SEAT Arona Crossover (2017-2020)

13% Neofiliac64% External
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Product Overview

SEAT Arona is an entry-level subcompact crossover in production from 2017 to 2020, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-3 and inline-4 engines that displaced 1.0 to 1.6 liters.
Essentially a jacked-up SEAT Ibiza, the Arona is the smaller alternative to the Ateca. It essentially uses the cheapest parts from VW's parts bin and is half-heartedly put together.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 13% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Looks good from some angles
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • No independent rear suspensions

What external reviewers found***

External score 64% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good infotainment
  • Good fuel economy
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • Lack of safety tech
  • Poor efficiency
  • Not as practical as rivals
  • Bulky brakes
  • Limited interior space
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Specifications

1.0 EcoTSI 1151.0 EcoTSI 115 DSG1.0 EcoTSI 951.0 TGI 901.0 TSI 1151.0 TSI 115 DSG1.0 TSI 951.5 TSI 1501.6 MPI 1101.6 MPI 110 AT1.6 TDI 1151.6 TDI 951.6 TDI 95 Euro6d1.6 TDI 95 DSG1.6 TDI 95 Euro6d DSG

Capacity

Cargo Capacity400 L / 14.1 cu-ft ~ 1280 L / 45.2 cu-ft400 L / 14.1 cu-ft ~ 1280 L / 45.2 cu-ft400 L / 14.1 cu-ft ~ 1280 L / 45.2 cu-ft282 L / 10.0 cu-ft ~ 1162 L / 41.0 cu-ft400 L / 14.1 cu-ft ~ 1280 L / 45.2 cu-ft400 L / 14.1 cu-ft ~ 1280 L / 45.2 cu-ft400 L / 14.1 cu-ft ~ 1280 L / 45.2 cu-ft400 L / 14.1 cu-ft ~ 1280 L / 45.2 cu-ft400 L / 14.1 cu-ft ~ 1280 L / 45.2 cu-ft400 L / 14.1 cu-ft ~ 1280 L / 45.2 cu-ft400 L / 14.1 cu-ft ~ 1280 L / 45.2 cu-ft400 L / 14.1 cu-ft ~ 1280 L / 45.2 cu-ft400 L / 14.1 cu-ft ~ 1280 L / 45.2 cu-ft400 L / 14.1 cu-ft ~ 1280 L / 45.2 cu-ft400 L / 14.1 cu-ft ~ 1280 L / 45.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity10.0 L / 10.6 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.3 L / 4.5 qt4.3 L / 4.5 qt4.3 L / 4.5 qt4.7 L / 5.0 qt4.7 L / 5.0 qt4.7 L / 5.0 qt4.7 L / 5.0 qt4.7 L / 5.0 qt
Fuel Capacity40.0 L / 10.6 gal40.0 L / 10.6 gal40.0 L / 10.6 gal9.0 L / 2.4 gal40.0 L / 10.6 gal40.0 L / 10.6 gal40.0 L / 10.6 gal40.0 L / 10.6 gal40.0 L / 10.6 gal40.0 L / 10.6 gal40.0 L / 10.6 gal40.0 L / 10.6 gal40.0 L / 10.6 gal40.0 L / 10.6 gal40.0 L / 10.6 gal
Passengers5
Payload513 kg / 1131 lbs595 kg / 1312 lbs610 kg / 1345 lbs477 kg / 1052 lbs596 kg / 1314 lbs603 kg / 1329 lbs595 kg / 1312 lbs601 kg / 1325 lbs599 kg / 1321 lbs601 kg / 1325 lbs582 kg / 1283 lbs578 kg / 1274 lbs578 kg / 1274 lbs585 kg / 1290 lbs585 kg / 1290 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs, 276x24 mmVentilated discs, 276x24 mmVentilated discs, 276x24 mmVentilated discs, 276 mmVentilated discs, 276x24 mmVentilated discs, 276x24 mmVentilated discs, 276x24 mmVentilated discs, 276x24 mmVentilated discsVentilated discs, 276x24 mmVentilated discsVentilated discs, 276x24 mmVentilated discs, 276x24 mmVentilated discsVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDrum, 230x9 mmDrum, 230x9 mmDisc, 228x42 mmDrum, 228 mmDrum, 230x9 mmDrum, 230x9 mmDisc, 228x42 mmDisc, 230x9 mmDiscDisc, 230x9 mmDiscDrum, 228x42 mmDrum, 228x42 mmDiscDisc
Offroad | Approach Angle20.1 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle29.5 deg
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearSemi-independent
Tire Size205/60 R16, 205/55 R17, 215/45 R18205/60 R16, 205/55 R17, 215/45 R18205/60 R16, 205/55 R17, 215/45 R18205/60 R16 92H, 205/55 R17 91V, 215/45 R18 89V205/60 R16, 205/55 R17, 215/45 R18205/60 R16, 205/55 R17, 215/45 R18205/60 R16, 205/55 R17, 215/45 R18205/55 R17 91V, 215/45 R18 89V205/60 R16205/60 R16, 205/55 R17, 215/45 R18205/60 R16, 205/55 R17, 215/45 R18205/60 R16, 205/55 R17, 215/45 R18205/60 R16, 205/55 R17, 215/45 R18205/60 R16, 205/55 R17, 215/45 R18
Turning Circle11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft10.6 m / 34.8 ft10.6 m / 34.8 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft

