The fifth-generation Seat Ibiza (type KJ) marks a major turning point for the Spanish manufacturer by inaugurating Volkswagen Group's modular MQB-A0 platform, even before the VW Polo VI. This chassis gives it first-class road handling, excellent spaciousness, and a generous boot volume (355 liters). Diesel Focus: Although the city car market has largely abandoned diesel, the Ibiza V was launched with the 4-cylinder 1.6 TDI (EA288) engine, available in 80, 95, and 115 hp. These engines were removed from the catalog at the end of 2020 due to anti-pollution standards (Euro 6d) and falling demand. A facelift occurred in mid-2021, correcting the model's main flaw: the quality of the interior plastics (now soft-touch) and modernizing the infotainment system. Overall, it's a very well-rounded ver
The Seat Ibiza V is an excellent city car, often more rational and cheaper than its cousin, the VW Polo. Regarding the 1.6 TDI, it's a robust engine designed for long-distance driving. Buying it used only makes sense if you drive more than 20,000 km per year, mostly on rural roads or highways. If your usage is urban or light mixed, avoid diesel to prevent hefty bills (DPF, EGR, AdBlue) and opt for the excellent 1.0 TSI 95 or 110 hp, which is much better suited to this car and less demanding to maintain. Also, be cautious with models equipped with the DSG7 gearbox, whose long-term reliability remains a major point of concern.