SEAT owners have proved their passion for the sporty Spanish brand by helping the Ibiza ST claim the Most Highly Rated Car title in the Honest John Awards 2015, held last night (20 May 2015).
The stylish compact estate earned the honour thanks to gaining more five-star reviews on the Honest John website than any other model in the past year. A visit to the model’s web page reveals a wealth of praise from satisfied owners, with exceptional value for money, quality and equipment highlighted repeatedly in their self-penned reports.
The fact the Ibiza ST has been on the market for almost five years makes its achievement all the more remarkable. Sustained enthusiasm for the model from owners goes beyond anything achieved by more recent, headline-grabbing machines, at any level of power, prestige or price tag.
Dan Harrison, Honest John Editor, said: “When it comes to positive Honest John Owners’ Reviews, no other car can match the SEAT Ibiza ST. Over the past 12 months it has been given five stars by our readers for its smart looks, efficient engines and comfortable cabin. Indeed, our readers say the Ibiza ST is excellent value and we agree. Few other compact estates can match it for refinement or ability.”
Chris Stevens, SEAT UK Head of Marketing, said: “This is a great award to receive, not least because it reflects the opinions of owners themselves, making it even sweeter. Ibiza ST’s success demonstrates its far-reaching appeal, combining versatility, quality and low ownership costs.”
The Ibiza ST is an object lesson in providing genuine estate car capability within supermini proportions. It packs an impressive 430 litres of boot space within compact exterior dimensions – extending to a vast 1,164 litres when the rear seats are folded. True to its status as a contemporary SEAT, it shares the sporty looks and dynamic prowess of the rest of the family.
These qualities will be further extended later this year when the new Ibiza ST launches, benefitting from enhanced performance, impressive new connectivity and infotainment systems, an even more refined ride and handling and a wealth of personalisation options that promise to generate even greater customer enthusiasm.
The Honest John website is one of the UK’s leading consumer websites providing advice on buying, selling and running cars. It receives around two million user visits every month, with car reviews the most popular feature.