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We've known about the Ibiza Cupra for a while now, but here in Geneva, Seat has finally unveiled its double-hot supermini along with a bunch of technical specs that make us very happy indeed.
The Ibiza Cupra is powered by a tuned-up version of the VW Group's 1.4-litre turbocharged and supercharged petrol engine, putting out a feisty 180bhp through a seven-speed flappy-paddled DSG ‘box.
That's good for a 0-62mph time of 7.5 seconds - which is quicker than the Abarth Punto but just a bit slower than the Vauxhall Corsa VXR - and a top speed of 135mph.
The twin chargers are good news for economy and emissions: Seat claims a respectable 42mpg and 149g/km respectively.
There's a bit of kit to distinguish the Cupra from the base-spec Ibiza, too: 17-inch wheels - though to be honest we reckon they could do with being even bigger - a flat-based steering wheel and a new front end which includes an odd quintet of slats under the grille, giving the Cupra a curious toothy grin.
With no word on a new Fiesta ST, will this be the mini hot hatch of choice when it goes on sale this summer? Thoughts please...
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VieVentar commented on this article
at 04:47 pm on 05 March 2009
Thats a rather... ..ugly front end I have to say, and what is with the old Alfa Romeo "holes under and around the bottom of the grille" thing? Still, its a sporty Seat and they tend to be good from what I've heard, probably do quite well.
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at 02:02 pm on 10 March 2009
this or polo gti?? 1.4 TSI 7-speed DSG :)
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