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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Jack Quick
Cupra Ateca vs Subaru Solterra 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 Subaru Solterra AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
55L
391 to 451 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$51,990 - $63,490
$69,990 - $76,990
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable ride
- Smooth, quiet driving dynamics
- Free servicing
Misses
- Struggles to stand out
- Boot compromised by roof line
- It's taken its time getting here
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 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 221kW | 160kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5300 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 400Nm | 338Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
