SEAT Arona review | Suitable for a family of 4?

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  • Опубліковано 29 жов 2024

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  • @petrstibor6921
    @petrstibor6921 Місяць тому +3

    I bought recently brand new Arona with 1.5 TSI 110kW dsg (mine have armrest) And I have few things to say about fuel consumption because 7.5L/100km seems really extreme.
    I drove it home directly from dealership (330km - about 206 miles) through cities/highways and some country roads. I was driving normally (respecting speed limits) and at the end I end up with 5.7L/100km. Now after 5000km (3125 miles) its even better - especially on hot days in summer (28°C+).
    I drive to work daily (68 km roundtrip - 2 cities and country roads) and on my way to work which is slightly downhill I can achieve 4L/100km (yes 4 flat) but mostly averaging 4.4L. On my way back (logically slightly uphill) 5L/100km averaging 5.5L.
    I Can do about 700km (438 miles) on one small 40L tank.

    • @almera9910
      @almera9910 Місяць тому

      Pas avec 1litre tsi 95 ch plutôt 7 litres/100

  • @SeanehKelleh
    @SeanehKelleh 2 місяці тому +1

    I drive a base spec ibiza for a work car and the platform and interior is basiclly the same as the arona and I love it. Only thing missing for me in the base spec version we have is an arm rest. the FR trim looks to have a few little extra nicities too. The other work car is a higher spec Scala and while its a nicer place to be for longer drives because it has the turbo version of the TSI with a little extra grunt and an arm rest, I prefer the Ibiza for short trips because it's more fun and its an absolute doddle to park anywhere.

  • @FiFoC2000
    @FiFoC2000 2 місяці тому

    Great review Mark. Had one on hire a few weeks ago and the missing armrest was noted straightaway! Very mid-10s feel, but not in a bad way.

    • @NobbyOnCars
      @NobbyOnCars  2 місяці тому

      You’d want one for 30k all the same!

  • @ralphsmyth9635
    @ralphsmyth9635 2 місяці тому

    Have an FR sport. Nippy, handles well (yes you’re right about the steering wheel!). Rides surprisingly well on 18” wheels. Well made and I love it! Don’t get the armrest aspect though…I’ve had Picassos, a Toyota Verso, Tiguan R Line (all had armrests), as does my present Mazda CX5. Don’t miss it in the Arona tbh.

  • @tomquimby8669
    @tomquimby8669 2 місяці тому +7

    So the BMW gets nice tree and woods backdrop, the arena gets a rain stained building and weeds backdrop. Noted.

  • @Brian-om2hh
    @Brian-om2hh Місяць тому

    You'd have more room for rear passengers, plus a longer load bay in the Skoda Kamiq as it has a 120 mm longer wheelbase. It makes for a better ride too.

  • @Mancozeb100
    @Mancozeb100 2 місяці тому

    Bit of an early Yeti vibe with those fog lights. Gives it a unique face anyway.

  • @RaymondGrace-i8v
    @RaymondGrace-i8v 2 місяці тому

    Great review Mark.Fuel consumption is not acceptable.If it was a hybrid it would be a better buy costing more of course

    • @NobbyOnCars
      @NobbyOnCars  2 місяці тому

      Would suit a HEV setup nicely for sure.

  • @leewilcox4044
    @leewilcox4044 2 місяці тому

    I do like the little Arona, and I absolutely agree that I wish manufacturers would understand that sweet spot the buyers want with a bit of screen, and some physical buttons for infotainment, heating etc.
    But I also agree that there are some annoying omissions. It seems increasingly common that modern cars are viewing rear armrests as a "luxury" item. When did that happen? My dad's 1980's Cortina had one. Come on guys! I even had to pay extra for the privilege of a rear armrest on my BMW 1 series. At least it has one in the front, unlike the Arona. Sorry, I do like the Arona, but the lack of front armrest is just unforgivable.
    Also their range is a bit annoying. I would have wanted the Xperience Lux for the slightly better interior and armrest, but I also wanted the 1.5 engine. They don't do that combination! Arrgh. So you can have performance without an armrest and nicer interior, or a nice interior with the more weedy engine. Some of us do longer journeys and would want the beefier engine. Shame they don't offer that combo.

