SEAT Ibiza: Испан машинасының тарихы мен дамуы

The SEAT Ibiza is a supermini car that has been manufactured by Spanish car manufacturer SEAT since 1984. It is SEAT's best selling car. The Ibiza is named after the Spanish island of Ibiza and was the second SEAT model to be named after a Spanish location, after the SEAT Málaga. It was introduced at the 1984 Paris Motor Show as the first car developed by SEAT as an independent company, although it was designed by SEAT in collaboration with well known firms including Italdesign, Karmann, and Porsche. and proved to be a success for the Spanish manufacturer, as it sold 1,342,001 units prior to the launch of the second generation Ibiza in 1993. and it was prepared for industrialisation by the German manufacturer Karmann. By the time Giugiaro was assigned to the Ibiza project, his previous proposal for the second generation of the Volkswagen Golf had been rejected by Volkswagen. So when SEAT approached him with the proposal for a spacious supermini class contender, that particular project was reincarnated as the first generation of the SEAT Ibiza. Using a compact car as a basis, it was larger than most superminis like the Ford Fiesta and Opel Corsa/Vauxhall Nova, but smaller than small family cars such as the Ford Escort and Opel Kadett/Vauxhall Astra. The luggage capacity started from 320 litres, or 1,200 litres after folding rear seats. It was launched in the United Kingdom market in September 1985, along with the Málaga saloon. It largely competed with budget offerings like the Hyundai Pony, and gave budget buyers a more modern alternative to the outdated offerings from Lada, Škoda, Yugo, and FSO. After a slow start, sales picked up and reached the 10,000 per year milestone by the end of the decade. The interior space was good but the styling was fairly unimaginative even though it was known for having a rather quirky interior instrument layout, marked by a lack of control stalks. The indicators were operated by a rocker switch, and the headlights by a sliding switch. It had three principal trim levels (L, GL, and GLX) with body styles of 3 and 5 doors and several versions including Base, Special, Disco, Chrono, Designer, Fashion, and SXi. In the meantime, SEAT had already signed a cooperation agreement with Volkswagen (1982), and in 1986, the German car maker became SEAT's major shareholder. The Ibiza Mark 1 received a very light restyling in early 1989 with a moderate exterior face lift, an entirely new, less radical interior, and many mechanical modifications. This is referred to as the second series, although it can be hard to distinguish from the original. Most obvious is the shift from a black plastic grille with seven bars to one with four body colored ones, with some models receiving new side moldings. The interior was all new, with new seats and a new steering wheel, while the gearbox was thoroughly redesigned, and the brakes and steering improved. At the time, the Ibiza was being produced at a rate of 1,100 cars per day, and the cumulative production had reached a half million. The 0.9 litre and 1.2 litre engines had carburetors, as did the 1.5 litre 85 hp engine, while the 1.5 litre 90 hp and 1.7 litre engines, introduced in 1989, used single point injection systems. The 1.5 litre 100 hp, introduced in 1988, had multi point fuel injection. The 1.7 litre diesel was an indirect injection unit. TypeEngine codeMakeDisplacementFuel typeCatalyticconverterMax. powerMax. torqueBore×strokeIndicated maximum speedGas engines0.9 8V146A.000Fiat903 cccarburetor (WEBER 32 ICEV)since 198965.0×68.0 mm1.2 8V 021A1.000Seat + Porsche1,193 cc carburetor (Pierburg 1 B 3) no 75.0×67.5 mm 021C1.000injection (BOSCH LU2 Jetronic)yes 1.5 8V021A2.0001,461 cccarburetor (Bressel Weber 32 DSTA 151)no83.0×67.5 mm175 km/h (108 mp/h)021C2.000injection (BOSCH LU2 Jetronic)yes021B2.000injection (BOSCH LE2 Jetronic)no184 km/h (114 mp/h)1.5 8V Turbo––––83.0×67.5 mm–1.7 8V021A3.0001,675 ccinjection (BOSCH LU2 Jetronic)––83.0×77.4 mm–021B3.000yes182 km/h (113 mp/h)021C3.000–––Diesel engines1.7 D022A5.000Fiat1,714 ccinjection (BOSCH CZ B.494 263)no83.0×79.2 mm150 km/h (93 mp/h)138A5.000

The SEAT Ibiza Mk1 took part in several rally events and formed the basis on which the Campeonato SEAT Ibiza de Rallies was organised by the SEAT Sport division in 1985, however its most notable rally version has been the all wheel drive Ibiza Bimotor, manufactured in 1986 and equipped with two engines, each delivering power to one axle.

