Seat’s 2006 Ibiza range will be priced from £7,550 on-the-road when it goes on sale on April 15.

The most powerful FR model, the 1.8 20V T 148bhp, now costs £11,950 OTR, compared with £12,995 for the current version.

The entry-level 1.2 12V Reference 3-door is staying at the same price as before at £7,550, despite new styling and larger wheels (up from 14 inches to 15 inches).

The range-topping Cupra models are £14,400 for the 1.8 20V T 178bhp (compared with £15,505) and £15,375 (£15,500) for the 1.9 TDI 158bhp.

(* add £600 for 5-door versions)