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SEAT Ateca

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SEAT Ateca

(2016 - present)

    Summary


    The SEAT Ateca is a medium-sized SUV/crossover. It shares a lot of its mechanical bits with the Volkswagen Tiguan, Skoda Karoq and Audi Q2. It was launched in 2016, with a facelifted updated model replacing it in the spring of 2021.

    The Ateca has received positive scores from most of the UK motoring media (basically everyone except Jeremy Clarkson), and has won a large number of awards since it was launched.

    The SEAT Ateca has received particular praise for its value for money compared to the more expensive Volkswagen Tiguan, as well as being spacious and practical. However, criticisms have been directed at some of the smaller engines being a bit underpowered and too much of the best equipment only being available on the top-spec models or at additional cost.

    As of November 2022, the SEAT Ateca has an Expert Rating of 72% based on 23 different UK reviews, which is very competitive with other mainstream mid-size SUVs at a similar price point.

    Key specifications


    Body style: Medium SUV/crossover
    Engines: petrol, diesel
    Price: From £23,670 on-road

    Launched: Summer 2016
    Last updated: Spring 2021
    Replacement due: TBA


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    Safety rating


    Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

    Overall score: 5 stars
    Date tested: June 2016
    Read the full Euro NCAP review

    Adult protection: 93%
    Child protection: 84%
    Vulnerable road users: 71%
    Safety assist: 60%

    Eco rating


    Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

    No eco rating

    As of November 2022, the SEAT Ateca has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

    Reliability rating

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    As of November 2022, we don’t have enough reliability data on the SEAT Ateca to generate a reliability rating.

    The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Ateca, we’ll publish the score here.

    Awards


    Trophies, prizes and awards that the SEAT Ateca has received

    2021

    • Car Dealer Used Car Awards – Best Used SUV

    2019

    • Auto Trader New Car Awards – Best Car for Families

    2018

    • Company Car Today CCT100 Awards – Crossover of the Year
    • What Car? Awards – Best Family SUV for less than £20,000

    2017

    • UK Car of the Year Awards – Best Crossover
    • AUTOBEST Awards – Best Buy Car of Europe
    • Autocar Awards – Game Changer
    • Car Dealer Power Awards – Car of the Year
    • Fleet News Awards – Best Mid-Size SUV
    • Honest John Awards – Car of the Year
    • What Car? Awards – Best Small SUV

    2016

    • Auto Express New Car Awards – Best Crossover
    • Top Gear Awards – Best for Modern Families

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    The SEAT Ateca has received positive scores from most of the UK media, and has won a large number of awards.SEAT Ateca