SEAT Ibiza ST

Spanish car firm SEAT is hinting that there is a load more to come from its popular Ibiza model with this sketch of an all new estate car model, badged the ST!

Set to reach  UK showrooms next year, the five seat hatchback model becomes the third distinct body style in the Ibiza model family - joining established big sellers the practical Ibiza 5dr and sporty Ibiza ST.

The unveiling of the attractive ST is, however, not SEAT's first entry into the supermini estate segment: it follows the SEAT Cordoba Vario which debuted in showrooms here in 1998.

This time around, the compact estate offering promises even more style, comfort and practicality thanks to the creative efforts of SEAT design chief Luc Donckerwolke.

The ex-Lamborghini designer, whose credits include the dramatic Murcielago supercar, has introduced SEAT's new trademark Arrow Design concept on cars such as the latest generation Ibiza and new Exeo, is again working to deliver a healthy dose of style into the practacal new machine.