SEAT Arona

[NewArona]

Hey guys,

 

Pleased to say that I received my new Arona yesterday and I'm very happy with it! Getting coating done on Saturday and will post pictures. Everything is so slick...from apple play to the maps to the touch screen! Can't wait to take a long drive into Malaysia!

 

Did you guys go slow for the first 1500km? I'm struggling with not pushing the car to the limit!

 

Izzit anything like this?

Why are you driving with the plastic cover still on! 

Edited January 25, 2019 by NewArona

[Keepmoving]

Hi NewArona, welcome to the family of happy Arona owners!

 

Yes, pls do run-in the car - I think the manual says to drive carefully for the first 1000km, try not to rev above 3000rpm. I know, it’s really hard to not give the accelerator a squeeze cos it’s just such a joy, haha! Also, as I’ve noticed that there’s a slight hesitation in the transmission in first gear, I always let the car creep forward first before I step on the accelerator, it makes for a smoother drive. Oh yeah, I’m using 95 octane petrol and it works fine (used to pump premium for my last four cars, all naturally aspirated 6-cylinder engines).

 

I’ve just crossed 8k km mark (which everyone tells me is low for a 9-month old car) and taken it up to Penang once and Genting 3 times, and am happy to report that the car runs as sweetly as day one. I have no complaints except the last week I’ve had a little issue with Apple CarPlay being sensitive to the wire (which is probably becos I’m not using an Apple cable). It’s my 10th car, and I’m just so surprised that this car is leaving me such a deep impression! Happy motoring!

[Shamal]

Collected my Arona FR today.

Edited January 26, 2019 by Shamal

[Shamal]

I couldn't find any FB group. So just created a new group to keep in touch. Here is the link:

https://m.facebook.com/groups/371237060361068?ref=share

[NewArona]

I couldn't find any FB group. So just created a new group to keep in touch. Here is the link:

https://m.facebook.com/groups/371237060361068?ref=share

 

Hi Shamal,

 

Thank you for creating the facebook group!

 

Anyway, I got my car a few days ago and did the ceramic coating. Take a look!

[Shamal]

Hi Shamal,

 

Thank you for creating the facebook group!

 

Anyway, I got my car a few days ago and did the ceramic coating. Take a look!

Looks nice. I also did mine today. Hope we could build up a good Arona car owner community with the FB group.

 

https://m.facebook.com/groups/371237060361068?ref=share

 

Cheers

[Fishycat]

Collected my Arona FR today. ððð

Do we have any Arona Facebook Group Page to keep in touch with members and share experiences?

https://m.facebook.com/groups/601254643368857?ref=share

Edited January 28, 2019 by Fishycat

[Keepmoving]

Will pass on participating in the Facebook group, thanks.

 

Shouldn’t have much to say since I’ll be traveling quite a bit for the next 6 months. Pretty sure I’ll hit the anniversary of the car with less than 10k km. I don’t expect any problems from the Arona - just sat in a friend’s newer Forester and it had an intermittent uneven idle, doesn’t say very much about Subaru quality especially since the 2-litre engine has been around for ages!

 

Happy motoring everyone!

[Benji7]

Just discover our car's ACC can “recover” even around 5kmh and can be set at as low as 30kmh --- perfect for slow-but-moving traffic! Awesome!!! 

 

Btw, did anyone join https://www.aronaforums.co.uk/?

[gamer2030]

Hi, I’m a new user and stumbled across this forum. Got my Arona Style last year start of June. Have clocked up about 10400 kms now. Does anyone have a rattling sound coming from the back when going over slightly rough or uneven road? Not too sure where it’s coming from but definitely from the back. Have read forums internationally about similar issues most attributed to the door latches etc.

[Keepmoving]

Hi gamer2030. I’ve had my Arona FR from May last year and done about 8.5k km (a lot of it covered on indifferent roads in M’sia) - no issue of untoward rattling or squeaking noise from anywhere. Then again I seldom have rear passengers and my infrequent use also means I don’t open the rear doors or hatchback often.

[gamer2030]

Oh just an update. Rattling sound was a loose rear number plate. Sorted now no more sound.

[Keepmoving]

Good to know it’s not anything more serious!

[Keepmoving]

Hi! Been reading about carbon buildup on VW direct injection engines. Don’t think anyone has done huge mileage on their Arona yet, but am wondering if anyone experienced any trouble with their engine? I’m not even above 9k km yet, engine seems to be doing fine and all.

 

I’ve noticed a slight whine from the front axle when I start off but it’s on and off so I can’t nail it down.

 

Looks like I’ll have to schedule another long drive north soon to make sure the soot doesn’t build up. Also time to get a top grade tank of fuel to help clean the combustion chambers. Anyone practicing these and other ways to minimize the issues with direct injection?

[Eric_wur]

bro keepmoving. i reaching 8k mark in mileage. seem like everything is fine. sometime i will drive with my ICE off . wanna hear if any funny noises . so far so good . For fuel i always top up only good grade i abit kiasi .

Btw i read something  about VW engine. The guy say that do not let car roll too much as it will cause more wear and tear to the clutches. anyone know what he mean by that?

[Ceecookie]

bro keepmoving. i reaching 8k mark in mileage. seem like everything is fine. sometime i will drive with my ICE off . wanna hear if any funny noises . so far so good . For fuel i always top up only good grade i abit kiasi .

 

Btw i read something about VW engine. The guy say that do not let car roll too much as it will cause more wear and tear to the clutches. anyone know what he mean by that?

Dual clutch gearbox simulate auto car creeping forward by half clutching the gearbox. Excessive usage of half clutch will increase the wear and tear of the clutch.

 

By remaining stationary at junction, the clutch is depressed fully.

[Kodiaqer]

bro keepmoving. i reaching 8k mark in mileage. seem like everything is fine. sometime i will drive with my ICE off . wanna hear if any funny noises . so far so good . For fuel i always top up only good grade i abit kiasi .

 

Btw i read something  about VW engine. The guy say that do not let car roll too much as it will cause more wear and tear to the clutches. anyone know what he mean by that?

 

this youtube video wld help

 

[Keepmoving]

Thanks for the info, Ceecookie and Kodiaqer! The Arona is my first dual-clutch transmission and also my first turbo direct-injection engine - it all works well, I like the drive and it’s been more than adequate and economical and I love paying so little road tax. Am hoping I get good reliability from it too (maybe asking too much!). I’ll be reporting anything untoward I encounter - am planning another long drive to Malaysia in July to stretch the car’s legs and hope to hit 12k km by then.