In 1997, the Ibiza Mk1 design license was bought by a joint venture between Chinese automaker Nanjing Automobile Group and Malaysia's Lion Group. In June 1999, it entered production as the Eagle, and was redeveloped and rebadged into the Nanjing Yuejin Soyat in the late 2003. Chinese Ibiza production came to a final end in 2008, after another facelift in 2007.

The Spanish company Emelba produced two derivatives of the SEAT Ibiza Mk1: a pickup truck version, and the Emelba Siete, a 7 seat MPV derivative. In addition to the Emelba variants, further Ibiza Mk1 derivative models have been produced from several companies, including the Anibal Raider and Podadera models.

SEAT also built a cabriolet version of the SEAT Ibiza Mk1, Ibiza Cabrio, but it did not enter production.

The Ibiza Mk2 (Typ 6K) was the first Ibiza generation fully developed and produced under Volkswagen Group ownership. Its platform variant was based on the Volkswagen Polo 6N and Volkswagen Golf Mk3. In the interior, the pre facelift Ibiza 6K shared its dashboard with many other models from SEAT and Volkswagen, such as the SEAT Córdoba Mk1, the Volkswagen Polo Classic, the SEAT Inca, the Volkswagen Polo Mk3, and others. This Ibiza was available in three and five door models; the saloon/coupé variant was known as the SEAT Córdoba, and the estate was known as the SEAT Córdoba Vario. The Ibiza was regularly the best selling car in Spain and sold relatively well in the rest of Europe, helping SEAT increase its sales figures significantly from 1993 onwards. Before the facelift, the trim levels were i, CL, CLX, GLX, Pasion, S, and GTI.

The 6K Ibiza had a minor facelift in 1996, which included changing the general aesthetics of the car, by adding smoother bumpers and changing the grille and headlamps and the trim levels offered (Base, E, S, SE, SXE, Sport, GT, GTI, GTI 16V, Cupra, and Sport). In addition to changes to the appearance of the car, the powertrain and running gear changed with the addition of the 2.0 litre 16v ABF petrol engine, the successor to the 1.8 litre 16v and the 2.0 litre 16v engines previously used in the Volkswagen Golf Mk3.

ModelDisplacementValvesMax. power / rpmMax. torque / rpmEngine codeProduction periodPetrol engines1.0 MPI999 cc8 / 5000 / 3000–3600AER1996–19991.05 i1,043 cc8 / 5200 / 2800AAU1993–19961.3 i1,272 cc8 / 5000 / 3200–3400AAV 1993–19941.4 i (Austria only) 1,390 cc8 / 4700 Nm / 3000ANX1998–19991.4 i 1,391 cc8 / 5200 / 2400–2800ABD1994–19961.4 MPI 1,390 cc8 / 4700 / 2800–3200AEX / APQ1996–19991.4 MPI GT16 / 6000 / 4400AFH1996–19991.6 i1,598 cc8 / 5200 / 3400ABU1993–19941.6 i1,595 cc8 / 5200 / 26001F1994–19971.6 MPI1,598 cc8 / 4800 / 2800–3600AEE1997–19991.6 MPI1,595 cc8 / 5800 / 3500AFT1996–19991.8 i 1,781 cc8 / 5500 / 2700–2900ABS / ADZ1993–19961.8 MPI GTI16 / 6000 / 4800ADL1994–19962.0 MPI GTI 1,984 cc8 / 5400 / 32002E1993–19962.0 MPI GTI8 / 2600AGG1996–19992.0 Cupra16 / 6000 / 4200–5000ABF1996–1999Diesel engines1.9 D 1,896 cc8 / 4400 / 2000–30001Y1996–19991.9 D8 / 4400/ 2200–26001Y1993–19961.9 SDI8 / 4200 / 2200–2800AEY1996–19991.9 TD8 / 4200 / 2400–3400AAZ1993–19961.9 TDI8 / 4000 / 19001ZJuly–December 19961.9 TDI (GT)8 / 1900AHU1996–19991.9 TDI GT8 / 4150 / 1900AFN1996–1999

