SEAT Leon

Copa load of this ‘super’ Leon – it’s the most powerful car SEAT has ever made!
Under the striped bonnet lies a highly tuned version of the 2.0-litre TFSI engine from the standard Cupra, which pumps out 281bhp. As a result, the Copa completes the sprint from 0-62mph in 5.6 seconds, and goes on to a top speed of 157mph. To cope with this pace, engineers have revised the Leon’s suspension and uprated the brakes. So as well as being faster than the standard Cupra, the Copa should handle better.

SEAT has developed the model to mark the seventh year of its one-make race series, the Supercopa, which supports the DTM German touring car championship. And with its bold stripes and aggressive bodykit, it looks like a racer for the road. A pair of leather bucket seats features inside, while the unique paintwork is echoed on the centre console with two vertical white racing stripes in direct contrast to the black-on-white exterior. Other details include Copa-badged floor mats and alloy pedals on the inside, with black-painted 18-inch alloys and twin tailpipes outside.
The upgrades don’t come cheap, though – the limited edition costs £31,000 in Switzerland, where the Copa is on sale. It’s likely to be cheaper if SEAT decides to bring it here.Source

SEAT Ibiza

Sleek lines and an all-new style – SEAT’s new Ibiza supermini has just been revealed.Shown in five-door form at a special event at the firm’s factory near Barcelona in Spain, the Ford Fiesta rival follows on from the Bocanegra concept revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Larger than its predecessor, SEAT is describing the fresh faced Ibiza as the most important new model in the firm’s recent history.Penned by ex-Lamborghini stylist Luc Donckerwolke, the hatchback measures 4.05 metres – the old model was 3.97 metres long. As a result it comes with a 292 litre boot, which is the biggest in the class. Some of the hi-tech kit on offer includes a seven-speed DSG sequential manual gearbox and Hill Hold Assist.

Drivers can expect a driving experience to match the best in the class. Company bosses are keen to build on the brand’s sporty image and so have paid particular attention to chassis development. Engineers efforts have been helped by the fact Ibiza is the first model to use parent company VW’s all-new small car platform that will also be used on the next generation Polo.Hot hatch fans will have to arrive for the arrival of the three-door version. Called the Sport Coupe it is almost identical in look to the rakish Bocanegra concept and will be the basis for scorching FR and Cupra models.All versions will benefit from the new cabin, which gets a high quality makeover with soft-touch plastics and excellent fit and finish. A team of engineers was drafted in from sister company Audi and they used the A3 premium hatch as a benchmark for build.It is also packed with technology, featuring an MP3/iPod connection and a universal aftermarket sat-nav dashboard mounting that does away with the usual mess of wires and windscreen suckers.Buyers will initially have the choice of 1.2-litre three-cylinder or 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engines. Initially just one diesel engine will be fitted, the familiar 105bhp 1.9-litre unit.Source

SEAT’s next unveiled at Geneva Motor Show 2008

It’s the most sensational new SEAT yet! Bringing a large dose of style to the firm's show stand, the Bocanegra previews the replacement for the Ibiza supermini, which is due in dealers here in 2009.The name Bocanegra means black mouth, and is a clear reference to the model’s innovative Perspex-trimmed front end. The trans­parent covering houses the LED headlights, and comprises a recess for the number plate as well as vents that feed cooling air to the engine. There’s also a panoramic sunroof, dramatic high-level side indicator repeaters and distinct­ive slashes in the bodywork, all of which gives the car an instant ‘Wow!’ factor.Although bosses are keen to stress that the Bocanegra is a prototype, they promise that the design touches on the forth­coming production car will be every bit as striking, from the grille to the elegant door mirror mountings.Inside, there’s similarly impressive attention to detail, with the centre console and cleverly thought out clim­ate control system clear examples of this. The design of the latter is unique to this model, and the vents feature special mesh grilles to direct the air more effectively.Under the bonnet lies a twin-turbocharged 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine. This is linked to the VW Group’s state-of-the-art seven-speed DSG sequential manual transmission, and promises to serve up a tempting combination of pot­ent performance and strong refinement.The three-door hatch is being described as a SportCoupé, and has been styled by a team led by Luc Donckerwolke. It’s the second SEAT to be penned by the Belgian – he was behind the Tribu 4x4, which debuted at last autumn’s Frankfurt expo, and also designed the Murciélago supercar while working at Lamborghini.Source