| SEAT Ateca | |
|---|---|
 Pre-facelift SEAT Ateca | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SEAT |
| Model code | KH7 |
| Also called | Cupra Ateca |
| Production | 2016–present |
| Assembly | |
| Designer | Xavier Guinart underAlejandro Mesonero-Romanos[3] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV (C) |
| Body style | 5-doorSUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive orall-wheel drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB A1 |
| Related | Audi Q2 Jetta VS5[4][5] Skoda Karoq |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Petrol: 1.0 LTSI 115I3 1.4 L TSI 150I4 1.5 L eTSI 150I4 2.0 L TSI 190 I4 2.0 L TSI 300 I4 (Cupra Ateca) Diesel: 1.6 LTDI 115 I4 2.0 L TDI 150 I4 2.0 L TDI 190 I4 |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,638 mm (103.9 in) |
| Length | 4,363–4,381 mm (171.8–172.5 in) |
| Width | 1,841 mm (72.5 in) |
| Height | 1,615 mm (63.6 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | SEAT Altea |
| Successor | Cupra Terramar (for Cupra Ateca)[6] |
TheSEAT Ateca is acompact crossover SUV (C-segment) manufactured by Spanish automakerSEAT. The brand's firstSUV offering,[7][8] the Ateca is built on theVolkswagen Group MQB A1 platform and sits in theC-SUV segment, between theArona andTarraco within SEAT's crossover SUV lineup.[9] It was unveiled as a production vehicle on 1 March 2016 in Barcelona.[10]
The Ateca was previewed as aconcept vehicle, the SEAT IBX which was showcased at the2011 Geneva Motor Show,[11][12] followed by theSEAT 20V20 Concept at the2015 Geneva Motor Show.[13] The production version was released in March 2016 and it went on sale from September 2016.[14] In keeping with SEAT's tradition of naming its cars after Spanish places, The Ateca is named afterAteca village to the west ofZaragoza, near SEAT headquarters in Barcelona.[15]
As part ofVolkswagen Group policy of making similar models with shared platforms in the same factory, the Ateca is not produced in Spain, rather it is produced atŠkoda production facility inKvasiny, Czech Republic alongside theŠkoda Karoq to cut costs.[16]
The top of the range model is theXcellence. This model boasts leather seats, an eight inch touchscreen, 18-inch alloy wheels and a drive setting wheel, which lets you choose from sport, normal, eco, individual, off-road and snow. Mid-range is theSE version, and the bottom of the range is theS version.
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The facelifted Ateca was revealed in June 2020. Exterior revisions over the previous Ateca model include a modified front bumper, a new rear bumper, a revised radiator grille, new LED headlamps and tail lights and a pair of redesigned fog lamps. The rear lighting units share a similar design to the Tarraco and feature sequential indicators on the FR and Xperience trim-levels. The Ateca’s block-capital badge design has been swapped for the same hand-written script found on the rear of the new Leon.[17]
In the interior, the facelifted Ateca gets a new leather steering wheel, updated door cards and a choice of new upholstery designs. There’s also an eight-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat, a pair of new USB-C ports, a multi-colour ambient lighting system and voice recognition. The Ateca received an 8.25-inch infotainment system as standard with a larger 9.2-inch unit as an option.[18]
The Ateca is also sold under a new performance-oriented brand,Cupra, whose cars are based on existing SEAT models. As a result, the car does not bear the SEAT logo in favour of the copper-tinted badge Cupra logo. It features a redesigned front and rear bumpers, quad exhaust pipes, and gloss-black detailing on several exterior elements, including the wing mirrors, side mouldings, wheels and front grille.
The Cupra Ateca gets a 2.0-litreturbochargedpetrol engine producing 300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) and paired with a 7-speed DSGdual-clutch automatic transmission,4Drive all-wheel drive and anadaptive suspension. SEAT claims the combination can take the compact SUV from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 5.4 seconds with a top speed of 245 km/h (152 mph). The car can operate in a number of modes, including a new 'Cupra' setting that firms up the suspension and allows more engine noise through to the cabin.[19]
As standard, every Cupra Ateca model comes equipped with 19-inch alloy wheels, black Alcantara seats, a digital instrument cluster, wireless phone charging, an eight-inch touchscreen, and dynamic chassis control. Optional kit includes aBeats audio sound system, 20-inch wheels, a panoramic roof and tow bar.
The entry-level petrol engine is a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged unit producing 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp). The other petrol engine available 1.5-litre EcoTSI motor with 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) shared with the VW Golf and SEAT Leon, and is able toclose down cylinders to save fuel when they’re not required. Thediesel engines are 1.6-litre with 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) andCO2 emissions of 112 g/km, which is front-wheel drive only, and a 2.0 that’s offered in two power output: 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) and 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp). Even the most potent diesel with four-wheel drive emits 131 g/km.
Four-wheel drive Ateca models will be named 4Drive, and are limited to the 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) and 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) diesels in top-spec XCELLENCE trim. A 7-speed DSG transmission is available on these diesel engines.
| Model | Displacement | Power | Torque | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol engines | ||||
| 1.0 EcoTSI 115 | 999 ccI3 | 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) | 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) | 6-speedmanual |
| 1.5 EcoTSI 150 | 1,498 ccI4 | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) | 6-speed manual or 7-speedDSG |
| 2.0 EcoTSI 1904Drive | 1,984 cc I4 | 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) | 7-speed DSG |
| 2.0 EcoTSI4Drive | 1,984 cc I4 | 300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) | 7-speed DSG |
| Diesel engines | ||||
| 1.6 TDI 115 | 1,598 cc I4 | 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) | 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG |
| 2.0 TDI 150 SCR4Drive | 1,968 cc I4 | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) | 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG |
| 2.0 TDI 190 SCR4Drive | 1,968 cc I4 | 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) | 7-speed DSG |
The Czech-made Ateca in its most basic Latin American market configuration with 7 airbags received 5 stars for adult occupants, 5 stars for toddlers, andAdvanced Award fromLatin NCAP 2.0 in 2017.[20]
| Test | Points | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Adult occupant: | 32.65/34.0 |  |
| Child occupant: | 42.48/49.00 | |
The Ateca in its standard European market configuration was awarded 5 stars byEuro NCAP in 2016.[22]
| Euro NCAP scores (2016) | |
| Overall | |
| Year | Sales | Production | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe[i][23] | Mexico | ||
| 2016 | 22,928 | 35,833[24] | |
| 2017 | 74,692 | 77,483[25] | |
| 2018 | 71,666 | 1,286[26] | 90,824[27] |
| 2019 | 90,291 | 1,328[28] | 98,397[29] |
| 2020 | 70,408 | 1,135[30] | 76,710[31] |
| 2021 | 62,449 | 1,555[32] | 58,500[33] |
| 2022 | 48,353 | 1,333[34] | 58,157[35] |
| 2023 | 2,204[36] | 83,714[37] | |
| 2024 | 74,592[38] | ||
| 2025 | 40,200[39] | ||
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