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Seat Arona Hatchback 1.5 TSI 150 FR Sport 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	FR Sport
Price	£30,800
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	8.3
Top Speed	132 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	48.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	132
Length	4164 mm
Width	1780 mm
Height	1530 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	400 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1193 kg

Driver Convenience

'Lights On' Reminder warning buzzer
10" Digital cockpit
Digital clock
E-call
Electric speed sensitive power steering
Full link smartphone integration with mirror link, wireless apple carplay, Google android auto + USB Type C cable for apple and android devices
Low fuel warning light
Outside temperature display
Park assist - Front parking sensors
Rear view camera
RPM counter
SEAT Drive profile - Four different models normal-sport-eco-individual, steering response, throttle response and gear shifts mode
Trip computer
Wireless phone charger

Entertainment

9.2" colour touchscreen with navigation system, voice control and USB port (type c)
Bluetooth interface for hands free and audio streaming
DAB digital radio and AM/FM radio
Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Exterior Features

Anti theft roof antenna
Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Automatic activation of hazard warning lights
Black roof rails and window surrounds
Body coloured bumpers
Body coloured door handle inserts
Dark tinted rear windows
Electric front/rear windows
Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors
Front fog lights with cornering function and rear fog light
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED rear tail lights and licence plate lights
Protective side mouldings
Rain sensing wipers
Rear side wing doors
Rear spoiler
Rear window wash/wipe
Roof colour door mirrors
SEAT design Full LED automatic headlamps with dynamic headlight range control, coming and leaving home feature
Twin exhaust pipe styling with double flow exhaust pipe
Visible VIN plate

Interior Features

2 cupholders
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split folding rear seat
Aircare filter
Black headliner
Cloth upholstery with embossed textile/Sport bucket seats
Double boot floor
Driver sunvisor with covered mirror + card holder
Dual zone climate control
Front courtesy light with front reading lights
Front seat back storage pockets
Grey coloured interior air vents
Heated front seats
Height adjustable front seats
Height/reach adjustable steering column
Illuminated air vent surrounds
Interior ambient lighting
Interior light in footwell, central console and door panel
ISOFIX points in outer rear seats with top tether anchorage points
Passenger sunvisor with vanity mirror
Perforated flat bottomed leather steering wheel/gear knob/handbrake with red stitching and FR logo
Single front passenger seat
Steering wheel mounted gearshift paddles
Two front and three rear height adjustable headrests

Packs

Interior chrome pack - Arona
Safe and driving pack (S) - Arona
Storage pack - Arona

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all rear seats
ABS
Active front headrests
Child locks on rear doors
Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag de activation, front side and curtain airbags
Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) and front assist
Front and rear seatbelt reminder
Hill hold control
Multi-Collision braking
Tiredness recognition and driver alert system with driver monitoring
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Anti-theft alarm (perimeter and interior monitoring) with backup horn and towing protection
Central locking with radio remote control, interior controls and SAFELOCK
Deadlock
Electronic engine immobiliser
KESSY Keyless entry and go
Locking wheel bolts

Wheels

18" Performance machined alloy wheels in black

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.014
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	132
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	136
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	132
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	135
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	112
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	170
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	130

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.9
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	47.9
WLTP - MPG - High	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Low	38.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	49.6

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	20E
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.3
Engine Power - BHP	150
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	132 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	215/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	PERFORMANCE
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1530 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1538 mm
Length	4164 mm
Wheelbase	2566 mm
Width	1780 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40
Gross Vehicle Weight	1770 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	400 l
Max. Loading Weight	577 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	630
Minimum Kerbweight	1193 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.6 m

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