Ibiza Cupra Concept (Spain, 2012)

Seat took advantage of the Auto Salon China in Beijing to reveal the concept for the next generation Seat Ibiza Cupra with a 1.4 TSI engine with 180hp and 250Nm of torque and seven-speed DSG transmission, which Seat says is very close to production in terms of styling and power.

Seat calls the new Ibiza Cupra, “a sports car for every day.” The exterior is a slightly modified version of the current Ibiza. The LEDs around the bi-xenon headlights create a sharp, bowtie-look accentuated by a larger front air dam than the standard car. The rear has a large diffuser with a single large exhaust outlet. The tail lights are also LED lit.

For the concept the side mirrors are black to contrast with the bright yellow paint, and Seat is hinting this will find its way to the production car as well. The concept also wears 17in wheels that will likely also find their way to the production version.

In the interior the seats are trimmed in yellow, but the entire dashboard is almost monochromatic black. There is some dark red stitching on the steering wheel and a modular 5in navigation unit.