' 2016 SEAT Ibiza CUPRA ( 1.8 TSI / 192hp / MANUAL ) ' Test Drive & Review - TheGetawayer

Fun times with the new Seat Ibiza Cupra. It comes with a bigger 1.8 TSI engine making 192hp / 320nm and get's a 6spd manual gearbox ...
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[@NickMurray]

No one seems to watch these Seat videos even though they are excellent. I guess a large part of the world does not know what a SEAT is which is a shame but still.

[@TheGetawayer]

+Nick Murray You see, that's why I am here and why I'm planning to film another one very soon here , Nick ;)

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Such a cool little car! All that wheelspin is hilarious too. I say this all the time, but I wish we got this car here in the states (along with the Polo)!

[@TheGetawayer]

I will help you organize a test when you visit germany, Seats are so much fun 😃👍

[@blom157]

I've got one .. truly amazing car . I love it

[@BrunoCarrilho]

Do you have any problems with some radiator and cooling liquid pump leak? Mine had to change them at 50000km 😞

[@TheSuRiCaTe90]

Das ist wohl das bis jetzt aufwendigste und ausführlichste Review, das man zu dem Wagen finden kann. Sehr gute Arbeit! Mein schon bestellter Cupra hat sogar exakt die gleiche Ausstattung. Die Vorfreude wird immer größer!

[@TheGetawayer]

+WiZzLe Dankeschön ! Mich würde Dein Fahreindruck auf Sommerreifen interessieren. Bis dahin schon mal viel Spaß mit dem Giftzwerg ;)

[@TheSuRiCaTe90]

Gerne! Meiner kommt leider erst im Mai, aber wenn ich dran denke, schreibe ich hier nochmal rein =)

[@phimubaslg7532]

+WiZzLe und wie siehts aus?😁

[@timkent]

Thanks Guido I really enjoy your channel. Honest reviews and not only about cars that are "out of reach" for most!

[@TheGetawayer]

+Tim Kent Thanks Tim ! I appreciate the kind words !

[@antoinepageau8336]

Great review Guido! Imagine an all wheel drive version.

[@TheGetawayer]

Audi S1 :) Thanks buddy !

[@antoinepageau8336]

No Audi 1 or 2 series here in North America.

[@Vtinoco]

Great video 👍

[@TheGetawayer]

Thanks !

[@dmitri.spector]

Great vid, could you please make one on the Opel Corsa OPC + Sportpack

[@AntoniPvP]

Hey Guido , i can understand they cost the same in Germany : the prices of the Polo Gti in Romania is almost 20 k and the Cupra is 17 k so 3 k it's quite a big difference since on the end of the day you get the same engine ; i'm a vw fan but these days evrything made by them get more and more expensive

[@TheGetawayer]

Thanks for this info, of course that would change things. I still think the GTI has a nicer interior though - Guido

[@Buffalo40]

Thank you, I think you have the best reviews on the net

[@TheGetawayer]

+Buffalo32 Too kind, thanks !

[@nyrol]

Nice little review, just the essentials. You asked the viewers in a previous video what other cars should you review, so how about the Passat BiTDI? Would be nice to get your oppinion on that 2 liter Diesel with 240 hp.

[@TheGetawayer]

Thanks Dorian ! I can ask VW. I already filmed the new Passat GTE and liked it alot. Great car the Passat!

[@decemberelf]

You always let the guy in the Porshce behind pass. You should take a note people! ^_^

[@TheGetawayer]

+Max Nits Yupp, that guy was serious. Even the Getawayer couldn't lose him ;)

[@sasajungic89]

Nice video Guido. New Ibiza is very appealing to me. I may consider buying one my self. I'm looking actually at the small hothatch so this pretty much fits the bill for me. I never liked the 1.4 with 7 speed dsg gearbox. It was a bit of a disappointment from VW. They had some reliability issues with the gearboxes as you said they just couldn't handle the power. Weirdly I can't find VW Polo GTI in Denmark with the new 1.8 tsi. I'm not sure they will sell it here. I will definitely test drive Ibiza.

