2008 SEAT Ibiza SportCoupe In Details

With the arrival of the new SEAT Ibiza SportCoupe, the diesel engine range of the Spanish brand’s most emblematic car now features 80 hp 1.4 TDI and 90 hp 1.9 TDI versions.

The range now features three petrol and three diesel engines, all mated to 5-speed manual gearboxes except the 105 hp 1.6, which is also equipped with the efficient 7-speed DSG gearbox for the first time in this segment. All six engines fully comply with strict EU4 emissions regulations.

Seven-speed DSG

The Ibiza SportCoupe the first vehicle in its segment equipped with the seven-speed DSG gearbox, which is both highly effective and comfortable in mid-range engines such as the 105 hp 1.6.

The new Ibiza can boast an attractively complete list of standard elements. With the introduction of ESP (Electronic Stability Control) and Hill Hold Control on the 5-door version, the Ibiza attained an enviable position within its segment. The current addition of the 7-speed DSG gearbox to the range makes the new car a veritable benchmark.

With shorter first and second gears and a smaller gear ratio, this new, twin-clutch automatic transmission provides the Ibiza with greater acceleration. Additionally, this system allows remarkably low fuel consumption, since the seventh gear is ideal for long motoring trips.

A shorter first gear has a positive effect on accelerating from standstill, and the shorter gear ratios are also more comfortable at any speed.

Designed to withstand a maximum torque of up to 250 Nm, the seven-speed DSG gearbox features two clutch packs. The outer clutch pack drives gears 1, 3, 5 and 7, while the inner clutch pack drives gears 2, 4 and 6 and reverse.

The DSG gearbox is small and lightweight at 73 kg. It is also very fast, with two gears engaged at the same time as the two independent pairs of shafts have their own clutch. When one clutch is engaged and a gear is selected, the next gear is pre-selected but the second clutch remains disengaged, depending on the vehicle speed and the amount of power being requested by the driver.

Both clutch discs on the new seven-speed DSG gearbox adopt a pair of dry, organic bonded friction linings that do not require cooling, reducing the amount of oil from 7 to just 1.7 liters. This also eliminates the need for a filter, a radiator and their corresponding hydraulic circuits, simplifying the internal system.

The four-cylinder 1.6 liter petrol engine with 16 valves and multi-point fuel injection equipped with the new DSG gearbox delivers 105 hp (77 kW) and 153 Nm of engine torque at 3,800 rpm. Despite its higher performance, fuel consumption is still contained at 6.7 liters, and CO2 emissions fall beneath 160 g at 159 g/km.

The entry-level 1.2 liter petrol engine has a three-cylinder block, a cylinder head with four valves per cylinder and multi-point fuel injection. It develops 70 hp (51 kW) and its maximum engine torque is 112 Nm at 3,000 rpm, giving it exceptional fuel economy and performance levels. Average fuel consumption is 5.9 liters per 100 km and CO2 emissions are listed at 139 g/km.

The intermediate 1.4 liter petrol engine has four cylinders, a cylinder head with 16 valves and multi-point fuel injection. It delivers 85 hp (63 kW) and its maximum engine torque is 132 Nm at 3,800 rpm. As with the smallest engine, this one strikes a perfect balance between performance, consumption and emissions. Average fuel consumption is 6.2 liters per 100 km and CO2 emissions are listed at 149 g/km.

Diesel range - clean and economical

The entry-level diesel engine on the new SEAT Ibiza SportCoupe is the three-cylinder 1.4 TDI with DPF particulate filter and direct fuel injection pump-injector system. Delivering 80 hp, it delivers 195 Nm of engine torque at 1,800-2,200 rpm and offers magnificent fuel consumption and CO2 emission figures - an average of 4.3 litres/100 km and 114 g/km respectively.

The other new arrival is the 90 hp 1.9 TDI, also equipped with DPF. This engine completes the range midway between the 80 hp 1.4 TDI and the 105 hp 1.9 TDI. With a maximum torque of 210 Nm at 1,800-2,500 rpm, this engine provides a fuel consumption figure of only 4.5 l/100 km and emission levels of 119 g/km.

