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Cupra's slowest-selling model sticking it out in Australia
Cupra's oldest model – the Ateca SUV – will be sold in Australia alongside its Terramar replacement until at least the end of 2025.
Josh Nevett
About the Cupra Ateca
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2025 Cupra Ateca is classified as a 4 Door Wagon which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the MY24 generation, starting from $51,990 MLRP for the V and topping out at $63,490 for the VZx.
There are 2 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in January of 2025. The Ateca is built in Czech Republic and is available with Turbo Direct Fuel Injection , equipped with a 7 Speed Auto Direct Shift transmission with the drive sent to four-wheel-drive.
Other powertrain options include: Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 7 Speed Auto Direct Shift transmission with the drive sent to four-wheel-drive.The Ateca is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Pros
- Availability of Akrapovic exhaust
- Boxy profile makes for great headroom
- Not quite as out there as Formentor
Cons
- Interior space is good, but not quite as good as expected
- Interior looks and feels older than Leon, Formentor
- Not quite as out there as Formentor
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2024 Cupra Ateca Dimensions
1613mm
1841mm
4386mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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It has 485L of boot space.
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2024 Cupra Ateca Safety Rating
The Cupra Ateca doesn’t yet have a rating from ANCAP, though the related Seat Ateca has a five-star Euro NCAP rating from 2016.
In European testing, it received an adult occupant protection rating of 93 per cent, a child occupant protection rating of 84 per cent, a pedestrian protection rating of 71 per cent, and a safety assist rating of 60 per cent.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Driver fatigue detection
- Safe exit warning
- Surround-view camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Seven airbags
2024 Cupra Ateca Fuel Economy
The 2023 Cupra Ateca uses 7.8L/100km on the combined cycle. It has a 55L fuel tank and requires 98RON premium unleaded fuel
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Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Cupra Ateca?
The Cupra Ateca has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2024 Cupra Ateca drive?
Our expert take on Cupra Ateca drivability.
The 2023 Cupra Ateca is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 221kW of power and 400Nm of torque.
It’s mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
Cupra claims a 0-100km/h time of 4.9 seconds.
2024 Cupra Ateca Options
Options list for the Cupra Ateca
You can find more details on all the options and inclusions across the Cupra Ateca variants on the official website, and within the official Cupra Ateca specifications page.
2024 Cupra Ateca Colours
What colours are available for the Cupra Ateca
The only interior colourway on offer is Petrol Blue, with copper stitching found throughout the cabin.
The Ateca will be available in the following finishes:
- Nevada White
- Graphite Grey
- Magic Black
All finishes are a no-cost option, with one premium paint finish – Dark Camouflage – costing $475.
2024 Cupra Ateca Warranty
The Cupra Ateca is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Cupra also includes three years of free servicing.
Should you buy the 2024 Cupra Ateca
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
The Ateca is an appealing car in isolation , but it feels a bit lost alongside the Leon and Formentor.
It’s not meaningfully cheaper than the top-spec Formentor, and its space advantage isn’t quite as big as expected in the rear seats.
Even after a facelift its cabin feels a bit old alongside the latest Volkswagen Group products, although it wants for nothing given its starting price.
So, who’s going to buy one? Cupra is pitching itself as a tribe for rebels, but some buyers will be less rebellious than others.
Rather than a statement like the Formentor, the Ateca is an appealing but relatively conventional alternative to the Volkswagen Tiguan R and T-Roc R.
It slots between the two on size, and offers the affordable all-wheel drive performance formula the Volkswagen Group has perfected.
There’s a niche out there for it, but those seeking the full Cupra experience are better served elsewhere in the range.
Cupra Ateca FAQs
The cheapest Cupra Ateca is the V that starts from $51,990.
The most expensive Cupra Ateca is the VZx that starts from $63,490.
The best towing capacity of a Cupra Ateca is offered by the VZx which can tow 2100Kg
The largest Cupra Ateca is the V which measures 1841mm wide, 4381mm in length and sits 1625mm tall.
The most powerful Cupra Ateca is the VZx which has 221kW of power from its Turbo Direct Fuel Injection engine.
The Cupra Ateca is built in Czech Republic and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Cupra Ateca is the VZx which weighs 2140 kg (kerb weight).
The Cupra Ateca uses premium unleaded petrol.