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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 Mazda CX-60 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 Mazda CX-60 G40E EVOLVE VISION LUX HYBRID
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
55L
391 to 451 km
50L - 58L
105 to 429 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$51,990 - $63,490
$50,240 - $83,850
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Enjoyable handling
- Packs a turbo inline six when most rivals have fours
- Mazda's typically high level of material quality
Misses
- Rides too stiffly
- Clunky transmission
- Doesn't look different enough from a CX-5
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.
The 2023 Mazda CX-60 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Rhodium White Premium Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
- Jet Black Mica
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
Rhodium White Premium Metallic, Soul Red Crystal Red and Machine Grey Metallic cost an additional $995.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 2488 - 3283 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.5L, 3.3L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4, 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 221kW | 187kW - 241kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5300 | 3750 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 400Nm | 450Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 94.2 - 100 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
