The Seat Ibiza may be one of the most affordable cars across the entire Volkswagen-Audi Group portfolio, but do not be fooled into thinking that it is anything but a fantastic car.
Our test car was the top-of-the-line Formula Racing variant, which adds colour-contrast stripes and stitching in the cabin. What’s really refreshing about the Ibiza is that it doesn’t try too hard to mask its humble origins. Yes, hard plastics are used liberally in the cabin, and the seats in this Seat are fabric. But what’s wrong with that?
It doesn’t stop there. The car also comes with adaptive cruise control, wireless smartphone mirroring and wireless charging - features typically unheard of in its price bracket.And despite its svelte super-mini form factor, the car has decent head, knee and legroom for any average Singaporean adult in any seat.Gone is the 1.0 litre engine that the early Ibiza cars were fitted with. You’ll find a 1.5 litre four pot, that also sees duty in the Audi A3, under the bonnet.