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SEAT Arona FR Black Edition 1.0 TSI Petrol 115 – Road Test

10th November 2025

Volkswagen has decided that SEAT will in future be its entry level brand to the Group and with the Arona that’s a good move, says Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). Instead of going for the upper end of the market and thereby limiting appeal to those with most money, the brand will become all things to all men and women. Its range is wide and benefits from the engineering, design and … [Read more...]

SEAT Arona FR 24 LE – Road Test

21st October 2024

SEAT has earned its place as the stylish brand for a younger generation of drivers over the last four decades, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). On sale since 2017, the SEAT Arona is one of the new generation of ‘crossover’ models or tall hatchbacks in the B-sector and the smallest in their sub-compact range under the Ateca. Its introduction has helped SEAT pass the magic million … [Read more...]

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