It probably should not come as surprise that the Ibiza is benefiting from an onslaught of eye catching technology.

The three new Ibiza models, FR, Cupra and Bocanegra, are set to bolster Seats sporting reputation. Using the impressive TSi engine in two outputs, 148bhp and 177bhp, all three nake use of seven – speed DSG gearbox and XDS traction system.

The original Bocanegra was the Seat 1200 sport, manufactured for the Spanish market between 1974 and 1979.

Based on the new Ibiza cupra and Bocanegra, with its black mouth and additional standard equipment and trim, is an obvious nod to the company’s sporting past.

The underpinnings remain the same as the Cupra model but more aggressive styling both in and out mark this model down as a little different and with limited numbers making it a potential collectors piece.

With the Bocanegra, Seat has a distinctive model to bring to the hot hatch party, and drivers can be assured of a competent and technologically advanced model regardless of their final choice.