Europe gets Seat Ibiza Cupra hot hatch
While the normal Seat Ibiza never reached American shores, the Spanish company has revealed the Seat Ibiza Cupra in Europe. The car will officially be shown at the 2008 Paris Auto Show in October.
The Ibiza Cupra comes with a 178 hp 1.4L supercharged/turbocharged TSI 4-cylinder, mated to a 7-speed DSG transmission and front-wheel-drive. Traction control, ESP, stiffer suspension, 17-inch wheels and sports seats are all standard. The exterior get special bumpers and side skirts, along with the larger wheels.