SEAT Ibiza Cupra test drive since 2009 hatchback

Seat Ibiza Cupra. Light but very strong

Seat Ibiza Cupra. Price: Not determined on sale: since the spring of 2010
Soon in our country they will begin to sell an unprecedented beast Seat Ibiza Cupra, under the hood of which a 180 -horsepower engine is installed. This means that he is gaining a hundred at 7.2 s at a maximum speed of 225 km/h. The characteristics causing respect in combination with a spectacular appearance are a promising application for ultimate success
Test pilot
Stanislav Pavlov, 38 years old, deputy. editor -in -chief of the magazine, driving experience for 20 years, personal car - Mazda6
On the coast of Costa Brava, the first test drive of the compact hatchback Seat Ibiza Cupra took place. The Spanish brand is still perceived by many in our country as a curiosity. This is due to the late arrival of the Russian market. But the dashing trouble began.
To understand where the legs grow from, for a moment we will delve into history. It all started on May 9, 1950, when the Spanish National Institute of Industry, six banks and Fiat established a new company. A few years later, the mass production of a very popular SEAT 600 licensed version of the Italian model of the same name began. In 1981, Fiat sold his share of the Spanish government. A year later, close cooperation with the German Volkswagen began, which after four years acquired a control package of shares of the enterprise. Today, the status is this: Seat is part of the Audi Brand Group, where it is in a more than solid society with Audi and Lamborghini.
After a brief leicbuse, we will go directly to the product. Seat Ibiza Cupra is a small but spectacular hatchback. The sports option differs from the basic model by a truly huge front bumper and angular side air intakes. Under a modest radiator grille, a lattice opening appeared, reminiscent of an unkind smile of a street bully. If you look at the car behind, then a quadrangular exhaust pipe located in the middle of the body literally screams about its extraordinary.
The salon speaks with all its appearance about the sports character. Staying on the details, we note the seats with pronounced lateral support, which, unlike many other analogues, really squeezes the ribs. To enhance visual sensations, the chair is stitched with threads. In our case, they were white, but other options are possible. The Ibiza Cupra pedals have metal overlays with horizontal slots. And the circle of the ventilation system is elusively reminiscent of. Are they put on Mazda?
Sports sports, but they decided not to equip a novelty with a mechanical transmission. It has a perfectly established DSG robot equipped with two clutches, which is not much inferior to manual boxes. Confirm the correctness of engineers and good dynamic characteristics. Judge for yourself, up to 100 km/h the Cupra version accelerates over 7.2 s. The maximum speed of the hatchback is 225 km/h, which is achieved thanks to the 180 -liter turbo engine. With. At the same time, acceleration, despite the fast seconds, should be recognized quite smooth. A big plus from the point of view of passengers! This effect occurs thanks to the famous Volkswagen engine 1.4 TSI, the smoothness of which is explained by impeccable observance of environmental standards. However, the balance achieved between the preservation of nature and good dynamics can be recognized almost perfect.
When passing the steep turns that the Catalan roads abound, the Seat does not allow me to doubt its unquestioning subordination for a second. Even if the driver makes an error, the car corrects the situation. For this one should thank stabilization systems, which in Ibiza have a great many.
Fans of exclusive equipment Bocanegra (translated into Russian black mouth). So once for a long time they called the SEAT 1200 Sport model, which was distinguished by the black decoration of the front. This version is distinguished by the front line, which is lined with black plastic from the lower edge of the headlights to the front spoiler. The Bocanegra black nameplate is present at the back, and inside Lither B was written on the steering wheel. Otherwise, everything is the same. But how much mystery in this strange name is Bokanigra!
From the creator of Lamborghini
The new Seat Ibiza Cupra has become the next work of Luke Donkerolka, which was previously engaged in the design of Lamborghini. Indeed, the appearance of the new generation unequivocally hints at a sporting character. This is also evidenced by a sloping roof, stamping on the wings, as if the headlights stretched to the sides. The visual difference from the standard Ibiza is achieved due to stylish bumpers with spectacular air intakes and black diffuser, into which the exhaust system pipe is integrated. The interior of the sports debutant is distinguished by a more stringent color design, the steering wheel on which the Cupra logo appeared, and sports seats with powerful lateral support. Two adult men will fit behind without any problems. True, basketball players will have a hard time due to a sloping roof. This is the case when beauty requires sacrifice. For lovers of exclusive, SEAT offers two more FR and Bocanegra configurations. Their difference basically does not concern the technique and consists in the nuances of the design.

We do not love
The combination of devices is strict and absent elements. White on black classic combination. Strictly
The car interior is designed to recall real rally car. Sports
 
Driving
Sensitive control is harmoniously combined with a very comfortable suspension.
Salon
In the cabin, we are more about imitation of rally car. Nevertheless, the design of the internal space should be recognized quite successful.
Comfort
The car suspension was softer than one could expect. The conclusion is this: the new Seat is a successful compromise between sports and comfort.
Safety
The car is equipped with all systems guaranteeing the safety of the driver and passengers.
Price
Not determined.

Advantages and disadvantages
+ Spectacular appearance, sports character, comfortable salon.
- Little fame of the product, late entry into the Russian market.
Specifications
Mark and model - Seat Ibiza Cupra
Dimensions - 4061x1693x1420 mm
Engine - gasoline, 1390 cm3, 180 hp/6200 min -1
Transmission - Automatic 7 -speed dsg
Dynamics - max 225 km/h; 7.2 s to 100 km/h
Competitors - there are no direct competitors in this class.
 
Our opinion
if you use stamps, Seat Ibiza Cupra can not be called a car for everyone. There is nothing to say about the FR and Bocanegra options. For motorists who want to stand out, Cupra is almost the perfect option. It is a pity that on sale in our market the novelty will appear only in the spring of next year.

Author: Stanislav Pavlov
  
 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [October 2009]