- The new 180 hp Ibiza CUPRA Bocanegra is the event’s zero car, immediately preceding the participants
- The new León CUPRA and the Exeo take to the track as ‘00’ and ‘000’ cars
- 86 SEAT cars lend support to the rally organization
Once again, SEAT will be the official car of the Rally RACC Catalunya-Costa Daurada, the eleventh round of the World Rally Championship being held from 1 to 4 October on roads in the province of Tarragona. SEAT has been actively collaborating with the organization for the last 18 years since the rally became a competition on the WRC schedule. This year, SEAT is providing race organizer RACC with 86 cars to assist with the coordination of the race.
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- Family version to complete Ibiza range
- Standard car scheduled for mid-2010 market presence
- Altea Ecomotive, Altea XL Ecomotive and León Ecomotive, most eco-friendly in respective segments
The Spanish car manufacturer SEAT is to broaden the scope of both its highly successful Ibiza family and the Ecomotive range.
At the Frankfurt International Motor Show SEAT’s Chairman James Muir presented the IBZ concept, a term the Spanish brand uses to describe the new family-version Ibiza. The standard version of the car is scheduled to hit the markets mid-2010. “The Ibiza is already SEAT’s most successful car, and the IBZ will be the perfect addition to the Ibiza family, enabling us to harness better our potential in the growing A0 segment.” stated SEAT’s Chairman. The brand is targeting active and sporty customers as well as young families. James Muir added “The new Ibiza brings together all the advantages of a roomy station wagon with characteristic design and an elegant interior”.
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A total of four SEAT models chosen among the best
- The Exeo estate version is the overall winner in its category
- The Altea XL takes second in the Compact/Mini Van category
- The Ibiza and León also score well for SEAT
No less than four SEAT models can be found in the leading positions of the Company Car 2009 list after a thorough evaluation made by 150 fleet car managers of the German trade publication ‘Firmenauto’ and the prestigious DEKRA vehicle inspection experts. The new Exeo ST was the brilliant winner in its category, while the judges considered it third in the general classification. In addition, the Altea XL took second place among the compact vans, the Ibiza came in second in the small imported car category, and the León was third in the compact car division.
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New award for Spanish Model
In both its 5-door and SC version, the SEAT Ibiza is still racking up distinctions. This time, the popular Spanish model has been singled out as the most secure in the ‘City Car/Supermini’ category with the prestigious British Insurance Vehicle Security (BIVS) Award, presented by Thatcham, the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre located in the county of Berkshire, England.
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- 1.4 TSI engines delivering 150 and 180 hp on the sporty line-up
- 7-speed DSG gearbox and electronic self-blocking XDS
- A common rail diesel engine makes its debut in the Ibiza range
The newest additions made to the Ibiza range include cars bearing initials that have made a big name for themselves in the history of the Spanish brand, such as FR and CUPRA, and now the Bocanegra is the most recent arrival, which coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Ibiza’s market launch.
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The SEAT Ibiza has been voted ‘Most Wanted Vehicle of 2009’ in Macedonia by spectators of the ‘Auto Magazine’ television programme. This is the ninth award given to the Spanish brand’s car since its launch midway through last year, a significant fact that proves the new Ibiza’s enormous popularity among the public and the media.
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- Its dynamic, sporty character and outstanding performance have made a lasting impression through four generations
- The first product developed by SEAT as an independent company
- Leading vehicle in its segment and the Spanish brand’s best-selling model
The 1984 Paris Motor Show was the chosen backdrop to unveil the SEAT Ibiza to the world. It was a memorable occasion, and signalled the beginning of a success story that has reached the present time with the recent launch of the fourth generation of the Spanish company’s most emblematic model. The Ibiza naturally became a landmark in the history of SEAT since it was the first product wholly developed as an independent company.
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- A true collector’s edition
- Spectacular exterior design and unmistakable front end
- Significant interior modifications to further heighten exclusivity
- Equipped with engines found on the FR and CUPRA
SEAT created an icon with the SEAT 1200 SPORT ‘Bocanegra’. More than 30 years later, the Spanish brand has reverted to the same exclusive nomenclature to create the new SEAT Ibiza Bocanegra, a vehicle whose innovative design language, especially centred around its characteristic front end, oozes character and sportiness. It instantly becomes, without a doubt, a true collector’s edition.
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