2025 Cupra Ateca V review
The Ateca V mid-sized SUV offers plenty of pep and stellar driving dynamics, but it's tainted by the fact a more-powerful VZx version already exists.
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Cupra Ateca vs Honda CR-V Comparison
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Cupra Ateca V
Based on the Honda CR-V VTi L7 (2WD) 7 SEATS
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
55L
391 to 451 km
57L
314 to 439 km
Warranty
5 year
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8 year
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MSRP
$51,990 - $63,490
$39,497 - $57,400
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Stellar driving dynamics
- Beautifully weighted steering
- Lots of physical buttons and knobs
Misses
- Not a big price hike to the more powerful VZx
- Lots of similarly priced Volkswagen Group rivals
- Black interior looks bland, lots of hard plastics
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp purchase and service pricing
- Remains a practical and refined SUV
- User-friendly ergonomics and tech
Misses
- Third row is quite small, quirky boot setup
- Lacks AWD option compared to rivals
- Four-star ANCAP safety rating
Colours Available
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.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1498 - 1993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 221kW | 135kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5300 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 400Nm | 240Nm - 335Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