The range is complete with the 1.9 liter four cylinder TDI equipped with a direct fuel pump-injection system enhanced with an Intercooler turbo. It develops 105 hp (77 kW) and delivers a maximum torque of 240 Nm at 1,900 rpm. It features a DPF particulate filter and consumes 4.5 liters on average for every 100 km and maintains CO2 emissions at 119 g/km.

The work carried out on the manual and automatic gearboxes contribute to optimizing fuel consumption and emissions. The new gear ratios programmed and the optimization of the engine’s electronic management have led to lower engine speeds without reducing the car’s dynamic qualities.

ELECTRONICS Intelligent solutions

Hill hold control and tire pressure warning as standard
Bi-xenon headlamps with AFS technology and foglamps with Cornering function
Radio with steering column controls and Bluetooth technology

The fourth generation SEAT Ibiza features a fully new, complete standard equipment level with several outstanding solutions aimed at satisfying customer needs.

Thanks to the addition of standard ESP, the Ibiza offers the Hill Hold Control rollback assistant, where the car remains stationary on a slope for two seconds when the brake pedal is released before accelerating, becoming a hand solution for maneuvering and in city driving.

Sweeping bi-xenon headlights

The new Ibiza SportCoupe also features Bi-xenon headlights with AFS (Adaptive Frontlighting System) technology for the first time in this segment, improving the car’s lighting system with two functions - sweeping headlights and daylight driving light.

The first greatly increases visibility around corners, since the headlight beam sweeps in the turn direction according to steering wheel angle and speed, while the second function, located outside the headlights, works as a signal to reduce pedestrian injuries by making the car much more visible.

The new Ibiza is also equipped with the static cornering light function on the foglamps, which greatly improves visibility on corners when the sidelights come on at speeds lower than 40 km/h. The system is automatically activated with the corresponding indicator signal or when the steering wheel exceeds a certain angle.

It also includes the Coming Home function already seen on other models, which turns on the dipped beams for 30 seconds after removing the key from the ignition.

Rear parking assistant

The new generation Ibiza also features a rear parking assistant which sends a beep to warn of obstacles at the rear through four ultrasound sensors located on the rear bumper.

The driver hears an intermittent beep when the car is put in reverse, and sensors begin measuring from 0.6 meters at the side and 1.6 meters at the rear of the car. When the distance shortens to about 30 cm, the beeping is continuous.

Portable navigator pre-installation

A portable navigator can be connected to the Ibiza SC thanks to the pre-installation located in the center console above the vents, which eliminates the need for cables and suction cups to keep it in place on the windscreen.

The handy location of the semi-integrated navigator gives easy access to both the driver and passenger. Currently there is an adapter available for the Tom Tom One V3, while in future customers can choose among similar navigators.

There is also the possibility of installing a combined USB/Aux-in connection on the dashboard, which is compatible with an iPod, audio MP3 or similar and data storage devices.

The iPod can be controlled from the radio controls located on the steering column, which include volume adjustment, channel finder, audio CD-MP3 and external device control, and direct access to the Menu (Mode), which processes all the information contained in the external devices, created files, telephone, radio, CD, MP3, etc.

For greater comfort, the steering column controls feature a small wheel in the center that activates any option intuitively. There is also a slot on the console for an iPod and a 12 volt socket.

Radio integrated Bluetooth connection

Another highlight of the fourth generation Ibiza is the new “black panel” radio, which gets its name from its appearance. Both attractive and highly functional, the new radio features a sophisticated Bluetooth telephone system, which directly influences driver and passenger comfort and safety.

The sound system includes two bass speakers on the front doors, two tweeters next to the windscreen and two full range speakers on the rear panels.

Depending on the make and model of mobile telephone, the available functions include Signal strength/Call option; Voice dialing, Accept/Reject calls and Microphone On/Off (mute).

Finally, the instrument panel features a new multi-function screen with a wide range of information to the driver, such as fuel level, clock, trip computer, outside temperature, distance remaining until the next service appointment, etc.

