2022 SEAT Ibiza

In keeping with the brand’s image, the latest SEAT Ibiza has the perception of Volkswagen-like build quality and technology, coupled with some Spanish flair. The Ibiza sits as the exotic cousin of the Volkswagen Polo, and remains a solid offering in the ever-competitive supermini sector because it’s comfortable, is decent to drive, and surprisingly spacious inside.

In many ways, the Ibiza feels like a shrunken Leon (akin to how the VW Polo feels like a smaller VW Golf these days). A facelift in 2021 addressed some of the previous complaints of scratchy interior plastics and cheap-feeling cabin materials. This, along with a raft of high-end on-board tech and reasonable pricing, helps make the Ibiza a tempting proposition.

Despite its longevity (the Ibiza celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2024), the future of SEAT’s supermini has been called into question recently by VW Group boss Thomas Schäfer, although a facelift of the model should launch in 2025.