Construction

Body Style5-door SUV

Dimensions

Ground Clearance190 mm / 7.5 in
Size | Height1552 mm / 61.1 in1552 mm / 61.1 in1552 mm / 61.1 in1543 mm / 60.7 in1552 mm / 61.1 in1552 mm / 61.1 in1552 mm / 61.1 in1552 mm / 61.1 in1552 mm / 61.1 in1552 mm / 61.1 in1552 mm / 61.1 in1552 mm / 61.1 in1552 mm / 61.1 in1552 mm / 61.1 in1552 mm / 61.1 in
Size | Length4138 mm / 162.9 in
Size | Width1780 mm / 70.1 in1780 mm / 70.1 in1780 mm / 70.1 in1780 mm / 70.1 in | 1942 mm / 76.5 in (mirror unfolded)1780 mm / 70.1 in1780 mm / 70.1 in1780 mm / 70.1 in1780 mm / 70.1 in | 1942 mm / 76.5 in (mirror unfolded)1780 mm / 70.1 in | 1942 mm / 76.5 in (mirror unfolded)1780 mm / 70.1 in | 1942 mm / 76.5 in (mirror unfolded)1780 mm / 70.1 in | 1942 mm / 76.5 in (mirror unfolded)1780 mm / 70.1 in1780 mm / 70.1 in1780 mm / 70.1 in | 1942 mm / 76.5 in (mirror unfolded)1780 mm / 70.1 in | 1942 mm / 76.5 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1503.0 mm / 59.2 in
Track Width | Rear1486.0 mm / 58.5 in
Weight1112.0 kg / 2451.5 lbs1135.0 kg / 2502.2 lbs1090.0 kg / 2403.0 lbs1233.0 kg / 2718.3 lbs1114.0 kg / 2456.0 lbs1137.0 kg / 2506.7 lbs1105.0 kg / 2436.1 lbs1149.0 kg / 2533.1 lbs1081.0 kg / 2383.2 lbs1119.0 kg / 2467.0 lbs1228.0 kg / 2707.3 lbs1222.0 kg / 2694.0 lbs1222.0 kg / 2694.0 lbs1245.0 kg / 2744.8 lbs1245.0 kg / 2744.8 lbs
Wheel Size6J x 16, 6.5J x 17, 7J x 186J x 16, 6.5J x 17, 7J x 186J x 16, 6.5J x 17, 7J x 186J x 16, 6.5J x 17, 7J x 186J x 16, 6.5J x 17, 7J x 186J x 16, 6.5J x 17, 7J x 186J x 16, 6.5J x 17, 7J x 186.5J x 17, 7J x 186J x 166J x 16, 6.5J x 17, 7J x 186J x 16, 6.5J x 17, 7J x 186J x 16, 6.5J x 17, 7J x 186J x 16, 6.5J x 17, 7J x 186J x 16, 6.5J x 17, 7J x 18
Wheelbase2566 mm / 101.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h11.9 sec10.0 sec11.4 sec13.2 sec9.8 sec10.0 sec11.4 sec8.0 sec10.7 sec11.5 sec10.5 sec11.9 sec11.9 sec12.8 sec12.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph11.3 sec9.5 sec10.8 sec12.5 sec9.3 sec9.5 sec10.8 sec7.6 sec10.2 sec10.9 sec10.0 sec11.3 sec11.3 sec12.2 sec12.2 sec
CO2 Emission113 g/km113 g/km111 ~ 112 g/km106 ~ 109 g/km116 g/km115 g/km112 ~ 113 g/km115 g/km106 ~ 107 g/km105 ~ 106 g/km108 ~ 110 g/km108 ~ 109 g/km109 ~ 111 g/km
Fuel Economy4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (combined) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (urban) | 4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (highway)5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (combined) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (urban) | 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (highway)4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (combined) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (urban) | 4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (highway)5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (combined) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway)5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (combined) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway)4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (combined) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (urban) | 4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (highway)5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (combined) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (urban) | 4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (highway)6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (combined)4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (combined) | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (urban) | 3.7 L/100km / 63.6 MPG (highway)4.0 L/100km / 58.8 MPG (combined) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (urban) | 3.7 L/100km / 63.6 MPG (highway)4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (combined) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (urban) | 3.7 L/100km / 63.6 MPG (highway)4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (combined) | 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (urban) | 4.0 L/100km / 58.8 MPG (highway)4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (combined) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (urban) | 3.9 L/100km / 60.3 MPG (highway)
Top Speed182.0 km/h / 113.1 mph182.0 km/h / 113.1 mph173.0 km/h / 107.5 mph176.0 km/h / 109.4 mph190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph175.0 km/h / 108.7 mph205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph181.0 km/h / 112.5 mph181.0 km/h / 112.5 mph185.0 km/h / 115.0 mph172.0 km/h / 106.9 mph178.0 km/h / 110.6 mph174.0 km/h / 108.1 mph178.0 km/h / 110.6 mph
