The SEAT Arona facelift is longer and lower than the previous version, while the width remains the same, as follows:
Length: 4,154 mm instead of 4,138 mm.
Width: 1,780 mm, unchanged.
Height: 1,537 mm instead of 1,552 mm.
Wheelbase: 2,566 mm, same length.
Trunk space: 400 liters, unchanged.
Fuel tank capacity: 40 liters.
Vehicle weight: 1,223 kg instead of 1,194 kg.
The facelift version of the Arona received interior changes, including a revised dashboard design, including a new infotainment screen in the center of the dashboard. The screen, which was previously positioned below the air conditioning vents, has been moved upwards, creating a more streamlined design, measuring between 8.2 and 9.2 inches, instead of the 6.5 and 8 inches in the pre-facelift version. Below it is a partition that extends the dashboard and includes the air conditioning vents. The new screen provides smartphone connectivity via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with emergency calls and live traffic data.
Instead of the previous gauges, the Arona received a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster display in the higher FR Sport and Experience Lux trims. The same climate control switches remain unchanged, but the multi-function steering wheel, finished in premium Nappa leather, comes standard on all versions.
As for the interior space, the front seats offer good legroom and can be adjusted. The driver's seat is slightly elevated, offering a clear view of the road. The 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.
The storage space in the rear of the car is large, reaching 400 liters, which is a good number, and increases when the rear seats are folded down. There are also average interior storage spaces, and the storage space in the trunk has not changed despite the car's increased length.
As for the car's cabin experience, the sound insulation is good, even at speeds of 120 km/h. The wind noise increases after that, but it is not annoying, especially around the mirrors.
The car's windows are large, and the vision is wide, both front and rear, with thin pillars. The side mirrors are a bit small, especially given the lack of a blind spot monitoring system initially before its addition, but it is not bad.
The seat is comfortable with Alcantara upholstery, and the driver's seat is narrower than the rest of the seats. The car's drawback is the lack of a Plastic parts in the car, especially in the driver and passenger doors.
SEAT also added a new set of driver assistance systems to its car, including a parking assistant, blind spot monitoring, and a travel assistant that uses the adaptive cruise control system with lane-keeping assistant to provide semi-automated driving.
