More Emotions, Fewer Emissions with the 2008 SEAT Ibiza
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[05/06/2008] May 5, 2008 -- The new 2008 SEAT Ibiza bursts onto the scene full of energy and youthful dynamism, but true to its origins. It's an innovative proposal whose precision quality, sportiness and new "Arrow Design" concept combine perfectly with high levels of safety and comfort. The car shows how well the new platform developed by the VW Group for this segment adapts to the Spanish maker's newcomer.
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May 5, 2008 -- The new 2008 SEAT Ibiza bursts onto the scene full of energy and youthful dynamism, but true to its origins. It's an innovative proposal whose precision quality, sportiness and new "Arrow Design" concept combine perfectly with high levels of safety and comfort. The car shows how well the new platform developed by the VW Group for this segment adapts to the Spanish maker's newcomer.
Highlights:
- New design language defined by forceful geometric lines
- Reduced CO2 emissions on Diesel and petrol engine range
To be produced exclusively in the Martorell facilities, the most modern technologies have been applied on the new generation Ibiza in all the manufacturing stages, resulting in a development time shortened by 14 months compared to the previous Ibiza and featuring the use of virtual models in the initial stage, instead of the traditional physical models.
The most significant result of this has not only been reduced lead times and lower expenses, but the enhancement of one of the values that SEAT applies to all its models, namely quality, which has reached its highest level on the new Ibiza.
Paying special attention to detail, both on the exterior as well as the interior of the car, several elements can be found on the new Ibiza that have been crafted with exquisite care, for example the detailing on the dashboard, the instrument panel, the new ventilation nozzles or the central console, where the newly designed radio includes a Bluetooth connection that can be activated via controls on the steering column.
Externally, the new "Arrow Design" concept makes a bold statement, where the headlights and radiator grille's lower positioning provide a sportier, more forceful silhouette. These qualities are also present in the modified "Dynamic Line" that makes an impressive sweep across the side of the car. The robust rear shoulders and attractive wheel arches complete the design of the new Ibiza, the first production model created by SEAT's Design Director Luc Donckerwolke.
New platform
The novel platform used on the new Ibiza lengthens the car's wheelbase by 7 mm and widens the track, 30 mm more at the front and 33 mm more on the rear. This has led to modifications to the steering gear, front sub-chassis, stabiliser bar, lower transversal arms and the silent-blocks that attach to the body.
The greater distance between the axles and greater diameter wheels have also contributed to the significant evolution of the characteristic "Agile Chassis" concept, which affects the performance of suspension, steering and brakes.
All of these changes provide the new SEAT model with enhanced dynamic qualities, greater driving comfort, more room and more practicality. Besides, an 8% increase in boot space makes it among the leaders in its segment, with a total capacity of 292 litres (25 more than the previous Ibiza.)
Environmental sustainability
The new Ibiza features outstanding environmental friendliness - it can be almost fully recycled and its CO2 emissions have been lowered across the board. All Diesel engine emissions levels are below 120 g/km, while on the petrol versions the figure is below 160 g /km.
A lot of time has also been dedicated to safety, with demanding virtual simulations, real crash tests and more than two million kilometres of gruelling road tests. The addition of a standard head-thorax airbag increases passenger safety on the new Ibiza, and pedestrian safety has been improved with a newly-designed bonnet and front bumper.
Furthermore, the 2008 Ibiza offers standard ESP electronic stability in selected markets such as Spain and Germany, as well as Hill Hold Control, which maintains the vehicle stationary on slopes for two seconds between releasing the brake pedal and accelerating. A static cornering light function on the fog lamps is also available, which improves visibility when turning corners, or at speeds lower than 40 km/h.
Other important new features very well worth mentioning are the powerful Bi-xenon headlamps with AFS (Adaptive Frontlighting System), rear parking sensors, a radio-integrated Bluetooth connection or the pre-installation in the middle of the dashboard of a handy dock to connect a portable satnav system.
