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Good looks but little substance

First opinion

It's hard not to feel a little disappointed by SEAT's new three-door Ibiza. From the outside, the SportCoupé

has certainly got the looks to match its badge, but once you climb inside, it feels more like a regular supermini than a sporty hatch. What's more, the performance from the

1.6-litre engine does little to shake this impression. Nevertheless, it's a very good-looking and highly competent small car. 

FIRST POSTED JULY 14, 2008
3 out of 5

In detail

Price
£10,400 (est)
Engine
1.6-litre 4cyl
Power
105bhp
Transmission
Five-speed manual, front-wheel drive
0-62mph
10.4 seconds
Economy
42.8mpg
CO2
157g/km
Standard equipment
Cruise control, sports seats, leather steering wheel and gearlever, 16-inch alloy wheels, foglights with static turning function

On sale October