Thanks for another comprehensive review. Like the way your test drive covered the cobbled streets of Liverpool and surrounding countryside👍. The supermini segment has never been more competitive with arrival of the new Ibiza, Fiesta, Micra and Rio. The Ibiza certainly does impress against the opposition.
John McNeely I know, sorry about that. Problem with press car launches, limited time and when your driver gets lost in Liverpool for half an hour when you're waiting to film him drive past. That time loss did for any countryside filming I'm afraid. Better than looking at me ramble on though.
Completely agree. The old Ibiza and Micra were not really contenders to be honest. But the new ones are. So they are both going to get a slice of the market, and it will need to come from other manufacturers.
Always love your car reviews. Weirdly looking at this and a CX5 Mazda. We don't do a lot miles and the wife mainly uses the car for the school run and weekly shop. So thinking of saving the cash on one of these.
Top man and thanks very much. If you're after a supermini then it's the best out there right now. Lots of fun to drive and looks great. Should tick the box nicely for the school run and shopping. Might be worth a quick look at the Leon, however, as it would offer more space (getting closer to the CX-5) and still saves you plenty of money. ua-cam.com/video/LmIRKHRRYLA/v-deo.html
The CX5 is a lovely SUV. It's hard to say that it's not worth spending the extra on the CX-5 as they are totally different vehicles. How about a SEAT Ateca as a mid-way compromise?ua-cam.com/video/Ky0yAmiEmVk/v-deo.html
Another good review, liked the Leon when you reviewed it but with this being good to drive as well and looking as good will take a look at the Ibiza instead, thought the longer wheel base would make for a more comfortable ride on the Leon but do not need the space in the rear or the big boot and fun factor always a good thing to have.
Thank you. Good of you to say. The Leon is more comfortable but the Ibiza has grown a lot making it a rather spacious supermini. So you are probably better off saving your money if you don't need the additional space that the Leon offers.
Driver's Seat Thanks for the reply and advice 👍 only do a few longish trips on country roads a year, the rest short town trips so the Ibiza seems comfortable enough, thanks again.
Great Video Review. The New SEAT Ibiza will appeal to younger buyers. Autocar recently published Its biggest comparison featuring nine Superminis Including six New Models and the New SEAT Ibiza was the overall Winner
Damn this looks great, even from the side. The front is always strong but the sides not so much, in my opinion as guy that doesnt know much about cars.
I'm surprised by this, especially the price for the lack of standard equipment in the S and SE models, no standard LED and manual windows, what? I'm really considering the new Polo GTI now.
The Polo GTI also makes the slumberous, and highly expensive (when you buy it first, then when you have to repair/replace it after some 70-100k miles) DSG mandatory, which the Ibiza doesn't, except in its 1.5L version.@@acbedmbedc862
Not being funny moggs, but how are three door models better than five door models? As you get on in life, it's a lot easier to get into the back of a five door, rather than having to clamber into a three door model.
The FR is available with the 95hp, 115hp and 150hp petrol egnine and the 95hp diesel engine. See SEAT's configurator. configurator.seat.co.uk/seat-cc/desktop-desktop-006_DEFAULT-en-normal.view;jsessionid=02C0A799E5C4003B4AF43C3BF67446E8.jvm3?msk=1
Damn look all these guys have to say about cars, im really alien to it, but well cars are thing for rich people, poor people wont be buying all the time i guess, so, thats why i dont lol
Thanks for another comprehensive review. Like the way your test drive covered the cobbled streets of Liverpool and surrounding countryside👍. The supermini segment has never been more competitive with arrival of the new Ibiza, Fiesta, Micra and Rio. The Ibiza certainly does impress against the opposition.
John McNeely I know, sorry about that. Problem with press car launches, limited time and when your driver gets lost in Liverpool for half an hour when you're waiting to film him drive past. That time loss did for any countryside filming I'm afraid.
Better than looking at me ramble on though.
Driver's Seat No criticism on my part, as I actually enjoyed the combination of backdrops. Keep up the good work.👍
John McNeely if you do go to Liverpool soon, you may see my driver still wandering around quite bemused as to where he is.
Completely agree. The old Ibiza and Micra were not really contenders to be honest. But the new ones are. So they are both going to get a slice of the market, and it will need to come from other manufacturers.
The Ford Fiesta is a Better buy.
Now and in 5 years tine
very good review!do you prefer the Leon 1.5 or the ibiza 1.O ?thanks a lot
have gone for the 115ps after test driving 94ps - the fr trim is a must
Great review as always. Think the Seat and got the upper hand on the new Polo for style. Classy looking supermini which is fun to drive.
Thanks Keith, very kind of you to say. The new Ibiza certainly is very impressive.
