2022 SEAT Arona facelift review - Is this the best looking crossover? (XPERIENCE Lux 110ps) UK 4K

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Комментарии • 108

  • @Perl88
    @Perl88 2 года назад +6

    I owned the previous generation car for 3 years and loved it.
    I also love how easy it is to order a car. Pick a trim level, pick a colour combo and pick an engine, job done. It’s refreshing to not have to pick option packs or pay for little extras like wanting a contrasting roof or a wireless phone charger. Other car makers take note.

  • @markdavidson9743
    @markdavidson9743 2 года назад +3

    Best automatic I have driven over 20 years of driving. Looks good in the colour blue.

  • @whitemoor66
    @whitemoor66 3 года назад +4

    Not really a fan of Seat generally, but I quite like this. Absolutely loved your reaction when the car responded to your Spanish greeting!

    • @AutoSocialUK
      @AutoSocialUK  3 года назад

      Hahahha shame she didn’t really respond after but I did enjoy saying ‘Ola, ola’ 😂

  • @cjsmith178
    @cjsmith178 2 года назад +1

    Got a Seat Arona FR 1 litre and being careful on a long haul, had 57 mpg, not bad. And now I have a Seat Arona Experience on order from Fishers of Galgate. I've been a customer of theirs for 40 years and they treat you well. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, BE SAFE

    • @AutoSocialUK
      @AutoSocialUK  2 года назад

      So nice when you have a dealer that look after you. Thank you and a happy new year to you too!

  • @Arseverse
    @Arseverse 3 года назад +5

    I've had the top of the range Lux model for just over 2 years and I love this car. It looks good and is really fun and responsive to drive with the 1 litre 115 BHP engine (automatic). I get up to 46 mpg on long routes and just over 40 mpg around town. I really love the redesign and will probably upgrade to it next summer. Reliability is great, I've no problems with my car not one so in my experience this is a well built car. I'd recommend a test drive at least because it is really fun to drive (compared to other crossovers) you feel connected to the road and it corners well, especially if you put it into sport mode, it tightens everything up. I had never owned a Seat before but I'm happy I took the plunge, might even push the boat out and go up to the Ateca

    • @AutoSocialUK
      @AutoSocialUK  3 года назад

      Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience's! :)

    • @pgtips9236
      @pgtips9236 2 года назад +1

      Go for the Cupra Ateca which has better spec than the Lux & performance to match ! 👌

    • @Arseverse
      @Arseverse 2 года назад

      @@pgtips9236 If I had the money I would, gorgeous car

    • @Sto79Be
      @Sto79Be 2 года назад

      You get 46mph on long routes and 40mph on short ones? That’s kind of slow bro, even a Seat can drives but faster than that!

    • @Arseverse
      @Arseverse 2 года назад

      @@Sto79Be MPG not MPH but you know what I meant

  • @DaveDVideoMaker
    @DaveDVideoMaker 3 года назад +1

    The SEAT Arona is basically a taller and more expensive SEAT Ibiza.
    The point of subcompact crossovers is an updated subcompact hatchback, but they’re around £4000 more.

  • @Neil-clare
    @Neil-clare 2 года назад +1

    Went today to a seat dealer to order the Xperience 2022……3 half hours later in the show room said we can have one April 2023 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @cincyrovers
    @cincyrovers 3 года назад +2

    As I said with your last SEAT video, I do like learning about cars not sold here in America, even though it’s still a VW MQB based car. Seems to be a pretty good little crossover, although I’d personally take the Ibiza over this. Certainly a sharp looking car. I love how saying “hola” wakes up the voice control, it adds in a bit of character. My Defender’s talks back to me in a British accent, as well. 😂 In all, great video, Tish!!

    • @AutoSocialUK
      @AutoSocialUK  3 года назад

      Definitely where our gender pays play, I’d have this over the Ibiza 😁😁

    • @patrickkelly7085
      @patrickkelly7085 2 года назад

      After your Defender has been in the USA for a while it will lose its British accent.

  • @jaymcmaster
    @jaymcmaster 2 года назад

    Love the review. Ordered the “Xperience Lux" last month. Looking forward to getting it hopefully before Christmas.

  • @MurphyKM
    @MurphyKM 3 года назад +1

    Great review tish,
    Could be our next car after octavia as our boys going their own way now.
    Looks a great little car.

  • @Allez.6CL
    @Allez.6CL 2 года назад

    I'm getting mine in April. I got the 1 litre auto Lux model and I can't wait on your recommendation. Thanks

    • @AutoSocialUK
      @AutoSocialUK  2 года назад +1

      Amazing! I hope you enjoy 😊

  • @farhaanali7602
    @farhaanali7602 8 месяцев назад

    Just bought a new one today. It sounds like it’s scraping when driving on rough terrain. On smooth roads it’s perfect. Is this normal or is there something potentially wrong with the car?

