Team-BHP - SEAT Arona Compact SUV based on the VW MQB A0 platform spotted at Pune

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The SEAT Arona is likely serving as a test bed for the localized MQB A0 IN platform that will underpin VW Taigun and Skoda Vision IN.

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We all know that Skoda India is taking the lead in VW Group’s India 2.0 strategy. The most important aspect of renewed focus on the highly competitive Indian market is the Group’s MQB A0 IN platform that is set to underpin a variety of Skoda and VW products.

Skoda’s technical center in Pune is working intensely in localizing the aforementioned platform. The VW Taigun and production version of the Skoda Vision IN concept will be the first models to benefit from the heavily localized architecture. An LHD example of SEAT Arona compact SUV has been spotted in the vicinity of VW India’s Chakan plant without any camouflage. Images are credit to automotive enthusiast Siddharth Patil. The SUV is based on the MQB A0 platform and could be here for internal benchmarking purposes. It could also be a test bed for made-in-India components of VW’s cost effective modular architecture.

While the SEAT Arona measures 4.14 meter in length, both Taigun and Vision IN are around 4.2 meter long. The India-spec crossover siblings will have their crosshairs trained at the immensely popular Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta. Just like the Seat Arona, the Taigun and Vision IN will be powered by a 1.5-liter TSI petrol engine which produces 150 hp. Top-end variants will be equipped with a 7-speed DSG. Anyway, moving forward, the Group’s focus will be to establish its presence in highly lucrative SUV segments in the country with its VW and Skoda brands. The presence of a SEAT test mule does not mean the Spanish brand is contemplating an entry into our market.

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Sorr, but had to do this
"Is that a SEAT C-Arona?" lol:

SEAT ARONA now seen testing in the Himalayas,

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The spied car was spotted driving around the picturesque town of Manali and is likely to have been testing near the Rohtang, a high mountain pass to test the vehicle’s abilities in high altitudes.

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The spied SEAT Arona could be a test-bed for Made in India Volkswagen components which could be under test for benchmarking purposes.
Skoda and Volkswagen might be evaluating various engine and gearbox combinations that could be employed on their vehicles for the Indian market

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Saw the Seat Arona being tested close to the Atal tunnel. One of the cars seemed to be facing some issue and was being helped out by the VW Vento.

Spotted this in Lonavala right now. Probably the same car as the opening post. Sorry for the ridiculous pics. The driver sped away as soon as he spotted me shooting stupid:

Seat Arona spied again, speculated to localized components for the Compact SUV's built on the MQB A0 IN platform.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RO5LEk_tVE

Seat Arona has been available in Ireland since 2017 or so & I have driven it a couple of times and always found it to be great car for city/motorway driving. 1L 3 Cylinder TSI in 115bhp tune offers best performance to FE ratio. Interior fit and finish is ok but its quite pricey here at around €21000 (17L INR) for base variant.

I believe people would prefer VW in India due to higher perceived brand value and VW quality & fit finish to be better than Seat.

Seat Arona spotted again!

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Seen testing again at Dehu Road, Pune. Apparently he did not like me taking pictures.

SEAT Arona continues testing on Pune-Mumbai Expressway.