I chose Polo and I´m very pleased to my choice :-)
I've had one for 2 weeks I love it only I can sometimes feel the clutch vibrate a bit, apparently that's normal
Ordered mine last month just waiting for Seat to start building :D
Great looking car and drives well
Always love your car reviews. Weirdly looking at this and a CX5 Mazda. We don't do a lot miles and the wife mainly uses the car for the school run and weekly shop. So thinking of saving the cash on one of these.
Top man and thanks very much.
If you're after a supermini then it's the best out there right now. Lots of fun to drive and looks great. Should tick the box nicely for the school run and shopping.
Might be worth a quick look at the Leon, however, as it would offer more space (getting closer to the CX-5) and still saves you plenty of money. ua-cam.com/video/LmIRKHRRYLA/v-deo.html
So not worth spending the extra £10k for the CX 5? Must admit it did look nice in your review. But think this Ibiza as 'runabout' looks terrific value
The CX5 is a lovely SUV. It's hard to say that it's not worth spending the extra on the CX-5 as they are totally different vehicles.
How about a SEAT Ateca as a mid-way compromise?ua-cam.com/video/Ky0yAmiEmVk/v-deo.html
Does the clutch needs more force when depressing and tries to come up with force as well? Compared to a non fr
Another good review, liked the Leon when you reviewed it but with this being good to drive as well and looking as good will take a look at the Ibiza instead, thought the longer wheel base would make for a more comfortable ride on the Leon but do not need the space in the rear or the big boot and fun factor always a good thing to have.
Thank you. Good of you to say. The Leon is more comfortable but the Ibiza has grown a lot making it a rather spacious supermini. So you are probably better off saving your money if you don't need the additional space that the Leon offers.
Driver's Seat Thanks for the reply and advice 👍 only do a few longish trips on country roads a year, the rest short town trips so the Ibiza seems comfortable enough, thanks again.
You are most welcome
Great Video Review. The New SEAT Ibiza will appeal to younger buyers. Autocar recently published Its biggest comparison featuring nine Superminis Including six New Models and the New SEAT Ibiza was the overall Winner
Thanks Jamie. Good of you to say and always a treat to hear from you.
Your camera must have a really low bitrate, 1080p looks blotchy and not clear.
Damn this looks great, even from the side. The front is always strong but the sides not so much, in my opinion as guy that doesnt know much about cars.
What does the abbreviation ps mean for english speaking people?
German : Pferdestärke. Basically the German translation of Horsepower
I'm surprised by this, especially the price for the lack of standard equipment in the S and SE models, no standard LED and manual windows, what? I'm really considering the new Polo GTI now.
Gr33nMamba The Polo GTI is much more expensive though! Maybe not as far as list prices go, but definitely in real world pricing.
It does come with LED headlight bulbs the set you see on the car are just a different shape
The Polo GTI also makes the slumberous, and highly expensive (when you buy it first, then when you have to repair/replace it after some 70-100k miles) DSG mandatory, which the Ibiza doesn't, except in its 1.5L version.@@acbedmbedc862
i think the new ibiza is the king in the super mini class!great review ,synoptic and clear!well done...
Hi. Many thanks. It really is a cracking supermini.
wtf manual window winders in 2018?
it would be absolotely perfect but its only available as a 5 door!
Jo the Ford Fiesta drives better
Who cares you will get used to a 5 door
Why would more convenience be a downside?
Why no 3 door produced ? I prefer 3 door, so Ibiza is a no no. Pity, as it looks great, especially in the red. I guess it's another Fiesta for me.
Not being funny moggs, but how are three door models better than five door models? As you get on in life, it's a lot easier to get into the back of a five door, rather than having to clamber into a three door model.
Steve I’m wondering the same why Tf would u want less doors and use one door to get into the back
@@hasantariq869 Somebody else in this comment section was bemoaning the lack of a 3 door model, think I'll have to Google it to find out more!!
They have fixed the issue for us who likes 3-door variants better.
No more 3-doors from any make, on any model. Lol.
I am here after my sister deciding to buy it and sell the GOLF 7
zizi zineb the Ibiza is a great car and bigger than ever so don’t think you’d notice much difference, size wise.
@@driversseat659 please I want to know is it comfort while u r driving the Ibiza
what is the average salary in the UK?
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The FR version has the 115 BHP engine not the 95 BHP as you state. Basic details that let down an otherwise good review.
The FR is available with the 95hp, 115hp and 150hp petrol egnine and the 95hp diesel engine.
See SEAT's configurator.
configurator.seat.co.uk/seat-cc/desktop-desktop-006_DEFAULT-en-normal.view;jsessionid=02C0A799E5C4003B4AF43C3BF67446E8.jvm3?msk=1
Damn look all these guys have to say about cars, im really alien to it, but well cars are thing for rich people, poor people wont be buying all the time i guess, so, thats why i dont lol
It should be pronounced ,, Ee-bee-tha,, not ,,eye-bee-za,, ! Both , island and car 😉
Should it, good to know. We'll let SEAT UK know as they pronounce it "eye-bee-za" too. Thanks
Ibiza not Ibitha