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REVIEW
SEAT IBIZA & ARONA
Centre of
attention:
The screen is
8.25 inches or,
in higher trims,
9.2 inches
and the suspension takes motorway
imperfections in its stride. The 1.5 litre
cruises at low revs, returning real-world
economy in the mid-40s. The official
figures for the 1.0-litre engines hover
between 50 and 54 mpg depending on
gearbox and wheel size.
Prices start at about £20,200 for the
base SE model with the 95 hp engine. The
SE Technology trim comes in at around
£21,500, the FR and FR Sport versions sit
between £23,000 and £25,000, and the
1.5-litre Xperience Lux tops the range at
roughly £28,000 to £30,000 on the road.
9.
Insurance groupings are kind to your
wallet, starting around group 8 for the
smaller engine and rising to group 18
for the top model. CO2 emissions sit in
the 120–130 g/km band, which means
annual road tax of £180. With a 40-litre
fuel tank and honest economy in the
high 40s, a range of about 450 miles
between fill-ups is realistic. Service
intervals are every 10,000 miles or once
a year, and while SEAT’s reliability record
is mixed, running costs remain modest.
Tyres, brakes and consumables are all
inexpensive and widely available.
The Arona is not revolutionary. It’s a
car that does exactly what you expect
it to do, day in and day out. It’s easy
to drive, cheap to run, and compact
enough for the city while still being
comfortable on the motorway. The
engines are willing, the cabin is practical,
and the price makes sense. If you want
fireworks, look elsewhere. But if you want
a small SUV that feels grown-up without
being pompous, the Arona delivers.
It’s honest, efficient and refreshingly
straightforward. i
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