Workaround: Switch it off each drive — it resets every ignition cycle, so the setting does not stick.
Issue: The standard VW Group speed nag, resetting every ignition cycle.
Touch-slider climate controls
Post-facelift models replaced physical climate buttons with touch sliders.
Resets every drive: NO · Can disable: NO
Workaround: No workaround — the touch sliders are the only climate control on post-facelift cars.
Issue: Hard to use accurately on the move.
What dealers won't tell you
Post-facelift models added touch-slider climate controls on top of the standard VW Group speed nag — so now there are two nuisances to fight instead of one.
The speed warning resets every ignition cycle, with no permanent off.
The good
Sharp styling and keen pricing.
Light and easy to drive around town.
The bad
Post-facelift models added touch-slider climate controls on top of the standard VW Group speed nag.
Two nuisances to fight instead of one.
Honest verdict
The Arona is a sharp-looking, keenly priced small SUV, but post-facelift models added touch-slider climate controls on top of the standard VW Group speed nag — so now there are two nuisances to fight instead of one. The speed warning resets every ignition cycle, and the touch sliders are fiddly on the move. A fun city crossover let down by a double dose of VW Group annoyances.
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn off the vw group speed-limit warning on the SEAT Arona?
Switch it off each drive — it resets every ignition cycle, so the setting does not stick. Bear in mind it resets every time you start the car, so you'll need to do this at the start of each drive.
How do I turn off the touch-slider climate controls on the SEAT Arona?
No workaround — the touch sliders are the only climate control on post-facelift cars. Once set, it tends to stay off.
What is the most annoying thing about the SEAT Arona?
Post-facelift models added touch-slider climate controls on top of the standard VW Group speed nag. We score its overall annoyance at 4/10 on our Dealer Honesty Scale — liveable, but with real quirks.
Is the SEAT Arona (2018–2026) worth buying?
The Arona is a sharp-looking, keenly priced small SUV, but post-facelift models added touch-slider climate controls on top of the standard VW Group speed nag — so now there are two nuisances to fight instead of one. The speed warning resets every ignition cycle, and the touch sliders are fiddly on the move. A fun city crossover let down by a double dose of VW Group annoyances.