Used CUPRA Ateca cars

Once SEAT’s high-end performance trim level, the CUPRA has now stepped out into the SUV marketplace as its very own, standalone brand, partially sitting in the hot hatch category. Offering an upmarket, premium version of multiple SEAT models, the CUPRA Ateca is a stylish and performative model that puts it in the same highly regarded field as the Volkswagen T-Roc R and Range Rover Evoque.

CUPRA Ateca updates and facelifts

With its eye-catching, tribal-style badge, the CUPRA Ateca easily stands out on the roads. Its sharp body shape, chunky quad exhaust pipes and huge front grille give it an air of power and high performance. Launched in 2018, The CUPRA Ateca was on the UK market for just eight weeks before it won the inaugural ‘Sports SUV of the Year’ category at the 2019 What Car? Awards.

After a minor facelift in 2021, the SEAT CUPRA Ateca added further exciting features both inside and out, including an updated infotainment system and changes to the design of its front end.

Priding itself on style and substance, the CUPRA Ateca is four-wheel drive as standard. It comes with exclusive 19-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels and a unique, sporty exterior. Black Alcantara sports seats are paired with a sleek leather sports steering wheel, and it’s packed with high-tech equipment that elevates the in-car entertainment and driving experience.

Practicality and style of the car

The CUPRA Ateca boasts the premium features expected of a sports SUV while retaining the practicality of the SEAT Ateca. Made only as a five-door, it is versatile and spacious. Lower suspension than the standard SEAT Ateca adds extra headroom to the CUPRA Ateca, while it also retains the same generous legroom in the front and rear. There is room to comfortably fit three adults in the back seats.

Boot space sits at 485 litres, higher than the Volkswagen T-Roc R’s 392 litres and similar to the CUPRA’s standard SEAT Ateca counterpart. With the rear seats folded, 2,150 litres of capacity is on offer.This is larger than the Volkswagen T-Roc R’s 1,237 litres and gives plenty of space for the transporting of large luggage. As a family car too, it’s highly practical. ISOFIX points are fitted on the two outer rear seats, enabling the easy installation of child seats.

Running costs

As a powerful four-wheel drive, the CUPRA Ateca’s towing capacity is another highly impressive addition to its practicality credentials. Capable of reaching up to 2,100kg of capacity, it can tow most large caravans with ease.

Depending on engine and trim level, a used CUPRA Ateca sits between insurance groups 30 to 33. This is moderate when comparing the groups the Range Rover Evoque can sit in, which rises as high as 42. Road tax for the CUPRA Ateca is also reasonable, with low and mid-entry trims sitting at £180 per year.

How a used CUPRA Ateca drives

Used Seat CUPRA Ateca’s are known for their power. With four-wheel drive coming as standard, it’s comfortable on both country lanes and around urban streets as it is charging down the motorway. The four-wheel drive system maintains traction in all conditions and retains the smooth ride of an SUV even when surfaces get a little bumpy. This is also thanks to its sizeable wheels, which pair with the sporty suspension to absorb speedbumps and potholes with ease.

As the high-end version of the standard Seat Ateca, the CUPRA offers one standalone engine but there’s no doubt that it’s a premium option. Its 300bhp 2.0-litre TSI turbo petrol engine is handled with a seven-speed DSG automatic transmission, so it’s powerful and smooth at high speeds. If you’re looking to take control of transmission, there’s also the neat addition of wheel-mounted paddles, so you can shift manually too.

The CUPRA goes from 0-62mph in just 4.9 seconds. This knocks competitors out of the park – it’s a second faster than fellow hot hatch, the Volkswagen Golf GTI, and dwarfs even the top-end trim of the Mini Cooper Countryman, which hits 0-62mph in 7.3 seconds.

Engines and official MPG

Please refer to the table below for a comprehensive list of engines and their official MPG figures.

2019 - onwards

Engine	Official WLTP MPG
2.0 TSI 300 DSG	31.7-32.5mpg

Features you can expect in a CUPRA Ateca

The CUPRA Ateca looks sharp and muscly, with more angular side intakes creating real personality from a front-on view. At the back, the four exhausts are another nod to the sporty nature of a used CUPRA Ateca. When the door is unlocked via keyless entry, the CUPRA logo shines on the ground next to the front doors.

Interior

Step inside, and you can expect a premium standard in both the look and feel of the CUPRA Ateca and the tech features at your disposal. With either Alcantara suede or leather as the fabric of choice, the interior oozes class. Across the dashboard, bronze accents are featured, in keeping with the colour scheme of the CUPRA badge.

Technology

In the same vein as its upmarket rivals like Audi, the CUPRA Ateca features lots of high-end tech. Its 9.2-inch infotainment system includes a proximity sensor, allowing pinch and swipe gestures and even flashing up menus larger as your hand approaches the screen. Sat nav comes as standard, as well as a wireless smartphone charging pad.

A 2021 facelift for the CUPRA Ateca saw the addition of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for improved entertainment options. A good quality set of speakers comes as standard with the entry-level trim, there is the option to upgrade to a Beats Audio sound system as well as a panoramic sunroof.

Safety

The CUPRA Ateca shares the impressive safety credentials of its counterpart. This includes a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, as well as a 93% adult occupant safety and 84% child occupant safety. On top of the standard safety features of the SEAT Ateca, the entry-level CUPRA Ateca has the bonus additions of autonomous emergency, a parking camera and a tiredness recognition system. Premium trims include further additions such as adaptive cruise control, lane assist and traffic sign recognition.

Trims available on the CUPRA Ateca

CUPRA Ateca VZ1

The VZ1 is the entry-level trim, packed with high-end features that make your drive as comfortable as possible. The 300bhp 2.0-litre TSI turbo petrol engine as the only engine option across all trims and has an impressive amount of power. The VZ1 also comes with 19-inch alloys, sports seats and a rear-view parking camera.

CUPRA Ateca VZ2

The mid-level CUPRA Ateca trim adds sportier 19-inch alloys, heated front seats – which are also electronically adjustable – and adaptive cruise control, so there’s extra comfort in the handling and the interior. The tailgate is also motorised on a VZ2, another practical feature that’s handy when lifting heavy luggage.

CUPRA Ateca VZ3

You can spot the top-level trim of the CUPRA Ateca by its bronze alloy wheels, which match the eye-catching CUPRA badge. Other extras for the premium trim include Brembo brakes and a super sports steering wheel to really highlight the sports aesthetic of your used CUPRA Ateca.

 

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