Towing Capacity590 kg / 1301 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1100 kg / 2425 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)540 kg / 1190 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 800 kg / 1764 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)580 kg / 1279 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)590 kg / 1301 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1100 kg / 2425 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1100 kg / 2425 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)590 kg / 1301 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)610 kg / 1345 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)570 kg / 1257 lbs (w/o brakes)590 kg / 1301 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1100 kg / 2425 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)650 kg / 1433 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)640 kg / 1411 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1100 kg / 2425 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)640 kg / 1411 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)660 kg / 1455 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1100 kg / 2425 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)660 kg / 1455 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1100 kg / 2425 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6Euro 6Euro 6Euro 6 DGEuro 6 DGEuro 6 DGEuro 6 DGEuro 6Euro 6Euro 6Euro 6Euro 6Euro 6 DGEuro 6Euro 6 DG
EngineDKRA, DKRFDKRA, DKRFCHZLDBYADKRA, DKRFDKRA, DKRFCHZLDADACWVACWVADGTADGTDDGTDDGTDDGTD
Engine | Bore74.5 mm / 2.9 in74.5 mm / 2.9 in74.5 mm / 2.9 in74.5 mm / 2.9 in74.5 mm / 2.9 in74.5 mm / 2.9 in74.5 mm / 2.9 in74.5 mm / 2.9 in74.5 mm / 2.9 in74.5 mm / 2.9 in79.5 mm / 3.1 in79.5 mm / 3.1 in79.5 mm / 3.1 in79.5 mm / 3.1 in79.5 mm / 3.1 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.5:110.5:110.5:110.5:110.5:110.5:110.5:110.5:110.5:110.5:116.2:116.2:116.2:116.2:116.2:1
Engine | Displacement1.0 L / 61.0 cu-in / 999.0 cc1.0 L / 61.0 cu-in / 999.0 cc1.0 L / 61.0 cu-in / 999.0 cc1.0 L / 61.0 cu-in / 999.0 cc1.0 L / 61.0 cu-in / 999.0 cc1.0 L / 61.0 cu-in / 999.0 cc1.0 L / 61.0 cu-in / 999.0 cc1.5 L / 91.4 cu-in / 1498.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc
Engine | Power115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 5000-5500 rpm115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 5000-5500 rpm95.0 hp / 70.8 kW @ 5000-5500 rpm90.0 hp / 67.1 kW @ 4000-5500 rpm115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 5000-5500 rpm115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 5000-5500 rpm95.0 hp / 70.8 kW @ 5000-5500 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 5800 rpm110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 5800 rpm115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 3250-4000 rpm95.0 hp / 70.8 kW @ 2750-4600 rpm95.0 hp / 70.8 kW @ 2750-4600 rpm95.0 hp / 70.8 kW @ 2750-4600 rpm95.0 hp / 70.8 kW @ 2750-4600 rpm
Engine | Specific Output115.1 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in115.1 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in95.1 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in90.1 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in115.1 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in115.1 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in95.1 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in100.1 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in68.8 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in68.8 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in72.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in59.4 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in59.4 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in59.4 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in59.4 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke76.4 mm / 3.0 in76.4 mm / 3.0 in76.4 mm / 3.0 in76.4 mm / 3.0 in76.4 mm / 3.0 in76.4 mm / 3.0 in76.4 mm / 3.0 in85.9 mm / 3.4 in80.5 mm / 3.2 in80.5 mm / 3.2 in80.5 mm / 3.2 in80.5 mm / 3.2 in80.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 2000-3500 rpm200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 2000-3500 rpm175 Nm / 129.1 lb-ft @ 2000-3500 rpm160 Nm / 118.0 lb-ft @ 1800-3800 rpm200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 2000-3500 rpm200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 2000-3500 rpm175 Nm / 129.1 lb-ft @ 2000-3500 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-3500 rpm155 Nm / 114.3 lb-ft @ 3800-4000 rpm155 Nm / 114.3 lb-ft @ 3800-4000 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-3200 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-2600 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-2600 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-2600 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-2600 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 engineTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 engineTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 engineTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 engineTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engineNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engineTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engineTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed7-speed5-speed6-speed6-speed7-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed6-speed6-speed5-speed5-speed7-speed7-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomatic DSGManualManualManualAutomatic DSGManualManualManualAutomaticManualManualManualAutomatic DSGAutomatic DSG

