Cupra Ateca the Seat Ateca on steroids: Full Review & Road Test

Until recently, Cupra was the performance arm for SEAT cars. Now Cupra is a standalone brand - although much of its product line is still based on SEAT models, like this Cupra Ateca, for example, which is a high performance variant of SEAT'S Ateca, a mid-size SUV that’s also related to Skoda's Karoq and VW's Tiguan.
The difference with the Cupra Ateca isn’t just in the more sporty look, with its sculpted bumpers and bronzed exterior trimmings, it’s also under the bonnet. The single engine option is a 300hp 2.0-litre TSI turbo petrol, mated to a seven speed DSG automatic transmission with the brilliant 4Drive all-wheel drive system controlling the traction.
The Cupra is very keenly priced and comes generously equipped. There are three trim levels - VZ1, VZ2 and VZ3, with entry level cars boasting LED headlights, a digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a selection of driving modes, adaptive suspension, parking assist and integrated satellite-navigation. The facelift in 2021 introduced a new infotainment system, updated seats and other trimmings, and a slightly revised front end.
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[@gregbeard6057]

Got my Cupra Ateca VZ1 a few months ago and love it!!! Entry level doesn't get electric tailgate but it does have keyless entry. Alcantara in the entry level as opposed to the leather, which I actually prefer anyway. 👍🏻

[@graeme1978uk]

Same here! When looking at the available models the seats are what sealed the VZ1 as my choice

[@dr6124]

Shame that getting a Cupra doesn't mean the best trim anymore. Enjoy the SEAT guys 😂

[@BC-mm3ki]

Do they not get the exhaust system also???

[@gregbeard6057]

@@BC-mm3ki It does have a nice purr once warmed up and I do get a few pops and bangs!!! 🤪

[@stephenneale3488]

I have the vz1 and I absolutely love it. It has to be the best car I have ever owned.

[@markdennis7119]

Always great video car 🚗 content 7 stars 🌟 reviews alwsys

[@ewanbrown2070]

I got a VZ2 about a month ago and drove down to Southhampton from Perth and back. Great drive and my bad back did not complain once. The same could not be said if I still had my BMW 540i which I swapped for my Cupra Alteca. Great car with all the gadgets I wanted which I would have had to pay for if I had gone with one of he other brands.

[@dr6124]

Heated seats? Adaptive cruise control?

[@BC-mm3ki]

The 1.5 version doesn’t get the 4 exhaust pipes ??

[@teddym2808]

How tall are you AJ? That makes a big difference in understanding legroom.

[@louiserourke9564]

Great 👍

[@josephman3228]

My fr sport has better equipment than the standard v1 model all the same and more but the v3 model is a different class of car 😢

[@teddym2808]

YHAMP.