Seat Arona 2018 - 2022 Review

The car comes with a 1600cc engine producing 110 hp at 5800 rpm and 155 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The top speed is 181 km/h (114 mph), enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.5 seconds, with an average fuel consumption of 6 liters/100 km. Its top speed exceeds 180 km/h (114 mph). It has a 40-liter fuel tank.

The SEAT Arona offers a traditional 1600cc engine without a turbo, thus avoiding turbo problems and making it more reliable. The engine performance isn't the best and doesn't offer strong sporty performance, but it's suitable for the car's purpose: a small family crossover, not a sports car. However, competitors in this class have better performance figures. One of the car's problems is the engine's full power and torque output at higher revs, which reduces its performance. However, it attempts to offset this problem with its light weight, which makes it faster, even though the engine isn't the best. The engine's sluggishness is apparent during initial acceleration, but after assembly, speed increases and performance improves, providing optimal performance at medium and high speeds, not low ones. The car has a sport mode that improves engine response.

The transmission is a standard 6-speed automatic with front-wheel drive. The traditional transmission is reliable and devoid of any innovations, but it is intelligent and can respond quickly to driver demands. Although it isn't the fastest in response, its performance is good, and it's a smooth shifter that the driver doesn't feel. It also delivers excellent fuel economy with the engine. Despite its 1600cc displacement, it achieves very good fuel consumption, averaging 6 to 7 liters per 100 km. On highways, these figures are lower.

The SEAT Arona measures 4,138 mm in length, 1,780 mm in width, and 1,552 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,566 mm. Its trunk capacity is 400 liters, and its curb weight is 1,194 kg.

The cabin is designed to provide comfort for both front and rear passengers through a range of interior features and enhancements. For sporty enthusiasts, the FR version offers a special touch, from the sporty red logo and stitching to the sports seat design. The FR cabin design is sporty and features distinctive, sharp lines.

As for the car's interior space, the front headroom is good, with adjustable seat positions. The driver's seat is slightly elevated, offering a clear view of the road. Rear space is good and better than its competitors, but the rear bench can only accommodate two passengers and a child due to the high transmission tunnel in the middle.

Storage space in the rear of the car is large, reaching 400 liters, which is a good number. This increases when the rear seats are folded down. There are also average interior storage spaces.

The interior materials contain a lot of plastic, and even the leather used in the higher trim levels on the dashboard isn't the best, as the car tends toward economical materials.

The glass areas are large and provide a clearer view of the road. Forward visibility is better, with small pillars and few blind spots. Rear visibility is strong, with the only drawback being if there is a tall person in the middle in the back, as this reduces the driver's view. The visibility in the mirrors isn't the best because they're small, but it's not bad.

It also offers an easy-to-use and attractively designed infotainment system with many functions and services, and the seats are comfortable.

The insulation in the car is very good, and you don't feel road or suspension noise on bumps and bumps, and you don't hear the wind noise in an annoying way except at high speeds. The engine noise is annoying when you push it, especially in Sport mode.

Like other SEAT models, SEAT Arona spare parts are expensive and not widely available outside the dealership, except in a few European centers specializing in SEAT. There have been complaints about significantly higher prices for spare parts, especially headlights, bumpers, and other exterior parts. This is inconsistent with the fact that the car is ultimately a subcompact crossover for an economical family. Maintenance prices are also high, with maintenance costs rising to 30,000, 50, 60, 90, 100, and 120,000 km.

The car has a ground clearance of 19 cm, allowing it to handle bumps comfortably and well.

The car's suspension is comfortable and provides a comfortable performance. You don't feel clicking or bumps, with good cabin insulation. However, this doesn't negatively impact the car's maneuverability and response in turns, especially in steering. It achieves good road stability in fast turns. However, there is some leaning in turns and maneuvers, which is normal with a comfortable suspension, but this doesn't lead to the car tipping over in turns. Performance is balanced, with great maneuverability. Increasing the suspension stiffness would have increased stability in turns, but it would have reduced comfort inside the car.

Higher trims offer the XDS system, which improves vehicle stability in turns for front-wheel drive cars and reduces steering problems. This results in better vehicle stability in turns, better traction, and allows the car to go where the driver wants it to go, placing more weight on the opposite side of the turn.

The car's stability is good on straight roads, and the suspension The car tends to be sporty and provides stability, but you feel it on strong bumps. The suspension is comfortable in the front, and some noise is evident in the bumps in the rear, and it is less comfortable in the rear.

There is no strong resale market for the SEAT Arona despite its many advantages. There are very few used cars on sale, so resale is slow compared to other competitors and the more popular 2019 models.

