New generation Seat Ibiza unveiled

SeatSeatSpain, 1950 > present29 models
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has just unveiled the fifth generation of its popular supermini Ibiza. The new Seat IbizaSeat Ibiza Gen.5Spain, 2017 > present14 versions
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was built on a completely new VolkswagenVolkswagenGermany, 1938 > present98 models
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Group MQB A0 platform, which will also be used by the future superminis and small SUVs of the company. The Spanish supermini has been given a new design more interior space in order to compete with the likes of the Volkswagen PoloVolkswagen Polo Gen.5Germany, 2009 > present261 versions
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, Opel CorsaOpel Corsa Gen.5 [E] Germany, 2014 > present31 versions
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and Ford FiestaFord Fiesta Gen.6United States of America, 2008 > 2017210 versions
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.

Three-door SC and estate ST variants of the Seat Ibiza dropped

The fifth generation Seat IbizaSeat Ibiza Gen.5Spain, 2017 > present14 versions
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will drop two of its bodystyles. Although the three-door model was traditionally the best-seller variant, a sales drop in recent years has made the Spanish brand cut it from the range, just like RenaultRenaultFrance, 1898 > present189 models
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, NissanNissanJapan, 1932 > present159 models
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and SkodaSkodaCzech Rep., 1895 > present57 models
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have made with ClioRenault Clio Gen.4France, 2012 > present97 versions
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, MicraNissan Micra Gen.5Japan, 2016 > present13 versions
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and FabiaSkoda Fabia Gen.3Czech Rep., 2014 > present69 versions
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respectively.

The estate bodystyle will also be dropped and in its place Spanish brand will be offering the new small SUV Arona, which will be based on the fifth generation of the Seat IbizaSeat Ibiza Gen.5Spain, 2017 > present14 versions
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. Just like the supermini the Seat Arona will be based on VolkswagenVolkswagenGermany, 1938 > present98 models
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's MQB A0 platform, a structure which will also be featured in the future PoloVolkswagen PoloGermany, 1975 > present6 series
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and FabiaSkoda FabiaCzech Rep., 1999 > present3 series
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.

Compared to the previous Seat IbizaSeat Ibiza Gen.4Spain, 2008 > present336 versions
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, the new generationSeat Ibiza Gen.5Spain, 2017 > present14 versions
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is 87mm wider (1780mm), 2mm shorter (4059mm) and 1mm lower (1444mm). In order to offer a more spacious cabin Seat has increased the wheelbase of the new IbizaSeat Ibiza Gen.5Spain, 2017 > present14 versions
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to 2564mm, 95mm more than the previou model. Cargo volume has also increased bu 63l to a total capacity of 355 litres.

New Seat IbizaSeat Ibiza Gen.5Spain, 2017 > present14 versions
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engine range 

Regarding the engine line-up, SeatSeatSpain, 1950 > present29 models
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will be carrying over most of the engines from the current Ibiza rangeSeat Ibiza Gen.4Spain, 2008 > present336 versions
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. However the Spanish supermini will be receiving in late 2017 a new four cylinder 1.5 TSI petrol unit with 150hp. The new Ibiza will also be fitted with a three cylinder 1.0 TSI engine with 95 or 115hp of output. On the diesel side the supermini will be available with three 1.6 TDI engines with outputs of 80, 95 and 115hp. Finally, thanks to the new MQB A0 platform, the new Seat IbizaSeat Ibiza Gen.5Spain, 2017 > present14 versions
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will be the first in its class to offer a compressed-natural gas (CNG) powered 90hp 1.0 TSI engine.

The lower-powered engines featured in the fifth generation IbizaSeat Ibiza Gen.5Spain, 2017 > present14 versions
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will be coupled with a five-speed manual transmission, while more powerful versions will get a six-speed gearbox. As an option SeatSeatSpain, 1950 > present29 models
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will also offer a seven-speed dual-clutch DSG transmission.

Seat Ibiza Cupra not confirmed yet

In previous generations SeatSeatSpain, 1950 > present29 models
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has offered a flagship performance-focused Ibiza Cupra. However the Spanish brand is yet to decide whether or not it will be launching the hot-version supermini for the fifth generation modelSeat Ibiza Gen.5Spain, 2017 > present14 versions
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. 

SeatSeatSpain, 1950 > present29 models
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will be analyzing if there is enough market for the hot-version Ibiza Cupra and if so it should be launched six to 12 months after the Ibiza launch.

Fifth generation Seat IbizaSeat Ibiza Gen.5Spain, 2017 > present14 versions
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heading to Geneva