SEAT Ibiza SC New 1.4 16V TSI Cupra 180PS DSG
SEAT Ibiza SC 1.4 16V TSI Cupra 180PS DSG
What is it?
A HOT hatch that promises to be as fiery as the island it’s named after. The Ibiza Cupra packs a 180PS 1.4-litre super-turbo engine, a seven-speed twin-clutch paddle-shift gearbox and an electronic differential into a stylish and compact package. Priced from £15,995, it undercuts the RenaultSport Clio 200 by £755 and the Vauxhall Corsa VXR by £1,200.
What’s hot?
- Amazing engine has lots of supercharged low rev urge…
- …which switches smoothly to high-rev turbo punch
- Zero to 60mph takes just 7.2 seconds
- Twin-clutch gearbox blips the throttle on the downshift
- Meaty steering has sharp turn-in
- Body control good with lots of grip
- Lovely slashes in exterior set off by bold colours…
- …and well-judged bodykit
- Sports seats hold you firmly in position
- Returns an amazing 44mpg despite all that pace
- Comfortable ride and quiet on the motorway
What’s not?
- Electronic diff feels artificial
- ESP cuts in quite early to quell wheelspin
- Engine can get rather thrashy at high revs
- DSG lacks the interaction of a manual gearbox
- Steering lacks feel too
What you need to Know?
| P11D Value: | 15,815 |
| Monthly Rental*: | 279 (CH)/£321 (PCH) |
| Tax Band when posted: | 17% |
| Monthly BiK: | 45 (20%)/£90 (40%) |
| Engine: | 1.4 4cyl super-turbo charged |
| CO2 Emissions: | 148g/km |
| Power/torque: | 180PS/184lb ft |
| Economy: | 44.1mpg |
Monthly contract hire (CH) and personal contract hire (PCH) rentals generated by Concept Vehicle Leasing. Based on a 36 month lease at 10,000 miles a year, 3+35 payments.