RANGE More to choose from

Two new engines and new seven speed DSG gearbox
Standard ESP + four airbags
Three trim levels - Reference, Stylance and Sport

The Ibiza SportCoupe range boasts a complete equipment level even from the entry model Reference, which features standard ESP, head-thorax airbags, hill hold control, tire pressure warning, MP3, Aux-in connection, steering column controls, front power windows, remote controlled central locking and fasten seatbelts warning, among others.

Reference

EXTERIOR

-Manual door mirrors and black door handles
-15 inch steel rims, 185/60 tires and hubcaps
-Single parabolic headlights
-ABS
-ESP and TCS + EBA
-Anti-theft radio aerial
-Spare wheel

ELECTRICS

-Hill Hold Control
-Tire pressure warning light
-MP3 audio equipment with Aux-in and 6 speakers
-Steering column controls
-Front power windows
-Remote controlled central locking
-Electric rear hatch locking
-Outside temperature display

INTERIOR

-Height and reach adjustable steering column
-Driver + passenger airbag
-Head-chest airbags
-Fasten seatbelt warning
-Isofix anchoring points on rear side seats + Top Tether readiness
-Central console with 2+1 cupholders and power socket
-Height adjustable driver and passenger seats
-Passenger seat with “Easy entry” system
-3 height adjustable rear headrests
-Choice of two interior decor schemes
-Boot light
-Stylance

Reference equipment, plus:

-Climate control
-Body color electric heated door mirrors
-Body color door handles
-Double parabolic headlights
-Foglights with static turning (cornering) function
-Coming Home
-Cruise control
-15 inch aluminum rims, 185/60 tires
-Trip computer
-Split folding rear seat
-Leather steering wheel and gearknob
-Storage pouches on front seat backrests
-Rear power windows
-Dome light and reading light
-Sport

Reference equipment, plus:

-Air conditioning
-Body color electric heated door mirrors
-Body color door handles
-Double parabolic headlights
-Foglights with static turning (cornering) function
-Cruise control
-16 inch aluminum rims and 215/45 tires
-Trip computer
-Split folding rear seat
-Leather steering wheel and gearknob
-Sport seats
-Storage pouches on front seat backrests
-Rear power windows
-Long list of optional equipment

Depending on the trim level, the complete standard equipment package on the SEAT Ibiza SportCoupe can be complemented with a long list of optional elements.

To enhance interior and exterior comfort, the new Ibiza features several interesting options. The storage package (available on all three trim levels) provides drawers beneath the front seats, a boot cargo net and side nets and storage pouches on the backs of the front seats (on the Reference version).

There is also a technical package (on Stylance and Sport), which includes parking sensor, rain sensing wipers, Coming home and anti-dazzle rear-view mirror, and the Winter package, with heated wiper nozzles and headlight wipers.

The Stylance and Sport design packages feature light tones on the dashboard, front armrest and the storage package option, while the Sport design package further comes with dark glass.

The alloy wheel range available on the Ibiza SC Reference trim includes the 15 inch Caloria, 16 inch Sonda and 17 inch Saga; the 16 inch Sonda and 17 inch Saga on the Stylance trim and the 17 inch Saga on the Sport version.

The list of optional equipment includes the following elements:

Rear parking sensor - optional on Reference
Cruise control -optional on Reference
Foglamps with static cornering light function - optional on Reference
Electric heated door mirrors -optional on Reference
Air conditioning - optional on Reference, standard on Sport
Climatiser -standard on Stylance, optional on Sport
Bi-xenon headlights + AFS + headlight wipers - optional on Stylance and Sport
Front and rear airbags + side airbags
Switchable passenger airbag
Navigator pre-installation
Sports suspension
Electric heated folding park position door mirrors
Dark glass
Front armrest
Electric panoramic sunroof
Heated front seats
Volumetric alarm
iPod compatible USB slot
Bluetooth connection
Metallic paint, emoción red, custom colour paint

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2008 SEAT Ibiza SportCoupe In Details