Production

Availability2017 ~ 20182017 ~ 20182017 ~ 20182019 ~ 20202019 ~ 20202019 ~ 20202019 ~ 20202017 ~ 20182017 ~ 20202017 ~ 20202018 ~ 20202017 ~ 20192019 ~ 20202017 ~ 20192019 ~ 2020

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autoexpress[1]

Reviewer score 68%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The Arona is faster, sweeter to drive, more efficient, more practical and rides better than its rivals. Despite its more compact footprint compared with the Fiat, the SEAT has a bigger boot, at 400 litres. You get six airbags and autonomous braking as standard, which is a solid level of kit because its rivals don't feature the latter. Mazda has updated the CX3 this year and it's still a fine compact crossover.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Punchy engine
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Decent infotainment
Cons
  • Cheap to buy
  • Poor efficiency

autoexpress[2]

Reviewer score 53%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The Arona is the better car of the two on test in pretty much every respect. It's faster, more refined, more comfortable, better to drive and feels more hi-tech. The Renegade is improved with this 1.0 engine, because there's just enough punch, a decent level of comfort and plenty of space.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful engine
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Lots of standard equipment
Cons
  • Not as practical as the Renegade
  • Limited interior space

autoexpress[3]

Reviewer score 76%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
Auto Express is running a new SEAT Arona for the next six months. The supermini SUV is the latest vehicle sector manufacturers are busy trying to conquer. The Arona is slightly longer and taller than its supermini stablemate, and comes with more luggage space. Inside, there's a standard-fit eight-inch touchscreen that includes smartphone integration.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Frugal styling
  • Good fuel economy
Cons
  • Bulky brakes
  • No four-wheel-drive powertrain

autoexpress[4]

Reviewer score 65%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The Arona gets more standard safety equipment of the two cars on test here. The SEAT scored a full five-star Euro NCAP rating. It offers more protection than the Suzuki thanks to its more advanced safety systems. Visibility might not be as good, but there's scope to personalise the funkier design of the SEAT, just like in the Suzuki.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Decent infotainment
Cons
  • Higher running costs
  • Lack of safety tech

autoexpress[5]

Reviewer score 58%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The VW just edges the SEAT to the top spot. It's slightly more practical, gets as much kit as you'd want and is a little cheaper. The big boot, roomy cabin, great infotainment and smooth, refined engine are enough to secure the victory. But the car is still a little bland, despite personalisation options.
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Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Good infotainment
  • Decent fuel economy
Cons
  • Not as refined as rivals
  • Not as practical as rivals

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