Seat Ibiza Bocanegra unveiled in Barcelona
The SEAT Bocanegra - Click above for a high-res gallery
SEAT has morphed the Bocanegra Concept into a production-ready car and stayed largely true to the concept. The car isn't something completely new – it's more of an option package fitted to the Cupra. As such, the aesthetic differences don't serve any additional purpose – the flanking front grille vents are closed, for instance -- but that's not necessarily a crime when the car still looks pretty good.
Outside, in addition to that new grille and 17-inch Sira alloys (which have nothing on the concept's rims), a pair of fog lights graces the front bumper and AP brake calipers brace the front rotors. The engine is the Cupra's 1.4 TSI in 150-hp or 180-hp flavors. Inside the Blackmouth, the rhomboid-stitched seat centers remain from the Geneva show car's, with much milder (and probably more comfortable) bolsters. Gloss black trim, aluminum pedals, and lots of letter "B"s grace the cabin. The car will be offered in a red called "Dakota" and a white called "Candy" and be available later this year.
Gallery: Barcelona 2009: Seat Ibiza Bocanegra
Gallery: SEAT Ibiza Bocanegra
[Source: Autoblog Spanish]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Jsams4131 1:15PM (5/08/2009)
Beautiful!!! the center stack looks like glass. exterior..well...imo its amazing.
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TyWright 1:32PM (5/08/2009)
FAKE
VENTS
SUCK
Seriously. You gotta admit they're cheeseball and should be banned.
Tmoguy 1:37PM (5/08/2009)
What does it matter if the vents are fake. As a design element I think it looks great. Too bad Seat isnt available in the US but hey just buy a Golf and your halfway there right.
zamafir 1:42PM (5/08/2009)
I love the rear and interior (feels almost alfa) but that front... not so much.
LeMarge 3:21PM (5/08/2009)
At least this is not an Alfa!!!!
Aren't you familiarised with the Fiat gruppo cars' reliability and build quality?
Clippy 5:38PM (5/08/2009)
Talking about Fiat reliability in the article about Seat is silly. VW Group cars aren't exactly earthshattering when it comes to reliability.
watson 1:53AM (5/09/2009)
It might be true that lately some of the VAG cars have deteriorated when compared to the past ,
but in terms of reliability Fiat group's cars - Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia - have constantly been among the WORST European cars all these years up to now.
izaerian 1:21PM (5/08/2009)
Geez I get tired of looking at all the euro area cars that I will never get a chance to have easily. I have always liked the unique style of Seat.
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sayso 3:05PM (5/08/2009)
Even if I don't know exactly how would this be possible, I guess someone from the States who 'd love to have a car from Seat could make an order from Mexico ( Seats are actually sold over there ) .
EU_reader 1:38PM (5/08/2009)
Seat= sexy volkswagens (polo, golf)
You see, it's the same car, but aimed at different consumers. Only the bodywork changes. That's one example of how VAG manages to have so many different brands, all of them doing fine.
I like this one! I hope they give the Leon a facelift soon, in this style, it's getting old compared to this new ibiza. And I like a bit more space in the back, which is why I would prefer the Leon. But the Ibiza now definitely looks best.
I also like the front lights, with two light housings.
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Mazda FTW! 2:11PM (5/08/2009)
I want those wheels for my Mazda3. Beautiful design, esp the rear. Not so sure about the front and interior...looks a bit early-00s.
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Rick 2:37PM (5/08/2009)
Sick. I like what Seat does with some of their cars.
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bongobob 3:35PM (5/08/2009)
Is that the name of the car or the dance the sales person does after selling one?
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P.V. 4:03PM (5/08/2009)
That might possibly be the coolest, meanest looking compact hatch I have ever seen. NICE!
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J 9:55PM (5/09/2009)
"Boca negra" is an appropriate name. It does indeed have a black mouth.
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