2006 SEAT Ibiza 3 Doors 1.8L 20VT 5MT FWD (180 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Seat introduced a facelift for the third generation Ibiza in 2006, improving the car in all areas, no only on the outside.

The three-door version was the sporty one, with a few specific engines. On the base version, it was also the most affordable in the family. Being its parent company, Volkswagen didn’t want to invest too much in the Ibiza since the fourth generation was already under development.

For the exterior, the carmaker improved the front fascia. In addition, it installed a new bumper with a more aggressive look. Furthermore, an A-shaped center grille was flanked by a pair of vertical clusters instead of the horizontal ones as the 2002-2006 model. From its side, depending on the trim level, the car sported black door mirrors and handles, while the top-of-the-line Cupra had the former in silver and the latter body-colored.

Inside, there wasn’t too much to do on a budget, so most parts remained as they were. There were a few new options for upholstery color and, on the center stack, a CD player. SEAT also provided buttons on the steering wheel for the audio system. Like on its predecessor, access for the rear seats was possible via the tilt-forward front seats.

Under the hood, Volkswagen gave most engines available for the small-class platform shared by the Ibiza with the German VW Polo. It provided no fewer than 13 engines, gasoline, and turbodiesel, ranging between 64 hp and 180 hp. However, the latter was available only on the three-door bodywork for the Ibiza Cupra.