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:( Hi everyone just been told by my dealer that the Ibiza cupra has now been put back from april to september, has anyone else herd this?:cry:
do you know the reason why ?
Hi mate no they was not told but they think it's prob due to the current climate for the car:shrug:
SEAT are handling the ibiza cupra situation badly. No magazine has even come near one yet even though it was revealed so long ago. Hopefully because of the delay thay can make the car look better and more like the concept.
Yea fingers x a he did say the uk spec ones will come with the 4 pot brakes as all pics so far are of the european version which are an option out there, we see
:rolleyes:
Did take the 500 Abarth for test drive today and must admit it was superb!! So not sure I can wait that long:whistle:
Current market conditions for car manufacturers are very tough, as a result many factories including SEAT's have been reducing production or making preparations to do so. This maybe one of the reasons why this new car has been delayed.
That and the fact hot hatch petrol cars are seemingly unpopular in the market because of the current financial downturn they are simply not selling in volumes.
They are likely focusing production on other vehicles they believe will bring greater profits during this financial crisis. Delaying the Cupra until September may allow for some recovery in the market.
Alternatively it could be just delayed for technical reasons.
This is of course my own theory based on the information that is in the public doman.
Yea fingers x a he did say the uk spec ones will come with the 4 pot brakes as all pics so far are of the european version which are an option out there, we see
:rolleyes:
Did take the 500 Abarth for test drive today and must admit it was superb!! So not sure I can wait that long:whistle:
you want to trade your FR for a 500 abarth :ban:
500 abarth is nice but a step down from a FR
Yea prob right zboyd just a pain as wonted to trade by then, must say though poverty it was very impressive drive firm but not to severe and build looked very good, on the ride front that my biggest worry with the new cupra, hope it won't be like the m4 cupra I had that was murder way to firm I thought
Ami-Jane
29-01-2009, 22:55
anyone heard if this is has been confirmed? surprised there have been no more press releases or anything about it - still really limited information considering it's supposed to be out in a month or so's time
anyone heard if this is has been confirmed? surprised there have been no more press releases or anything about it - still really limited information considering it's supposed to be out in a month or so's time
not in the uk till sept. SEAT having issues apparently. Dealer reckons left handers will be out quite a while before the right handers.
Ami-Jane
29-01-2009, 22:58
where abouts did you hear that from Poverty?
where abouts did you hear that from Poverty?
my local dealer, said that it was meant to be march but got pushed back.
Ami-Jane
29-01-2009, 23:07
that's more info then what i got out of my local dealer, they didn't seem to have any info!
oh well guess it gives me a few more months to save some money!
Ol' Timer
30-01-2009, 13:21
Blimey, does this mean that my post No. 7 in the linked thread was correct?
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=202963
That's a first for me. I think car manufacturers will be concentrating on cheap bread and butter models which they have more chance of shifting the current impoverished climate.
warren_cox
30-01-2009, 13:32
Did take the 500 Abarth for test drive today and must admit it was superb!! So not sure I can wait that long:whistle:
Been watching this with some interest. Heard a rumour a near 200bhp version special edition may be launched but then heard nothing since. Think it was called the Assetto Corse, but was due to be made in VERY limited numbers <500.
Used to own a Lupo GTi which was great but slightly power starved (for those of us running off it's slightly breathless NA lump - not like Badger5's 1.8T version). THought this may capture the essence of the old Lupo but with a big dollop of required torque, and a slightly wider / longer wheelbase to remove some of the skittish handling tendencies.
markmeus
30-01-2009, 14:33
And is there still no word of a FR version?
Surely they'd sell more cars if the engine range was better. If they made a 1.4 TSI 125PS Sport, i'd probably buy one when in the summer. But at the moment I'm swayed toward a 1.4 Leon Sport
lord_sharpy
30-01-2009, 16:45
still not heard anything about release dates, and nothing regarding FR either
when i find out il post up
Rach_Sparky!
