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SEAT Ibiza

Ibiza frontal view
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Play
2017
Standard
Standard

Verdict

The passenger compartment remained stable in the front offset test.  Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger. SEAT showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sat in different positions.  In the full-width rigid-barrier impact, protection of the driver and passenger was good or adequate.  In the side barrier test, good protection was provided to all critical parts of the body and the Ibiza scored maximum points.  In the more severe side pole impact, protection of chest was adequate and that of other body regions was good.  Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash protection in the event of a rear-end collision.  A geometric assessment of the rear seats also indicated good whiplash protection.  The Ibiza has a standard-fit autonomous emergency braking system. In tests of its functionality at low speeds typical of city driving at which many whiplash injuries are caused, the system performed well, with collisions avoided at all test speeds.

In the frontal offset test, protection of the 10 year dummy was good.  However, readings from the 6 year dummy indicated weak protection of the chest and marginal protection of the neck.  In the side barrier test, protection of the 6 year dummy was good but chest decelerations indicated poor protection of that part of the body for the 10 year dummy. The front passenger airbag can be disabled to allow a rearward-facing child restraint to be used in that seating position.  Clear information is provided to the driver and the system was rewarded.  All of the restraint types for which the Ibiza is designed could be properly installed and accommodated in the car.

The bonnet surface provided good or adequate protection to the head of a struck pedestrian but performance was weak and poor in tests around the windscreen pillars. The protection provided to pedestrians' legs by the bumper was good at all test locations.  Protection of the pelvis was also predominantly good or adequate.  The autonomous emergency braking system can detect pedestrians as well as other vehicles.  In tests, the system showed good performance, with collisions avoided or mitigated in most test scenarios and speeds.

A seatbelt reminder is standard for the front and rear seats.  Tests of the autonomous emergency braking system at highway speeds demonstrated good performance. The Ibiza has a driver-set speed limitation system as standard equipment but is not equipped with a lane assistance system.

Tested ModelSEAT Ibiza1.0 'Style',LHD
Body TypeHatchback
Kerb Weight1047 kg
Adult Occupant

Adult Occupant

95%
Child Occupant

Child Occupant

77%
Vulnerable Road Users

Vulnerable Road Users

76%
Safety Assist

Safety Assist

60%

Safety Equipment

Driver
Passenger
Rear
Front Airbag
FITTED_STANDARD
FITTED_STANDARD
NOT_AVAILABLE
Belt Pretensioner
FITTED_STANDARD
FITTED_STANDARD
FITTED_STANDARD
Belt Loadlimiter
FITTED_STANDARD
FITTED_STANDARD
FITTED_STANDARD
Knee Airbag
NOT_AVAILABLE
NOT_AVAILABLE
NOT_AVAILABLE

Note: other equipment may be available on the vehicle but was not considered in the test year

  • Fitted to the vehicle as standard
    Fitted to the vehicle as standard
  • Fitted to the vehicle as part of the safety pack
    Fitted to the vehicle as part of the safety pack
  • Not fitted to the test vehicle but available as option or as part of the safety pack
    Not fitted to the test vehicle but available as option or as part of the safety pack
  • Not available
    Not available
  • Not applicable
    Not applicable

Rating Validity

Body Type
Variant Description
Drivetrain
Rating Applies LHD
Rating Applies RHD
5 door Hatchback
1.0 petrol - SEAT Ibiza*
4x2
true
true
5 door Hatchback
1.5 petrol - SEAT Ibiza
4x2
true
true
5 door Hatchback
1.6 diesel - SEAT Ibiza
4x2
true
true
  • * Tested Variant

Additional Information