The 1999 Ibiza Mk2 facelift (Typ 6K2, also known as 6K GP01, and sometimes referred to in the UK as the Mk3) was the second Ibiza to be produced under Volkswagen Group management. In addition to a revised front and rear end, new styling cues were added, such as the tailgate mounted SEAT badge that doubled as a boot release switch when pushed. In the interior, the changes included a newly designed dashboard along with new door panels. The launch of the Cupra models, along with success in rallying, gave it a much stronger, sporty image, which helped align SEAT vis à vis the Volkswagen Group's recently acquired budget brand Škoda Auto. The Ibiza's 1.05 , 1.4 , 1.6 , and 1.8 litre petrol, and 1.9 litre Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) and Suction Diesel Injection (SDI) diesel engines were the same as those used in the Volkswagen Polo. The Ibiza's powertrain and running gear were also used in the SEAT Córdoba saloon, estate, and coupé. Under Volkswagen's ownership, SEAT was marketed as a sporty and youthful brand whose cars were sold at competitive prices. The available trim levels were Entry, S, SE, SX, Award, Stella, Signo, Sport (1.8T 20V 156 PS), Cupra, and Cupra R.

SEAT later introduced a more powerful hot hatch, dubbed Cupra, equipped with a turbocharged 1.8 litre engine, followed by the Cupra R, of which only 200 units were produced. The main difference between the two were suspension, Brembo four opposed piston front disc brake calipers, and a power upgrade from to on the Cupra R model. By the time production of the second generation Ibiza/Córdoba ceased during 2002, the range had established itself as one of the most popular superminis in Europe of the past decade, having sold 1,522,607 cars from 1993 to 2002.

ModelDisplacementValvesMax. power / rpmMax. torque / rpmEngine codeTop speedProduction periodPetrol engines1.0 MPI999 cc8 / 5000 / 3000–3600ALD / ANV / AUC1999–20021.0 MPI999 cc16 / 6200 / 4500AVZ2000–20021.4 MPI1,390 cc8 / 4700 / 3500AKK / ANW / AUD1999–20021.4 MPI1,390 cc16 / 5000 / 3300APE / AUA1999–20021.6 MPI1,598 cc8 / 4800 / 3200ALM1999–20001.6 MPI1,595 cc8 / 5600 / 3800AKL / APF / AEH / AUR1999–200220VT, 1.8T Cupra1,781 cc20 / 5800 / 1800–5000AQX / AYP1999–20021.8T Cupra R1,781 cc20 / 5600 / 2100–5000BBU2002–2002Diesel engines1.9 SDI1,896 cc8 / 4200 / 2200–2600AGP / AQM1999–20021.9 TDI1,896 cc8 / 3750 / 1900AGR / ALH1999–20021.9 TDI1,896 cc8 / 4150 / 1900ASK / ASV1999–2002

The Ibiza was also produced in South Africa, where it was rebadged as the Volkswagen Polo Playa.

The Ibiza Mk3 (Typ 6L) was the second Ibiza generation to be fully produced under Volkswagen Group ownership. Built on the same PQ24 platform as the Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (Typ 9N), it was styled by the Italian designer Walter de Silva to have a sporty, performance image. The model lineup included two hot hatch variants, the Ibiza FR and Cupra, which compensated for the lack of Polo hot hatch variants (the Polo GTI wasn't launched until 2006). Its production was initially focused in SEAT's main plant in Martorell, Spain, however in September 2002 a decision was taken by the Volkswagen Group that a part of the production (up to 50,000 units annually) would be transferred to Volkswagen's plant in Bratislava, Slovakia. Apart from the more aggressive styling, it was larger than the previous two generations, with room for five adults, and a spacious (if rather short) boot. The standard trim level on this model was noticeably higher than previous models. This was regarded by some magazines to be the best supermini, with What Car? magazine calling it "Car of the Year" in 2003, and their "Supermini of the Year" for three years in a row. The SEAT Ibiza Mk3 was also used for several purposes, from police cars to rally cars. The Ibiza Mk3 pre facelift model was available with the Award, S, SX, Stylance, Reference, Signo, Stella, Sport, FR, and Cupra R trim levels. The facelifted third generation Ibiza was made from 2006 to 2008. In 2006, slight cosmetic changes were made to both the interior and exterior, but otherwise the model was very similar to the original Mk3. New trim levels were introduced in 2006 as well: Reference, Stylance, Freerider, Sportrider, Sport, DAB Sport (2006 limited edition), Formula Sport (2007 limited edition), FR, and Cupra, as well as engines with increased power (1.2 litre 12v and 1.4 litre 16v) and a new 1.4 litre TDI diesel version. The FR and Cupra R TDI versions used a 1.9 litre Pumpe Düse diesel engine with and respectively. The top petrol versions used a 1.8 litre 20v turbo engine with for the FR model and for the Cupra R model. The Ibiza Cupra R TDI and Cupra R 1.8T versions were the top models of the brand, hot hatches designed to compete with rivals in the front wheel drive hot hatch segment. There were also two special editions of the Ibiza Cupra R. The first one was called Nürburgring Edition (2006–2007), distinguished by black painted side mirrors and a "Nürburgring" inscription on the door panels. The second was the Last Edition (2008 only) with a new interior logo on the front seats and the gear knob.

