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Seat Ibiza I 1.7 D (57 Hp)
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Seat Ibiza:
The SEAT Ibiza is a supermini car that has been manufactured by Spanish car manufacturer SEAT since 1984. It is SEAT's best-selling car. The Ibiza is named after the Spanish island of Ibiza and was the second SEAT model to be named after a Spanish location, after the SEAT Málaga. It was introduced at the 1984 Paris Motor Show as the first car developed by SEAT as an independent company, although it was designed by SEAT in collaboration with well-known firms including Italdesign, Karmann, and Porsche....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Seat Ibiza (I). A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Seat Ibiza I was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997. As such, it does not have an official rating. Safety features were basic by modern standards, typical for vehicles of its era, focusing on passive safety structures rather than advanced systems.
1.7 D (57 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate power for daily driving, but acceleration is leisurely. Best suited for relaxed cruising rather than spirited driving.
Fuel Economy
Likely offered good fuel economy for its time, making it a cost-effective option for longer journeys and high mileage.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Distinctive Giugiaro design for a supermini
- • Engines developed with Porsche (System Porsche) offered good performance
- • Affordable and practical supermini for its era
- • Good range of engine options, from economical to surprisingly sporty
- • Relatively spacious interior for its class
Cons:
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Interior quality can feel dated and plasticky
- • Rust can be a significant issue on older models
- • Refinement levels are lower compared to contemporary vehicles
- • Limited availability of specific parts for some components today
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 1986 - 1993).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Seat |
| Model: | Ibiza |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.7 D (57 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1990 |
| End of production: | 1993 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3-5 |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 57 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | 138A5 More details about the engine 138A5 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.9 l |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Space: | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
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