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SEAT brand history 1980s - original SEAT Ibiza hatchback car

SEAT gets sporty

1980s

The future is now. The Ibiza makes its mark on the compact city car market, and Volkswagen becomes part of the family.

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SEAT brand history 1980 - SEAT Panda hatchback car history

1980

The colourful yet practical SEAT Panda quickly becomes Spain’s most stylish utilitarian vehicle, and a new generation gets going.

SEAT brand history 1982 - SEAT Fura sports car Copa Fura competition

1982

Volkswagen joins our family, and the SEAT Fura’s sporty cousin, the Fura Crono, sparks the creation of the Copa Fura competition.

SEAT brand history 1983 - SEAT Rondo export

1983

With the SEAT Ronda, official exports begin. The SEAT Panda evolves into the SEAT Marbella, appealing to the youth market.

SEAT brand history 1984 - SEAT Ibiza original car iconic

1984

The charismatic SEAT Ibiza is here. Italian design, German engineering and a Spanish spirit. A modern revolution.

SEAT brand history 1985 - SEAT Malaga family sedan car

1985

The SEAT Malaga gets rolling. The family-friendly saloon tops the SEAT range by the late 80s. And SEAT Sport is founded.

SEAT brand history 1986 - Volkswagen group

1986

Volkswagen takes on 75% of SEAT. Our two companies come together to create fresh new thinking and cutting-edge designs.

SEAT brand history 1989 - Martorell plant building

1989

Construction starts on the Martorell plant, our new home and source of inspiration in Barcelona.

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