SEAT Arona SUV 2020 in-depth review | carwow Reviews

This is the all-new SEAT Arona. The new Arona may just look like an Ibiza on stilts, but does it offer enough unique features and specifications to help it stand out in an already crowded small SUV market? Watch my latest in-depth review to find out!

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[carwow]

7:49 – Looks like Mat got this one wrong guys. Unfortunately you aren't able to get the Arona in four-wheel drive!

[tommillard]

Had a 1.0 115bhp one as a hire car in Spain for the last week, done about 1, 000 miles in it. Must admit I’m very impressed indeed. Pretty comfy, ergonomically spot on, can get two suitcases in the boot with room to spare, surprisingly quick, getting over 50mpg, handles really well and it’s enjoyable. Difficult to see how it could be any better really - I’d like to try the 1.5 version.

[karenpimlott]

I love my Arona 🚗
Mine is desire red with a grey roof - technology se automatic
It drives well is spacious and I get around 52 mpg at the min I expect more once it’s run in - I’ve only done 600 miles. Highly recommend this car - it has lots of extras you’d normally have to pay for... very happy with my new 🚘 beats my Citroen cactus hands down!!

[Gochsener]

3:27 how Matt tries to open the boot VW style :D

[NuhanHidayat]

I really dig the headlamps, especially the daytime light looks sharp & upscale i also love the rims design

[HnK_Alex]

I never understood how some cars could already be claimed as 2019 cars when we're 6 months from there...

[creativecharacters]

So I recently got the Arona, FR, automatic in the deep red with the black roof/mirrors and I must say I really prefer the trim on the FR to the excellence. There's more interior leather and soft touch areas and even ambient LED lighting. The dual turbos on the FR also make it a nippy car (my last was a 1.6 diesel focus and the performance is almost identical, 0-60 is supposed 10 seconds but I clocked one run at 8) you'll never struggle to merge in traffic, and can easily beat a lot of cars at the lights and, dare I say, it even feels a bit sporty (though obviously, this isn't meant to be a fast car). In my view, other than a few bits of extra tech, there's no real reason to go above the FR model if you're considering buying (I mean no offense to anyone who has the excellence model - you still have a cracking car!). I think its literally a case of you get front parking sensors? Maybe even a rear camera? But it really isn't worth the extra cost (again in my opinion). When looking at the version Matt is driving, it has that weird fake chrome interior all over the dash, FR has a stitched leather - just a more elegant/stylish model (in my opinion). I definitely recommend the car if you're looking to buy, and being VW/Audi group means that the engine is reliable and it (should) retain a good price down the line.

[StephenButlerOne]

Took one for a drive. It was excellence Lux spec (far better than the spec you tested) . It's is a very nice car, bar one issue, the engine, I drove the 1L 3cyl, it was fine around town, and ok (at best) on the motorway. My biggest issue was Mpg, for a car with no guts, or fun, I want better than 34mpg. (the trip was showing that over 2k miles).

You need the one with the leather dash and door cards, plus the half leather alcantara seats. Then you have a nice package, minus the engine.

Apparently they are getting the 1.5petrol that is in the Octavia (150bhp), that should make this car a winner in its class.

[grahamjones]

The review is a wee bit harsh considering the price-point. One of the better looking crossover cars IMO. The MIL loves hers.

[tomflynn]

this guy is hilarious, makes the review a lot easier to watch. He understands the right tone of voice to use on a 10min video where other reviewers drone on and on with a script they dont follow lol

[T]

Hired a 2021 SEAT Arona FR automatic after a day I had to check and was surprised it was a 1.0
Moves really quick. Response is pretty quick. You can easy say as a driver it drives like a sports car. I have to say it does NOT look as fast as it drives. But driving this car you'd be confident enough to drive beside any German cars. But speeding in corners I noticed it isn't much stuck on the road as it does slide a tiny bit

[joshbacon]

7:54 - *WRONG!* You can’t get ANY version of Arona with four wheel drive. They are all front wheel drive only, even the range topping model.

[MaximilianvonPinneberg]

I mean it ally boils down to which of fetch Skoda/SEAT/VW variants suits your budget and lifestyle. Even the interiors are now looking the same. It almost doesn't matter which one you go for.

[sohaibyousaf]

I've waited for this video for like a month, finally it's here!

[cedricheinemann]

After 3 years, with help of this video, I finally understand the trunk 😭😭😭

[standanajman]

Another beautifull car from Seat! I just got Leon in same collor, really great.

[jb]

Got one rental at moment. Your right about the whistle from mirrors and bloody road noise is so bad I taught boot was open. Other than that it's fast and handles like a dream. The gear change is perfection.

[davidmckee]

Thanks to CarWow - I've just bought a Xcellence Lux 115 psi DSG via the app. The process was so easy, I received 5 replies and bought from Seat Bury St Edmunds. Alison and Aaron were fantastic, great knowledge, great customer service and a great price, I did a PCP lease over 48 months have to wait until end of June to collect due to covid19. The best bit has to be the CarWow app, if you are looking for a car use it, its so simple to use. Thanks

[SEAWEEDER]

The engine start/stop button is in a daft location, would have been better to move it to nearer the dash.

[anastasiamarkova]

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