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NEW IBIZA SPOTTED!!
Based on the Salsa concept car shown at the Geneva Motor Show last year, the styling
of the new Seat Ibiza is even sportier than the current model. Designed by Walter De
Silva, formerly of Alfa Romeo, it also bears more of a
resemblance to the recently facelifted Arosa city car.
Many of the Salsa’s features will make it into production, such
as the windscreen wipers concealed in the A-pillar and the
side indicator repeaters in the mirrors; like the Salsa, the Ibiza
will have access to the fluid fillers under a handy flap, so that
you can top up oil, coolant and screenwash without having to go right under the bonnet.
The engines offered will range from an entry-level 1.4 litre
up to a 1.8 20 valve turbo and rumours of the 2.3 Litre V5
engine also.
The new Ibiza will share its platform with the next
generation Volkswagen Polo, due on sale next year, and
the Skoda Fabia, though it will be styled and tweaked to be
the most sporty of the VAG family.
Expect the range topping Cupra and V5 models to appear 12 months after the initial
models.
Some press circles are rumouring that an annoucement could be made soon regarding
the launch of the Ibiza, as always we’ll keep you posted.
FRANKFURT
MOTORSHOW
As well as SEAT’s New Tango Concept which we have featured on the cover this issue and devoted a
feature to on page . SEAT have also introduced a couple of inovations based on the New Arosa at
Frankfurt this year.
RACER
The Arosa Racer is a genuine mini-sportscar with
dynamic looks and a bright future –and it is
rumoured to become the basis for a one make
racing series too.
Following a weight reduction programme and
stripped of interior elements such as the rear seats
and side panelling, the Arosa Racer is sportingly
minimalist and is clearly designed for driving pleasure. Essential equipment such as bucket seats, four
point racing harnesses and 15" exclusive alloy wheels are some of the details that underline its Racing
nature.
Developed jointly by the SEAT Technical
Centre and SEAT Sport Research &
Development, the Arosa Racer is
powered by a 125 hp (92 kW) 1.6 MPi 16
valve engine. Drive to the front wheels
is via a 6-speed gearbox. Sports
suspension and larger wheels help to ensure an exhilarating drive.
CITY CRUISER
The Arosa City Cruiser is a daring proposal for those who
demand luxury in a compact city car. Although designed as a
two-seater, the City Cruiser does have space for a junior
member of the family when a special child’s seat is installed.
At first glance it looks like a
conventional Arosa, the only
noticeable difference being its
exclusive Shadow Grey colour. But
inside it is anything but.
The modular design of the interior sees the
passenger seat moved to the rear, where it is flanked
by a long list of purpose-designed accessories, including a child’s seat, a
fridge-cum-bottle warmer, a PC "desk-top" surface and a removable storage
chest that doubles as a suitcase. Using an easy anchoring system inspired by
that in the Alhambra, all these accessories are kept securely in place when the
City Cruiser is on the move.
The Arosa Racer and City Cruiser represent much more than just simple exercises in style. Through
these models, SEAT aims to emphasise not only the versatility of the Arosa, but also the non-conformist
ideas of the young team of designers and creative directors of the Martorell Technical Centre, where
SEAT’s dreams and emotions are brought to life.