Introduction: In 2000, the Spanish automaker SEAT had to refresh its smallest vehicle, the Arosa, for the 2001 model year and according to the Euro 3 emission standards, which became mandatory for all vehicles starting in January 2001.

Introduction: The Spanish company, Seat, was founded in 1950 with the aid of Fiat. Once the partnership with Fiat ended, Seat found itself in a difficult situation as the company’s reduced dimensions were blocking its self-development. Thus, in 1982 they started an alliance with the Volkswagen Group.