  • @robertmailer4978
    @robertmailer4978 Місяць тому

    You can buy an add on arm rest £140 from seat , fit really easy

  • @gib321
    @gib321 2 місяці тому

    Agree with all of the armrest comments and don't understand why its omitted. It would rule it out for me. Its cousin the TCross seems a far more substantial car althought with a far more substantial price.

  • @MartinEggby-v3i
    @MartinEggby-v3i 7 днів тому

    Totally agree about centre arm rest can’t believe they don’t do it it’s a sale loser to me

  • @williamfence566
    @williamfence566 2 місяці тому +1

    Good old VW . Take a 15 year old design add a few " new bits of tech " and charge 30K. Still paying back that dieselgate

  • @phillurkin8245
    @phillurkin8245 2 місяці тому

    The economy will improve vastly when the car is properly broken in. After let"s say 4-5000km you will easily get below 6 litres! Even around 5 if you're careful.

    • @NobbyOnCars
      @NobbyOnCars  2 місяці тому

      @@phillurkin8245 very low kms on it alright, I think 5 is stretch though.

  • @davidcummins1108
    @davidcummins1108 2 місяці тому

    Cupra Arona?? Didn’t know they brought one out?? 😂

  • @colm112
    @colm112 2 місяці тому

    I thought all 2024 cars have the speed warning thing, but my 24 glb doesn't have it and it's the refreshed model. so maybe just select cars?

    • @NobbyOnCars
      @NobbyOnCars  2 місяці тому

      How long was your car sitting around 👀

    • @colm112
      @colm112 2 місяці тому

      @@NobbyOnCars put it this way ordered in Jan took delivery in April; should it make a difference either was given it’s the new model?

  • @nealy2815
    @nealy2815 2 місяці тому

    When are Seat being replaced by Cupra?

    • @NobbyOnCars
      @NobbyOnCars  2 місяці тому

      story keeps going away and coming back again... who knows!

  • @Melrieoi
    @Melrieoi 2 місяці тому

    Small? It's an Ibiza on stilts.

  • @thomastcrapper4100
    @thomastcrapper4100 2 місяці тому

    The consumption really isn't gonna be that high. Six tops.

    • @NobbyOnCars
      @NobbyOnCars  2 місяці тому

      Can only say what I see

    • @igorokinamujika2073
      @igorokinamujika2073 17 днів тому

      I have a diesel one from 2020 and I usually get around 5.5l per 100km.

  • @flaziola
    @flaziola 2 місяці тому

    Those round lights remind me of old police car sirens

  • @eoinpmc
    @eoinpmc 2 місяці тому

    Arena??? Isn’t it Arona.

  • @vMaxHeadroom
    @vMaxHeadroom 2 місяці тому

    Starting price is only 30 grand!!!!! we live in an upside down world.

    • @igorokinamujika2073
      @igorokinamujika2073 17 днів тому

      I don't get it. An Xcellence arone with 95 hp diesel engine cost us 23k€ back in 2020.

  • @mrm5183
    @mrm5183 2 місяці тому +1

    Gosh what a horrible car. The exterior is mid at best but the interior is just plane horrible. This version is above 30k I believe too which is outrageous considering what you can get for less

  • @keithronson2624
    @keithronson2624 2 місяці тому

    Mark... Why not simply buy an Ibiza FR? Or Polo R Line? Or a 208? Or Clio?
    What is it with these " jacked up" ( seudo mini SUVs) ugly as sin and plainly nonsense! Keep small hatchbacks alive! We've lost the best in the shape of the Fiesta, which hatchback next?

    • @BossMan-yj6fi
      @BossMan-yj6fi 2 місяці тому +1

      Quite simply - Head height.

    • @SpuddyIRL
      @SpuddyIRL 19 днів тому

      People with bad hips ? people who just want a mini suv

    • @SpuddyIRL
      @SpuddyIRL 19 днів тому

      Bigger boot space

  • @columcreaven8860
    @columcreaven8860 2 місяці тому

    Welcome to clongriffin lol

  • @ismailyusuf8206
    @ismailyusuf8206 2 місяці тому

    I have seat arona but its not good car.no quality 😂. Dsg problem

  • @audriusbutkus1608
    @audriusbutkus1608 2 місяці тому

    Crap.i would not buy this car.looks very cheap.don't like their design,plastics,air vents looks like more expensive dacia. But i personally would choose dacia over this .

    • @SpuddyIRL
      @SpuddyIRL 19 днів тому

      Well your Dacia would be on the side of the road broken down while this cruises past