"We want to increase our 340,000 unit sales from last year – by 8 to 10 percent – thanks to existing models. We aim to sell 45,000 units of the Ibiza ST (station wagon) this year. And the Alhambra already is well above plan so we expect a full-year volume of 20,000 units. This proves that our brand is gaining strength," Muir was quoted as saying by Autonews Europe.
For 2012, the company has even bigger plans, fueled by the launch of four new models. "We will launch four new cars: the new Leon, a totally new entry-level model, a four-door sedan and a major Ibiza facelift," said Muir, who was appointed head of Seat in 2009.
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Since then, the car has gained an interior while its exterior design has been tweaked with a restyled lower fascia and new LED headlamps and tail lights. Furthermore, the car is now finished in a more eye-catching cherry-red color.
The super-compact sports coupe concept with the 2+2 seat layout is around 200 mm shorter than the Ibiza measuring just 3,830 mm in length. However, it is also unusually wide at 1,770 mm with a height of just 1,230 mm.
The Spanish automaker said that it will showcase two versions of its recently introduced Ibiza Sports Tourer (ST) model, one with an extensive package of accessories and the other featuring the sportier-looking black fascia of the Ibiza Bocanegra hatchback.
Seat did not release any photos of the two estate models.
Talking about dimensions, Seat's sports study has an unusual breadth of 1,800mm and an overall height of only 1,220mm giving the IBE classic sports car proportions. The short front and rear overhangs, low bonnet and long roof-line along with the 19-inch alloys also help to accentuate the car's sporty looks.
There are no photos of the interior but Seat claims that the IBE is a 2+2 seater with plenty of space for a couple - meaning that the rear seats are for children at best.
As anticipated, the production version of last year's Frankfurt Show IBZ study has lost all those edgy styling elements such as the hidden rear door handles and the sharper tail lamps that made the concept look so special.
On the outside, up until the C-pillar, the Ibiza ST appears to be identical to the hatchback model while from there aft, the styling brings to mind the Audi A3 Sportback.
Available to order now at SEAT dealerships across the UK with deliveries set to begin in March, the diesel-powered extension to the Ibiza FR range boasts a four-cylinder turbocharged diesel pumping out 143 horsepower.
Linked as standard to a six-speed manual gearbox, the TDI accelerates the SC three-door hatch from 0 to 62mph (100km/h) in 8.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 130mph or 209km/h. The 5-door model's equivalent values are 8.3 seconds and 129mph.
The Ibiza FR hatch, which by the way, is faster than let's say (...) the JDM Honda CR-Z by about 1.5 seconds in the 0-100km/h sprint, records a combined fuel economy in the EU cycle of 62.7mpg UK that translates to 4.5lt/100km and 52.2mpg US, with an official CO2 figure of 119 g/km.
Both bodystyles come equipped with climate control, ESP with SEAT's new XDS electronic 'virtual' limited slip differential and FR detailing inside and out.
With the tagline ‘There can be only one driver’, Seat is this week launching its latest cinema and TV advertising campaign for the new Ibiza Sport Coupe (SC). The commercial features Seat’s top racing drivers from across Europe, including former Seat Sport UK pilot and Fifth Gear presenter Jason Plato, fighting their way to get into the Ibiza SC only to be beaten to it by a snazzy woman who roars away in the car leaving them with their face down in the dirt. -ContinuedThere are two versions of the commercial, the most provocative and humorous being of course the advert destined for cinema where Swiss racer Christina Surer that participates in the German touring car series elegantly wags her middle finger to the boys as she puts the pedal to the metal. See both versions of the ad below.
SEAT AD 'There Can Only Be One Driver' - Special Version
And who may David Guetta be? Well since you asked, he’s a famous French DJ who teamed up with SEAT to create a one-off special edition version of the new Ibiza SportCoupe that will be auctioned on eBay Sporting an awesome flat black paint job with matching 17-inch alloy wheels, the ‘Ibiza SC by David Guetta’ also gets an all-black leather interior trim while the tinted windows complete the stealthy black theme. Power comes from a 105 HP 1.9-liter TDI diesel engine. The auction will begin on ebay.fr on October 2 with the starting price set at €15,000.
Via: Motorpasion