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The new Ibiza supermini, due in UK showrooms in mid-July, and the model first to use an all-new “agile chassis” platform, whose elements will go into the new VW Polo, a forthcoming baby Audi (dubbed A0) and the next Skoda Fabia.

The July launch of the new Spanish-built supermini is expected to lift Ibiza sales well above the already impressive level of 180,000 units a year, about a third of current Seat volume. This will spearhead a strong push by Seat’s preside...Read the full article

I think this has been said on here before, but I'm pretty sure that the Ibiza sits on the platform of the current Fabia, which will indeed be used for the next Polo (due soon I guess) and the upcoming A1 (which I have never heard referred to as the A0 before).

that is one uglly, confused looking car.

Hello - Mike Orford here, from SEAT UK Public Relations.  Thought I'd just clarify the details of the new Ibiza's platform for dc_manchester:

The new Ibiza does indeed use a completely new platform for the Volkswagen Group, not seen before, which will be used for other models within the Group in due course. The latest Fabia uses a different platform, based on the previous model's (still highly competitive) underpinnings, with substantial modifications. 

In reply to plunkers, I've just returned from the car's international press launch and I have not heard one negative comment about the car's Donckerwolke-penned lines. (I'll leave my own opinion out of it, as it may be considered a tad biased!). In fact, its styling seems to be emerging as one of its strongest facets.  Of course, looks are an entirely subjective topic, but I think once you've seen the car in the metal, you may warm to its appearance. Oh, and wait until you see the SportCoupé...

Well. I must say this is one of the best looking cars I have seen in a long time, cannot wait to see it in the flesh.The two door would be my choice though not practical for me and mine. The only small criticism I have is the grill could have been a tad sportier looking.   regards P.T.

orfordm:

Hello - Mike Orford here, from SEAT UK Public Relations

Hi Sir.

I'm still wating for mine. I'm getting it through Forces Finance, any chance you can make everyone hurry up and send me my car? :)

Just a cheeky try.

Cheers.

Kenny Kennard

Snap,

I've just placed an order for the wife for the new 1.6 105Bhp TDI version with everything but the kitchen sink added.

I'm getting it through Seat Finance, any chance you can make everyone hurry up and send me the car? :) PLEASE ....... If just to get the wife of my back.

 Colin