SEAT Arosa (Typ 6H/Typ 6HS). 1997–2004 (prod. n/a). 3-door saloon. F/F, 1191, 1422 cm³ diesel (I3 OHC), 997 cm³ (I4 OHV), 999, 1390 cm³ petrol, 1716 cm³ diesel (I4 OHC), 1390, 1598 cm³ (I4 DOHC). Roomy, subcompact car, later badge-engineered as the Volkswagen Lupo. Cheap to buy and good handling and ride for the segment. Facelifted in late 2000 with a more characterful grille, intended to convey SEAT’s sportier positioning.

Manufacturing locations: Wolfsburg, Germany; Martorell, Spain

Marque: SEAT | Predecessor: SEAT Marbella | Successor: SEAT Mii