SEAT Ibiza 2022 In-Depth Review - Better than the VW Polo?
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This improved version of the fifth generation SEAT Ibiza supermini offers small car buyers a smarter set of more media-savvy talents. It'll need them if it's to distance itself from its Volkswagen and Skoda design stablemates and continue as a credible alternative in this tightly fought segment.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:33 Background
03:40 Driving Experience
09:58 Design & Build
21:26 Market & Model Range
35:10 Cost of Ownership
39:46 Summary
Background
'Enjoyneering'. It's one of those marketing words of course, but it's also a rather apt description of what Spanish maker SEAT sets out to create when it brings us a small car. Something beautifully engineered: but with a bit of extra Latin sparkle. Something like this, the Iberian brand's much improved fifth generation Ibiza supermini? Perhaps.
The 'beautifully engineered' bit isn't difficult to believe. The 'Sociedad Espanola de Automoviles de Turismo' - or 'SEAT' as we better know it - is well used to injecting a little life into the mainstream market. In this case, the Spanish maker's position within the Volkswagen Group means that this car was the first of the conglomerate's supermini models to get the empire's sophisticated MQB A0 small car platform, something that enables weight savings and the addition of extra electronic features borrowed from larger models. Plus SEAT reckons that with this revised MK5 model, buyers will really notice the extra media options, the smarter interior and the additional safety provision incorporated this time round. Will it all be enough to keep this car current against more recent rivals? Let's find out.
Driving Experience
On the move in this Ibiza, SEAT hopes one of the first things you'll notice is this model's 'big car' feel, something particularly evident in its rigid, rattle-free roadgoing demeanour. In part, this comes courtesy of the stiff MQB A0 chassis. That in turn means flat cornering and benefits ride quality that's un-bettered in this class. We're slightly less sure about SEAT's decision to extend that same 'big car' feel to the steering which, as a consequence, is a tough lighter than some really enthusiastic drivers might like.
The good news though, is that you still get enough feedback through your fingertips to keep you well informed on how well the front tyres are gripping on faster, twistier roads. Bottom line? If you'd ideally want a supermini with the spaciousness of a Skoda Fabia or a Honda Jazz and would like the sharp handling of a Fiesta and the supple ride of a Volkswagen Polo, you'll get closer to it with this SEAT than with any other class contender we can think of.
SEAT has had a good look at the engine range. It's now all petrol-powered - and all based around a 1.0-litre TSI three-cylinder turbo powerplant which produces either 95 or 110PS. The feebler engine gets a six-speed manual gearbox, with 7-speed DSG auto transmission available on most variants with the 110PS unit. Diesels have now been dropped.
Design and Build
There aren't many exterior changes to this revised version of the MK5 model, but you might spot the now-standard LED headlights and the revised alloy wheel designs. It's still a five-door-only design with short front and rear overhangs and at the front of the car, those triangular headlights dominate. Under the skin, as before, the car is based on the Volkswagen Group's MQB A0 platform, shared with the Volkswagen Polo, the Skoda Fabia and the Audi A1 Sportback.
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Пікірлер: 41
I’m currently driving one of these, the FR version as a hire car in Spain. Have to say I’m impressed, it drives really well, the 1.0 engine 110 HP is incredible, enough power for every situation and I’m averaging 60mpg. Inside is spacious enough for 4 with some luggage. Comfort wise the FR is just perfect, the seats are supportive and the materials throughout seem high quality. When I’m looking to change cars again this one is top of the list.
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Simon. When you're ready for a change our team is happy to help 👍📞
Along with the length & detail, what stands out in these reviews for me is the cultured language employed, and the fact that the driving experience section is placed before most others, unlike most other car channels do.
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
10 ай бұрын
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Great video thanks
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11 ай бұрын
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Very Comprehensive review thanks for this, just in the process of changing to one of these from my 19 plate Seat Arona FR. By the way a pensioner driver here too, not a youngster, three cars ago I had a three door Ibiza coup with the 150ps engine. Nice car but it used rather a lot of oil, I bought it with only 3000 miles on so it was not high mileage.
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Thanks for watching 👍
2023 model Ibiza 1.0 80 Hp Türkiye'de kullanıyorum..Cok memnunum.Şehir içinde 5 lt yakıyor.. EuroNcap 5 yıldız 👍👍👍
' Few customers want a 3 door supermini these days ' . Since when were customers asked if they wanted 3 or 5 doors , or indeed about the mainly gutless 3 cylinder engines , before fitting them in everything these days ?
@ErmintrudeRissole
Жыл бұрын
Never mind the 'mainly gutless 3 cylinder' engines. Try a none gutless 3 cylinder engine one with a turbo, it might surprise you.
I’ve just put a deposit down for a new FR 110 for £16600 and very excited.
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
8 ай бұрын
Exciting stuff! Wishing you the best with your new vehicle 👍
Ordered a seat ibiza fr sport....cant wait to get it. I wanted a Leon first but after test driving an Ibiza I realised I dont need a big car. I dont like VW, i find them boring looking but with the Seat I get german reliability in spanish clothes. Fingers crossed i dont have to wait long for it to arrive
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
9 ай бұрын
Exciting! Wishing you the best with your new SEAT 👍
@AlaricsFather-in-Law-em8kz
7 ай бұрын
Did it arrive, are you liking it?
€30.000,- in the Netherlands. Stupid taxes 😡
Maybe I didn't listen well enough, but is it better than the Polo? Than the GOLF?
Not a fan of the triangle lights on SEATs
Do any of the trims come with heated seats?
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
11 ай бұрын
Hello 👋 No, none of the SEAT Ibiza trims come with heated seats.
@rodrigogeiger
10 ай бұрын
Yes
If they didn't have badges on I wouldn't be able to tell between any of the VAG brands.
if you say me polo o ibiza in 2022 i will choose polo but ig you tell me 2017-2021 model i will choose ibiza
2:38 What's this photoshop maddnes? 😂 Half of the cars are just wrong, could've at least checked the Seat Ibiza Wikipedia page. 🤦♂
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback Ilya, will pass this on to our video team 👍
Nice car but the quality at the back is atrocious. Plastic handles and plastic arm rests, I just couldn't look past them, my 2003 Polo has better comfort at the back!
@AlaricsFather-in-Law-em8kz
7 ай бұрын
If you're a single guy like me you wouldn't care. I didn't even check the back and I bought the car a week ago.
if you keep tour videos shorter and briefer you could actually get more views.
Such a long waffley video and so many camera angles 💤
@OsvUkVehicleSupply
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback 👍 We specialise in comprehensive reviews that help viewers find their perfect next vehicle. There's a shorter version of this review going up on the channel soon! 👀
@ST-ur7oh
Жыл бұрын
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply your longer videos are fine but this one is loaded with superfluous comments and info. Ease off on the irrelevant information.
@sickopierce
Жыл бұрын
Personally, I thought the video was great. Seeing the car in as many different angles as possible means a lot to someone like me who really appreciates the way a car looks. Must have taken a good amount of time to film and produce, so thank you! Remember: if people do not hate, then you are not great! ;)
@ST-ur7oh
Жыл бұрын
@@sickopierce same angles same shots. Just walk to a Tesco car park and find an Ibiza. Common as.
@richardlionheart3965
Жыл бұрын
It's fine, if you aren't 12 with the attention span of the TikTok generation