Seat Ibiza Cupra Sport 2.0L 8V Review

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Seat Ibiza Cupra Sport 2.0L 8V
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MattyH.'s Review of Seat Ibiza Cupra Sport 2.0L 8V

29th May 2003

Overall Rating

4 stars
  • Value for money
    5 stars
  • Practicality
    4 stars
  • Performance
    3.5 stars
  • Reliability
    5 stars
Good Points

V Good on fuel economy had up to 42mpg, Handles very well, looks good and not many around so stands out. quick for actual engine size 115BHp


Bad Points

Could do with a bit more oomph!!! 115bhp just isn't enough, haven't tried a 16V but have been told there isn't really much difference even chipping it will only add 10bhp at most, the lacquer on my bonnet and front bumper blistered whether ity's just mine or not don't know although someone else i met who had one had same problem


General Comments

I like the look of the Seat Ibiza Cupra Sport 2.0L 8V, and still do specially with a few exterior modifications, although am disappointed with the performance, after all it is 2.0l in a small car even though only 8V. no sunroof or aircon is a major no-no as it does get hot inside. saying that it is extremely fun to drive and i love it, handles really well - goodyear ventura's ensure it does so even in the wet, and even when the back end goes, which is fun, correcting it is piece of the proverbial. and one of the most important things is that it looks good and there are not many around so there is no Audi TT - every ones got one syndrome. Leon type R for me next

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Members' Comments onMattyH.'s Review

  • Stuart Morrison. on 28th Jul 2003

    I ha the lacquer peel on my ibiza gti as well but mine also went on the roof but my car was kiwi yellow so was'nt that noticable. even though i still got a full respray, colour coded the bodykit and put an subaru scoop on it. performance is sluggish but it pulls well and will do me for a while yet

  • rence on 17th Nov 2003

    i have the 2.0 16v gti, i have had the lacquer blister on my alloys but the body work is good.
    i think the performance is excellent, the 16v has 150 horse power, i did 145 mph in mine with minor mods. The best car i have ever owned I would recommend one to anybody.

  • villers Rank: Lance Corporal on 29th Dec 2003

    ive got a 16 valver and i i have the priviledge of driving the 8v version and for anyone to suggest there isnt much difference between the two engines they must be mad or guessing. The 8v couldnt have pulled my socks off and i couldnt have faced being outrun by the nova boys. Good car, shame pedro didnt knock it together a bit better before it left the factory!!

  • gazmatic on 14th Jul 2004

    With a few mods i stayed with a clio 172 and thats out of 130 bhp of seat. what a great motor