Cars

Seat updates popular duo

Seat Ibiza
Seat Ibiza Seat Ibiza

SEAT has revised its highly-rated Ibiza and Arona models.

The Ibiza now benefits from LED headlights as standard, while three new alloy wheel designs have been introduced - two 17-inch sets and one 18-inch option.

To tie in with the rest of the Seat range, the Ibiza now features the model name in embossed handwritten lettering on the boot, while the Seat logo itself is now finished in two-tone chrome.

Seat Ibiza
Seat Ibiza Seat Ibiza

Inside, the standard-fit screen has been increased in size to 8.25 inches, while a larger 9.2-inch display is fitted on SE Technology-specification models and above.

It has also been placed higher up in the cabin. This is joined by a 10.25-inch 'digital cockpit' dashboard display for the driver on FR Sport and Xcellence Lux cars.

Seat says overall material quality has been improved, too, while LED surrounds for the air vents have also been added.

Seat Ibiza
Seat Ibiza Seat Ibiza

Three powertrains will be available for the Ibiza; all are three-cylinder petrols, with 79bhp, 94bhp or 108bhp.

The most powerful unit can be had with either a six-speed manual or seven-speed double-clutch automatic transmission.

The Arona, meanwhile, debuts a new more rugged exterior design with a redesigned front grille and repositioned fog lamps.

Like the Ibiza, the Arona now has LED headlights as standard, while three new alloy wheel designs have also been introduced.

Seat Arona
Seat Arona Seat Arona

A rear spoiler and diffuser have been added too, alongside the Arona name in handwritten lettering. In addition, a new Xperience trim has also been added to the Arona.

Inside, the Arona also gets a larger 8.25-inch screen - or a 9.2-inch version on SE Technology models upwards - which incorporate both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

New driver assistance systems are available, including 'Travel Assist' which gives some semi-automatic driving via the car's adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist systems.

Seat Arona
Seat Arona Seat Arona

Four different petrol engines are available for the Arona, ranging from a 1.0-litre turbocharged unit to a more powerful 1.5-litre variant.