The SEAT Arona is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) manufactured by SEAT since 2017, as the smallest crossover SUV offered by the Spanish brand.[3] As of 2019, it slots in below the Ateca compact model and Tarraco seven-seater.[4]

SEAT Arona
Overview
ManufacturerSEAT
Model codeKJ7
Production2017–present
AssemblySpain: Martorell, Catalonia[1]
DesignerJulio Lozano under Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos[2]
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group MQB A0
RelatedSEAT Ibiza Mk5
Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen Polo Mk6
Škoda Kamiq
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed manual
7-speed DSG
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,566 mm (101.0 in)
Length4,138 mm (162.9 in)
Width1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height1,552 mm (61.1 in)

Overview

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Rear view

SEAT launched three new utility vehicles between 2016 and 2019, due to the growing popularity of them.[5] First was the middle one in size, the Ateca in 2016, next is the Arona, and the mid-size SUV is the Tarraco in 2018.

Before its reveal, SEAT's deputy chairman Ramón Paredes met with mayor of Arona, Tenerife, Spain. The Ibiza-based crossover was first presented in Barcelona on 26 June 2017.[6] The car was shown to the public audience in the Frankfurt Motor Show for the first time in September 2017.[7]

The Arona is based on the same platform as the current Ibiza, while the said platform also underpin various vehicles in manufactured by Volkswagen Group including the Volkswagen Polo, Volkswagen T-Cross, and Škoda Kamiq.[8]

The facelift for the Arona was revealed on 15 April 2021. Changes include updated exterior styling with all exterior lighting uses LED, the interior received a free-standing touchscreen infotainment system and new advanced driving safety features.[9]

Powertrain

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The Arona is available with three engines: the petrol engines consists of a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder unit with 95 PS (94 hp; 70 kW) or 115 PS (113 hp; 85 kW) turbocharged engine or a 1.5-litre TSI Evo 4-cylinder with 150 PS (148 hp; 110 kW) with cylinder deactivation. There are two diesel engine both 1.6-litre TDI with either 95 PS (94 hp; 70 kW) or 115 PS (113 hp; 85kW).[10][11]

In September 2018, a CNG version was introduced with a 1.0-litre TGI engine.[12]

Model Displacement Power Torque Transmission
Petrol engines
1.0 TSI 95 999 cc I3 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) 175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) 5-speed manual
1.0 TSI 115 999 cc I3 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG
1.5 TSI 150 Evo 1,498 cc I4 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG
Diesel engine
1.6 TDI 95 1,598 cc I4 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) 5-speed manual or 7-speed DSG
1.6 TDI 115 1,598 cc I4 115 PS (85kW; 113 hp) 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) 6-speed manual
Petrol/CNG engine
1.0 TGI 90 999 cc I3 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) 160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) 6-speed manual

Safety

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Euro NCAP

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Euro NCAP test results
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI Excellence (LHD) (2017)[13]
Test Points %
Overall:      
Adult occupant: 36.2 95%
Child occupant: 39.4 80%
Pedestrian: 32.4 77%
Safety assist: 7.3 60%

Latin NCAP

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The updated Spanish-built Arona in its most basic Latin American version received 5 stars for adult occupants and 5 for child occupants from Latin NCAP in 2018.[14]

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Sales and production figures

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Year Sales Production
Europe[i] [15] Turkey Mexico
2017 6,070 17,527[16]
2018 88,730 2,341[17] 110,926[18]
2019 110,648 4,075[19] 134,611[20]
2020 80,765 2,791[21]
2021 84,984 4,358[22] 5,264[23]
2022 3,288[24] 2,738[25]
2023 4,296[26]
  1. ^ Europe: 2020 EU 27 + UK + Switzerland + Norway + Iceland

References

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