This is the Seat Arona facelift—trust us. Yes, visually, not a lot has changed, but there are a couple of highlights that can be seen in these winter-testing shots.
As reported in January, when our spies first caught wind of the updated Arona under test, the forthcoming revision will bring minor style tweaks. These changes will make the Arona fit in with the design language introduced with the Seat Ateca.
The main changes appear to be towards the lower half of the front bumper. We see a revised lower grille, with what looks to be new (likely imitation) vents flanking either side. Where exactly will that leave the fog lights?
Take a closer look towards the middle of the bumper: nestled in-between the headlights and the temporary LED light bar are two circular-looking camouflage cut-outs. It could be that the fogs end up here, although there’s a chance it may be a clever bit of trickery designed to throw us off the scent, as this would be a somewhat unusual and high-up placement for such auxiliary lighting.
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Moving to the rear, the updated Arona will feature new taillights sporting a pattern found on the rest of the Seat family line-up. Revised tail-pipes and a new non-functional rear diffuser round of the changes.
Interior-wise, expect minor updates. While not a lot is expected to change visually, the Arona will likely sport updated software with a refreshed interface. Added trim colors and different finishes may also feature to jazz things up mildly.
The larger question is whether we’ll see some form of electrified variation of the Arona on offer. We expect the petrol line-up to remain essentially unchanged, with possibly the addition of a 48-volt mild-hybrid. We’re not entirely sure whether diesel power will remain, with oil-burners being dropped from the UK line-up last year, although the thirst for diesel may still be quenched for the European market.
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