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Seat Ibiza ST SE 1.2 E Ecomotive: Test Drive Report

Date: 08 March 2011

Category: Supermini
P11D price: £15,290
Key rival: Renault Clio Sport Tourer

A decent cut in emissions has seen Seat's low-CO2 Ibiza models, including the estate driven here, drop to 92g/km from 98g/km and offer a monumental 80.7mpg.

Aside from better consumption there are no additional tax or operational benefits though.

Confusingly, the naming strategy has changed since the previous Ecomotive model, with the most efficient car in the range now being called E Ecomotive, so Seat can brand other models in the range Ecomotive if they have features such as stop/start or low rolling-resistance tyres.

The same faults as previous Ecomotive Ibizas are still apparent, with the three-cylinder 1.2 engine both noisy and lacking in power. But that's entirely to be expected from a supermini estate this fuel economic. This higher of two trim levels of E Ecomotive model comes with elements such as rear electric windows, electric mirrors and cruise control that aren't on the cheaper base eco model.

Seat Ibiza ST SE 1.2 E Ecomotive
P11D price£15,290
Model price range£12,405-£15,345
Fuel consumption80.7mpg
CO2 (tax) 92g/km (13%)
BIK 20/40% per month£33/£66
Service interval10,000 miles
Insurance (1-50)group 8
Warranty3yrs/60,000mls
Boot space min/max430/1164 litres
Engine size/power1199cc/75hp
Top speed/0-62mph104mph/14.6secs
On sale Late 2010
Score8/10
VerdictNot quite or powerful
but once more very
impressive emissions
and economy figures


Verdict


Not quite or powerful but once more very impressive emissions and economy figures
8/10

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