The new sporty Ibiza Cupra with its 134kW 1.4-litre turbocharged and supercharged four-cylinder isn’t due to arrive in U.K. showrooms before the end of summer, but those interested can take a virtual spin of the car with a racing game that is available for iPhone and iPod touch owners. SEAT claims that in the three weeks that the game has been made available online, more than a quarter of a million people downloaded it to their iPhones and iPods. The company also said that in the summer, it will release an updated version of the Ibiza Cupra game with more cars, circuits and competition models.

Also get…the new Volkswagen Polo and BMW Z4 games for your iPhone/Pod.

Source: CarScoop

Less than six months after its international launch, the new Ibiza range has expanded with the arrival of the Cupra performance variant. The latest model continues the ‘Arrow Design’ first seen on the Bocanegra Concept, but also receives a newly designed bumper with air intake vents surrounding the central grille. Other unique features are the 17-inch alloy wheels, pumped fenders, and a centrally placed trapezoid tailpipe.

Under the hood sits a brand-new version of the Volkswagen Group’s 1.4-litre TSI engine. The twin-turbo unit produces a peak output of 134kW and is mated to a seven speed DSG gearbox with steering wheel shift-paddles. This should ensure it will be able to keep up with similar sporty hatches such as the Ford Focus ST and Renault Clio Sport.

The car also features Seat’s ‘Agile Chassis’ system, which tweaks the response of the steering, brakes and transmission depending on conditions. This is combined with an uprated suspension set-up.

Safety features include standard ESP, ABS and traction control, driver and passenger airbags, hill-hold function, and supportive bucket seats plus aluminium pedals. The new Cupra will make its official debut at October’s Paris Motor Show before going on sale by the end of the year.

Source: Motor Authority

First posted on 29 August 2008.