Report: Seat to Launch Four New Models in 2012 including a Four-Door Sedan

VW's Spanish subsidiary is expecting a 10 percent rise in sales this year and aims further growth in 2012, when it will launch four new models. According to CEO James Muir, new products such as the Ibiza ST and the Alhambra will boost Seat sales in 2011.

"We want to increase our 340,000 unit sales from last year – by 8 to 10 percent – thanks to existing models. We aim to sell 45,000 units of the Ibiza ST (station wagon) this year. And the Alhambra already is well above plan so we expect a full-year volume of 20,000 units. This proves that our brand is gaining strength," Muir was quoted as saying by Autonews Europe.

For 2012, the company has even bigger plans, fueled by the launch of four new models. "We will launch four new cars: the new Leon, a totally new entry-level model, a four-door sedan and a major Ibiza facelift," said Muir, who was appointed head of Seat in 2009.

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Seat Ibiza Bocanegra: Updated Album with 60 High-Res Pics

Revealed for the first time at the Barcelona Auto Show in Spain in May, Seat's concept-car inspired Bocanegra is virtually a styling package that draws its inspiration from the 1970s 1200 SPORT Bocanegra. It is offered on the Ibiza Cupra and FR sport hatches that are both powered by a 1.4-liter turobocharged four-banger producing 150HP and 180HP on the respective models.

On the outside, the Bocangera is distinguished by the black inserts on the fascia, the dark headlamps, partially blacked out rooftop and black mirrors while interior upgrades include a set of sport seats upholstered in a special fabric and specific trim.

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