Seat Ibiza (Spain, 1993-2002)

In 1993, Seat replaced its first Ibiza model with the second generation Ibiza, which was built and marketed outside Europe as the Volkswagen Polo Playa (in South Africa and Argentina). This created some brand identity issues with the Ibiza, which at first was mostly regarded as a cheaper version of a Volkawagen.
The release of performance variants, like the Cupra, along with the Ibiza’s recent success in rally, gave Seat a stronger and more defined brand image. In addition, it began being seen as a manufacturer of sportier vehicles than other Volkswagen subsidiaries.

The second generation Ibiza also resolved previous issues in the car’s reliability, steering and build quality. This Seat model is sold with competitive prices regarding a youthful and sport-enthusiast public.
After a few facelifts along its 9-year lifetime, Seat stopped the production of the Ibiza Mk2 in 2002.

Second generation Ibizas were powered by different types of front engines: naturally aspirated petrol-powered 1.0- to 2.0-litre engines, 1.9-liter TDI and SDI diesel engines, a turbocharged 1.8-liter petrol engine or a 1.9-liter turbodiesel.
Such engines were able to produce from 44 to 177 hp.
Depending on the variant, Ibiza Mk2 cars could come either with 5- or 6-speed manual gearboxes.

  Platform Volkswagen Group A03 platform.   Suspension (no data)   Steering (no data)   Brakes (no data)

The designer of the first generation Ibiza kept on working with Seat, as Giorgetto Giugiaro was also in charge for the design and styling of the Ibiza Mk2.
This Ibiza is sold as 3- or 5-door hatchback, but a sedan and a 5-door estate bodywork options that derivate directly from the original Ibiza are marketed under the Córdoba model nameplate.