In the SEAT Arona range there is a version that is being decisive in the commercial success that the Spanish model has been reaping. A version that makes the SEAT model the bargain of the B-SUVs. But what is your equipment? With what engines is it available? And more importantly, what is its price? In this article we answer all these questions.
The smallest SUV SEAT
continues to weather, as much as possible, the “perfect storm” that is plaguing the auto industry. Despite the current problems, the SEAT Arona remains at the top of the ranking of best-selling cars in Spain. Moreover, we must remember that in the convulsive year 2021 marked by the stock crisis at dealerships, it won the title of best-selling car.
One of the main keys why the Arona has become the bargain of the B-SUV It has been the strategy followed by SEAT when structuring the offer with versions that offer an extraordinary relationship between equipment and price. We have decided to delve into the offer of the Spanish SUV to find the version that makes the Arona an irresistible model in the eyes of the buyer. Both for equipment and engine and, logically, for price.
The equipment of the SEAT Arona Style
The Arona range
It is structured in four finishing levels. Those interested in acquiring the successful SEAT model have the Reference, Style, X-Perience and FR versions at their disposal. Us we focus on the Style finish. The reason? It is the version that, due to its positioning, allows a more affordable sale price to be set without giving up equipment that can be classified as mandatory. We then review the most outstanding standard equipment of the Arona Style:
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Full-LED headlights
- Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel
- digital radio receiver
- Multiple airbags (front, side and curtain)
- Hill Start Assist
- Lane departure warning
- Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors
- Bluetooth
- SEAT Connect with security, service and remote access
- 8.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- adaptive cruise control and speed limiter
- Driver Fatigue Detector
- Power windows
- Air conditioning
- Black roof bars
- ambient lighting system
- Central locking with remote control
- fabric upholstery
It is a more than acceptable equipment for daily life. However, and here is one of the keys, SEAT allows you to configure the Plus equipment package for around €300. A package that improves the previous equipment with the MIB3 navigation system with a 9.2-inch touch screen, Full Link wireless, SEAT Digital Cockpit digital instrument panel with a 10.25-inch screen and a wireless charger for compatible mobile phones. The extra cost is so small that we can practically describe the configuration of this package if we opt for the Style finish.
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The engines of the SEAT Arona Style
Regarding the mechanical section, the Arona Style, as well as the Style Plus version, is available together with a selection of three engines. In gasoline we find a 1.0-litre TSI three-cylinder engine which develops a power of 110 hp and 200 Nm of maximum torque. A block that can be associated with a Manual gearbox six speed or one DSG automatic transmission double clutch and seven relationships.
The other alternative available in the range is a mechanical bifuel. The 1.0 TGI engine with 90 hp and 160 Nm with six-speed manual gearbox. However, and taking into account the rise in natural gas prices, this purchase option can be ruled out. At least in the short and medium term. By the way, all engines have a front-wheel drive configuration.
The 110 hp 1.0 TSI engine with manual transmission is the choice we must make if we are looking for that version that makes the Arona a real bargain in the eyes of the buyer. This engine offers a good balance between performance and performance. Also, and just as crucial in this category, it allows you to adjust the sale price below the €20,000 barrier.
Prices of the SEAT Arona Style in Spain
Prices valid from May / 2022
How much is the bargain version of the SEAT Arona worth? The price of an affordable SUV
At this point, it is time to talk about prices. What is the sale price of the version that makes the Arona a bargain? The small SUV from SEAT, with a Style Plus finish and a 110 hp 1.0 TSI engine with manual gearbox, has a sale price, according to the configurator, of €19,380. It is important to point out that this is a recommended sale price for the Peninsula and the Balearic Islands for private customers. It includes VAT, transport, registration tax and, what is more important, brand commercial contributions.