What is it?
This is the updated
SEAT Ibiza FR Sport, powered by the familiar 1.0 TSI 115PS engine with DSG.
We are no strangers to the
Ibiza at SEATCUPRA.NET, having already reviewed the 2022 FR Sport and, in 2024, the 40th Edition, which felt a little less convincing overall. For 2026, though, SEAT has given the
Ibiza a much more meaningful refresh. The styling is sharper, the interior has had some worthwhile changes, and on first impressions, it feels like more than just a light facelift.
The question is whether those updates are enough to move the
Ibiza on from the 3.5-star verdicts its previous versions received from us.
Verdict
The latest
SEAT Ibiza FR Sport is a big step forward. The revised styling gives it much more presence, the interior has some genuinely worthwhile improvements, and it feels more polished and enjoyable than the previous versions we have reviewed.
It is still not perfect. The illuminated air vents remain a weak point, and the...
