Dear Luke, I’ve got £16,000 to spend on a small SUV that has better-than-average acceleration. What would you recommend?
Ali Smith, E-mail
Contact: Luke_Wilkinson@dennis.co.uk
THE STYLISH CHOICE
SEAT Arona FR Sport
FOR: Refined engines, slick infotainment, well built
AGAINST: Sports suspension rather firm, sombre cabin
THE SEAT Arona is one of the best-handling small SUVs, with nicely weighted steering, well judged damping and a taut chassis. The FR Sport model gets stiffer suspension and 18-inch alloys with low-profile tyres – although this does result in a harsher ride, which won’t suit everyone.
Prices start from around £9,500 for a high-mileage, entry-level example, climbing to over £20,000, meaning there are plenty of cars within this budget. We found a 2018 1.5 TSI FR Sport model, with 12,700 miles, at £15,989.
SHARING…
