Very Good
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 Nissan X-Trail Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Cupra Ateca V
Based on the Nissan X-Trail N-TREK (2WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Fun
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
391 to 451 km
55L
336 to 429 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$51,990 - $63,490
$37,750 - $59,265
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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
- Spacious, well-appointed cabin
- Long warranty
- Surprisingly peppy powertrain
Misses
- Ride comfort could be better
- Not the most exciting option
- Short servicing intervals
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 2024 Nissan X-Trail is offered in a range of colour options:x
- Solid White
- Brilliant Silver
- Gun Metallic
- Caspian Blue
- Diamond Black
- Scarlet Ember
The ST-L adds the option of the following colours:
- Champagne Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Ceramic Grey
The Ti adds the option of the following colours:
- Ceramic grey two-tone with black roof
- Ivory Pearl two-tone
- Caspian Blue two-tone
The Ti-L e-Power adds:
- Champagne Silver two-tone
Metallic Paint costs $700 for all models while the option of two-tone paint for the Ti and Ti-L cost $1200.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1497 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.5L, 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 3, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 221kW | 135kW - 157kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5300 | 4501 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 400Nm | 244Nm - 525Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 3600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
