept car.^[2] The new model first went on sale in the summer of 2008 in five-door format,^[3] 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.^[4]

Ibiza FR, Cupra and Bocanegra models were launched in June 2009.^[5] 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),^[6] while the Ibiza Cupra and Bocanegra have the same powertrain tuned to 180 PS (132 kW; 178 bhp).^[7]

An 5-door estate car variant, expected to be named Ibiza Sport Tourer, is expected to be launched in mid-2010. A preview of the Sport Tourer was shown at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in the form of the SEAT Ibz concept car. The Ibz is 4.22 m long, which increases boot space to 410 litres with the rear seats up.^[8]

Specifications for all variants

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1984-1993 (021A)	1993-1996 (6K)	1996-1999 (6K facelift)	1999-2002 (6K GP01)	2002-2005 (6L)	2006-2008 (6L facelift)	2008- (6J)
Petrol engines 0.9 [46 PS/34 kW] 1.2 [70 PS/52 kW] 1.5 [84 PS/62 kW] 1.5 [101 PS/74 kW] 1.7 [98 PS/72 kW] Diesel engines 1.7 D [56 PS/41 kW] Trim levels Base Special Disco Designer Fashion L GL GLX SXi	Petrol engines 1.05 [45 PS/33 kW] 1.3 [54 PS/40 kW] 1.4 [60 PS/44 kW] 1.6 [75 PS/55 kW] 1.8 [90 PS/66 kW] 1.8 GTI 16V [129 PS/95 kW] 2.0 [116 PS/85 kW] 2.0 GTI [116 PS/85 kW] Diesel engines 1.9 D [64 PS/47 kW] 1.9 TD [75 PS/55 kW] Trim levels i CL CLX GLX Pasion S GTI	Petrol engines 1.0 [50 PS/37 kW] 1.4 [60 PS/44 kW] 1.4 16v GT [100 PS/74 kW] 1.6 [75 PS/55 kW] 1.6 [101 PS/74 kW] 1.8 [90 PS/66 kW] 2.0 [116 PS/85 kW] 2.0 8v GTI [116 PS/85 kW] 2.0 16v GTI [150 PS/110 kW] Diesel engines 1.9 D [64 PS/47 kW] 1.9 SDI [64 PS/47 kW] 1.9 TDI [90 PS/66 kW] 1.9 GT TDI [110 PS/81 kW] Trim Levels Base E S SE SXE Sport GT GTI GTI Cupra Sport	Petrol engines 1.0 [50 PS/37 kW] 1.0 16v [69 PS/51 kW] 1.4 [60 PS/44 kW] 1.4 16v [75 PS/55 kW] 1.4 16v [101 PS/74 kW] 1.6 [75 PS/55 kW] 1.6 [101 PS/74 kW] 1.8 20vT Sport, Cupra [156 PS/115 kW] 1.8 20vT Cupra R [180 PS/132 kW] Diesel engines 1.9 SDI [68 PS/50 kW] 1.9 TDI [90 PS/66 kW] 1.9 TDI [110 PS/81 kW] Trim levels Entry S SE SX Award Stella Signo Sport Cupra Cupra R	Petrol engines 1.2 12v [64 PS/47 kW] 1.4 16v [75 PS/55 kW] 1.4 16v [101 PS/74 kW] 2.0 8v [116 PS/85 kW] 1.8 20vT FR [150 PS/110 kW] 1.8 20vT Cupra [180 PS/132 kW] Diesel engines 1.4 TDI [75 PS/55 kW] 1.9 SDI [64 PS/47 kW] 1.9 TDI [101 PS/74 kW] 1.9 TDI Sport [130 PS/96 kW] 1.9 TDI Cupra [160 PS/118 kW] Trim levels Award SX Stylance Reference Signo Stella Sport FR Cupra	Petrol engines 1.2 12v [70 PS/51 kW] 1.4 16v [86 PS/63 kW] 1.4 16v [101 PS/74 kW] 1.6 16v [105 PS/77 kW] 1.T 20vT FR [150 PS/110 kW] 1.8 20vT Cupra [180 PS/132 kW] 2.0 8v [115 PS/85 kW] Diesel engines 1.4 TDI [70 PS/51 kW] 1.4 TDI [80 PS/59 kW] 1.9 SDI [68 PS/50 kW] 1.9 TDI [101 PS/74 kW] 1.9 TDI Sport [130 PS/96 kW] 1.9 TDI Cupra [160 PS/118 kW] Trim levels Reference Stylance Freerider Sportrider Sport DAB Sport (2006 limited edition) Formula Sport (2007 limited edition) FR Cupra	Petrol engines 1.2 12v [69 PS/51 kW] 1.4 16v [86 PS/63 kW] 1.6 16v [105 PS/77 kW] 2.0 8v [116 PS/86 kW] (Mexico) 1.4 TSI [150 PS/110 kW] (FR) 1.4 TSI [180 PS/132 kW] (Cupra) Diesel engines 1.4 TDI [80 PS/59 kW] 1.6 TDI CR [90 PS/66 kW] 1.9 TDI [90 PS/66 kW] 1.9 TDI [105 PS/77 kW] Trim levels Ecomotive Reference Stylance Sport FR Cupra

See also

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References

External links

• SEAT.com official corporate website

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