New SEAT Arona for sale

What is it?

In what began as a steady stream, the new Seat Arona joins a veritable tidal wave of new compact crossovers set to flood the market. Using the platform from the current-generation Ibiza, the Arona offers that all-important high seating position but in a more compact package, ideal for those who don’t fancy larger SUVs like the Volkswagen Tiguan or Seat’s own Ateca. A wide range of engines is available, along with a sizeable choice of trim levels – all giving plenty of customisation options.What’s new?It’s a mixture of the familiar and not-so familiar with the Arona. The exterior looks much like that of the larger Ateca, while the interior will be instantly recognisable to anyone who has driven a current-generation Seat product. That’s not to say it’s bad – all the main switches operate with a good amount of solidity and, save for a few scratchier plastics, it’s a nice place to be. Engine choices start with a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol in three different power outputs, rising to a 1.6-litre diesel – again, with a trio of power choices. There’s also the option of a five-speed, six-speed or dual-clutch automatic gearbox. ~1 min read steady stream, the new Seat Arona joins a veritable tidal wave of new compact crossovers set to flood the market. Using the platform from the current-generation Ibiza, the Arona offers that all-important high seating position but in a more compact package, ideal for those who don’t fancy larger SUVs like the Volkswagen Tiguan or Seat’s own Ateca. A wide range of engines is available, along with a sizeable choice of trim levels – all giving plenty of customisation options.

How does it look?

In our eyes at least, the Arona is a very handsome car. There’s a considerable amount of design influence from the larger Ateca, but it translates to the smaller car well. Sporty FR trim cars benefit from a sportier look, while Xcellence models feature a glitzy chrome grille – a good way of differentiating the trim level from the rest of the range.Inside, it’s quite spec-dependent. Lower models still get an impressive five-inch colour touchscreen, but the cabin is brought down by a large slab of hard plastic on the dashboard section in front of the passenger.

This is replaced by leather-effect material on higher-spec models, and this really does improve the overall feel of the cabin.There is a huge number of customisation options available with the Arona, with nine exterior body colours alongside three roof colour choices to pick from. We’d opt for one of the brighter colours – ‘Eclipse Orange’ is a particular highlight, and really helps the car stand out.

Inside, it’s quite spec-dependent. Lower models still get an impressive five-inch colour touchscreen, but the cabin is brought down by a large slab of hard plastic on the dashboard section in front of the passenger. This is replaced by leather-effect material on higher-spec models, and this really does improve the overall feel of the cabin. There is a huge number of customisation options available with the Arona, with nine exterior body colours alongside three roof colour choices to pick from. We’d opt for one of the brighter colours – ‘Eclipse Orange’ is a particular highlight, and really helps the car stand out.