New 2026 SEAT Arona First Look (Video)

[Syphon]

The SEAT Arona is a cornerstone of the brand’s success. Fuelled by strong sales, it carves out a bold presence of the brand in the urban SUV segment. Now, the SEAT Arona steps confidently into its next chapter as a more robust urban SUV with a dynamic character, driven by three key strengths: a refreshed exterior, enhanced interior, and even greater value across its three trim levels – Arona, Style and FR.



Since its launch in 2017, the SEAT Arona has sold over 750,000 units and earned a central place in the brand’s line-up. It has become a favourite for drivers who want an urban SUV that’s full of energy, personality, and ready for every challenge.




“The SEAT Arona is a fundamental part of the brand’s line-up and a huge part of its success, helping expand SEAT’s reach in the crucial urban SUV market. With its perfect combination of compact dimensions and SUV credentials, the improved exterior character, enhanced interior...

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[serdar_18fr]

It looks more modern with the changes, but it would have been much more attractive for its customer base if they had gone all the way and given it a completely new interior, and some tech from upper segment siblings, like electric parking brake, because the classic handbrake has become the sign of the old times for a lot of customers. Anyway, I hope this refresh would bring some more sales that they obviously needed.

 

[Syphon]

Yeah it will be down to budget hence it's a facelift of a facelift sadly.

 

[Tell]

I thought the seats looked comfortable on a video I saw. Bucket seats. The launch Arona seats on the Xcellence model or name similar are diabolical. Ok for 60 minutes then the pain cuts in. Opted to buy back and cushions to moderate. They really shouldn't sell cars with dreadful seating. Seems fixed now after six or so years .

 

[jezyg]

I thought the seats looked comfortable on a video I saw. Bucket seats. The launch Arona seats on the Xcellence model or name similar are diabolical. Ok for 60 minutes then the pain cuts in. Opted to buy back and cushions to moderate. They really shouldn't sell cars with dreadful seating. Seems fixed now after six or so years .

I found the standard seat in my 2018 Arona too hard and uncomfortable over a longer drive. The Microsuede sports seats we have in the Xcellence and my Xcellence Lux are really comfortable, I have no issues doing long drives on the motorway and getting out comfortable. The new Ibiza and Arona FR seat look like the ones from FR special additions and found in various Cupra models and they really are comfortable as we have them in our Born.

 

[Tell]

I found the standard seat in my 2018 Arona too hard and uncomfortable over a longer drive. The Microsuede sports seats we have in the Xcellence and my Xcellence Lux are really comfortable, I have no issues doing long drives on the motorway and getting out comfortable. The new Ibiza and Arona FR seat look like the ones from FR special additions and found in various Cupra models and they really are comfortable as we have them in our Born.

This was a 2019 Xcellence Lux which gives us trouble over an hours drive. The Ateca 2017 Xcellence is luxury but the seats in that were not as good as my old Altea Sport. Lack of lumber adjustment in the Arona is the issue and the seat height for me. Obviously those that love their low level seating would not have an issue. Quite a few of those around .