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Seat Arona Hatchback 1.0 TSI 110 FR Red Edition 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	FR Red Edition
Price	£23,670
Engine Power - BHP	110
Acceleration	10.1
Top Speed	118 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	47.1
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	137
Length	4138 mm
Width	1780 mm
Height	1552 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	400 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1135 kg

Driver Convenience

'Lights On' Reminder warning buzzer
Cruise control and speed limiter
Digital clock
Electric speed sensitive power steering
Full Link Smartphone Integration with Mirror Link, Apple Car Play, Google Android Auto with USB Type C cable for Apple and Android compatibility
Low fuel warning light
Outside temperature display
Rear parking sensor
RPM counter
Seat connect with safety, service, remote and online
SEAT Drive profile with dynamic chassis control - Four different model normal-sport-eco-individual,steering response,throttle response+gear shift mode
Trip computer

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Sports suspension

Entertainment

6 speakers
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
Automatic headlights
Body coloured bumpers
Body coloured door handle inserts
Chrome front grille frame
Chrome roof rails
Chrome window trim
Coming/leaving home lighting function
Dark tinted rear windows
Electric front/rear windows with one touch/auto up/down
Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors
Full LED headlights dipped and mainbeam + front and rear fog lights
LED daytime running lights
LED rear tail lights and licence plate lights
Protective side mouldings
Rain sensing wipers
Rear window wash/wipe
Roof colour door mirrors
Twin exhaust pipe styling hidden exhaust pipe
Visible VIN plate
Windshield wiper with intermittent control and potentiometer

Interior Features

2 cupholders
60/40 split folding rear seat
Aircare filter
Black interior roof
Double boot floor
Driver sunvisor with covered mirror + card holder
Dual zone climate control
Front courtesy light with front reading lights
Front sport seats
Gear shift indicator
Heated front seats
Height adjustable front seats
Height/reach adjustable steering column
Illuminated boot
Instrument lighting with brightness control
Interior light in footwell, central console and door panel
ISOFIX points in outer rear seats with top tether anchorage points
Multi-colour ambient interior lighting
Nora cloth upholstery
Passenger sunvisor with vanity mirror
Perforated flat bottomed leather steering wheel/gear knob/handbrake with red stitching and FR logo
Steering wheel mounted gearshift paddles
Two front and three rear height adjustable headrests

Packs

Connectivity pack plus - Arona
Interior chrome 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
Electronic stability control
Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) and front assist
Front and rear seatbelt reminder
Hill hold control
Multi-Collision braking
Red brake calipers
Seatbelts with red stripe
Tiredness recognition system
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

2 folding remote keys with window open/close function
Alarm with back-up horn
Electronic engine immobiliser
Locking wheel bolts
Remote central locking + deadlocks
Tow away protection

Trim

Interior chrome line trim
Leatherette dashboard

Wheels

18" Performance alloy wheels

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.043
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	137
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	149
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	137
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	142
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	121
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	167
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	135

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	999
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	76.4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	44.8
WLTP - MPG - High	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	38.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	47.9

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	13E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	95
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	80
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	77
NCAP Safety Assist %	60
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.1
Engine Power - BHP	110
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	200
Engine Torque - RPM	2000
Top Speed	118 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	1552 mm
Length	4138 mm
Wheelbase	2566 mm
Width	1780 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40
Gross Vehicle Weight	1740 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	400 l
Max. Loading Weight	605 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	600
Minimum Kerbweight	1135 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.6 m

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