[@TheGetawayer]

+sasajungic89 Thanks ! Yes, that 1.4 was crap let's just say it :) I don't know about VW in Denmark, but maybe you can buy one here in germany ? :)

[@sasajungic89]

I could do that. I'm going to test drive Ibiza in a week or two to see if I fit properly in the car. I'm 183 cm so I should be fine

[@wtfdididolastnight]

Great video, quality is increasing by the day Guido :) Ok it pulls it's own tyres off, but what about the chassis, did you find it tossable in corners or does it rather understeer much...? i'm curious!

[@TheGetawayer]

Thanks ! No it is right on the safe side, the tires spin and you get understeer and push, same in the dry at least on these winter tires. Would love to try it on summer tires

[@wtfdididolastnight]

+TheGetawayer i bet she would drift!

[@ScottZ370]

+wtfdididolastnight I find mine to be very playful and I've never driven something so ready to do lift off oversteer (but it's not dangerously tailhappy) but I have a FR 2015 so the new suspension on this might change that

[@TheGetawayer]

+S Miller Driving in the wet and on winter tires, I really couldn't feel and tendence to oversteer. I bet its more exciting on summer tires with less understeer and more tire grip to play with:)

[@danielebellocchi219]

Hi Guido! that 's a great video!I have just buy the new ibiza cupra (in dynamic grey like the leon cupra), and i'm waiting for it to arrive now. So, at all, do you think it's a good, fast hatchback, right? I have drove the one in exposition but It wasn't possible to me to drive fast. I have a ibiza FR 2.0 tdi now 2013 edition, and i like it, but fortunately the 2016 edition has better inside quality.

[@TheGetawayer]

+Francesco Catania Hi Francesco, yes I liked it ! It's really fast I think. Which colour are you getting ? Tell me how you like it after you've driven it abit longer. Would love to read your impressions on summer tires. Regards, Guido

[@danielebellocchi219]

+TheGetawayer I have buy it in dynamic grey colour (Is the same colour as the leon cupra 5dr you have tested, or it was another type of grey?) yes, I will let you know for sure, but I have to wait 60 days before it will arrive to me!

[@spence22]

Great job as always Guido!

[@TheGetawayer]

+spence22 Thanks !

[@keeszoutzeling]

Another great review Guido, congrats! Do you have any plans to review the Cupra 290?

[@TheGetawayer]

Thanks ! Yes stay tuned :)

[@andrewwright.]

e888? reminds me of the older 1.8t 20v. so much potential

[@oppanheimer]

I really like your reviews, keep them up.

[@TheGetawayer]

+oppanheimer Thanks !

[@TheJamestonb002]

Nice review Guido! Do you think Would you think it is worth doing a review of the Leon Cupra 290? Cheers!

[@TheGetawayer]

Thanks ! Yes, I loved the 280. Always up for a 2nd go in one of those:)

[@nikb6528]

+TheGetawayer And GTI Clubsport some day!

[@nikb6528]

This car is just so cute haha. Great for mostly town driving and sporadical spirited drive, I reckon.

[@TheGetawayer]

Yap, it fun to race bigger cars from the lights in this one:)

[@nikb6528]

TheGetawayer haha indeed. I bet they're completely baffled when they eat Cupra's dust!;)

[@NidhalNajiG]

After 2 minutes watching you video , I discovered that the review is in English hhhhhhhhhhh , I love German-English ... Good review man , thank you

[@TheGetawayer]

Haha, thanks ! :)

[@simonvaughan788]

Have a remapped 2016 seat ibiza its nothing zpecial but very nippy the only thing that bothers me is if tbere is a slight bit of rain and i have got the window open a fraction being a smoker i get a stream of water comming through the window.

[@Zbjuhu]

What about fitting it with a quaife diff? That would sort out the traction issue, I suppose

[@93455Driver]

Great video. I think VAG is missing out by not sending the Polo to the US. I am not sure if they make them in Puebla MX or not, but I think the Polo would really mix it up with the Fiesta, Sonic, and other small hatchbacks.

