Seat Ibiza Cupra 2018????

[Wonky2348]

I’ve been into two separate Seat dealerships and have heard the same story from both, that there WILL be a NEW Ibiza Cupra.

I’ve not been able to find any concrete proof on the web to confirm this though???


Apparently they are going to go mad with the Cupra brand this year and next which includes an Ateca and Ibiza.

Any ideas how true this is? Do I hold off ordering my Leon Cupra??

 

[Scrogg]

I’ve not been able to find any concrete proof on the web to confirm this though???

Because there isn't any. Nothing has been announced yet.

All we have been told is there are plans to expand the CUPRA brand. Anyone at dealer level telling you more than that is guessing/making stuff up.

 

[Curtly]

And seeing that there is the polo gti I imagine it'll just be another copy and paste

 

[Scrogg]

And seeing that there is the polo gti I imagine it'll just be another copy and paste

Just not as quick/well-equipped

 

[Woksin]

I’ve been into two separate Seat dealerships and have heard the same story from both, that there WILL be a NEW Ibiza Cupra.

I’ve not been able to find any concrete proof on the web to confirm this though???


Apparently they are going to go mad with the Cupra brand this year and next which includes an Ateca and Ibiza.

Any ideas how true this is? Do I hold off ordering my Leon Cupra??

You could be waiting years though if you’re waiting for one....

 

[Sonofzelda]

Just not as quick/well-equipped

Err... Surely Sir meant to say 'just quicker, better equipped and cheaper'.

 

[Curtly]

Now that cupra is it's own brand, I'd expect to see the Ibiza and ateca cupra this year.

I guess that was the delay on the Ibiza - why release it when it'll be it's own mark in a year.

 

[Woksin]

Now that cupra is it's own brand, I'd expect to see the Ibiza and ateca cupra this year.

I guess that was the delay on the Ibiza - why release it when it'll be it's own mark in a year.

It is! 22days to go. Be a bit like the Abrath and Fiat.
Not sure how I feel about it considering I got the 1.5 Ibiza thinking it was the most powerful. We’ll see!

Just had a look at the legal part of the Cupra brand. It’s actually Legally called Seat Sport.

 

[Scrogg]

Link

 

[Wonky2348]

This is gonna be interesting. I wonder if its just the Ibiza or if they will be reviewing updating the range.??

 

[Curtly]

It'll be the whole range....well the atleast the leon, Ibiza and ateca....maybe arona. Doubt the mii or anything else though

 

[Sonofzelda]

I would expect a new Cupra Ibiza, following the trend in looks and size, to close the gap on the Leon in terms of power and handling (and price - doh!)

 

[rustyd0g]

Looks like a Cupra branded Ibiza is to be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show.

https://www.carscoops.com/2018/02/new-seat-ibiza-cupra-leaked-ahead-geneva-debut/

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bfa8WvnliAv/

 

[marcuscupra300]

I'm sorry but that badge and stupid use of copper trim would stop me wanting any new cupra. glad i bought one before the change

 

[farrar]

It's got rear electric windows so should please a few folk here.

 

[Rob66]

Not keen on the copper badge at all.. IMO rather than attract buyers it may put them off..

 

[markm49uk]

It's got rear electric windows so should please a few folk here.

Praise the lord. My biggest bugbear with my 2016 FR 150 is the manual windows in the rear - they are embarrassing. I make the kids wait until no one is around before they get in or out. (Only a slight exaggeration!)

 

[jas24]

I'm sure some will disagree, but I've got to admit, I'm not a fan at all.

The badge looks horrific, and they've just chavved the rest of the car up. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure it'll be a fun thing to drive, but I just couldn't live with the rest of it.

Much prefer the current Seat Cupras, like the Leon - great performance and subtle but purposeful style.

If this is what the Cupra brand will be, I think they'll lose a lot of the Cupra customer base, which is a big shame, as recent Seat Cupras have been brilliant.

 

[Woksin]

I'm sure some will disagree, but I've got to admit, I'm not a fan at all.

The badge looks horrific, and they've just chavved the rest of the car up. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure it'll be a fun thing to drive, but I just couldn't live with the rest of it.

Much prefer the current Seat Cupras, like the Leon - great performance and subtle but purposeful style.

If this is what the Cupra brand will be, I think they'll lose a lot of the Cupra customer base, which is a big shame, as recent Seat Cupras have been brilliant.

I agree to an extent. Not a fan of the looks. Maybe different trims will be more pleasing. Honestly think the 1.5 remapped and modded a bit could be the best thing to a cupra. I hope anyway as that’s what I’m doing.

 

[Curtly]

The dash pad looks pretty naff in that picture, they should have made it alcantara with an horizontal offset stripe of the carbon fibre looking trim - this would march the steering wheel and door cards better