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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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?
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 .
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.
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.
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.
You’d want one for 30k all the same!
Nobby ! Great content! I really like it watch many of your videos! Bravo!👏🏽 Keep going
@@andreasorfanidis1753 thank you!
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.
You can buy an add on arm rest £140 from seat , fit really easy
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.
Bit of an early Yeti vibe with those fog lights. Gives it a unique face anyway.
Great review Mark.Fuel consumption is not acceptable.If it was a hybrid it would be a better buy costing more of course
Would suit a HEV setup nicely for sure.
So the BMW gets nice tree and woods backdrop, the arena gets a rain stained building and weeds backdrop. Noted.
Noted 😂😂😂
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.
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.
Totally agree about centre arm rest can’t believe they don’t do it it’s a sale loser to me
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?
How long was your car sitting around 👀
@@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?
Good old VW . Take a 15 year old design add a few " new bits of tech " and charge 30K. Still paying back that dieselgate
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.
@@phillurkin8245 very low kms on it alright, I think 5 is stretch though.
Cupra Arona?? Didn’t know they brought one out?? 😂
When are Seat being replaced by Cupra?
story keeps going away and coming back again... who knows!
Those round lights remind me of old police car sirens
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
Small? It's an Ibiza on stilts.
The consumption really isn't gonna be that high. Six tops.
Can only say what I see
I have a diesel one from 2020 and I usually get around 5.5l per 100km.
Arena??? Isn’t it Arona.
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?
Quite simply - Head height.
People with bad hips ? people who just want a mini suv
Bigger boot space
Starting price is only 30 grand!!!!! we live in an upside down world.
I don't get it. An Xcellence arone with 95 hp diesel engine cost us 23k€ back in 2020.
Welcome to clongriffin lol
Thanks! :)
I have seat arona but its not good car.no quality 😂. Dsg problem
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 .
Well your Dacia would be on the side of the road broken down while this cruises past