[@TheGetawayer]

+93455Driver I guess americans are slowly warming up to these smaller cars, as the Fiesta but also Mini and Fiat 500 show. You never know, maybe you'll get these models in the future :)

[@lucab.5944]

Ich hab dieses Teil neulich für mich entdeckt. Meiner Meinung nach ein VW Polo GTI nur günstiger und mit einer ultra krassen Serienausstattung (Sitzheizung., Navi, Adaptiv Fahrwerk, Xenon etc. pp.) Bei Sixt-Leaing mit 10-20 % Anzahlung inkl. Versicherung für 200€ mtl. :)) Super Review!! Danke ;)

[@texxhexxmm]

is ist ok to use the Sport Mode without going crazy in the first 1000km? Maximum 140 km/h.. Would be hard if not😣

[@stefanvalentin2571]

Is that the dynamic gray color? Great vid btw!

[@TheSuRiCaTe90]

+Stefan Valentin No, its pirineos grey. Dynamic grey is like a brighter white in some light conditions.

[@stefanvalentin2571]

Thanks!

[@Xteus]

Nice video Guido! i own a '04 ibiza cupra tdi ,and i'm waiting/switching for this little monster!! i have ordered 2 months ago but i still waiting... (i think another month ,this wait time kill me :_)

[@sasajungic89]

Great things come to those who wait :). I'm considering replacing my GT86 with Ibiza Cupra.

[@Xteus]

+sasajungic89 wow you think the iby cupra is a better sport car than your GT86?

[@sasajungic89]

Probably not handling wise but I need something a bit more practical. I had My GT86 now 3 years so I'm thinking its time for a change :)

[@micoaraujo]

Nice review!! I drove the last Cupra with the 1.4 TSI engine...the car was fun to drive but it was not THAT exciting nor demanding. Another issue with the 1.4 engine was its problems, the Supercharger and turbocharger working at the same time, caused a lot of issues on that engine. I knew a guy that had a Polo GTI with the 1.4 and he was on the second engine replacement...so, not a good engine at all. This 1.8 I am excited for...maybe I can test one here in Portugal. By the way...there's a new Leon Cupra out there, maybe Seat lend you one of those!! :D Take care!

[@TheGetawayer]

+David Araújo Yeah, try one it's fun ! I heard about the engine problems from my Seat pr-contact, so no holding back on that, haha. I am switching to the 290 next week, but it will be a DSG car I think ;)

[@bonitorettovic8021]

Guido der Profi :-)... sehr schön

[@TheGetawayer]

+Boni Torettovic Haha, sagen wir mal Semi-Profi ;) Grüsse

[@TheSuRiCaTe90]

Könntest du etwas zu den Scheinwerfern sagen? Wie gut funktioniert das Kurvenlicht bzw. das Abbiegelicht?

[@TheGetawayer]

+WiZzLe Also ich war sehr zufrieden mit der Ausleuchtung. Konnte keinen Mangel feststellen :)

[@jesperboas3754]

Here in denmark the polo gti cost about 70000 euro, so i have but the Ibiza for about 35000 euro.And I´m looking forwere to geting my car.Great video. ;-)

[@TheGetawayer]

+Jesper Boas Cool, thanks for watching ! I need to visit Denmark again, such a beautiful country :)

[@berndbrot3556]

Ist das die Farbe Prineos Grau ? Hab meinen auch in der Farbe bestellt aber noch nicht in Natura gesehen .

[@TheGetawayer]

+Bernd Brot Jap, wobei es in natura noch viel besser aussieht als hier im Video, gute Wahl ;)

[@wolf0491]

Nice video. Like seeing these cool cars I can't buy in the US lol

[@TheGetawayer]

+Terry Hernandez Thanks ! You never know, maybe one day Seat comes to the states and you've already heard about their cars from watching this video ;)

[@wolf0491]

+TheGetawayer that's right. I found your channel because of suburuwrxfan giving you a shout out other day 🎉.

[@Supercharger86]

Really nice film. And great car, thinking of getting me one 😊

[@TheGetawayer]

Thanks ! Its a great package, so do a test drive :)

[@Supercharger86]

+TheGetawayer I will, it's going to replace my A3 3.2 Quattro, I I'll miss the Quattro and the engine sound. 😃

[@Elementpunx]

Im in between FiST and this Ibiza. :D Didnt drive Ibiza yet. I heard it is much more comfy?

[@duesiish]

Hey Guido. Machst du nur Reviews von Neuwagen oder würdest du auch mal ältere Gebrauchte testen? Würde dich gerne in einem 4er oder 5er Golf R32 sehen. Deine Meinung zu diesen Fahrzeugen würde mich sehr interessieren!

