New SEAT Ibiza 2006
A profound transformation


 

• Significantly restyled exterior, with a design that underscores the Ibiza's dynamic and sporty aspects even further.

• More attractive interior with even greater quality.

• A range of 18 versions, with five trim levels and 11 engine options.

The most successful and best-known SEAT model, the Ibiza, has undergone a profound transformation, both in terms of its exterior styling and its interior design. While it is not a new generation, it is possible to speak of a new Ibiza since the restyling of its body emphasises its sporty and dynamic characteristics even further. At the same time, its appearance is now more consistent with the rest of the new SEAT range, as it features elements from the Altea, Toledo and León.

The new SEAT Ibiza also features major improvements in terms of the look of its interior, which now utilises higher-quality materials. One example is the new trim for the dashboard and the door panels, which now features a new finish and colours. The same also holds true for the upholstery, which is even more up to date and attractive in appearance.
 
Right from its launch, the new Ibiza range will comprise five trim levels: Reference, Stylance, Sport, FR and Cupra. The aesthetic transformation of the model has the same effect on the first three trim levels, while the FR and Cupra feature specific modifications to accentuate their sportier character.
 
The new front bumper, which is more wrap-around in form and features a honeycomb grille, is common to all trim levels of the new Ibiza, except for the Cupra. Also new are the visible tailpipes - for versions featuring engines of 100 horsepower or greater - as well as the twin headlights. Various light clusters, dark-red in colour, are visible at the rear, while the "Ibiza" badge is now positioned at the centre of the tailgate, as seen on the latest generation of SEAT models. The wheels are now 15 inches in diameter with 195/55 tyres, while Sport versions have 16" wheels. The FR and Cupra models come with 17" wheels with different designs for each version.
 
On the inside, further to the modifications to the dashboard and door panels, the redesigned steering wheel and gear stick are particularly striking and the central console and air vents are now finished in silver.
 


Ibiza FR, more exclusive and sportier
 
The new SEAT Ibiza FR has been given a more distinctive appearance, both on the outside and on the inside. Thus, the body displays a front bumper specific to this model, with a honeycomb grille featuring enlarged air intakes, while the registration plate area is highlighted in black. The rear bumper is also an exclusive feature, and while the name "Ibiza" is now situated on the centre of the tailgate as for the other trim levels, the letters "FR" are positioned on the right-hand side. Other particularly distinctive features are the 17" wheels with a specific design, and double chrome tailpipes.
 
The inside of the FR boasts a sportier appearance thanks to the seats, which offer excellent lateral support, and the steering wheel, gear stick and upholstery, which are all exclusive to this model. In this way the Ibiza FR creates its very own style, with the letters "FR" appearing on the lower part of the leather steering wheel in metallic look, on the gearknob along with the gearshift pattern - also with a metallic finish - and in the centre of the upper part of the front seat backs.

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