Seat has publicized that it is to release an estate version of its Ibiza supermini.

The novel model will be given the name as the Seat Ibiza Sport Tourer (in maintaining with the naming of the novel Exeo ST) and will challenge with the Renault Clio Sport Tourer, Skoda Fabia estate and Peugeot 207 SW.

Further, the company people outcomes that the ST will maintain the Ibiza hatch’s style-led request by exercising a raked-back roofline and slanted rear hatch, and that it will linger “a good-looking car that people desire to possess”.

Moreover, the engine range is hitherto to be confirmed, but anticipate a newly developed four-cylinder 1.2-litre, 105bhp turbocharged TSI to be available, in addition to a diesel Ecomotive version.

As it has to go on sale in the year 2010, the Seat Ibiza ST will place between the Ibiza and Leon hatch in the Spanish marque’s range. Also, the prices should be cutthroat with sister brand Skoda’s Fabia estate.