The updated Arona and Ibiza arrive next year with fresh styling and nicer interiors
Following a revealing tease last year, Seat has officially unveiled the facelifted Arona and Ibiza. Both have a freshened design, updated interiors, and additional standard equipment.
Starting with the Arona, the crossover has been given a more expressive front fascia that features a new grille with a hexagonal mesh pattern. It’s flanked by slimmer LED headlights, which are brighter and have a longer beam range than their predecessors.
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The subcompact model has also been equipped with a sportier front bumper as well as repositioned fog lamps. Other notable highlights include newly standard LED taillights, a dark aluminum diffuser, ‘handwritten’ badging, and restyled 16- to 18-inch alloy wheels.
Last but not least, customers will find three new colors known as Liminal, Oniric, and Hypnotic. Buyers can also opt for a contrasting roof in either Midnight Black or new Manhattan Grey.
Interior changes are relatively minor, but there’s a new six-speaker audio system as well as embossed textiles on the seats. They’re joined by a perforated leather steering wheel as well as a cooled 15W wireless smartphone charger. An 8-inch digital instrument cluster and 8.25-inch infotainment system come standard, while a 10.25-inch cluster and 9.2-inch infotainment system are optional.
Under the hood, there are three TSI engines including a 1.0-liter three-cylinder that produces 94 hp (70 kW / 95 PS) and is connected to a five-speed manual. Customers can also opt for a more powerful 113 hp (85 kW / 115 PS) version, which upgrades to a six-speed manual or a seven-speed DSG gearbox.
Sitting at the top of the lineup is a 1.5-liter four-cylinder developing 149 hp (110 kW / 150 PS). It’s paired exclusively to a seven-speed DSG transmission.
A More Premium Hatchback
Seat’s popular hatchback embraces many of the same updates as it features a new grille and slimmer headlights. They’re joined by revamped wheels and a sportier front bumper with larger air curtains as well as a lower central intake.
The styling changes continue out back with a new rear bumper that features a horizontal accent to emphasize the car’s width. Elsewhere, there are newly standard LED taillights, a darkened license plate recess, and an “Ibiza” script. Customers will also find an updated color palette that echoes the crossover.
The déjà vu updates continue inside with a perforated leather steering wheel and embossed seats. They’re joined by new soft-touch accents, textile door panels, and a darker headliner for a more “immersive feel.” Other than that, there are the same screens, sound system, and phone charger as on the Arona.
Engine options mirror those offered on the crossover, but the Ibiza has an additional choice. It’s a 1.0-liter MPI three-cylinder with 79 hp (59 kW / 80 PS). It’s connected exclusively to a five-speed manual.
Both models will be built in Barcelona and a launch is scheduled for January of 2026.
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