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The facelifted SEAT Ateca SUV has been revealed, featuring a handful styling tweaks and some fresh technology
SEAT has launched a facelifted version of the Ateca. The updated SUV features a range of mechanical and technology revisions, as well as some design features lifted from its larger sibling, the Tarraco. SEAT hopes these updates will keep the Ateca competitive with rivals such as the Nissan Qashqai, Volkswagen Tiguan and Peugeot 3008.
The revised SEAT Ateca will go on sale in the UK in July, with first deliveries expected to arrive in August. Prices are yet to be confirmed, but they should remain similar to those of the outgoing model, starting from around £23,000 for the entry-level SE variant and climbing to roughly £37,000 for the range-topping Xcellence Lux model.
Cosmetic revisions over the previous Ateca model include a revised radiator grille, new LED headlamps and a pair of redesigned fog lamps. Design tweaks for the front air intakes, skid plate and bumper also feature. SEAT has added the same creases into the Ateca’s bonnet as are found on the new Leon hatchback and the larger Tarraco SUV, establishing a further visual connection between its new family-sized models.
At the rear, there’s a new bumper, spoiler and undertray, as well a fresh pair of LED tail lights. The lighting units share a similar design to the Tarraco’s and feature scrolling indicators on the FR and Xperience trim-levels. Finally, the Ateca’s block-capital badge design has been swapped for the same hand-written script found on the rear of the new Leon.
SEAT has also adjusted the Ateca’s trim-levels. The old car’s SE, SE Technology, FR and FR Sport trim levels have been transferred onto the facelifted model wholesale – but SEAT’s comfort-focussed flagship Xcellence model has been renamed “Xperience.”
Inside, the facelifted Ateca gets a new leather steering wheel, updated door cards and a choice of new upholstery designs in fabric, microsuede or leather. FR Sport models and above get a 10.25-inch digital instrument binnacle as standard, while the new Xperience variant is fitted with a heated windscreen.
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. Buyers get an 8.25-inch infotainment system as standard – although SE Technology models and above receive a larger 9.2-inch central screen.
SEAT Ateca engine range
Ateca buyers have a choice of four petrol and two diesel engines. The petrol range opens with a turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder unit, available in either 108bhp or 113bhp outputs. The former engine is a slightly more efficient version of the latter, featuring a range of fueling and management revisions which SEAT says can improve economy by up to 10 per cent.Above that sits a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, with 148bhp and 250Nm of torque. It’s mated to a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, although a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic is available as an optional extra.
The most powerful petrol model features a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, with an output of 187bhp and 320Nm of torque. Unlike the less-powerful variants, it’s only available with a seven-speed DSG gearbox and four-wheel drive.
The Ateca’s pair of diesel engines are both based on the same turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit – and are offered in either 113bhp or 148bhp outputs. The less powerful model is only available with front-wheel drive and a manual gearbox, but the more powerful engine can be specced with either a manual or automatic transmission and four-wheel drive.
Finally, SEAT has improved the Ateca’s safety equipment count, adding front assist, side assist, exit assist and a pre-crash assist system, which pretensions the car’s seat belts, raises the car’s windows and closes the sunroof, should it recognise an imminent accident.
There’s also a new predictive adaptive cruise control system, which uses GPS information and data gathered from the car’s traffic sign recognition camera to automatically adjust the car’s speed depending on the road layout, speed limit and the prevailing traffic conditions.
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I thought you would like it Mike ?
The Arona is, my brother had it for a year but then changed to the Ateca, both nice cars
Ahh yes, the Arona, that’s it. Thx. I remember I tried getting in/out of an Arona but it wasn’t really viable, likewise the 2008.
If it was a plug in I’d go for it, especially with the predictive cruise.
There’s a video on YouTube showing a Passat with predictive cruise, all the driver has to do is steer. He’s got the cruise set to 100kph, the car slows itself down for every bend, when he approaches villages with a 50kph limit the car slows itself down to the speed limit, amazing system.
Does anyone know of any SEAT dealers doing discounts on the AP? I’d consider a stock vehicle if I can get a discount on it.
spoke to the motobility chap at Penntagon & he didn’t rule it out for current stock models. however, it has been mooted by regional managers that the AP will increase & ordering before July 1st will secure favourable up front payments.
I spoke to Pentagon SEAT today and was informed that they will not be doing any reductions in the AP at this time.
The pentagon branch was in Oldham. I am going for a test drive on Thursday, just to see what the auto box is like. Guess the demonstrator – a cupra ateca. Wish this was on the list but probably go for a black edition or an fr sport with 4wd. I can order from the 21st of this month & if there is a minus change in the AP the motobility bod says I can cancel & re-order. Happy bunny.
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What is the name of the salesman at the Oldham seat dealer who said a deal might be possible?Thanks
If anyone is doing deals surely they’re on the current Ateca model since this doesn’t go on sale until July.
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