Geneva 2010: Seat IBE Concept

IBE Concept, is the latest creation from Seat and will be unveiled tomorrow at the Geneva Motor Show and is set to show us the design lines of the upcoming cars from the Spanish manufacturer.


In addition to the 2+2 coupe EV, the VW-owned company is also said to be working on a petrol/electric hybrid based on the next Volkswagen Golf platform. A Seat Leon plug-in hybrid is also planned for release in 2014.


The new Seat IBE Concept is a fully electric car and will carry a 102 hp engine capable to deliver a maximum torque of 18 kWh. This means that the car will borrow the same engine from the A1 e-Tron, set to make its official debut at the same Geneva show. Regarding its performances the car will be capable to sprint from 0 to 50 km/h in just 3.4 seconds, to 80 km/h in 6.3 seconds and to 100 km/h in 9.4 seconds. Unfortunately these are the only details available for the moment but stay tuned.


At Geneva, the IBE Concept was shown with a 75-kiloWatt (101-hp / 102-PS) motor that produces up to 200Nm (147 ft-lb) of torque. The car sprints to 50 km/h in 3.4 seconds, and 100 km/h in 9.4s. The 3.78-meter long coupe weighs 1,000 kg (2,205 lbs).


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Geneva Motor Show: New Seat Ibiza ST

The SEAT Ibiza increases its range with the arrival of the wagon version, called ST, a vehicle that stands out for its youthful, sporty design in addition to functional, to be presented to society in the next Geneva Motor Show. Thus, the Spanish brand continues its product offensive and allows the company to offer the latest range, fresh and attractive market.

This is the first time that Seat includes the supply of its most popular model family a body, a point that reinforces the Ibiza one of the pillars of the brand sales and manufactured exclusively at the SEAT plant in Martorell ( Barcelona).


The new Seat Ibiza ST is a car with a strong personality. A new concept of family car in this segment, not surrendering a modern design that simultaneously provides a wide range of possibilities in terms of practicality and interior functionality. Thus, the ST Ibiza unlike SC and 5-door versions in its body, longer with 4.23 meters, and the volume of luggage, now 430 liters, extendable if the backs of the rear seats tilted down.

The new model debuts Spanish brand new range of engines that include the 1.2 TSI engine with 105 hp between petrol variants and the complete range of TDI engines common rail. Furthermore, the Seat Ibiza ST has a broad standard equipment in three finishes: Reference, Style and Sport.


A modern and attractive design

Undoubtedly the feature that identifies the new Seat Ibiza ST is its large tailgate, which enables substantially increased freight opportunities as well as the ease of doing, preserving the usual sporting spirit of the brand models thanks to an innovative design personality and work of SEAT Design Director Luc Donckerwolke. The new hatchback has a very wide opening angle and provides the Seat Ibiza ST extremely distinctive image.

Following in the stands behind the lever opening the trunk, which marks the personality of the vehicle. As is characteristic of the Spanish company, SEAT logo toggles to open the trunk.


Also, all pilots and extol the sporty bumper of the vehicle.

The personality of the new Seat Ibiza ST also is marked by its front. The design language "Arrow Design" permeates the front of the vehicle. All the lights that stretch to the side of the body and the radiator grille with the logo of the brand presiding give a arrowhead that has already become the symbol of the new image of SEAT.

Another Ibiza Differentiator ST rails are installed on the roof, a very interesting and practical solution when transporting larger luggage.

The interior of the Seat Ibiza ST is characterized by its greater capacity. The trunk is wider thanks to 430 liters, 138 liters which is more than the 5-door version, be expandable if the backs of the rear seats tilted down. Besides the quality of its coating materials also include accommodation in order to have small objects, incorporating serial a 12 volt, for example, connecting a refrigerator.


Six thrusters to choose

The Seat Ibiza ST will be available with a full range of engines. Thus, the mechanics that make up the offering will be, in point of gasoline, 70 hp 1.2 engines, 85 hp 1.4 and the new 1.2 TSI with 105 hp, while the diesel range, in addition to the known 1.6 TDI CR 90 and 105 hp, will debut the new 1.2 TDI CR 75 hp. The entire range of engine meets EU rules-5 emissions.


Vast serial

SEAT's new model will feature a full equipment since the entry version, including items such as ABS, ESP and TCS + EBA, driver & passenger airbag, head airbag, passenger airbag disconnection, air conditioning, Help Assistant pending the start, witnessed loss of tire pressure, electrohydraulic steering, CD/MP3 radio, central locking with remote control, comfort suspension, audible seat belt anchors in front seats and rear seats Isofix in preparation + anchorage Top Tether. Among the optional highlights the possibility of having the XDS electronic limited slip in the engines above 100 hp.

On sale later this spring, the Seat Ibiza ST will become a perfect ally for those who need space for a family trip with some baggage, or to customers for their hobbies need a vehicle with great carrying capacity.
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SEAT IBZ Sport Tourer Concept in Frankfurt!

Seat today has officially presented on a motor show in Frankfurt new concept IBZ which, predictably, at receipt in sale will receive name Ibiza Sport Tourer. According to president Seat, this car will be one of ten new models which will be issued the next months and years.

The design IBZ Concept is executed in corporate style Seat – the versatile person has received characteristic radiator lattice, sports bumpers, an exhaust system with two exhaust pipes, and also light-emitting diode head and rear optics and the unusual form exterior mirrors. However, not the fact that all it remains on serial model. Under a car cowl will take places 1,4-litre TFSI capacity 180 h/p which maximum twisting moment makes 250 Nanometers. Occurrence IBZ Concept in interiors of dealers is planned for 2010.

SEAT has declared, that will present new Leon CUPRA R on autoshow in Frankfurt!

Company SEAT has declared, that will present new Leon CUPRA R on autoshow in Frankfurt next month, and the novelty becomes the most powerful Leon among all serial European models. Leon CUPRA R will be equipped with the 2-litre TSI-engine of manufacture VW Group developing 265 h.p. This size is reached for the account of use of a new injector of a high pressure, thus the company promises that the novelty will correspond to standards EU5. Leon CUPRA R will be equipped with system XDS, and also the self-blocked differential working with system ESP for improvement of management.

Dispersal from 0 to 100 km/h will occupy 6.2 seconds, and the maximum speed will make 250 km/h. Average consumption of fuel will make only 8.1 l/100 km. The novelty will receive 19-inch disks with five double spokes put in rubber of a format 235/35, and also new high-power brakes. The novelty price yet is not informed.