'84: debut; XI '86: 5-door version.; ’87: SXi sports model with engine 1.5 equipped with fuel injection; ’91: minor stylistic changes; '92: introduction of a short-term petrol engine 1.7.
► Technical data
Chassis: Hatchback 3-, 5-door-out: Dimensions 3638/1610/1394 mm, trunk capacity 320/1200 l. Motors: gasoline: 4-Cylinder, 8-Valve: 0.9 (carburetor)/44 KM, 1.2 (carburetor)/60-70 KM, 1.5 (carburetor or injection)/85-101 KM, 1.7 (Injection)/100 KM; diesel: 1.7/55 KM.
Chassis: front axle drive, trunk 4-, 5-manual running; independent suspension, front spring columns, transverse leaf spring at the back.
► Faults
• wear of chassis components (e.g.. Bearings, Brakes, Axles)
• thermostat defects
• oil leaks from the engine
• carburetor failures
• corrosion of the car body
Parts prices in PLN
headlight 443
front fender 311
complete clutch 980
brake pads (front) 160
windshield of the front door 273
timing drive 356
Seat Ibiza 1.2, 1991 r.
► Summary
The design comes from the Italian stylist Giugiaro, power units (1.2 i 1.5) designed in Porsche, the whole was merged in Spain under the supervision of VW. Motors provide moderate dynamics, and suspension (taken over from Fiat) is characterized by good damping of unevenness.
Good dynamics (beyond 0.9) Low quality cars Outdated design