ModelDisplacementConfigurationValvesMax. power at rpmMax. torque at rpmEngine codeTop speedProduction periodPetrol engines1.21,198 ccInline 3 OHC6 / 4750 / 3000AWY / BMD2002–20071.21,198 ccInline 3 OHC6 / 5200 / 3000BBM2007–20081.21,198 ccInline 3 DOHC12 / 5400 / 3000AZQ / BME2002–20051.21,198 ccInline 3 DOHC12 / 5400 / 3000BZG2006–20081.41,390 ccInline 4 DOHC16 / 5000 / 3800AUA / BBY / BKY2002–20061.41,390 ccInline 4 DOHC16 / 5000 / 3800BXW2006–20081.41,390 ccInline 4 DOHC16 / 6000 / 4400AUB / BBZ2007–20081.61,598 ccInline 4 OHC8 / 5500 / 3250BAH2002–20091.61,598 ccInline 4 DOHC16 / 5600 / 3800BTS2006–20081.8T FR1,781 ccInline 4 DOHC20 / 5800 / 1950BJX2004–20081.8T Cupra R1,781 ccInline 4 DOHC20 / 5800 / 2000BBU2004–20082.01,984 ccInline 4 OHC8 / 5200 / 2400AZL / BBX2003–2004 (until 2009 for Latin America)Diesel engines1.4 TDI1,422 ccInline 3 OHC6 / 4000 / 1600–2800BNM2005–20081.4 TDI1,422 ccInline 3 OHC6 / 4000 / 2200AMF / BAY2003–20051.4 TDI1,422 ccInline 3 OHC6 / 4000 / 2200BNV / BMS2005–20071.9 SDI1,896 ccInline 4 OHC8 / 4000 / 1600–2800ASY2002–20061.9 TDI1,896 ccInline 4 OHC8 / 4000 / 1800–2400ATD / AXR / BMT2002–20081.9 TDISport/FR1,896 ccInline 4 OHC8 / 4000 / 1900ASZ / BLT (Sport) (FR)2002–2003 (Sport)2004–2008 (FR)1.9 TDICupra R1,896 ccInline 4 OHC8 / 3750 / 1900BPX / BUK2004–2008

At the 2006 Geneva Motorshow, SEAT presented the SEAT Ibiza Vaillante concept car, which was based on a three door SEAT Ibiza Mk3.

The Ibiza Mk4 (Typ 6J) was previewed at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show in the form of the Bocanegra concept car. It was styled by the Belgian car designer Luc Donckerwolke with a distinctive "arrow design", dispensing with the basic Ibiza design language that had been in place since the 1984 original. It was the first among other Volkswagen Group models (Volkswagen Polo Mk5 and Audi A1) to use the latest Volkswagen Group PQ25 platform in the segment of supermini cars,

