

Max Davies
2026 Cupra Ateca review
Pros
- Excellent driving dynamics
- VZx turbo-four has plenty of poke
- Interior is functional...
Cons
- ...but showing its age
- Thirsty as a commuter
- Cupra's hybrids may make more sense
3 Months Ago
The 2023 Cupra Ateca is unchanged apart from the addition of standard towing pre-wiring. Orders for the MY23 Ateca will open from July/August.
The Ateca is the oldest member of the Cupra family, being a hotted-up version of the Seat Ateca that entered production in 2016.
It was launched in Australia with a run of 100 Launch Edition models, featuring the optional Akrapovic exhaust.
Its future is uncertain. Cupra teased facelifted versions of the newer Leon and Formentor at a brand event in June, ahead of a 2024 or 2025 introduction for both.
No such Ateca update was previewed, though Cupra did preview a new SUV – the Terramar – which could replace it.
The new SUV will offer a choice of petrol or plug-in hybrid powertrains and will measure 4.5m long, compared to 4.38m for the Ateca and 4.45m for the Formentor.
Retail Price
Transmission
7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
Combustion
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Retail Price
Transmission
7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
Combustion
Very Good
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The Cupra Ateca comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being VZx and the most expensive being VZx.


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3 Months Ago
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,386 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,841 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,078 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,613 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,631 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 484 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Cupra Ateca Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.





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Cupra Ateca
The cheapest Cupra Ateca is the VZx that starts from $60,990.
See all Cupra Ateca PricingThe most expensive Cupra Ateca is the VZx that starts from $61,750.
See all Cupra Ateca PricingThe best towing capacity of a Cupra Ateca is offered by the VZx which can tow 2100 kg
See all Cupra Ateca towing capacityThe largest Cupra Ateca is the VZx which measures 1841mm wide, 4386mm in length and sits 1613mm tall.
The most powerful Cupra Ateca is the VZx which has 221kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Cupra Ateca is built in Czech Republic and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Cupra Ateca is the VZx which weighs 2170 kg (kerb weight).
The Cupra Ateca uses Premium Unleaded.
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