Having received this car second hand, I was not expecting too much from this little hatch. Coming from the global VW badge, the Seat Ibiza is a sport little car that combines great handling with a spritely 1.4 litre engine. My only concern of the engine is that the torque band is very low and it requires a fair amount of revving to get it up to power, lowering the miles per gallon figure. This aside though, the Ibiza really does give an excellent ride. On motorways, the car is easily able to keep up with traffic and even power past much more powerful cars. It really comes to life on country roads though where the nimble handling and the high gears really come to life and it really it really is a fun car to drive. The interior quality is also fair, if not a little basic with plastic covering all surfaces.

I have had issues with the electrical build quality involving lights coming on intermittently on the dashboard. On two different trips to the dealership, the problem has not been solved even if the staff have tried their utmost. At times, I have also found the ride to be a little stiff, but this is a personal preference.

Overall though, this is an excellent little hatch, good for both cruising and for daily commutes. If you want some fun, this too is a brilliant little car that will not break the bank.