Best performance car for the money!
Nothing major. One loose bit of interior trim, fixed by the dealer. One incorrectly fitted grommet.
As fast as you like. Sticks to the road like glue, though the torque steer can be massive. The car has every bit of kit you want. I paid £12150 from a main dealer with CD, pre-registered.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 15th March, 2001
A VW for Seat money, bargain!
Rear brakes needed cleaning out after 1000 miles.
Tailgate lock became faulty after 2000 miles - awaiting replacement (design fault I was told).
Heater/radio MFD has a loose wire, being sorted when the car goes back for a new tailgate lock.
Front feft tweeter crackles sometimes, being sorted when car goes back for a new tailgate lock.
Replaced the standard 13" steel wheels with a set of 15" OZ Alloys with Toyo T1-S tyres, the car now handles 10x better and really corners well, it also looks the dogs danglees.
The car does approx 40 mpg on a long run and around 35mpg around town.
Not too sure on the mpg with the A/C on as it hasn't been that hot yet :)
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th January, 2001
Fantastic looking, distinctive, sporty and great fun!
Couple of switches etc needed replacing, but dealer fixed them without query.
This is my first car from new, and I couldn't have chosen a better one. It goes great, looks fantastic, and I've seen only one other on the road in almost a year - hence it sticks out.
It's a bit thirsty (32ish MPG, pretty much no matter how you drive it) and because I'm under 25, insurance could be lower, but it's worth it for the fun and features of this car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th January, 2001
Do you know whether the radio can be changed and upgraded for another standard size one?
Without ripping the dashboard apart and changing the stereo from behind (and I'm not sure even that would work), no you can't change the stereo. However, I think the standard unit is pretty good. Maybe the speakers could be better, but I put in a Pioneer CD changer with conversion cable, and it sounds great. Remember, people will turn to hear the exhaust grumble more than your taste in drum n' bass!!
Best supermini out there!
Nothing at all.
Wipes the socks off the Corsa, Clio & Fiesta alike in terms of looks, styling and of course the price is £2000-£3000 cheaper with a better spec.
Best supermini of 2000 by far with the new upgraded look!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 8th September, 2000
Spain have won Euro 2000 - really!
Nothing, although early days yet - see report on my boyfriends SEAT ALHAMBRA titled "Don't Hold Your Breath"
What a brilliant car, not only because of it's great value for money.
The ride is superb, I specified 15" alloys and low profiles and it corners as if on rails, as well as making it look the dogs b******s! It doesn't have any of the "boxiness" sound and feel associated with many other small cars. Chassis is very rigid. Gear selection is close and fairly precise, power steering weight and feel are superb as are the brakes. The 1.4 VW engine is smooth and quiet at all speeds, averaging 35 mpg driving in town.
Exterior paint and finish is superb, looks so good that it even turns heads!
Interior is well finished and comfortable, ample space in the front.
All in all, one hell of a car, about £2000 cheaper than its nearest rival.
It's a knockout, buy one!!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 1st July, 2000
A well built high powered car for cheap money, the best 11,000ukp I ever spent
Nothing, a great car.
At a list price of £11,500 you cannot buy a better built, more powerful car with a higher spec than the Ibiza 1.6 Sport, you name it you get it, it is all standard:
15" Alloy wheels
Climate air con
Traction control
ABS
Electric windows
Electric and heated mirrors
Central locking
Alarm
Front fog lights
Large rear spoiler
Body kit
VW build quality
I would recommend this particular model to anyone who wants a bit of fun and who doesn't want to pay £16,000 for a Golf GTi
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 30th June, 2000
17th Jun 2001, 12:35
The 20VT is a fantastic car for the money. My only complaints would be fairly loud road noise in the cabin and a recurring loose, squeaking dash board. Otherwise it has been great,