Following the last month's launch of the new Ibiza, Seat released today the details of its three-door version - the SEAT Ibiza SC (SportCoupe). The new SEAT Ibiza SportCoupe brings the addition of two new engines: an 80 hp 1.4 and an 90 hp 1.9 TDI. For the first time in this segment the 2009 SEAT Ibiza SC powered by the 105 hp 1.6 liter engine is equipped with a seven-speed DSG gearbox.
The 2009 SEAT Ibiza SC (SportCoupe) has a compact body that measures 4.034 meters in length and mere 1.428 meter in height.
With the announcement of the new SEAT Ibiza SC the Spanish brand also stated that in the near future it will premiere the new versions of the SEAT Ibiza ECOMOTIVE, FR and Cupra.
Seat Press Release:
Without a doubt, the arrival of the new SEAT Ibiza SportCoupe raises the bar of sportiness on its newest model, combining impressive, vanguard exterior design with exceptional dynamic qualities and a wide range of engine choices, which now includes the efficient 80 hp 1.4 and 90 hp 1.9 Diesel versions. Besides, with a seven-speed DSG gearbox making its debut in this segment, the Ibiza range features a novelty that provides it with greater response and excellent driving comfort.
The deep-rooted SEAT sports concept is maximized in the Ibiza SportCoupe thanks to its compact coupe body, with a length of 4.034 meters and mere 1.428 meter height to match its temperament, lending the car agility and comfort both in the city and on the motorway. Likewise, the new VW Group platform designed for this segment also favors the dynamic qualities of the new SEAT Ibiza SC.
Design, quality and precision quality are three of the elements that distinguish the brand’s new model highlighting the new “Arrow Design” concept characterized by a lower positioning of
the headlights and radiator grille for a sportier look.
Painstaking interior and exterior detailing on the new Ibiza SC include the dashboard, the instrument panel, ventilation nozzles and central console, which houses the audio equipment and Bluetooth connection which can be accessed via controls located on the steering column.
DSG gearbox for the first time in this segment
The new SEAT Ibiza SportCoupe is equipped with the new seven-speed DSG gearbox on its 105 hp 1.6 version for the first time in this segment, placing the brand’s new car in an enviable position compared to its rivals. The new Ibiza’s inherent sportiness combines with the comfort and reliability of one of the most efficient automatic transmissions on the market.
With shorter first and second gears and a smaller gear ratio, this new, twin-clutch automatic transmission provides the Ibiza with greater acceleration. Besides, this system produces remarkable fuel consumption, since the seventh gear is ideal for long motoring trips.
Agile, seductive and extroverted, the new
Ibiza SportCoupe will be manufactured exclusively at Seat’s Martorell factory near Barcelona and will be available in three trim levels – Reference, Stylance and Sport, with an outstanding standard equipment list from the entry-level model. In the near future, the model’s ecological ECOMOTIVE, FR and Cupra versions will also make their appearance.