[@TheGetawayer]

Generell nur Presswagen, weil das Filmen und Eindrücke gewinnen auf meinen Hausstrecken schon sehr viel mehr Zeit braucht, als man vlt annimmt. Ich filme ja alles selbst:) Deshalb bin ich dankbar, wenn ein Hersteller mir mehrere Tage oder sogar zwei Wochen Zeit gibt, mit einem Wagen. Mag nach reiner Spaßfahrt aussehen, aber es steckt wirklich Arbeit dahinter. Das ginge mit Privatwagen so nur schwer:) Grüße, Guido

[@duesiish]

+TheGetawayer Schade, aber absolut nachvollziehbar! Die Zeit die in deine Videos fliesst merkt man! Weiter so!👍🏻

[@TheGetawayer]

+duesiish Danke ! Versicherung ist auch ein Thema, gerade wenn man etwas zackiger fährt:) Ich kann Dir aber sagen, dass ich generell eine sehr positive Meinung von VW Fahrzeugen habe. Mag nicht immer das extrovertierteste Auto sein, aber wenn es um die Balance aller Geschmäcker geht, ist VW kaum zu toppen:) Grüße

[@ScottZ370]

The E diff doesn't work with the traction control off, great video though

[@TheGetawayer]

+S Miller Really ? That doesn't make sense if its a Sport ESC setting, right ? It didn't say off, but yeah. Without TC no change to get the power down in the wet anyway

[@ScottZ370]

TheGetawayer At least it does in the 1.4 Cupra/FR but I have the same problems with TCS off which suggests it hasn't changed. I struggled putting 140hp and 250nm down out of a damp corner and then had it tuned to something like 177hp and 320nm and now I turn TCS off because it just carries on going forwards.

[@Christian_2511]

i hope you will test ford focus RS soon!

[@xaron1988]

mq250 or mq350? transmission

[@marcusl9437]

Bitte testen Sie den neuen VW Polo GTI mit Schaltgetriebe!

[@berndbrot3556]

Danke für die Antwort. und nebenbei ein sehr gutes Video. 👍

[@TheGetawayer]

+Bernd Brot Sehr gerne, viel Spaß mit Deinem neuen Auto Bernd !

[@Amiro1990]

Dankeschön fur diese review ich habe eine qustion fur dich How is the Seat Mii 1.0 TSI / 71 kW ? I have the Seat Mii 1.0 MPI / 56 kW . And i understand you im 182 cm highet Very professional review ! Guten tag , Tschüss!!

[@Heerooh147]

Hallo Herr Getawayer :) mich würde Ihre Meinung zu Ibiza Cupra gegen BMW120d interessieren. welcher ist das bessere sportliche Alltagsauto im Vergleich Und: ja ich habe beide Videos auf dem channel geschaut

[@TheGetawayer]

Aha:) Da musst Du noch etwas konkreter fragen :) Grüße

[@Heerooh147]

+TheGetawayer Also beim Verbrauch liegt der BMW denke ich klar vorne, egal ob bei sportlicher oder moderater Fahrweise Mir gehts mehr um das handling, fahrwerk, Sitze, beschleunigung, Mit welchen hatten Sie mehr Fahrspaß aber auch praktische sachen wie Kofferraum Lohnt es sich mehr geld in den BMW zu investieren, denn immerhin gibt es kaum gute Gebrauchte 120d zum Neupreis eines Ibiza Cupra

[@TheGetawayer]

+Bronson The Great Wenn ich Dir sage, dass ich privat auch einen 120d fahre und damit mehr als happy bin, ist das bestimmt schon mal ein Hinweis ;) Grundsätzlich sind das zwei völlig verschiedene Autos. Für mich hinkt da der Vergleich. Der Ibiza ist ein kräftiger City Flitzer, weniger Platz und nicht so komfortabel auf Langstrecke / Autobahn wie der 1er. Heckantrieb VS Frontantrieb, schwierig, Sitze kommt bei BMW auch drauf an was man einbauen lässt. Am besten mal beide Probefahren, durchrechnen was wirtschaftlicher ist und am Ende selbst entscheiden ;) Grüsse

[@Heerooh147]

