2018 Seat Arona FR - Beauty Shots & Driving Scenes

The compact crossover segment has increased four-fold in size since 2015. Without a doubt, it is the in-trend segment due to the cars' versatility to be driven with agility and comfort on all types of terrain, both in the city and on the motorway, even on unsurfaced tracks. The new SEAT Arona, which made its debut at the 2017 International Motor Show in Frankfurt is the Spanish brand's answer to this ever increasing demand in the market.

But this isn't just SEAT's first compact crossover. The new SEAT Arona is actually the Spanish brand's third launch of 2017, following the upgraded Leon and the new Ibiza and represents another step forward in the biggest product offensive ever carried out by SEAT. The Ateca and the future large size SUV also feature in this product offensive and the latter will see the light of day in 2018. To be more precise, the new SEAT Arona fits fantastically within the SEAT SUV range as the little brother, as it combines the advantages of its compact dimensions for use in the city with its SUV qualities for use outside the city to go wherever the driver needs to go.

The Xcellence and FR trims come at the same price level but each has its own distinct focus. The Xcellence trim has been created for the sophisticated customer that is looking for functionality, distinction and versatility, and also can be personalised with technological and refined extras. Moving onto the FR version that comes with a sportier, more dynamic look and a great performance to enjoy, fun at the wheel is the name of the game with everything focused on the driver. The Xcellence and FR versions have a lot of features in common of course. For example, LED day and driver lights, chromed roof rails and window frames, the glossy black B pillar, the bumper mouldings in silver, the dual-coloured (red and white) ambient indoor LED lights, the rear parking sensor, fatigue detection and cruise control; all come with both versions.

The exclusive upholstery or the 16" rims give a dash of elegant sophistication to the Xcellence version. The same occurs with the doorsill scuff plate and the front chrome grille. Inside, the details in white stand out, as well as the distinctive design of the console, the door panels moulding, the steering wheel and the dashboard. The icing on the cake is the keyless entry and start system (Kessy).

The FR trim comes with two suspension settings (normal and sport) and the SEAT Drive Profile; Normal, Sport, Eco and Individual. It also comes with rear disc brakes, exclusive 18" wheels for the FR, front grille and rear bumper specifically designed for the FR, sports seats and a black dashboard.

If what the Arona offers as standard across the four models isn't enough, SEAT has an endless list of optional extras. But the best thing of all is that these options have been grouped into a series of 'packs' to make it easier for customers to personalise the new SEAT Arona.

Arona FR Specifications:
Length/width/height/wheelbase - 4,138/1,700/1,552/2,566 mm
Kerb weight - 1,222 kg
Engine - 1.5-litre (1,498 cc), 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Max output - 150 PS (110 kW) at 5,000-6,000 rpm
Max torque - 250 Nm at 1,500-3,500 rpm
Transmission - 6-speed manual, FWD
0-100 km/h - 8.0 seconds
Top speed - 205 km/h
Fuel consumption - 5.1 l/100km combined

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