New Seat Ibiza Sport Coupe in Lamborghini Orange

It’s not everyday that you see a mainstream manufacturer offering “unconventional” colours otherwise limited to exotic supercars to mass production models so it was a nice surprise to see that Seat has made available a Lamborghini orange for its new Seat Ibiza Sport Coupe. As most of you know, both Seat and Lamborghini are members of the VW Group. It should be noted that Seat is no stranger to “weird” colour offerings - remember the bright yellow and kiwi green that were available for the second generation Ibiza? -More images after the jump

Seat Product Plan 2008-2010: Includes Ibiza Cupra & Sportback, and SUV

Our friends over at WFC hit the Spanish jackpot during a Seat press event this week as they managed to learn Seat's product plan for the next two years. 2009 will be a busy year for the Spaniards as they plan to unveil plenty of new models starting off with the Ibiza SportCoupe FR (Feb.'09) and the previous-generation Audi A4 based EXEO sedan and station wagon (Mar.'09 and Sep.'09 respectively). In April of the same year, Seat will debut the facelifted versions of the Altea, Altea XL, Toledo and Leon (same car, differfent body variants). -Continued

Last but not least for 2009, in September Seat will unleash the most powerful model in the Ibiza SportCoupe range dubbed Cupra while in November, VW's subsidiary will take the wraps off the new Alhambra minivan (MPV).

For 2010, Seat is planning to introduce the Ibiza Sportback (most probably a station wagon variant of the new Ibiza) along with the company's first ever SUV model that has yet to be named.

Via: Worldcarfans

Seat Ibiza SportCoupe Image Gallery Update

Seat has released further images of its new Ibiza SportCoupe that’s set to go on sale in European markets this summer. Furthermore, the Spanish automaker announced details on the three-door hatchback’s engine line-up that will initially consist of three petrol units; 69Hp 1.2-liter, 85Hp 1.4-liter and 105Hp 1.6-liter, and three diesel engines; 80Hp 1.4-liter, 90Hp 1.9-liter and 105Hp 1.9-liter.

In 2009 the Ibiza SportCoupe’s range will be enhanced with the addition of the highly anticipated FR and Cupra sport versions equipped with the VW Group’s TSI turbocharged petrol engines. -Image gallery after the jump

Seat Ibiza SportCoupe: New Image Gallery

The SportCoupe is the three-door variant of the new Seat Ibiza hatchback that will make its first public appearance at next month’s British Motor Show in London. While these new pictures aren’t of the best quality, they do give us more views of the 3door Spanish hatchback, the first official images of which were released earlier this month.

The Seat Ibiza SportCoupe will be initially offered with two petrol engines, a 105Hp 1.6-liter and an 85Hp 1.4-liter along with a 90Hp 1.9-liter turbo diesel unit. Not exactly the sporty engine range we were expecting from Seat. Hopefully, the Spanish carmaker will not make the mistake and wait a couple of years before it starts offering the VW Group’s 1.4 TSi turbocharged petrol engine line-up. -More pics after the jump

Thanks for the pics Adam!

Update: Seat EXEO is an Upper-Medium Market Sedan

Earlier today we told you about Seat's official announcement on a forthcoming sedan that will be named 'EXEO'. In the official press release, Seat called the EXEO a B-Segment sedan. The European B-Segment includes cars like the Seat Ibiza and Ford Fiesta. Since we were'nt sure if the EXEO was a successor to the Cordoba sedan or Seat's new mid-size sedan (known as the Bolero until now), we called a European Seat PR to set things straight.

Turns out that the EXEO will be an upper-medium sedan that will rival cars like the Ford Mondeo and Opel Insignia. The Seat spokesman told us that in Spain, it is common to refer mid-size sedans as B-Segment cars -don't ask why...

Seat Announces New EXEO B-Segment Sedan – Based on the new Ibiza?

SEAT announced today that it's planning to expand its vehicle line-up with the addition of an all-new B-Segment sedan model called the 'EXEO' that's scheduled to be launched in the European market in 2009.

We know that you might have read on other websites that this is the Spanish carmaker's long awaited previous generation Audi A4 based sedan, sketches of which were released last year, but unless SEAT officials made a booboo in their press release (it is possible), the B-Segment in Europe consists of cars like the Seat Ibiza, VW Polo, Ford Fiesta, Renault Clio and Fiat Grande Punto.

