SEAT’S FIRST SUV

4x4magazine | 12/02/2016 | 0 Comments

SEAT’s first SUV model, the new Ateca is a unique combination of distinctive design, dynamic driving fun, urban versatility and compelling utility.

Ateca will come this spring in a wide range of variants. The choice of powerful turbocharged TSI petrol and TDI diesel engines spans from 85 kW / 115 PS to 140 kW / 190 PS, with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive, not to mention manual or dual-clutch DSG transmissions.

The entry level petrol engine is the 1.0 TSI with 115 PS. The 1.4 TSI comes with cylinder deactivation under partial load and produces 150 PS. The array of diesel engines starts with the 1.6 TDI and 115 PS. The 2.0 TDI is available with 150 and 190 PS. With its compact character, powerful engines and perfectly tuned suspension, Ateca offers performance and handling that fits perfectly for an urban and versatile lifestyle.

The extensive array of technology options extends from full-LED headlamps through a broad portfolio of assistance systems, like the innovative traffic jam assist and the new Emergency Assist, to a package of latest-generation infotainment systems with 8-inch touchscreens and Full Link connectivity. Three equipment lines offer colours and top-quality materials to suit every taste.

The interior combines refined elegant but still dynamic character with that unique feeling of solidity and safety so highly prized by SUV drivers. Key factors are the raised seating position as well as the clearly visible vehicle front end. The controls are grouped closely together, while the read outs, such as the infotainment display measuring up to 8 inches, are just a brief glance away. At an exterior length of 4.36 metres, the Ateca offers a luggage compartment that holds 510 litres in its standard configuration or 485 litres in the versions with all-wheel drive.