+TheGetawayer ja von Versicherung sind beide nahezu gleich. Ich fahre zur zeit ein 2002er v6 Hyundai coupe. Mit dem Cupra hatte ich schon das vergnuegen allerdings den 1.4 DSG (wuerg! es lebe die handschaltung! es war aber nur das DSG und der kleine Motor die mich nicht so begeistert haben ansonsten spaßiges kleines KFz) und im vergleich zum Coupe ist der etwas komfortabler. Es geht bei mir wirklich darum ein Spassmobil fuer Papa als Nachfolger fuer das hyundai coupe zu kaufen, da der Familienkombi schon vor der Tuer steht. Dann werde ich den 120d mal Probefahren (sollte aber wirklich mit Sportpaket sein. Also mindestens das Sportfahrwerk...) Mich reizt ja wirklich der Heckantrieb, damit kann man bestimmt auf rutschigen freien Flächen viel Spass haben... PS: Vielen Dank dass Sie sich die Zeit nehmen um hier fragen zu beantworten :) Chris Harris macht das nie :P

[@MrCorgh]

How does it fit into Fiesta ST's territory?

[@TheGetawayer]

+MrCorgh The Fiesta is abit sportier and more playful, I would say. Also abit cheaper. Maybe we can review it one day, I've not been in contact with Ford Germany so far

[@3232schmitty]

Hallo Guido. Dieser Herbst werde ich nach Bayern reisen. Haben Sie hinweisen für mich? Was denken Sie über die Leute? Was soll ich besuchen? Vielen Dank

[@TheGetawayer]

Just enjoy the great food and beer :) Bayern is lovely !!!

[@johnwebster9699]

Two cars in one. The girlfriend working at the hair salon can drive to work calmly, then the guy can rev the nuts out of it in sport mode on a country road, or the girlfriend might if she's cool! Cars of any type fulfilling multiple roles are very appealing. Great review as always!

[@TheGetawayer]

+John Webster Haha, I have to say the Ibiza is very popular here in my area. Not only amoung hair dressers ;)

[@Jimmy280brake]

Have you reviewed the new polo gti?

[@TheGetawayer]

+Jimmy280brake Nope, maybe we can film that one too. I don't know yet :)

[@4damage]

Why no DSG

[@timol125]

Mich wundert es, dass du doch noch halbwegs gut darin sitzen kannst. Bin bisher nur den A1 gefahren und fühle mich obwohl ich nur 1,85 groß bin extrem unwohl. Sitze viel zu hoch, Lenkrad kommt nicht weit genug raus und das Lenkrad ist viel zu schräg, sodass ich unten meine Knie im Weg habe und oben fast ausgestreckte Arme habe. War wohl auch nur der kleine 125PS aber ich denke die Geometrie ist ja auch bei den anderen Motoren ähnlich.

[@TheGetawayer]

+timol125 Ja, aufrecht sitzen geht eher schlecht, die Sitze sind auch zu kurz, mehr als 2 Stunden in der Haltung ist kein Genuss. Aber das Problem hast Du mit über 1,90 in fast jedem Auto. Ich kenne es garnicht anders, bis auf ganz wenige Ausnahmen ;)

[@Sunthaz]

+timol125 Hmm, also zumindest im Polo Blue GT mit 1.4 Ltr.-Maschine wurde es ganz gut gelöst. Bin ca. 2 cm kleiner als du und konnte derartige Dinge nicht feststellen. Naja ich schätze, selbst kleine Größenunterschiede können da zu erheblich unterschiedlichen Fahrerlebnissen führen und kleinere designtechnische Differenzen im Cockpit gibt es wohl auch.

[@timol125]

Shakrom Muss auch dazu sagen, dass ich relativ lange Arme und Beine habe und gerne tief sitze. Außerdem ist der A1 vermutlich nicht zu so sportlicher Fahrweise ausgelegt, sodass das schräge Lenkrad für Normalfahrer auch kein Problem ist. Würde mich mal interessieren wie es im S1 oder auch Ibiza Cupra ist

[@Taylor40667]

You should review Mini Cooper jcw 230bhp

[@TheGetawayer]

+Taylor40667 I'm not a big Mini fan, but yeah if BMW offers me one, I won't say no :)

[@jerrhan]

Anyone knows if its possible to fit a LSD on this Cupra?