Although the initial engine range features three petrol versions (70 hp 1.2; 85 hp 1.4 and 105 hp 1.6) and one Diesel option with the DPF particulate filter (105 hp 1.9 TDI), the range will soon expand to include the 80 hp 1.4 TDI and 90 hp 1.9 TDI. All the engines are mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. The new Ibiza will be available with three trim levels - Reference, Stylance and Sport, with an outstanding standard equipment level even from the entry-level model.
Highlights:
- New design language defined by forceful geometric lines
- Reduced CO2 emissions on Diesel and petrol engine range
To be produced exclusively in the Martorell facilities, the most modern technologies have been applied on the new generation Ibiza in all the manufacturing stages, resulting in a development time shortened by 14 months compared to the previous Ibiza and featuring the use of virtual models in the initial stage, instead of the traditional physical models.
The most significant result of this has not only been reduced lead times and lower expenses, but the enhancement of one of the values that SEAT applies to all its models, namely quality, which has reached its highest level on the new Ibiza.
Paying special attention to detail, both on the exterior as well as the interior of the car, several elements can be found on the new Ibiza that have been crafted with exquisite care, for example the detailing on the dashboard, the instrument panel, the new ventilation nozzles or the central console, where the newly designed radio includes a Bluetooth connection that can be activated via controls on the steering column.
Externally, the new "Arrow Design" concept makes a bold statement, where the headlights and radiator grille's lower positioning provide a sportier, more forceful silhouette. These qualities are also present in the modified "Dynamic Line" that makes an impressive sweep across the side of the car. The robust rear shoulders and attractive wheel arches complete the design of the new Ibiza, the first production model created by SEAT's Design Director Luc Donckerwolke.
New platform
The novel platform used on the new Ibiza lengthens the car's wheelbase by 7 mm and widens the track, 30 mm more at the front and 33 mm more on the rear. This has led to modifications to the steering gear, front sub-chassis, stabiliser bar, lower transversal arms and the silent-blocks that attach to the body.
The greater distance between the axles and greater diameter wheels have also contributed to the significant evolution of the characteristic "Agile Chassis" concept, which affects the performance of suspension, steering and brakes.
All of these changes provide the new SEAT model with enhanced dynamic qualities, greater driving comfort, more room and more practicality. Besides, an 8% increase in boot space makes it among the leaders in its segment, with a total capacity of 292 litres (25 more than the previous Ibiza.)
Environmental sustainability
The new Ibiza features outstanding environmental friendliness - it can be almost fully recycled and its CO2 emissions have been lowered across the board. All Diesel engine emissions levels are below 120 g/km, while on the petrol versions the figure is below 160 g /km.
A lot of time has also been dedicated to safety, with demanding virtual simulations, real crash tests and more than two million kilometres of gruelling road tests. The addition of a standard head-thorax airbag increases passenger safety on the new Ibiza, and pedestrian safety has been improved with a newly-designed bonnet and front bumper.
Furthermore, the 2008 Ibiza offers standard ESP electronic stability in selected markets such as Spain and Germany, as well as Hill Hold Control, which maintains the vehicle stationary on slopes for two seconds between releasing the brake pedal and accelerating. A static cornering light function on the fog lamps is also available, which improves visibility when turning corners, or at speeds lower than 40 km/h.
Other important new features very well worth mentioning are the powerful Bi-xenon headlamps with AFS (Adaptive Frontlighting System), rear parking sensors, a radio-integrated Bluetooth connection or the pre-installation in the middle of the dashboard of a handy dock to connect a portable satnav system.
Although the initial engine range features three petrol versions (70 hp 1.2; 85 hp 1.4 and 105 hp 1.6) and one Diesel option with the DPF particulate filter (105 hp 1.9 TDI), the range will soon expand to include the 80 hp 1.4 TDI and 90 hp 1.9 TDI. All the engines are mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. The new Ibiza will be available with three trim levels - Reference, Stylance and Sport, with an outstanding standard equipment level even from the entry-level model.
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