01-02-2009, 10:50
Hi guys,
I went to a dealer yesterday to be told the new ibiza curpa wil be out April this year..... Im looking into a white one.....
Cant wait!!
canonman
01-02-2009, 10:54
Again we not heard anything different about when it should be coming out should be around april, march time.
Tony_Danza
01-02-2009, 10:56
Are there any indications as to what sort of engine/spec it is going to have? My missus loves the new shape and it could make a nice toy for me to borrow..
canonman
01-02-2009, 10:59
Yea it all on the internet. 1.4 tsi 7 speed dsg. Will have a better version on EPS which will be called XDS and will also have the hill hold assist
Tony_Danza
01-02-2009, 11:49
Sounds great, my mate has anew Ibiza as his company car (works for Bentley) and it's really, really good.
Shame the wait is being extended, but I'm sure it'll be worth it.
Hi guys spoke to seat on fri n they deffo said it been put back to September and wouldn't give a reason so don't know what to think:(
If the Cupra was to appear in April, then I would of expected some kind or press release. Nothing as yet, but I would expect some word of it very soon if an April / Spring launch were the case.
SEAT won't just release a new model like the Cupra with no-fanfare.
liverpoolsteve
02-02-2009, 16:46
Just posted by SEAT UK.....
"The production dates for Ibiza Cupra & FR have been moved back to July 2009.":(
Steve
Liverpool SEAT
spireman
02-02-2009, 18:19
wouldnt like to be out of warranty when that dsg box starts acting up, bet it will cost a fortune
geofflowe
06-02-2009, 10:21
Just posted by SEAT UK.....
"The production dates for Ibiza Cupra & FR have been moved back to July 2009.":(
Steve
Liverpool SEAT
Posted where?
Have looked on the SEAT site and nothing there - can you post a link please?:)
liverpoolsteve
06-02-2009, 11:41
The link wouldn't come up as it is posted on SEAT UK's intranet.
Sorry
Steve
Trumpetman21
06-02-2009, 11:58
More time to save those pennies people....;)
Mr Cellotape
07-02-2009, 09:50
The dealers have got some small leaflets on the new MK5 Cupra.
I picked one up for the Misses yesterday. :whistle:
The dealers have got some small leaflets on the new MK5 Cupra.
I picked one up for the Misses yesterday. :whistle:
does that mean you are buying your Misses one ;)
Mr Cellotape
08-02-2009, 09:26
does that mean you are buying your Misses one ;)
She's already driving around in my Mk4 Cupra TDI FOC. :lol:
Ami-Jane
10-02-2009, 12:01
even if it does come out in July, think I would rather wait and get the new reg in September
still not seen or heard of these new leaflets - what do they actually say??
tom_ibiza
10-02-2009, 20:34
even if it does come out in July, think I would rather wait and get the new reg in September
still not seen or heard of these new leaflets - what do they actually say??
ive got one sitting at home for u so wait till saturday and u can have ur very own one!
Ami-Jane
10-02-2009, 21:00
:bounce: what's it say what's it say :bounce:
tom_ibiza
10-02-2009, 21:05
its main point is banging on about "hill start assist" so i think they are trying to focus on the fact that its got dsg!
Ami-Jane
10-02-2009, 21:16
its main point is banging on about "hill start assist" so i think they are trying to focus on the fact that its got dsg!
:headhurt: ah cr*p
really didn't want dsg! doesn't say anything about it being an option then i take it
its main point is banging on about "hill start assist" so i think they are trying to focus on the fact that its got dsg!
The new 1.4 SE we're picking up in a few weeks has hill start assist with a normal gear box.
Scott
not in the uk till sept. SEAT having issues apparently. Dealer reckons left handers will be out quite a while before the right handers.
Has anyone had any experience of purchasing a left-hand drive vehicle from a UK dealer? Should this be more or less expensive than a RHD?
