SEAT IBIZA ESTATE REVIEW

For The Seat Ibiza ST is a spacious, attractive estate and will no doubt appeal to people who don’t like small, boxy MPVs.

Against The interior is rather utilitarian and there are some weak engines in the line-up.

What Car? says

22 5stars

Sassy-looking, spacious and cost-effective estate, the Seat Ibiza ST comes with plenty of kit and comfortable driving manners.

What Car? readers say

5

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The full Seat Ibiza review

Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Go for one of the more powerful engines
Ride & Handling
4 out of 5 stars
Two different set-ups
Refinement
4 out of 5 stars
Roof rails create wind noise
Buying & Owning
4 out of 5 stars
Won't break the bank
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Solid, if not stunning to look at
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
An impressive showing
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Comfortable and clearly laid out
Space & Practicality
4 out of 5 stars
Good for passengers and packages
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Well kitted across the range

There are 9 Seat Ibiza versions available

Estate 1.2 TSI 70 S A/C 5dr	£12,140	What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Estate 1.4 85 SE 5dr	£13,205	What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Estate 1.2 TDI 75 S A/C 5dr	£14,000	What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Estate 1.2 TDI 75 S A/C Ecomotive 5dr	£14,515	What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Estate 1.2 TSI 105 FR 5dr	£14,675	What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Estate 1.2 TSI 105 SE DSG 5dr	£14,815	What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Estate 1.2 TDI 75 SE Ecomotive 5dr	£15,130	What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Estate 1.6 TDI 105 SE 5dr	£15,535	What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Estate 1.6 TDI 105 FR 5dr	£16,380	What Car? says:2 stars out of 5

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The attraction of Seat’s little wagon centres on its good looks, keen pricing, low running costs, a decent amount of safety kit and relatively generous specifications. Haggle hard and you can also expect to get a big reduction from the list prices.

You'd be well advised to avoid the entry 84bhp 1.4-litre petrol engine and thrummy 1.2-litre three-cylinder diesel; the 1.2 turbo petrol and 1.6 diesel are better bets. Although the car's handling is perfectly safe and predictable, the ST is not what you’d call the last word in fun.

The ST makes up for this to an extent with a generous equipment list (even the entry-level S A/C trim has air-con, electric front windows, central locking and a CD player), and safety features including twin front and side airbags. The car scored a maximum five stars from Euro NCAP for crash protection.