Seat Ibiza review

Seat UK says that base spec versions will kick off from just under £21k, while top spec versions (with the toppiest powertrain) will sit below £26k. 

Assuming its new position as the entry point to the VW Group, that'll see it undercut its familial rivals including the Polo (from £22k) and Audi A1 (from £25k). Our favourite in the sector, the Skoda Fabia, starts about the same.

But that still makes it more expensive than many of its rivals elsewhere: a Citroen C3, Renault Clio, Peugeot 208 and Vauxhall Corsa can all be had for under £20k.

What are the trims like?

Opening the batting is SE trim, which gets 16in wheels, LED lights, dual 8in digital dial and touchscreen displays, wireless smartphone pairing, cruise control and rear parking sensors. Pretty generous in our books.

Next up is SE Tech which introduces the larger 9.2in infotainment screen with inbuilt satnav and keyless entry and go.

Above that is the FR First Edition. It gets 17in wheels, dark tinted windows, schporty styling and suspension, four drive modes, front bucket seats, red ambient lighting, front parking sensors and dual-zone climate control.

Top of the tree is the FR Sport. It adds 18in machined alloys, a 10in digital dial display and wireless phone charger.

What's the best spec?

On paper, we reckon peak Ibiza is the 1.0-litre turbo 3cyl in 94bhp tune as an SE Tech, which gets you all the gear you could possibly want plus the larger infotainment screen and keyless go. Or better yet, wait for the mild hybrid…

Oh, and final thing to mention – you get a three-year/60,000-mile warranty as standard, which can be extended if you ask Seat nicely and hand over some extra cash. The fixed price servicing plans might be worth a look too if you’re organised.