The model range featured a 5 door hatchback, a 3 door version, and a 5 door estate; the latter was added in Q4 2010. The new model first went on sale in the summer of 2008, in the 5 door format, followed by a 3 door variant, marketed as the Ibiza SportCoupé or Ibiza SC. An Ibiza Ecomotive model, powered by an , 1.4 litre diesel engine emitting 98 g/km of , was launched late in 2008. High performance Ibiza FR, Cupra, and Bocanegra models were launched in June 2009. The Ibiza FR was powered by a 1.4 litre TSI twincharger (turbo and supercharger) engine with a seven speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG), while the Ibiza Cupra and Bocanegra have the same powertrain tuned to
In January 2010, SEAT introduced, for the first time in the Volkswagen Group on the Ibiza's specific platform, the 2.0 litre TDI Diesel engine in both a SportCoupe and a five door Ibiza FR specification. The 2.0 TDI boasts and an average consumption of
In September 2010, the Ibiza's SportCoupe and 5 door variants were extended with the addition of the new 1.2 litre TSI engine. A special version of the Ibiza Mk4, called "25th anniversary", was presented at the Barcelona Motor Show in 2009, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Ibiza. There were many different trim levels for the Ibiza Mk4. From 2009 onwards, the SEAT Ibiza was used exclusively by the UK based Young Driver Scheme. The Young Driver Scheme uses a mixture of the SportsCoupe and 5 door variants, powered by the 1.2 litre engine. In July 2010, a revised Ibiza Ecomotive was announced, powered by a 1.2 litre TDI common rail diesel engine with emissions of 89 g/km.

The facelift model was launched at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, and sales began shortly thereafter. The facelift consisted of a light exterior and interior refresh.

A 5 door estate car variant, the Ibiza ST, was announced in March 2010, at the Geneva Motor Show. The preview of the Ibiza ST was shown at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in the form of the IBZ concept car. The Ibiza ST was long, which increased the boot volume to 430 litres. Two new engine options were introduced with this model, a 105 PS 1.2 litre TSI (petrol) and a 75 PS 1.2 litre TDI diesel.

The CONNECT model was presented at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show and was equipped with Full Link connectivity technology and the SEAT ConnectApp. This app allowed the user's smartphone to be connected to the car's infotainment system and to use connectivity features. The SEAT Ibiza CONNECT had a range of exterior body colours that allowed the mirrors and wheels to be customised.

The Ibiza received a second, more thorough facelift in 2015. The interior as well as the exterior were changed. According to SEAT, the interior raw materials used were higher in quality, and the overall design was more driver focused and ergonomic. It was possible to personalise the steering wheel, gear stick, air vents, radio buttons, and door handles with a range of available colours. The centre console was more accessible and there were multiple new technology additions. It was equipped with a multifunctional steering wheel, ambient lighting, and an integrated navigation system along with Full Link technology. The Full Link technology allowed connectivity with the driver's mobile phone in a safe and easy way. Mirror Link technology, through the second generation MIB infotainment system, also replicated the smartphone screen when a compatible device was plugged in. Full Link was also compatible with both Android and Apple smartphones. The safety features included were: daytime full LED lights, parking assist with audio warnings, and a rear view camera which provides live video from the rear of the car to make the driver aware of obstacles when reversing. Externally, the biggest difference was full LED lights. It was available as a 5 door, sport coupé, and sport tourer, as with the previous Ibiza. A range of Volkswagen Group's new 1.0 litre three cylinder engines (MPI and TSI) were also available with the facelifted Ibiza.

The fifth generation SEAT Ibiza 5 door hatchback was introduced at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. It was based on the MQB A0 platform. It was 2 mm shorter and 87 mm wider than the preceding generation. It was the first vehicle in the VAG group to use the MQB A0 platform, before the VW Polo, Skoda Fabia, and the Audi A1. Engine options included the 1.0 litre MPi, 1.0 litre TSi 3 cylinder petrol, 1.0 litre TSi 3 cylinder CNG, 1.5 litre TSi EVO, and the 1.6 litre TDi four cylinder diesel.

The facelifted SEAT Ibiza was revealed on April 15, 2021. Minimal changes were made externally, but the interior was more dramatically overhauled, with a new high mounted central screen, new air vents and a different dashboard layout.

The SEAT Ibiza is currently used by German team Münnich Motorsport in the FIA World Rallycross Championship. Debuting at the 2016 World RX of Portugal, the vehicle has had a best result of fifth in the French round of the 2016 season.

Reliability has been mixed. Auto Bild endurance tests from 2011 showed the Ibiza had achieved not only the "best result of any car in the VW Group" but also the "best result for a small car in the history of the AutoBild 100,000 km endurance tests". Warranty Direct lists the Ibiza name among the UK's 100 most reliable cars despite recent generations scoring poorly, with SEAT ranked 26th of 40 manufacturers overall.