The SEAT Ibiza FR has been given a more distinctive appearance, both on the outside and on the inside. Thus, the body displays a front bumper specific to this model, with a honeycomb grille featuring enlarged air intakes, while the registration plate area is highlighted in black. The rear bumper is also an exclusive feature, and while the name "Ibiza" is now situated on the centre of the tailgate as for the other trim levels, the letters "FR" are positioned on the right-hand side. Other particularly distinctive features are the 17" wheels with a specific design, and double chrome tailpipes.

The inside of the FR boasts a sportier appearance thanks to the seats, which offer excellent lateral support, and the steering wheel, gear stick and upholstery, which are all exclusive to this model. In this way the Ibiza FR creates its very own style, with the letters "FR" appearing on the lower part of the leather steering wheel in metallic look, on the gearknob along with the gearshift pattern - also with a metallic finish - and in the centre of the upper part of the front seat backs. The diesel engine is the 1.9 litre Tdi with 130 hp, and a six-speed manual gearbox. Engines fulfil the Euro IV emissions standard. The suspension is the same for all Ibiza models, with independent front suspension and semi-independent rear suspension with a torsion beam. The spring and shock-absorber settings, the diameter of the anti-roll bars and the elastocinematik characteristics of the silent-blocks of the anchorage to the suspension are what distinguishes the lines from each other, as all four versions have different settings.

The steering rack with electro-hydraulic assistance is common to all trim levels, although there are three different settings for the Sport and FR, and a third for the Cupra.

The brake system, which features ABS as standard, consists of brake discs all round, with TCS traction control as standard, while the Cupra includes ESP (Electronic Stability Programme).