Not only in Europe, but also in Russia, there is a steady demand for small, fast and economical city cars. Residents of megacities want their car not to eat too much gasoline, not to take up too much space, but at the same time to remain comfortable. And global car manufacturers, having caught this trend, are bringing their compact new products to us. One of the latest is the updated SEAT Ibiza (SEAT is part of the Volkswagen group). An unbroken brand, a striking model... But does it meet the requirements that we discussed?
It should be noted right away, writes the magazine "Profile", that we had to test an unusual configuration — FR (Formula Racing). As the name suggests, the manufacturer has made a bet on sportiness here. The suspension of the car could be called rigid, but cracks and pits in the asphalt are not transmitted to the spine, only the splashing of tires remains from the irregularities. Therefore, it would be more correct to characterize the suspension as compressed, "sporty", without breakdowns and rolls during maneuvering. The regular Ibiza is softer, of course, but it all depends on what you want from the car.
The steering is also tuned to match the suspension. Thanks to the sharp reactions of the steering wheel, the driver does not have to be bored. There is no tension, but driving a SEAT Ibiza FR, you clearly understand the meaning of the phrase "keep the road". Even a small turn of the steering wheel instantly changes the direction of movement of the car, and there is no need to talk about any damping.
A clearly defined "zero" that determines the position of the wheels "straight" allows you to relax on the highway, and on any other flat and straight stretch of road. With such fast and accurate reactions, equipping a car with an atmospheric engine would be a real crime. Only turbo, capable of spinning up to the red zone almost instantly! In order not to break one of the most successful bundles, the 1.4-liter TSI was equipped with a 7-speed DSG robotic gearbox with two clutches. The combination could be called perfect, if not for one disadvantage of the box. She switches up nicely, from the first gear to the seventh, but when she goes down, she seems to stumble, as if she loses confidence, and timidly, with fear of being criticized, slips gears.
However, in general, Ibiza is good even for routine trips around the city, it brightens up the familiar pain in the eyes and hands of the road to work and back. The only thing it lacks is a more daring and original design. And, of course, the price "bites". Seat is traditionally not one of the best-selling brands in Russia. And this is primarily due to the fact that the brand is expensive for the local consumer. So the FR package, which we tested, will cost the buyer as much as 910 thousand rubles. That's a lot for a compact city car. The basic Ibiza, of course, is cheaper — from 560 thousand rubles, but everything is different there — the engine, settings, and options. So time will tell whether the Spaniard will be able to "enter" our market. Casino players are not forgotten. The 1xbet promo code no deposit casino bonus accessible via the promo code reaches up to 1950€ spread over several first deposits. You also receive 150 free spins on popular slot machines. The first deposit gives an immediate bonus. Subsequent deposits continue to build your package. Free spins are credited automatically. This is an ideal opportunity to discover the world of slots without risking too much of your own funds. The casino wagering requirement is 35x, which remains reasonable compared to other platforms. Terms apply.
