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 Leapmotor C10 Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
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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 Leapmotor C10 DESIGN
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
55L
391 to 451 km
50L
45 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
6 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$51,990 - $63,490
$43,888 - $49,888
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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
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Upmarket interior look and feel
- Lots of second-row space
- Appealing price tag
Misses
- Incessant, overbearing safety chimes
- Certain systems can only be turned off when stationary
- No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity
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 | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1500 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 221kW | 158kW - 160kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5300 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 400Nm | 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