The SEAT Arona received a 5-star Euro NCAP rating in 2017, making it one of the safest cars in its class. All Arona models are equipped with the same safety systems to ensure everyone's safety, with the exception of the XDS electronic differential lock and dynamic traction control, which are available only in the second and third models, but not the first. The cornering function on the front fog lights is also available only in the first model. Otherwise, safety features are virtually the same across all models. The car also comes with powerful brakes.

Safety features include:

Six front and side airbags (2 front, 2 side, and 2 curtain), with the ability to deactivate the front passenger airbag.

ABS and EBD braking systems to prevent brake lock and electronic brake force distribution.

Brake Assist (BA)

ESC for electronic stability control.

Preventing the car from rolling back on hills.

Driver Attention Monitoring.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

Isofix child seat anchor points.

Speed ​​Control and Speed ​​Limiter.

Front and rear fog lights.

XDS differential lock. Electronic.

Rear park distance control

Keyless start prevention

Front fog lamps turning

Central locking

 تتمتع أرونا بمجموعة من المزايا القياسية المتوفرة في الفئات الثلاثة، بينما حصل الإصدار FR على لمسات رياضية خاصة تتضح على سبيل المثال في الشعار المتواجد على الشبكة الأمامية، وكذلك الطابع الرياضي للاكصدامات الأمامية والخلفية. ويعيب السيارة أن التجهيزات بها متوسطة وينقصها أشياء مثل فتحة سقف بانوراما وتشغيل بدون مفتاح للمحرك وتشغيل ستارت ستوب وهو ما تم تدارك بعضه في سنوات تالية من نفس الموديل قبل الفيس ليفت.

الفئة الأولي ريفيرانس

التجهيزات الخارجية

جنوط 16 بوصة 

مصابيح أمامية هالوجين وضبط مستوى الاضاءة

مصابيح نهارية 

مصابيح خلفية تقليدية 

قضبان سقف سوداء

مقابض أبواب بنفس لون السيارة

ضبط المرايا الخارجية كهربائياً

التجهيزات الداخلية

مقعد السائق قابل لتعديل الارتفاع 

مقاعد خلفية قابلة للطي بشكل منفصل

عجلة قيادة متعددة الوظائف

مقبض ناقل الحركة جلد

تكييف هواء

زجاج أمامي ونوافذ بزجاج حراري عازل

نوافذ كهربائية

شاشة لمس 6.5 بوصة

2 فتحة USB 

6 مكبرات صوت

بلوتووث

الفئة الثانية ستايل

التجهيزات الخارجية مثل الفئة الأولي ولكن تزيد في اضافة 

جنوط 17 بوصة 

مصابيح أمامية LED وضبط مستوى الاضاءة

استمرار الضوء التتبع لفترة قصيرة بعد قفل السيارة

مصابيح خلفية LED

قضبان سقف كروم

مرايا خارجية بنفس لون السيارة

ضبط المرايا الخارجية وفتحها وطيها كهربائياً مع سخانات

أما التجهيزات الداخلية, فتأتي كما في الفئة الأولي مع اضافة 

مسند ذراع أمامي

أدراج أسفل المقاعد الامامية

عجلة قيادة متعددة الوظائف جلد

فرامل يد جلد

لمسات كرومية داخلية

زخارف رمادية

اضاءة سفلية في موضع القدم

تكييف هواء ثنائي المناطق

مرآة رؤية خلفية بتعتيم ذاتي

شاشة لمس 8 بوصة

نظام Beats الصوتي مع سبويفر

شاشة عدادات رقمية

حساسات مطر وضوء

مساعد إيقاف السيارة

وبالنسبة للفئة الأعلي FR , فتأتي بالتجهيزات التالية :

التجهيزات الخارجية كما في الفئة الثانية بالاضافة الي :

نوافذ معتمة

لون سقف أسود أو رمادي

شعار FR على الشبكة الأمامية

اكصدامات FR

فتحة عادم مزدوجة كرومية

أما التجهيزات الداخلية, فتشمل نفس تجهيزات الفئة الثانية مضاف لها :

مقاعد رياضية FR بخياطة حمراء

اضاءة داخلية لونين

نظام سيات فول لينك

تحكم صوتي

نظام تعليق FR

شاحن لاسلكي للهاتف

عجلة قيادة رياضية بتصميم حرف D مع تطريز أحمر وشعار FR

تعديل ارتفاع المقاعد الأمامية بدلاً من مقعد السائق فقط.

وبعد فترة من تقديم السيارة تم زيادة التجهيزات في سيات أرونا FR ورفع السعر 9900 جنيه , وشملت الاضافات الجديدة :

دخول السيارة بدون مفتاح.

تشغيل السيارة بدون مفتاح.

مقصورة قيادة رقمية.

نظام صوتي BeatsAudio مع مضخم صوتي.