Moreover, the Spanish automaker was clear in last year's press release (see here) concerning the mid-size sedan that it belongs to the C/D segment (Skoda Octavia). So having that in mind, we're led to believe that the EXEO might be the spiritual successor to the Cordoba Sedan and if so, it will probably be based on the new SEAT Ibiza platform. Think we're right? -Press release after the jump

PRESS RELEASE

COMPETING IN THE B-SEGMENT

SEAT���s new saloon will be called ���EXEO���

In addition to the saloon, there will be a family version

To be wholly manufactured at the Martorell plant

SEAT���s new saloon car will be called ���EXEO���. Its market launch that is scheduled for 2009 marks a new highlight in the history of the Spanish brand, which is expanding its model range towards new segments. The SEAT EXEO is an elegant, dynamic saloon with high quality and outstanding technology that faithfully reflects SEAT���s personality ��� design, sportiness and liveliness.

The name EXEO is advanced, forceful and technological, which signals excellence and is highly suggestive of driving pleasure.

Faithful to SEAT���s Mediterranean roots, the new name stems from the Latin word ���Exire���, meaning ���to go beyond���, ���to go further���. The name differs from all the other range denominations, and indicates the beginning of a new period for the company, that takes the brand into an all new segment. The successful names of the models of the current range will be maintained.

The SEAT EXEO is a B-segment model which does not replace the SEAT Toledo.

New Seat Ibiza: UK Pricing Announced

Seat has revealed full price and specification details for the forthcoming all-new Ibiza 5dr, ahead of its official UK on-sale date of Wednesday 16th July. The new Spanish supermini will cost from £8,995 which is actually £300 less than the outgoing range’s entry-level 1.2 Ibiza Reference Sport 5dr. The initial range includes three petrol engines, a 70Hp 1.2-liter, an 80Hp 1.4-liter and a 105Hp 1.6-liter. –Continued

The even entry-level S 1.2 versions include the likes of a height- and reach-adjustable steering wheel; height adjustable driver’s seat; speed-sensitive electrohydraulic power steering; electric front windows; driver, front passenger and head-thorax front side airbags; ABS braking; rolling code immobiliser; remote central locking and six-speaker FM/AM RDS radio with MP3-compatible CD player, steering column-mounted remote audio controls and AUX input.

Move up to the new Ibiza SE and you'll find extra goodies like the body-coloured door mirrors and handles; electrically-adjustable and heated door mirrors; electric rear windows; cruise control; air conditioning; trip computer; height adjustable passenger seat and 15-inch alloy wheels. As for the Sport versions additions include sports suspension; sports seats; 16-inch alloy wheels and leather-clad steering wheel and gearknob.

SEAT Ibiza five-door	On-the-road price
S 1.2 12v 70 PS	£8,995
S A/C 1.2 12v 70 PS	£9,495
SE 1.4 16v 85 PS	£10,395
Sport 1.4 16v 85 PS	£10,695
Sport 1.6 16 v 105 PS	£11,295

2009 Seat Ibiza Prepped by JE Design

JE Design is the first tuning firm to get its hands on the all-new Ibiza hatch. The German company’s initial offerings include a bodykit that consists of a front and rear aprons, and side sills, along with a sport suspension and a choice of 17 or 18 inch alloys. Not much but JE Design says that it is preparing a wide variety of accessories for the Ibiza that include Lambo style doors, engine upgrades and more. –Pics after the jump

Via: Motorpasion

SEAT Eying VW's Factories in Latin America

Volkswagen’s Spanish subsidiary SEAT is on the looks for a car manufacturing plant in Latin America as its presence there is considered necessary to reach the company's goal of nearly doubling worldwide sales from 431,000 cars in 2007 to 800,000 cars by 2018. SEAT of course won’t buy a plant, but instead it will use one of VW’s manufacturing sites in Argentina, Brazil or Mexico. According to a report published on Automotive News this weekend, a decision by Seat on Latin America could come as soon as next month.

Seat Ibiza SportCoupe Official Details & Images

Today, VW’s Spanish subsidiary Seat took the wraps off the three-door variant of the new Ibiza that will bear the “SportCoupe” insignia. The production version of the Bocanegra concept is slightly shorter (4.034 vs 4.052 mm) and lower (1.428 vs 1.445 mm) than its 5door sibling while it also features a different C-pillar design. But other than that and despite the promising name, the SportCoupe is practically an Ibiza minus two doors.

In terms of powertrain options, the new Seat Ibiza SportCoupe is equipped with the VW Group’s new seven-speed dual-clutch DSG gearbox on its 105 hp 1.6 version for the first time in this segment. When it goes on sale in Europe this fall, the SportCoupe’s engine range will also include an 80Hp 1.4-liter petrol and 90Hp 1.9-liter diesel units. -Continued

In the near future, Seat will enhance the SportCoupe’s range wuth frugal and ecological ECOMOTIVE variant along with the sporty FR and Cupra versions that will most probably be equipped with the VW Group’s turbocharged 1.4-liter TSI units. The Ibiza SportCoupe will make its public debut at this month's British Motor Show in London.