Seat has added an economical version of its Ibiza to the model in its 2008 revisions to the range.

The Ecomotive has been designed to maximise efficiency and will do 74mpg and has CO2 emissions of 99 g/km, just like its Volkswagen counterpart the Polo Bluemotion.

The Ibiza Ecomotive is priced at £10,995.

Another newcomer for 2008 is the 1.4-litre 98bhp Ibiza Sport. A permanent addition to the Ibiza range, the new model features a 16-valve petrol engine (the output is up from the previous 83bhp) mated to a five-speed manual gearbox.

The £9,395 Sport includes 16-inch alloys, low profile 205/45 tyres, body-coloured rear spoiler sports seats, leather-clad three-spoke steering wheel and gearknob, and MP3-compatible CD/radio with AUX-in connection.

The revised Ibiza model line-up now begins with the Reference Sport available with either a 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol or 1.4-litre TDI three-cylinder turbodiesel powerplant and priced from only £8,695. The flagship FR with a 128bhp 1.9-litre TDI engine mated to a six-speed manual gearbox for £13,350.