[@TheGetawayer]

+jerrhan It has an e-diff using the brakes

[@pjwolf]

awesome video! there's a lot of nice car and Europe that we don't get in United States. why is that?

[@TheGetawayer]

+P Joseph Thanks ! I guess americans aren't really ready for ' small & fast ' yet ;)

[@jskoust]

"Dat reely was quit populör".. LOL

[@TheGetawayer]

Yupp

[@slaWterCH]

Very nice editing! Nice car as well. However, Manual only, well that would not be a car for me ;-) The interior looks quite good but I guess it feels cheep. Shame.

[@TheGetawayer]

+slaWterCH Oh come on, buddy : We have to safe the manual ! :D Get my mission ? :D

[@slaWterCH]

+TheGetawayer I'm not as attached to the Manual as you are ;-) The word that annoys me the most is "only" however. I'd like to be able to choose the transmission type.

[@ejs93033]

need more cars that sell in US

[@TheGetawayer]

+davedavis Since VW struggles so badly in the states, I guess you guys will miss out these great Seats for another decade :(

[@thomasgixxer23]

Wieso nicht auf Deutsch? :P Nein, gutes Video, und bin froh, dass ich meinen in Grau bestellt habe, sieht 100 mal besser aus als Weiß wie ich finde.

[@TheGetawayer]

+Thomas P. Danke ! Grau ist wirklich geil, hoffentlich hast Du Dir auch die schwarzen Felgen gegönnt ;) Mal sehen was in Zukunft kommt, momentan brauche ich die internationale Reichweite, um als freier Journalist relevant zu sein, aber wer weiß wo es mich noch hinverschlägt ;) Grüsse

[@thomasgixxer23]

+TheGetawayer Ne, habe sie in Silber gelassen, jedoch habe ich für den Sommer Orange 17" Felgen da, dazu noch ein paar details am Auto Orange Folieren. Für den Winter reichen die Originaler silbernen 17"

[@adamfletcher317]

that is not the standard exhaust.

[@TheGetawayer]

all stock

[@adamfletcher317]

+TheGetawayer dude I sell them in the UK and have one as a demo and they don't sound like that over here.

[@williamfalWFT]

+Adam Fletcher So does it sound worse or better?

[@adamfletcher317]

+william jalborg not as throaty in the UK I'm afraid

[@stoneeh]

This little shit weighs more than my Corrado with the 2,9l engine? Lol. Btw I don't think I've ever got wheelspin in 2nd with mine. Don't even get it in 1st, when it's dry. That's the advantage of a lot of weight on the front wheels on a FWD car - lots of traction.

[@lgliam]

+stoneeh Then comes the colossal understeer...

[@stoneeh]

+lgliam depends very much. A Scirocco 1,4 TSI has more understeer than a 2,9 Corrado. Based on weight distribution, you would guess the exact opposite. But there's a lot more that plays into a car's handling than weight distribution.

[@TheGetawayer]

+stoneeh The Corrado is really that light ? 1260kg ? That's impressive :) I wish VW would launch a new Corrado. Such a cool looking car. Sadly I hardly ever see them here in germany. All roasted by tuner kids :(

[@stoneeh]

TheGetawayer 1220kg. Mine is basically stock, except for some slight performance enhancements (like carbon hood, the lightest weight wheels for the size, etc). No rice whatsoever ;). Yeah, I was so looking forward to the Scirocco as a Corrado successor, but driving it was a huge disappointment!

[@Digi20]

+stoneeh the ibiza has basically the same size as your corrado (or a Golf III ). I find it interesting that, despite all the modern day safety and luxury stuff (thats missing on older cars) the wheight is not even higher.

[@SrchangwaytogoC]

The Polo is not manual

[@TheGetawayer]

Like I said

[@runnerbaba]

Leon Cupra is much much better....

[@TheSuRiCaTe90]

+German Big Surprise! And about as twice as expensive

[@TheGetawayer]

+WiZzLe Nooo not twice, it's about 30 to 40 % here in germany ;)

[@texxhexxmm]

is ist ok to use the Sport Mode without going crazy in the first 1000km? Maximum 140 km/h.. Would be hard if not😣