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Seat Arona Hatchback 1.5 TSI 150 FR Edition 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	FR Edition
Price	£26,710
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	8.4
Top Speed	130 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	47.9
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	132
Length	4154 mm
Width	1780 mm
Height	1529 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	400 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1193 kg

Driver Convenience

'Lights On' Reminder warning buzzer
Analogue cockpit with physical dials
Digital clock
E-call
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
Lane keeping system
Low fuel warning light
Outside temperature display
Rear parking sensor
RPM counter
Seat connect with safety, service and remote
SEAT Drive profile - Four different models normal-sport-eco-individual, steering response, throttle response and gear shifts mode
Trip computer
Wireless phone charger

Entertainment

Bluetooth interface for hands free and audio streaming
DAB digital radio and AM/FM radio
Media system with 8.25" colour touchscreen with USB port (type c)
Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Exterior Features

Anti theft roof antenna
Automatic activation of hazard warning lights
Body coloured bumpers
Body coloured door handle inserts
Chrome roof rails and window surrounds
Dark tinted rear windows
Dimming rear view mirror
Electric front/rear windows
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Front fog lights with cornering function and rear fog light
FULL LED automatic headlights with dynamic headlight range control, coming and leaving home, LED daytime running lights
LED rear tail lights and licence plate lights
Protective side mouldings
Rear side wing doors
Rear spoiler
Rear window wash/wipe
Roof colour door mirrors
Third brake light
Twin exhaust pipe styling hidden exhaust pipe
Visible VIN plate
Windshield wiper with intermittent control and potentiometer

Interior Features

2 cupholders
3 seat bench in 2nd row
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 comfort seats
Front courtesy light with 2x front and 2x rear reading lights
Gear shift indicator
Height adjustable front seats
Height/reach adjustable steering column
Illuminated boot
Instrument lighting with brightness control
Interior ambient lighting
Interior light in footwell, central console and door panel
ISOFIX points in outer rear seats with top tether anchorage points
Microsuede cloth upholstery
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

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
Tiredness recognition system
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm with back-up horn
Electronic engine immobiliser
KESSY Keyless entry and go
Locking wheel bolts
Remote central locking + deadlocks
Tow away protection

Trim

Titan black dashboard

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.01
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	132
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	140
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	132
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	136
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	113
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	174
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	129

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	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	47.1
WLTP - MPG - High	56.5
WLTP - MPG - Low	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	49.6

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	18E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	83
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	83
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	65
NCAP Safety Assist %	70
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.4
Engine Power - BHP	150
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	130 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	MACHINED
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1529 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1537 mm
Length	4154 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

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