  • @francisconway9949
    @francisconway9949 3 года назад +1

    Nice car......Not quite the Lotus but a tad more practical.!!....Nice to see a 'real" handbrake. Keep up the good work Tish. 😁

    • @AutoSocialUK
      @AutoSocialUK  3 года назад

      We do like a handbrake on this channel!

  • @PerJohansson-Xeizo
    @PerJohansson-Xeizo 3 года назад +1

    Nice review! I'm more into the practicality of estates though, I have a Seat Leon ST on order just sitting waiting on them components ....

  • @razvandobos9759
    @razvandobos9759 3 года назад

    The Spanish Volkswagen. Skoda’s the Czech Volkswagen. I’m a car enthusiast. We’d get along so well!

  • @Theoriginalramjammer
    @Theoriginalramjammer 3 года назад +3

    Given the choice of the Seat Arona or VW T-cross I would take the Skoda Kamiq. Higher quality interior, more rear space, simply clever details, better value 👍

    • @AutoSocialUK
      @AutoSocialUK  3 года назад +1

      Yes great point but I do think it looks a little dated in my opinion.

    • @zappybazinga8124
      @zappybazinga8124 2 года назад

      Looked at both kamiq and Arona today, not sure there is a lot of difference in interior quality to be honest. Both feel nice for their price point.

    • @alanedon7241
      @alanedon7241 2 года назад

      And boring to look at.. it is not a suv, too low

    • @DannySeventySeven
      @DannySeventySeven Год назад

      Cloth seats in the Kamiq yet leather and alcantara in the Arona? No comparison

  • @chris-4566
    @chris-4566 Год назад

    How tall are you. I’m looking for a suitable car for my wife to drive and she’s under 5ft tall so finding a car is proving tricky as the modern car is often higher but so is the dashboard so vision out of the front and even side windows can be tricky. I’m not driving, due to illness but I’m happy to do the research in order to narrow down the options.

  • @mohamedabdulla5562
    @mohamedabdulla5562 2 года назад

    That was a perfect preview for the car 👍

  • @Lat41
    @Lat41 2 года назад

    Great review. I am considering this car for a purchase. Seem to be many available in Portugal.

  • @shanjanusman9974
    @shanjanusman9974 3 года назад +2

    Nice car and also love your reviews 😀

  • @razvandobos9759
    @razvandobos9759 3 года назад +1

    Wish we had SEAT in the US. Mexico has these.

  • @phillurkin8245
    @phillurkin8245 3 года назад +1

    This little Arona looks really nice, Tish! But then, which Seat (or Cupra) doesn't, right?

  • @davidmill7289
    @davidmill7289 2 года назад +1

    Sorry really disagree with your comment about rear space. It’s generous for a crossover and you can easily fit 2 adults comfortably with sufficient leg room. Saying best for children only is plain misleading.

    • @AutoSocialUK
      @AutoSocialUK  2 года назад

      I’m glad you’ve had better experiences with it David

    • @davidmill7289
      @davidmill7289 2 года назад

      @@AutoSocialUK but in fairness I should have said I thought your review was very good overall.

  • @Lord-iw8jj
    @Lord-iw8jj 3 года назад

    I’m thinking of buying this. But is it any reliable? 😫

    • @AutoSocialUK
      @AutoSocialUK  3 года назад

      From what car? On the previous generation ‘Our latest reliability data rates the Arona highly, with a reliability rating of 95.2%. Seat, as a brand, came 17th out of 30 manufacturers, which is respectable. With this in mind, the model in question shouldn't prove too troublesome.’

  • @C4DM0NK3Y
    @C4DM0NK3Y 2 года назад

    Thanks for the review, this is on my shortlist for my next car.
    Can anyone confirm whether or not the Front Fog lights are standard across the range (2022) as I am getting conflicting information. The latest is that it is on early 22 builds but not newer ones?
    Thanks

  • @dcross3514
    @dcross3514 2 года назад

    Which tyre size is quite with road noise?

  • @craigthacker
    @craigthacker 3 года назад +1

    Great review Tish. These would be very popular here in Australia, although I don't think this brand has any plans to come over here.

    • @AutoSocialUK
      @AutoSocialUK  3 года назад +1

      Yes it is strange that SEAT and Cupra haven’t made the jump.

  • @markjh68
    @markjh68 2 года назад +1

    Been waiting for mine to be delivered since May 😬

    • @darrenhuxley6719
      @darrenhuxley6719 2 года назад +1

      Waiting as well

    • @markjh68
      @markjh68 2 года назад

      @@darrenhuxley6719 had mine since Jan don’t bother it’s already had two new infotainment systems regularly does random things do yourself a favour and change your mind pronto

  • @natetonbong
    @natetonbong 3 года назад

    Like the different colour on the roof and the front grille

    • @AutoSocialUK
      @AutoSocialUK  3 года назад +1

      Suites that car doesn’t it ☺️

  • @jvcex
    @jvcex 3 года назад

    thanx for review

  • @mattb8734
    @mattb8734 3 года назад

    Nice car tish great 👍🏼 review 👏

  • @DaveDVideoMaker
    @DaveDVideoMaker 3 года назад

    This is the DCT version. Where are the paddle shifters?

