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The Beijing Motor Show was the venue chosen to show the world the new Seat Ibiza Cupra Concept. This prototype, which hardly find differences when compared with the future production version, boasts a more refined aesthetic gains in quality finishes and integrates new equipment.

Fifteen years have passed since the first version of the Seat Ibiza Cupra. Born to celebrate the first title in the championship Seat Rally in the category of two liters, this sporty top model accounts for the Spanish utility. Synonymous with sportiness, it is always good news the arrival of a new Cupra version. The new Seat Ibiza Cupra, which was presented today as a concept at the Beijing Motor Show, has been conceived on the Seat Ibiza 2012, which update was released a few weeks ago. What’s new? Design changes and improvements in quality of finish and equipment. Hit the market later this year.

Long shares this new Ibiza Cupra with the version that has been marketed since 2009, not in vain, we have witnessed a generational change. However, as with the new Ibiza, sportier version shows changes mainly in the front. The new headlamp design, sharper, is added a more elongated surface for grilling and for the generous lower air intake. Also, the optical xenon, are framed by a line of LED daytime running lights, as does the rear. Sharpest lines distinguish the Cupra of the conventional version, and some remarkable details of sportsmanship, such as 17-inch wheels new bill mirrors or black in color, contrasting with the yellow body. For its part, the rear does not experience large changes: maintaining the diffuser includes a single exhaust outlet with trapezoidal shape.

Minimalist interior, the Seat Ibiza Cupra Concept continues the line shown on the outside, with a new black leather upholstery combined with yellow accents. New contributions are focused on a wheel that looks the Cupra logo, which includes the cams controlling the sequential shift, and the new Seat Portable System. This is a five-inch screen notebook that integrates seamlessly with the vehicle electronics and audio equipment. Features include the navigation system and Bluetooth hands-free board computer. This new system, as confirmed by Seat, will be available soon as an option across the range Ibiza.

Chapter mechanical, nothing new under the sun. This new version of the utility comes alive with the known 1.4 TSI turbocharged 180-hp, which is associated to the dual-clutch seven-speed DSG. Nor misses the technology for security: keeping the XDS electronic limited slip differential. And although being a concept, not mentioned in security technology, both active and passive, hopefully not missing systems like ABS, ESP stability control or traction control + EBA TBS.

The data provided with the official launch of new Ibiza 2012 in Spain have released few days ago this new design is characterized by a good quality along with a wide range of engines which will allow to go from a totally efficient Ibiza standing in the most powerful version. This allows a compact of excellence in Spain.

Within the market segment is characterized by a good, competitive car taking in information and equipment versions. The first thing you will notice when about to launch the new Ibiza are new materials, multiple colors ergonomic seats.

Facilities within its interior.

The movement has been made ​​to the maximum comfort when they scroll through the cities or to the ancient roads this car gives you total comfort offered in case of variant FR.nuevo Seat Ibiza 2012

It can be seen that within the engine range is three to four cylinders highlighting the 60 hp 1.2 and so we can bring greater efficiency to the time that you wish to purchase.
Amendments to the Seat Ibiza

These amendments will provide less air resistance coming with a drag coefficient of 0.30. This element will help the efficiency of consumption, emissions and efficiency.

It has a DSG gearbox with optional 7-speed equipment, stability control and differential and limited slip differential power these elements will help overall efficiency.

This is the 2012 version of the Seat Ibiza, the successful compact has received a facelift is now known through these few official images and unattested brand has spread to the press. The Seat Ibiza is the bestselling vehicle in its segment in the Spanish market, although the brand ensures that the fruit of his design that is now displayed with a more lively and sporty, the sales pace will accelerate even more, although judging by the few images that show very widespread as the previous version, you must check whether the level of sales shows that the redesign was successful.

As for the exterior design is what stands out most in the industry front grille with trapezoidal shape, which marks a return to the design seen in some previous generation model. Another striking feature of the new design is that the new lights give daytime running lights fitted with LED technology, although the latter is only an element included in the versions that have units equipped with Bi-Xenon. As an option, also available rear lights with LED technology. The design features a lateral waistline with two broken lines, complemented with new tires, which can be chosen as an option on a 17-inch mediated.

In terms of interior design are not substantial changes. The firm says that the glove is now greater capacity and that the instrument panel features a highly readable, though not yet released photos of the interior. Neither reported the equipment of comfort, but as an advance was learned that the sound system will feature a large touch screen, which also incorporate an integrated satellite navigator.

In the mechanical variations are not large, but the engine range offered is truly comprehensive. The range starts with a 1.2 liter 60 hp to the sportier version, equipped with the 1.4-liter TSI twin turbo with 150 horsepower performance, although in a second stage will be offered the Copra version, even more powerful. The 1.4 TSI 150 hp is mated to a standard automatic gearbox DSG seven-speed sequential. The mechanical assembly allows the small utility to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in just 7.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 212 km / h. As for the diesel options, starting from an engine of 75 horses to the more powerful 143 hp.

Another mechanical interesting is represented by the 1.2-liter TSI with 105 hp and 175 Nm of torque, equipped with the Start & Stop system, but as the economy is concerned, the best option remains the 1.2 TDI CR E-Ecomotive, with its 75 horses and 180 Nm of torque, gets an average consumption of just 3.4 liters per hundred kilometers, aided of course by the Start & Stop system, which also helps to have low emissions of carbon dioxide in the order of 89 grams per kilometer. But if what you want is the power, the diesel option is the 2.0 TDI CR with 143 horses.

With a wide range of transmissions, the Seat Ibiza 2012, it may be mounted manual gearboxes five or six gears, depending on trim level chosen. In addition, a seven-speed DSG automatic is standard on some versions or as an optional added. In addition, as a complement, models with higher power motors to 100 horsepower shall be equipped with an electronic differential called XDS.

The new Seat Ibiza 2012 will be available with different body versions, starting with the smallest SC, which will have a cargo space of 284 liters, continuing along the 5-door version, with 292 liters for luggage, although passed by the wagon version, called ST, which will have a generous 430 liters of capacity. In a second stage, we offer the most radical version and sports: the Seat Ibiza Copra, which will arrive later this year.