Engineering:SEAT Arona
| SEAT Arona | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SEAT |
| Production | 2017–present |
| Assembly | Spain: 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) |
| Length | 4,138 mm (162.9 in) |
| Width | 1,780 mm (70.1 in) |
| Height | 1,552 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[update], it slots in below the Ateca compact model and Tarraco seven-seater.[4]
Overview

SEAT launched three new sport 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]
| 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
Euro NCAP
| Test | Points | % |
|---|---|---|
| Overall: | ||
| Adult occupant: | 36.2 | 95% |
| Child occupant: | 39.4 | 80% |
| Pedestrian: | 32.4 | 77% |
| Safety assist: | 7.3 | 60% |
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]
Gallery
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SEAT Arona FR
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SEAT Arona FR
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SEAT Arona XCELLENCE Lux
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SEAT Arona (first facelift)
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SEAT Arona (first facelift)
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SEAT Arona (second facelift)
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SEAT Arona (second facelift)
Sales and production figures
| Year | Sales | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe[lower-roman 1] [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] | 78,823[22] | |
| 2021 | 84,984 | 4,358[23] | 5,264[24] | 98,656[25] |
| 2022 | 3,288[26] | 2,738[27] | 85,717[28] | |
| 2023 | 4,296[29] | 76,594[30] | ||
| 2024 | 88,478[31] | |||
- ↑ Europe: 2020 EU 27 + UK + Switzerland + Norway + Iceland
References
- ↑ "Production facilities". https://www.seat-mediacenter.com/companypages/seat-at-one-glance/production-facilities.html.
- ↑ "Seat Arona (2018) - Design Sketches". https://www.netcarshow.com/seat/2018-arona/1024x768/wallpaper_88.htm.
- ↑ "The New SEAT Arona is here: Modern Urban Character for 2017 | SEAT". https://www.finbarrgalvin.seat/home/news-and-events-dw/new-seat-arona-2017-launch.finbarr-galvin-ltd.html.
- ↑ "SEAT Arona review" (in en). https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat/arona.
- ↑ "New SEAT Arona". SEAT Media Center. http://www.seat-mediacenter.com/newspage/presskits/seatarona/newseatarona.html. Retrieved 2018-04-27.
- ↑ "La presentación mundial del SEAT Arona, el 26 de junio" (in Spanish). La Opinión de Tenerife. 2017-06-17. http://www.laopinion.es/tenerife/2017/06/17/presentacion-mundial-seat-arona-26/785538.html. Retrieved 2018-04-27.
- ↑ Porsche Hungaria (2017-09-12). "A SEAT főszereplői Frankfurtban" (in Hungarian). formula.hu. https://formula.hu/auto/2017/09/12/a-seat-foszereploi-frankfurtban. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
- ↑ "Seat Arona (2017-present)" (in en). https://www.buyacar.co.uk/seat/arona/637/seat-arona-2017-present.
- ↑ Page, Felix (2021-04-15). "2021 Seat Arona gets interior overhaul and new look | Autocar" (in en). https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2021-seat-arona-gets-interior-overhaul-and-new-look.
- ↑ Panait, Mircea (2017-06-20). "SEAT To Debut The Arona SUV In Barcelona On June 26" (in English). autoevolution. https://www.autoevolution.com/news/seat-to-debut-the-arona-suv-in-barcelona-on-june-26-118743.html. Retrieved 2018-04-27.
- ↑ "Az új SEAT Arona: kategóriája legjobb választása". Autoszektor. 2017-10-04. http://www.autoszektor.hu/hu/content/az-uj-seat-arona-kategoriaja-legjobb-valasztasa. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
- ↑ "SEAT Arona TGI Fueled By Compressed Natural Gas Heading To Paris" (in en). https://www.motor1.com/news/267743/seat-arona-tgi-revealed/.
- ↑ https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/seat/arona/28846
- ↑ "Official results of the Seat Arona + 6 Airbags (from 01/09/2018) VIN VSSZZZKJZKR021211 2018". https://www.latinncap.com/en/result/116/seat-arona-+-6-airbags-from-01092018-vin-vsszzzkjzkr021211.
- ↑ "Seat Arona European sales figures" (in en-US). 2017-11-19. https://carsalesbase.com/europe-seat-arona/.
- ↑ "Volkswagen AG Annual Report 2017". https://www.volkswagenag.com/presence/investorrelation/publications/annual-reports/2018/volkswagen/en/Y_2017_e.pdf. Retrieved 2019-06-28.
- ↑ García, Gerardo (2019-01-11). "Los 356 autos más vendidos de México durante 2018 (sí, la lista completa)" (in es). https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/autos-vendidos-mexico-2018.
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- ↑ García, Gerardo (2020-01-10). "Los 374 autos más vendidos de México: la lista completa porque el top 10 ya te lo sabes" (in es). https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/autos-vendidos-mexico-2019.
- ↑ "Volkswagen AG Annual Report 2019". https://www.volkswagenag.com/presence/investorrelation/publications/annual-reports/2020/volkswagen/Y_2019_e.pdf. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
- ↑ García, Gerardo (2021-01-08). "Los 377 autos más vendidos de México en 2020: la lista completa del ranking de ventas" (in es). https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/autos-vendidos-mexico-2020.
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- ↑ "2021'de Türkiye'de en çok satılan SUV araçlar" (in tr). 2023-04-17. https://www.donanimhaber.com/2021-de-turkiye-de-en-cok-satilan-suv-araclar--143554.
- ↑ García, Gerardo (2022-01-08). "Los 379 autos más vendidos de México en 2021: la lista completa del ranking de ventas" (in es). https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/autos-vendidos-mexico-2021.
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