Has anyone had any experience of purchasing a left-hand drive vehicle from a UK dealer? Should this be more or less expensive than a RHD?
Probably work out around the same due to unfavourable exchange rates. Left hookers will also depreciate more.
bickers70
18-02-2009, 18:03
I went into my local dealer today to ask about the new Cupra and was told it would definitely be out in September. They have now got the leaflets in stock though which is basically an OTT sales pitch stating how the new car is 'sex on wheels'.
Cheesy phrases such as:-
"If power is what you want, it's time to feast",
"the special trapezoidal-exit exhaust makes the most of the engine's 180ps growl", or
"appreciate the CUPRA sport seats you're so comfortably pinned against".
The leaflet folds out into a little poster of the car in a bullring and gives mpg and emission figures.
Looks very smart though!
I went into my local dealer today to ask about the new Cupra and was told it would definitely be out in September. They have now got the leaflets in stock though which is basically an OTT sales pitch stating how the new car is 'sex on wheels'.
Cheesy phrases such as:-
"If power is what you want, it's time to feast",
"the special trapezoidal-exit exhaust makes the most of the engine's 180ps growl", or
"appreciate the CUPRA sport seats you're so comfortably pinned against".
The leaflet folds out into a little poster of the car in a bullring and gives mpg and emission figures.
Looks very smart though!
At the moment I am leasing a brand new Golf TDI in Germany and it appears that the new Ibiza Cupra will be borrowing a lot of the same technology e.g. the aerial has disappeared completely from the roof (how fantastic is that?[B)]); the windscreen wipers detect if they need to do some work; driving lights (somewhere in between headlamps and sidelights) come on even when you've got them switched off (how weird is that?:headhurt:); and the parking sensors tell you if someone is pushing a shopping trolley. All we are waiting for now is the ecstasy and glowstick dispenser specifications that were elluded to in Paris:)
Ami-Jane
18-02-2009, 20:44
I went into my local dealer today to ask about the new Cupra and was told it would definitely be out in September. They have now got the leaflets in stock though which is basically an OTT sales pitch stating how the new car is 'sex on wheels'.
Cheesy phrases such as:-
"If power is what you want, it's time to feast",
"the special trapezoidal-exit exhaust makes the most of the engine's 180ps growl", or
"appreciate the CUPRA sport seats you're so comfortably pinned against".
The leaflet folds out into a little poster of the car in a bullring and gives mpg and emission figures.
Looks very smart though!
never did get to see this leaflet - does it say any more stat stuff?? rough price? options?
QuietQuackers
18-02-2009, 22:12
never did get to see this leaflet - does it say any more stat stuff?? rough price? options?
Doesn't say anything useful really
Trumpetman21
19-02-2009, 08:29
I went into my local dealer today to ask about the new Cupra and was told it would definitely be out in September. They have now got the leaflets in stock though which is basically an OTT sales pitch stating how the new car is 'sex on wheels'.
Cheesy phrases such as:-
"If power is what you want, it's time to feast",
"the special trapezoidal-exit exhaust makes the most of the engine's 180ps growl", or
"appreciate the CUPRA sport seats you're so comfortably pinned against".
The leaflet folds out into a little poster of the car in a bullring and gives mpg and emission figures.
Looks very smart though!
Out of interest (and being a derv owner!) what are the quoted emission & mpg figures?
Ami-Jane
19-02-2009, 13:35
Doesn't say anything useful really
hmmm wonder when there will be a proper press release about it telling us useful stuff :shrug:
bickers70
19-02-2009, 17:33
Out of interest (and being a derv owner!) what are the quoted emission & mpg figures?
The figures quoted are:-
Combined fuel consumption 42.2 mpg and Combined CO2 emmissions 159g/km
Trumpetman21
19-02-2009, 19:52
Not bad for summat with 180PS....
