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It is an outstanding year for Supermini’s brand new children on the block are the transformed Nissan Micra and the latest version of the market leading Ford Fiesta.
Now it is the turn of the fifth generation of popular Ibiza. Originally introduced in 1984, it is the best -selling model of the Spanish brand with more than 5.4 million sold.
The new car is a considerable step from the outgoing model with more space, the latest technology and security functions as well as an increase in quality and dynamics on the street.
The new Ibiza is wider and very shorter and lower and now has more family similarity with the Leon, next in the area.
The fourth generation Ibiza was cute, but a bit grumpy compared to his successor. The sharper, sportier styling in combination with the typical LED triangle lights from Seat has a more demanding look.
One of the most dramatic differences is that thanks to an additional width of 87 mm and a longer wheelbase, it is far more spacious. The seats are 42 mm wider, which seat claims are first class. The legroom in the back is increased by 35 mm, while the headroom runs by 24 mm at the front and 17 mm in the back.
The Tardis trick is not over yet, since the boot has also grown by 63 liters and its total capacity on an impressive 355 liters brings back reserves in the class. In combination with a lower charging dip, the Ibiza makes this seriously spacious.
The area of available gasoline and diesel options includes a three-cylinder 1.0 TSI (95 hp or 115 hp), a new four-cylinder 1.5 TSI 150PS (end of 2017) and a 1.6 TDI diesel (80PS, 95 HP and 115 PS).
The gear options include five- and six-speed manuals as well as a dual clutch-DSG-7-speed automatic transmission.
The Ibiza is now only available as five -door and is offered in four trim specifications, starting with S, followed by SE, then the sporty FR and the first -class Xcellence.
The most impressive, by default, all Ibizas offer autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and as Front Assist-Plus Hill Hold Control, automatic lights, multi-collision brake, tire pressure monitoring system and daily run lights. No wonder that it was awarded a maximum of five stars in Euro -ncap -Crash tests.
Further options include adaptive speed control, wireless load, interior environment lighting, keyless entry & go, parking sensors at the front and rear, a camera with a rear view and an integrated 8-inch touchscreen with a glass plate.
Of course, the Ibiza is also completely connected to Apple Car Play, Android Auto and Mirror Link Access.
I have tested the model, which is probably the most popular choice, the SE cladding with the 95PS 1.0-liter TSI petrol engine and the five-speed transmission.
Apart from the stylish new looks, they step in and it is immediately more spacious with plenty of space for adults at the front and back.
With an uncomplicated, yet attractive, specialist dashboard and a decent 5-inch color touchscreen, it is exactly the task.
Start them and it is immediately obvious that the new Ibiza is very refined. There is a steamed thrum from the three -cylinder engine, but nothing more if it is not pressed hard.
The driving quality is up there with the best in its class, but the biggest surprise is that it feels planted on the street with well -controlled body roll and makes it a really appealing car.
For most, the powerful little engine pushes it at more than enough speed, while light steering and good view are also ideal for the city.
In a varied test run, we came to 50 MPG without too much effort, which is excellent when you consider that Sitzers are capable of the claim of 60.1 MPG. The good news does not stop here because the CO2 emissions are low 106 g/km.
To be honest, the new Ibiza is all growing up and difficult to owe, but no car is perfect.
For example, no soft touch plastics are used in the cabin, so that it is not precisely plush, while S- and SE-Trim models only receive an FM/AM radio with DAB (an option £ 145) only for FR and XCELLENCE . There is also a bit of street sounds over rougher surfaces.
Overall, it is an impressive package that offers its most important competitors a worthy opposition, which also includes Vauxhall Corsa, Citroen C3 and Renault Clio.
Verdict: Ibiza’s brand new seat is a revelation. Stylish, safe, spacious, refined and entertaining, it is a great value and one of the best superminis on the market.
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