Cupra Ateca 2022: Kona N, T-Roc R rival priced from $65,990 driveaway in Australia

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Inbound Spanish performance brand Cupra has confirmed its high-performance Ateca small SUV will be priced from $65,990 driveaway when it arrives in Australia in July.

Cupra will launch the Ateca in a single,fully-equipped grade known as the VZx, unlike the Formentor midsize SUV and Leon hatch that will feature multiple variants.

When the Cupra Ateca arrives in Australia, it will take on a growing category of small performance SUVs including the Hyundai Kona N, Volkswagen T-Roc R and Audi SQ2.

Cupra Ateca power and performance

The Ateca shares much of its oily bits with Volkswagen’s T-Roc R, including the ‘EA888’ 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine that produces 221kW of power and 400Nm of torque in both vehicles.

Coupled to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that feeds grunt to a Haldex all-wheel-drive system, the Cupra Ateca slays the 0-100km/h sprint in a claimed 4.9 seconds.

Cupra has fitted adaptive dampers as standard on the Australian-bound Ateca, and buyers can option an Akrapovic exhaust ($5950) or a Brembo Brake package ($4050) if they wish.

What else does the Cupra Ateca include?

Cupra has dressed the exterior of the Ateca in 19-inch alloy wheels coated in black and copper paint which combines with other aggressive touches including a quad exhaust system. 

LED headlights and tail-lights are fitted as standard, and are complemented by fog lights with a cornering function. These join other convenience features such as a power tailgate, keyless entry and a 360-degree camera.

Inside the Ateca’s cabin, Cupra has fitted three-zone climate control, leather upholstery, a wireless phone charger, 10.25-inch digital driver’s display and a 9.2-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto that plays music via a nine-speaker Beats sound system.

The driver’s seat benefits from power adjustment, with both front occupants and the steering wheel featuring a heating function.

Safety features include AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, front and rear parking sensors, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control and driver fatigue monitoring.  

Cupra Ateca 2022: prices in Australia

All prices listed are before on-road costs.

• Ateca VZx: $60,990 ($65,990 driveaway)
  • Akrapovic Exhaust: $5950
  • Brembo Brake package: +$4050
  • Panoramic sunroof: +1800
  • Metallic paint: +$475