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SEAT Ibiza - Interior, design and technology

Sharp exterior lines carry over to the spacious interior, while the SEAT Ibiza features decent on-board tech

Interior, design and technology rating

3.5

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Although the current SEAT Ibiza is a fraction (2mm) shorter than the old model, the MQB A0 platform means the wheelbase has extended by 95mm, so there's much more space inside – SEAT says rear legroom is improved by 35mm, while the square-shaped boot is especially spacious at 355 litres.

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More importantly, the car has got much wider – by 85mm – and it sits ever-so-slightly lower, giving it a sportier look on the road. That’s accentuated by the sharp creases along the sides, the narrow front lights with LED daytime running lights and more creases running down the bonnet. This is a seriously good-looking supermini.

The neat styling continues inside with more sharp lines around the dash and plenty of shoulder and headroom in the front and back. A six-foot passenger can just about sit behind a six-foot driver in reasonable comfort, but there’ll be plenty of room for three children across the back bench.

The facelifted Ibiza brings a revised interior and new levels of tech to help lift its appeal. Once sat in the driver's seat, you'll notice new soft-touch materials across the dash and extra chrome trim, while the redesigned air vents add LED illumination on FR and Xcellence trims. A leather-covered steering wheel and a black headlining also feature on higher-spec cars. 

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We found the multi-function steering wheel (controlling audio and cruise control) a little fiddly to use, but the Ibiza does keep physical dials for the air-con system, which are easier to operate on the move.

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A facelifted Ibiza is coming, and as a testament to the existing car’s pleasant design, it will broadly keep the same styling.

Sat-nav, stereo and infotainment 

The Ibiza SE includes a 8.25-inch touchscreen, while all other trim levels come with a 9.2-inch version. All feature Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, with integrated sat-nav available on SE Technology variants and above. 

The smaller screen gets physical dials for the volume and shortcuts next to the unit, but the larger screen features a couple of touch-sensitive shortcuts running down the left-hand side of the display. These include the volume controls, but there is also a physical wheel on the steering wheel itself. Boot-up times are slow, yet once it’s loaded the system responds to commands quickly. There are areas which don’t seem particularly logical, though.

The colour display is clear and sharp, with the screen itself now in a more useful position than before, sitting slightly ahead of the dash. If you're looking for digital instrumentation, you'll need to upgrade to either the FR Sport or Xcellence Lux trims, which include the Digital Cockpit tech.

Lower down on the dash you’ll find three large rotary switches for the ventilation controls in SE spec, with FR and above getting more switches and buttons in this area. Of the two we actually prefer the cheaper trim level’s set-up.

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Paul was employed across automotive agency and manufacturer-side sectors before joining Auto Express in 2020 as our online reviews editor. After a brief sojourn at a national UK newspaper, Paul returned as executive editor where he now works closely with our commercial partners.

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