SEAT Arona

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SEAT Arona
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Overview
Manufacturer SEAT
Model code KJ7
Production2017–present
AssemblySpain: Martorell, Catalonia [1]
Designer Julio Lozano under Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos [2]
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform Volkswagen Group MQB A0
Related SEAT Ibiza Mk5
Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen Polo Mk6
Škoda Kamiq
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
7-speed DSG
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,566 mm (101.0 in)
Length4,138 mm (162.9 in)
Width1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height1,552 mm (61.1 in)

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]

Contents

Overview

Rear view 2018 SEAT Arona SE Technology TSi 1.0 Rear.jpg
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

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]

ModelDisplacementPowerTorqueTransmission
Petrol engines
1.0 TSI 95999 cc I3 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp)175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft)5-speed manual
1.0 TSI 115999 cc I3115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp)200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft)6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG
1.5 TSI 150 Evo1,498 cc I4150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp)250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft)6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG
Diesel engine
1.6 TDI 951,598 cc I495 PS (70 kW; 94 hp)250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft)5-speed manual or 7-speed DSG
1.6 TDI 1151,598 cc I4115 PS (85kW; 113 hp)250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft)6-speed manual
Petrol/CNG engine
1.0 TGI 90999 cc I390 PS (66 kW; 89 hp)160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft)6-speed manual

Safety

Euro NCAP

Euro NCAP test results
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI Excellence (LHD) (2017) [13]
TestPoints%
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Adult occupant:36.295%
Child occupant:39.480%
Pedestrian:32.477%
Safety assist:7.360%

Latin NCAP

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]

Sales and production figures

YearSalesProduction
Europe [lower-roman 1] [15] TurkeyMexico
20176,07017,527 [16]
201888,7302,341 [17] 110,926 [18]
2019110,6484,075 [19] 134,611 [20]
202080,7652,791 [21]
202184,9844,358 [22] 5,264 [23]
20223,288 [24] 2,738 [25]
20234,296 [26]
  1. Europe: 2020 EU 27 + UK + Switzerland + Norway + Iceland

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