Seat Arona review

Seat hasn’t released official prices yet, but insiders told us that you’re looking at a starting figure from just over £22k (presumably for the 1.0-litre 94bhp turbo three-cylinder).

That rises to just over £28k for the range toppers (which will likely see you into the 1.5-litre 148bhp turbo four-cylinder), with four trim levels available.

To give you some perspective there, a Citroen C3 Aircross and Renault Captur start around the same price, but a Nissan Juke, Vauxhall Mokka, Ford Puma, Peugeot 2008, Ford Puma and Kia Niro are all more expensive. Entry-level indeed…

What’s the kit list like?

Seat has one of the most refreshing trim line-ups, with a line of take-it-or-leave-it options. That kicks off with SE, which gets 16in wheels, LED lights, dual 8in digital dial and touchscreen displays, wireless smartphone pairing, cruise control, rear parking sensors and keyless entry and go. Not bad at all.

Up from that is the SE Tech. That adds the larger infotainment screen with 3D navigation and voice control and a rear-view camera.

The range then splits into two, with a couple of sportier looking options in the form of the FR First Edition and FR Sport. The former gets 17in wheels, sports styling and suspension, four drive modes, front (heated) bucket seats, and front parking sensors. The latter gets 18in machined alloys and a 10in digital dial display.

What’s the best spec?

We’d be tempted by the 1.0-litre turbo 3cyl in 113bhp tune - which brings a healthy dose of extra power without inflating the price too much - and SE Tech trim.