The Spanish automaker is introducing the SEAT Ibiza FR 2.0 TDI CR, the most powerful car in its segment, packing 143 HP (105 kW) thanks to the new 2.0 TDI engine with common rail
technology and DPF particulate filter.
The SEAT Ibiza FR 2.0 TDI CR has lowered CO2 emissions by 20% (119 g/Km) when compared to the previous generation FR that was fitted with the 130 HP 1.9 TDI engine and additionally the company is offering a special driving course free of charge to all Ibiza FR, CUPRA and Bocanegra buyers.
Performance figures for the SEAT Ibiza FR 2.0 TDI CR indicate that a top speed of 210 Km/h can be reached and sprinting from 0 to 100 Km/h takes 8.2 seconds. As far as fuel consumption the SEAT Ibiza FR 2.0 TDI CR needs only 4.6-litres per 100 Km and the sporty hatch complies with the Euro 5 emission standards.
The SEAT Ibiza FR 2.0 TDI CR price was not announced.
Seat press release :
The SEAT Ibiza FR has extended its engine line-up with the arrival of
the 143 hp (105 kW) 2.0 TDI variant equipped with common rail
technology and DPF particulate filter, making the Ibiza the first VW
Group model to mount the 2.0 TDI engine on this platform, which by the
way is the most powerful Diesel in its segment.
With these
credentials the new Ibiza FR TDI is a full-fledged sporty vehicle, but
at the same time committed to environmental sustainability. Its
emissions level of 119 g/km is unique on a car of this nature, and is a
considerable reduction by 20% compared to the previous FR version
equipped with the 130 hp 1.9 TDI engine. Thanks to this low figure,
buyers in Spain are exempt from paying registration tax.
In
addition, SEAT is offering a special driving course at no extra cost to
all buyers of the sportiest Ibiza versions, the FR, CUPRA and
Bocanegra. The aim of the course is to give drivers hands on experience
of these three versions’ dynamic qualities and provide them with
greater confidence and safety at the wheel.
Brilliant performance
Fitted
with the new 2.0 TDI CR engine, the new Ibiza FR delivers performance
levels to match its distinctly sporty set-up. Top speed is 210 km/h, 0
to 100 km/h acceleration is 8.2 seconds and in-gear acceleration is
equally swift. But these figures do not imply greater consumption; on
the contrary, the new Ibiza FR registers an average figure of only 4.6
litres for every 100 km, and naturally fully complies with EU-5
emissions legislation.
Careful work has been done to the new
Ibiza FR TDI chassis and suspension ratings in order to tap its power
potential, resulting in effective performance to match the model’s
sporty philosophy. Much of the merit goes to the electronic XDS system,
which works as a self-blocking mechanism to provide constant traction
capacity.
Exclusive exterior styling
The
same as with the petrol version, the new SEAT Ibiza FR will be
available in the SC and five-door body styling, and in both choices its
design features set it apart from the rest of the range. The new FR
version features specific bumpers, front honeycomb grilles, with a
chrome frame surrounding the one in the centre, the characteristic
Arrow Design, silver colour door mirrors, 215/40 tyres on specific 17
inch wheel rims, and a twin lateral tailpipe.
The interior also
conveys the car’s racing nature with shiny black inserts on certain
dashboard elements such as the instrument panel binnacle hood or the
ventilation nozzle bezels. Other contributing elements to its sporty
looks are a specific instrument display that carries the FR logo, the
sporty steering wheel design and the seat design, whose contours and
stitched upholstery are different than on the rest of the range and
sport the FR logo on the backrests of the front seats.
Available
throughout the official SEAT sales network, the new Ibiza FR TDI
signals a considerable evolution in terms of performance, noise levels
and driving comfort compared to the previous Ibiza FR equipped with the
130 hp 1.9 TDI pump injector engine.
Fully equipped and available in Bocanegra trim
The
SEAT Ibiza FR features an outstanding equipment line-up. Standard
equipment includes countless active and passive safety devices, comfort
elements and others that contribute to enhancing the model’s sportiness.
The
Spanish brand’s new car features the following standard elements – ESP,
TCS + EBA, XDS, ABS, low tyre pressure warning, driver + passenger
airbag, head-thorax airbag, passenger airbag disconnection, fasten
seatbelt warning, rear window side Isofix anchoring points + Top Tether
preparation, cruise control, specific suspension ratings, silver colour
electric heated door mirrors, 17 inch Cosmos Silver alloy ‘Aera’ wheels
and 215/40 tyres, double headlights, cornering fog lights, tinted rear
passenger windows and rear window, anti-theft radio aerial, spare tyre,
climate control, height and reach adjustable steering column, specific
leather steering wheel and gear knob with FR logo, specific sport seats
with FR logo on front seat backrests, height adjustable driver and
passenger seats, “Easy entry” access from passenger seat (SC version),
split folding rear seat, central console with 2+1 cup holders and
socket, 3 rear height adjustable headrests, boot light, Hill Hold
Assist, audio equipment with MP3 + Aux-in + 6 speakers, radio and
telephone controls on steering column, trip computer, front power
one-touch anti-trap windows, rear power windows (5-door version) and
remote controlled central locking.
Similar to the petrol
version, the new FR TDI is also available with the stunning Bocanegra
trim, only associated with the SC body, which features distinctively
unique styling on both the interior and exterior.
Attractive optional equipment line-up
The FR version features an attractive list of optional elements that completes the list of standard equipment.
SEAT’s
new vehicle can come equipped with the Carbono package, which enhances
the exclusiveness of the interior with an instrument panel binnacle
hood, steering wheel spokes and radio casing with a carbon fibre finish.
An
interesting optional comfort element on the Ibiza FR is the storage
package, which provides drawers beneath the front seats, a front
armrest and storage nets in the boot.
There is also a technical
package, which includes parking sensor, rain sensing wipers, Coming
Home and anti-dazzle rear-view mirror, and the Winter package, with
heated wiper nozzles and headlight wipers.
Another novelty
recently introduced on the Ibiza range is the possibility of adding
leather upholstery to the sporty seats, an optional element that is not
only available on the Spanish brand’s two sportiest models, but on the
Style and Sport trims as well.
Furthermore, the Ibiza FR is
available with the new adaptor for the new generation of portable Tom
Tom navigators, which joins the current adaptor to plug in the Tom Tom
One V4 navigator.
Finally, the new Ibiza FR is equipped with
215/40 tyres on 17 inch Cosmos Silver ‘Aera’ alloy rims as standard,
and optionally in Titanium colour.
The following elements round
off the list of optional equipment — front and rear head airbags +
side airbags, volumetric alarm, panoramic sunroof, heated front seats,
bi-xenon headlights + AFS + headlight washers, iPod compatible USB
port, USB port + Bluetooth connection, metallic paint, Emoción red
paint and Custom color paint.