Well spoke to seat uk today and was told you can order new ibiza cupra from first week of july for delivery mid september, also special bkit released later in year like for leon:think:
Trumpetman21
26-03-2009, 10:03
How much do they want for it it then?
dunno about the breaza cupra yet. looks nice but a 1.4 turbo engine, dont sound like it will be very torqueee. so will it be a case of thrashing it everywhere???
cupra yk1
26-03-2009, 12:59
is it not a 1.4 twin turbo the new ibiza cupra? ans i heard around £17.000 and seat are putting there prices up next month also.
Trumpetman21
26-03-2009, 13:20
£17K for it? They can stick it up their ar$e if that's the case!
frank-the-tank
26-03-2009, 13:40
Hi guys,
I went to a dealer yesterday to be told the new ibiza curpa wil be out April this year..... Im looking into a white one.....
Cant wait!!
I bought the Mk 5 earlier this month and the dealer said it would be out on a 59 plate, but why don't SEAT themselves just put out an offical release date?
:shrug:yea totally agree, but then that's far to easy!!
chris285
26-03-2009, 22:18
i would start the debate about it looking like the bocanegra concept to get more interest, but really all it needs is the centre of the bumper made black and you are more or less there
edit - am sure it will be done by someone, and it will look stunning
Incidentally anyone seen the new Clio cup, wonder where where they got the front bumper colour idea from:rolleyes:
CupraSmitten
30-03-2009, 21:43
I heard from my dealer today that it goes into production in July, for September deliveries - as stated above.
I have read though that the whole VW group are looking to reduce their car's costs - to be more competitive in these hard times. Ironic then that the new Golf GTI is rumoured to start at £22k, £2k more than the Mk5.
As much as i'd like to say the Cupra is going to be a great car, at £17k it'll be overpriced, and it's got tough competition i reckon, with the Corsa VXR and Clio 197/200s/Cups.
Also, if the Fiesta Zetec S reviews are anything to go back, the new Fiesta ST is going to be the weapon of choice in that sector (if a tad common!).
I kinda like the Ibiza's exclusivity and got very excited when i passed one the other day, much to the wife's amusement.
Leonidas
30-03-2009, 23:52
http://www.motorauthority.com/report-ford-canceling-fiesta-rs.html
Might not be a Fiesta RS
I'm saving my pennies and pounds for a Cupra, however if its a small engine I'm not going to be interested. After driving a 1.4TSI and a 1.9TDI I prefer the stock TDI over a remapped and worked on 1.4 any day.
Trumpetman21
31-03-2009, 09:01
£17K is FAR too much - the new Clio 200 will be around that figure (perhaps £1K less) & in all honesty would probably have the beating of it too. I would say £15K tops, £14K a good buy but they seem determined to destroy the success of the MkIV Cupra....sad....
would really wanted to see it earlier :(
canonman
31-03-2009, 21:43
I not heard anything of it being 17k
Trumpetman21
01-04-2009, 08:56
It was on another thread on here.
thePHILosipher
19-05-2009, 20:05
the car looks great with all the toys you could hope for but i am really disappointed with the performance. I dont like the almost tree hugger ethos which all the car manufactures are taking at the minute. If people are looking at buying a cupra, they want peformance. 7.5 0-60 time just does not cut it. The new FR is much more like with a 150ps engine its still only .2 slower and about £3k cheaper? how can this be. I would expect the cupra to be more torquie but surely it cant compete with the like of the Corsa VXR with those sort of stats?? and £16k??
Trumpetman21
20-05-2009, 11:10
Too much really innit?
You can get a 155bhp 1.4 MiTo for £14500 and £500 extra will see it dealer mapped to 180bhp.
Clio 200 offers 200bhp for around the £16K mark.
SEATcarsdirect.co.uk
20-05-2009, 11:47
I'm saving my pennies and pounds for a Cupra, however if its a small engine I'm not going to be interested. After driving a 1.4TSI and a 1.9TDI I prefer the stock TDI over a remapped and worked on 1.4 any day.
Its not going to be just a map its going to have a supercharger attached to it
Irfan