The B-SUV segment cars They are taking up a large part of the sales in the market. He Seat Arona It has been the best-selling car for years. the spanish firm, having displaced models that were previously always in the top5 of registrations in our country, such as the Seat León or the Ibiza.
In fact, in 2023 it was the second best-selling car in the entire passenger car market in Spain, leaving only behind the Dacia Sandero. It must be taken into account that the Arona was launched in 2017 and that, since that moment, there have been no very in-depth updates; to which we must add that it does not have electrified mechanical versions.
That said, and as we like to do at Actualidad Motor, we are going to examine the access version of the model. What does it bring, what does it offer us and what engine does the cheapest Seat Arona have?
The cheapest Seat Arona
If we look at Seat's website we see that The starting price of the Seat Arona is 20.940 euros. It is not cheap, but we are talking about practically 3.000 euros less than the VW T-Cross, first cousin model of this Arona with which it shares chassis, engines and technology.
This amount corresponds to the Style Special Edition finish. I'm afraid that this level of finish will not be available for a long time, and the Style XM finish - which costs 21.440 euros - will be the most accessible variant very soon.
Between standard equipment We can highlight as security systems and aids the lane maintenance assistant, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, blind spot detector, light and rain sensors, rear cross traffic alert and rear parking sensors.
To this we should add other details such as darkened rear windows, black roof bars, 16-inch wheels, interior ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control, electric windows on all four windows, LED daytime running lights, wireless mobile charger or Full Link system for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. By the way, The trunk has a capacity of 400 liters and it has a double bottom.
This variant can only be associated with a engine, which is available with two gearboxes. The mechanics are 1.0 TSI 115 hp, a three-cylinder turbo engine that honestly works very well in these not-too-large-sized models throughout the Volkswagen Group. Can be associated with the gearbox 6 speed manual and the 7-speed DSG, although in this second case the rate goes from the 20.940 at 23.490 euros. Yeah, 2.550 euros more for the automatic Seat Arona.
The best Seat Arona in value for money
Honestly, the access version Style Special Edition seems like a very sensible option for equipment and engine taking into account the type of vehicle we are dealing with, and it is highly recommended.
In any case, and if we are not very tight on budget, I recommend moving on to the next option, which is the aforementioned Arona Style XM. It is “only” 500 euros more and for that amount the most important addition is that of the Full-LED headlights front and rear, which will allow us to see much better at night and, in addition, provides better aesthetics and greater value to the vehicle if we decide to sell it in a few years.
If you also like technology, the variant Style XL costs 200 euros more but it mainly adds a 9,2-inch multimedia screen, a browser and a higher version of the digital instrument panel, which reaches 10,25 inches.
The most expensive Seat Arona: FR Limited Edition and 150 HP engine
At the top in terms of price of the different possible configurations of the Spanish B-SUV appears the Seat Arona FR Limited Edition.
FR terminations stand out for offering a more sporty aesthetic, combined with quite complete equipment. Within FR, and as is usually the case in Seat, there are several options available. In this case, the most expensive is the FR Limited Edition. We are talking about 24.730 euros, but with the 115 HP engine.
If we go to the four-cylinder mechanics with the 1.5 TSI with 150 HP and 7-speed DSG transmission, we are talking about 29.080 euros. Yes, it is a very high amount for an urban crossover, but it is 4.000 euros below the most equipped VW T-Cross, which is the R-Line with the same engine and same technologies.
As to Of the Seat Arona FR Limited Edition we can highlight the bucket-style sports seats, navigator and 9,2-inch screen, 18-inch wheels, Full LED headlights and the sporty aesthetics that the FR always provide with those bumpers and specific details, both in the exterior as well as the interior.
More information about this model
- Plazas 5
- Power 90 - 150 hp
- Consumption 3,7 - 6,1l/100km
- Assessment 4,1