Smooth narrow mountain road winds and turns sharply - to the left and to the right, goes up comes down. Perhaps, it is difficult to come up with an ideal place to test the new car SEAT Ibiza Cupra. It was in Spain, the home of the brand, Bigpikcha could try "to the tooth" modification of the front-drive sports hatchback.
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2. Beautiful phrase of the handbill "The new Ibiza CUPRA reflects the philosophy of the brand SEAT, combining stunning design, impressive performance and innovative technology." Quite accurately describes the car, but did not disclose the essence.
3. Experience that gives this car during the trip, it's hard to describe. Try to imagine that you are inside the ball, which is suddenly thrown forward. And this ball can change the trajectory, speed up, slow down.
4. Add to that an aggressive and stylish appearance - and get the "Cupra". However, let us first.
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6. From the airport in Barcelona, we arrived at the meeting place, where we waited for cars and small presentation.
7. Representatives of the company SEAT briefed on what gadgets are used in the new SEAT Ibiza Cupra and how it differs from the "non-charged" version.
8. The main thing - is hidden under the hood of the engine 1.4 TSI Bi-Turbo (double turbocharged direct injection), which has an output of 180 hp with a torque of 250 Nm. Maximum speed - 228 km / h Disperse hundreds - 6.9 seconds. And with all this, the car is friendly to the environment and quite economical (really - we checked). Claimed consumption 5.9 liters per 100 kilometers. And low levels of CO2.
9. The engine is paired with a 7-speed automatic DGS and electronic simulation of differential lock (XDS).
10. What color should be a sports car? Of course red!
11. Front Cupra "give away" grille and air intakes. Well, of course - the label
12. In profile - you can see the bright red brake pads and exclusive 17-inch wheels and.
13. Rear - other lights, the proud label, twin exhaust pipe located in the center of imitation and "air."
14. Predatory appearance. No compromises.
15. Look at the LED daytime running lights.
16. They learned to make, if not seen label?
17. Branded black mirrors a special form - another element that adorns only Cupra.
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19. Brakes - one of the many things that do not cause any problems. Perfectly fulfilled all the difficult parts.
20. By the way, the first generation Ibiza Cupra appeared in 1997 and has since been actively developed.
21. President of SEAT, SA James Muir said the following: «Ibiza CUPRA is one of the most iconic models of the brand SEAT. Their technology, high-quality interior and new Ibiza CUPRA shows - how quickly develops our brand. "
22. It's time to look inside.
23. Trunk - quite normal for this class. Family of 3 people can easily go on a trip.
24. Beauty - beautiful. As in the new SEAT Leon, in Ibiza Cupra designers correctly use a combination of black and white colors. Very comfortable sports seats, which are well recorded. Great lateral support has helped us on the mountain roads - holding on tight.
25. Sport steering wheel with a "cut off" the lower part.
26. Slightly different finishes, but in general - quite recognizable appearance SEAT Ibiza
27. Only small details do not forget to give it "sports" version.
28. Slightly other instruments ...
29. With a mandatory ... Cupra logo.
30. Management of radio-sensitive and convenient paddle switches gears.
31. Stereo sounds a bit simple. In fact - it has a "continuation" of which later.
32. Climate control system - is the same. Only the change of colors.
33. Familiar to those who have studied Ibiza, glove compartment ...
34. ... And armrest.
35. Rear passengers - minimal attention and convenience. Is that the place provided for under the arm
36. And here is the addition to the radio.
37. Color touch screen navigation. In a typical Ibiza you will not find it. And I have something to tell you from personal experience. Overall - navigation works well. However, there are two unpleasant moment.
First - the speed and quality of re-routeing, if you left before the planned road. Slow and not always true. Of course, at a speed of 40 km / h it may not be noticed, but do not forget - what kind of car we drive the second - the quality of the primary routing. Unfortunately, the navigator several times leads us to a dead end, and flatly refused to pereprokladyvat route - stubbornly drawing the same line. Did savvy Russian is not going to tell you how, but we won navigator and forced him to redraw the route differently. Now the pros - except navigation - displays a lot of useful information about the status of the machine, including the park assist. As I understand it - the screen is removable, but I confess, it just forgot to check, enthusiastic riding. And by the way - there are Russian language.
38. Among other things, closer to the driver, installed under the hood "shumovik" which helps to "growl" engine in the right range, creating a pleasing acoustic effect. I was surprised to learn that this put on many sports cars. Soundproofing technique has progressed and where, before porykivanie was natural - now artificially create the desired sound.
39. SEAT Ibiza Cupra - a great car. Its settings allow quite comfortable to move in slow mode from home to work and back. But if you want to show the "class" - this "swallow" can quickly get up to speed and give a pleasant feeling of control.
