Cupra Ateca 2.0 TSI VZ2 5dr DSG 4Drive Review
Category: Sports SUV
Section: Version review
The model
Read full Cupra Ateca reviewThe Cupra Ateca delivers huge performance and impressive practicality for a competitive price, but the Ford Puma ST will deliver even bigger thrills for less money. If you want a sports SUV with an upmarket interior and a cosseting ride, we recommend trying the Cupra Formentor.
The trim
See full equipmentThe entry-level VZ1 trim is so well equipped that there isn’t much VZ2 can bring to the table. As such, it won’t cost you all that much more to upgrade but it only adds heated and leather front bucket seats, an electric tailgate and the Safety and Driving Pack.
The engine
See full engine specsThe 2.0-litre turbo engine is essentially the same as you’ll find in Volkswagen's flagship Golf R hot hatch, so there’s more than enough firepower to get your blood pumping – 296bhp to be exact. In our tests it slingshot the Cupra Ateca from 0-60mph in just 4.7sec, while the top speed is 152mph 153mph – numbers which are comparable to the BMW X2 M35i, Volkswagen T-Roc R and Cupra Formentor.
