m0rk tries an Ibiza FR

[Ol' Timer]

In case anyone hasn't noticed, in the new Leon FR road and track test elsewhere on this site, m0rk drives the petrol and diesel versions of the Ibiza FR. He seems quite impressed!

The whole article is well worth reading and it sounds a great day out.

http://www.seatcupra.net/seat_news/reports/seatcupra.net_exclusive,_leon_fr_road__track_test_4.html

 

[Vicky M]

nice one M0rk........
picking ours up in September, went diesel few a few reasons, one of which was the immense drivability.
also, huge torque, better mpg, cheaper insurance, and to piss off the chunda Civics, and Poxhall Ashtrays

 

[m0rk]

It was a real suprise for me, I didn't really want to take it out, I didn't think it would respond well to the circuit (27 corners in one mile, no more than 3 seconds in a straight line) - but it took it in it's stride.

Leaving the ESP on it was very adjustable on the throttle

I think my past experiences with diesel drivers have been those with binary throttles & little skill, so lots of soot & tyre squeal. Driven properly (hark at the big headed driver) it enjoyed being hussled.

I'd almost be tempted to say that I reckon it'd be quicker std than molested power wise.

 

[Vicky M]

yeah, but the newer range of PD /commonrail diesels are a league all of their own.

in my mondeo ST24, i got totally wasted by a Saab 9-5 diesel
it was embarrassing to say the least.
that was the point i said to vick, i'm having diesel next for sure!!!!


Stu

 

[sssstew]

you lucky git mark, sure you enjoyed it

 

[Mr Cellotape]

Just read the report,
That looks like it was an awesome day Mork.

Can't wait for my invite from my dealer to come and try

 

[moditsteve]

looks like u had a fun day
dont under estimate the power of the diesel

 

[Bunnin]

 

[gazjones]

so you liked the tdi better than the 20vt mork?

 

[m0rk]

so you liked the tdi better than the 20vt mork?

Yup, back to back

I really didn't expect it though.

 

[gazjones]

interesting, seems very popular the fr tdi.

 

[moditsteve]

i also was a petrol head through and through been race days and in show in my old car but then i took the tdi fr for tesat drive and was gob smacked at the performance when i wasnt expecting anything like it from a derv!

 

[m0rk]

Don't get me wrong, I've driven more than a few 'sporty' diesels - just never had the opportunity to play with one as if it were mine.

The Brake assist is lame on them though, but the ESP (optional extra) is great - let me have fun without kicking in & spoiling it

 

[spyke85]

So when are you going to swap m0rk?

 

[Ol' Timer]

Ibiza TDi FRs are getting a bit common now. It used to be a very exclusive club but soon they'll be 'two a penny' like those damned Fabia vRSs!

 

[m0rk]

So when are you going to swap m0rk?

When hell freezes over (sorry)

the seats just didn't fit me at all (but I'd just got out of a Leon with the ultra supportive buckets)

 

[muddyboots]

Mark - on page 7 you mention the Leon has a 4star NCAP rating. Shouldn't that be 5 ???

 

[m0rk]

Mark - on page 7 you mention the Leon has a 4star NCAP rating. Shouldn't that be 5 ???

Yes - it should be

http://www.euroncap.com/images/results/small_family_cars/car_245_2005/Seat Leon Datasheet 2.pdf

But the Mk5 platform didn't score well (Skoda Octavia has the same flaw)

Bizarrely the Altea is 5 Star