    • @joegibbs6906
      @joegibbs6906 3 года назад

      Probably only get them on the FR trims

    • @DaveDVideoMaker
      @DaveDVideoMaker 3 года назад

      @@joegibbs6906 Makes sense.
      The same case with the Land Rover Discovery; you can only get the paddle shifters with the higher end trims.

    • @Lotus.F
      @Lotus.F 3 года назад +1

      @@DaveDVideoMaker actually, this is the highest spec trim The Excellent Lux which has the most equipment and comfort. You can only get paddle shifts on the FR model which also has sports suspensions.

    • @DaveDVideoMaker
      @DaveDVideoMaker 3 года назад

      @@Lotus.F So on other trim levels, I’ll have to toggle my gear knob.

    • @Lotus.F
      @Lotus.F 3 года назад

      @@DaveDVideoMaker since this is not the Cupra line its not that fast anyway so its not really needed. You could get the 1.5 turbo FR which does have paddle shifts and quite nippy too.

  • @Roger-ff3cu
    @Roger-ff3cu 3 года назад +1

    What a cutie 💓

    • @Roger-ff3cu
      @Roger-ff3cu 3 года назад

      And not just the motor..

  • @botterly678
    @botterly678 2 года назад

    can the barefoot drive

  • @robertebob3596
    @robertebob3596 3 года назад +1

    Looks nice but for 25k i would Leon FR

  • @tancreddehauteville764
    @tancreddehauteville764 2 года назад +2

    "Everything is very clean and aesthetically pleasing" - the same could be said of the presenter! 😀😁😈

  • @camelspyyder
    @camelspyyder 3 года назад

    Visually, a typically bad facelift featuring change for change sake. The round elements outside and in are no improvement, they clash with the angular shape. Added to which it's too expensive, despite being a good drive. There's no way it's worth 5-10k more than a Dacia Stepway.

  • @richardkilshaw007
    @richardkilshaw007 4 месяца назад

    Nice 👍

  • @Firebrand55
    @Firebrand55 2 года назад

    Whoa...whoa...whoa...no centre arm rest???!!, 3.15.......is this a Monday Morning Design?

  • @paperoga79
    @paperoga79 3 года назад

    Bought Arona tgi fr (cng)

  • @anakinsky578
    @anakinsky578 2 года назад

    Une beauté fatale habillé comme ça !! Bisous

  • @DaveDVideoMaker
    @DaveDVideoMaker 3 года назад

    It’s a crossover and therefore it’s un cool.

  • @sadikant6975
    @sadikant6975 2 года назад

    💚👏👏👏

  • @nudgenudgewinkwink3212
    @nudgenudgewinkwink3212 3 года назад +1

    Its a lot of money for a top spec car with no center armrest or usb in the back.

  • @MohamadishaqChoksi
    @MohamadishaqChoksi 11 месяцев назад

    Hi you have very sweet n lovely voice ❤

  • @phyllissmith6965
    @phyllissmith6965 3 года назад

    Cool car

    • @DaveDVideoMaker
      @DaveDVideoMaker 3 года назад

      I’m afraid it’s not cool from my POV, cos it’s a small crossover.

    • @phyllissmith6965
      @phyllissmith6965 3 года назад

      You don't like the car it look pretty cool to me no matter what size it is

    • @DaveDVideoMaker
      @DaveDVideoMaker 3 года назад

      @@phyllissmith6965 I like the car; I just think subcompact crossovers are uncool.

    • @phyllissmith6965
      @phyllissmith6965 3 года назад

      That not uncool

    • @AutoSocialUK
      @AutoSocialUK  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching! It does look great 😊

  • @leeallen623
    @leeallen623 3 года назад +1

    Am i the only one who wants to put a C in front of Arona ?????

  • @omidhiadari4220
    @omidhiadari4220 3 года назад

    Please sound exhaust test

    • @DaveDVideoMaker
      @DaveDVideoMaker 3 года назад +2

      It’s not a high performance car, so testing the exhaust on this car is pointless.

    • @omidhiadari4220
      @omidhiadari4220 3 года назад

      it is true mrs thanks

    • @DaveDVideoMaker
      @DaveDVideoMaker 3 года назад +1

      @@omidhiadari4220 I’m a male, not a female.
      But no problem.

    • @omidhiadari4220
      @omidhiadari4220 3 года назад

      @@DaveDVideoMaker sorry

  • @polopowered
    @polopowered 2 года назад

    This thing is tiny. Just buy a Hatchback or Estate.

  • @darrenhuxley6719
    @darrenhuxley6719 2 года назад

    For the money noooo

  • @Braydenrobbo23
    @Braydenrobbo23 3 года назад

    Seccond

  • @BAŞKENTANKARALI
    @BAŞKENTANKARALI 3 года назад

    Very bad

  • @gavinbissell8847
    @gavinbissell8847 3 года назад

    That front is awful