New SEAT Ateca 2020

Published on 1 December, 2020

0% PCP across the entire Ateca range from only €259 per month

Overview

The design has been remodelled, combining the new SEAT design language, with an enhanced look, that adds confidence to its personality and character, while bringing an additonal degree of versatility whether it’s being driven on urban roads or further afield.

The ever increasing impact of our connected world is also catered for, the new SEAT Ateca gives customers the opportunity to take their digital lives with them into the vehicle, and also when out of the car. The compact SUV offers connectivity powered by the latest infotainment technology, with Full Link wireless access to both Android Auto and Apple’s CarPlay and, online-based functions and services with in-car apps available that enhance the customer’s driving experience.

The SEAT Ateca now integrates some of the most advanced driver assistance systems available, including Predictive Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Crash Assist, Travel Assist and Side Assist. These technologies make the compact SUV safer and more convenient for all drivers.

Last but not least, the SEAT Ateca 2020 offers a range of new and advanced combustion engines to reduce emissions. The range includes both petrol, (TSI) and diesel (TDI) options, available in outputs of between 81kW/110PS and 110kW/150PS. The Ateca starts from €31,395 RRP for the 1.0TSI 110hp and the TDI  range starts from €33,415 RRP for the 2.0TDI 115hp.

Design: Adapted to the modern world

The Ateca maintains its broad, muscular stance overall, helped by its dimensions. The SUV slightly grows in length, an increase of 18mm to 4,381mm, due to the new design of the front and rear bumpers, but remains as wide (1,841mm) and tall (1,615mm) as the previous model.

The front gains a new face that introduces the new SEAT design language, formed in part with the inclusion of a new bumper and FULL LED headlights. The SEAT signature design remains, and as you sweep along the side of the vehicle, its profile continues to convey confidence and dynamism with precise lines and flowing forms.

At the rear, the design is chiseled to emphasise the compact SUV’s powerful shoulders and hide its impressive 510 litre load space. A new rear bumper and the introduction of FULL LED rear lights with dynamic blinkers complement the vehicles look, and make it more attractive. Simulated exhaust pipes add an edge to the design and bring added intrigue to the rear, and the Ateca’s name is now embossed in the new brand handwriting style.

The newest trim is the XPERIENCE, adding a dash of off-road character to the compact SUV, creating a feeling of versatility, freedom and confidence. That character is highlighted with the addition of black front and rear bumpers, side and wheelarches, with side mouldings and front and rear mouldings finished in Aluminium look.

Inside, the interior design works coherently with the SEAT Ateca’s exterior, providing an elegant, refined cabin with a dynamic feel. The 10.25” SEAT Digital Cockpit adds a focus to the interior from the driver’s seat, with an improved HMI interface, diagonal view and, upgraded 9.2” infotainment system - a fully digitalised interior.

The interior’s design is underscored by the inclusion of matt finish surrounds for the air vents, gear lever and infotainment system, with multicolour ambient lighting bringing an extra dimension to the vehicle’s interior finish.

Connectivity: More connected, more in tune with modern life

At it’s centre is SEAT’s Digital Cockpit, which brings together a high-resolution 10.25” user definable instrument cluster and infotainment system. The standard Media system boasts a 9.2” Connect System offering navigation and natural voice control to simplifiy user interaction. And for simplicity the new Ateca also includes illuminated Type C USB connectors making it easier to plug in, connect, and charge with ease.

Voice recognition is perhaps one of the most convenient ways to interact with devices, especially as we have become increasingly used to home assistants from the consumer electronics world. And with the Full Link system, customers will also be able to access their digital lives no matter what device they use - Android Auto or Apple CarPlay (using a wireless connection based on Bluetooth or WLAN).

SEAT CONNECT with an embedded SIM, means that you’ll never lose your connection to the digital world, and, in future developments, the system will allow users to access the latest infotainment apps which can be updated at any time. That means the number of in-car and online services will grow through the life of the vehicle as the digital eco-system expands.

Safety: One of the safest, most intelligent compact SUV in the market

The new SEAT Ateca is arguably one of the safest vehicles in its segment, offering a range of new advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that few competitors do. It’s been developed to see more of its surroundings, an ability to react to obstacles on the road and because of these technologies the SEAT Ateca can sense its environment, offering optimised protection no matter what the scenario.

Systems including Pre-Crash Assist, Predictive Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Travel Assist, Emergency Assist and Side and Exit Assist, work together to protect the vehicle and its occupants.

An added dimension to the new SEAT Ateca is the Exit Assist. When parking , the vehicle will give an audible and visual warning if traffic is coming, this can be other vehicles on the road side, cyclists or pedestrians on the kerb side – and if necessary initiating automatic braking.

The new Ateca also offers Trailer Assist technology a system that supports the driver when reversing or parking with a trailer. The reversing camera image is used to help guide the vehicle and trailer to the exact position needed.

Powertrains: Petrol and diesel engines designed to maximise efficiency

A range of powertrains boost efficiency whether customers chose petrol (TSI) or diesel (TDI), with each designed to deliver the highest levels of performance and driveability, while also reducing emissions, giving customers the right combination of vehicle and engine to match their needs.

The Ateca starts from €31,395 RRP for the 1.0TSI 110hp, from €33,035 RRP for the 1.5TSI 150hp manual and from €35,675 RRP for the DSG. The TDI range starts from €33,415 RRP for the 2.0TDI 115hp, the 2.0TDI 150hp manual starts from €34,690 RRP and the 2.0TDI 150hp DSG starts from €39,405RRP.

Petrol

There are three petrol options available:

A three-cyclinder 1.0l unit which produces 81kW/110PS of power and linked to a manual transmission starts from €31,395 RRP. This engine uses a Miller-cycle combustion process and variable geometry turbocharger to take efficiency to the next level in this displacement size engine.

Available with a power output of 110kW/150PS, the larger capacity four-cylinder 1.5l is available with both manual and DSG dual-clutch transmissions. The 1.5TSI 150hp starts from €33,035 RRP for manual and, from €35,675 RRP for the DSG dual-clutch transmission.

Diesel

Diesel remains a key technology in the Ateca’s powertrain line-up and with the introduction of the new version of the Ateca, the offering has been adjusted to offer a greater balance between dynamism and efficiency.

The 1.6l TDI units, previously available with the lower output (85kW/115PS), have been replaced with 2.0l TDI engines. In addition to offering better performance (more torque and maximum power available in a wider range of rpms), the 2.0 TDI allows for significant emission reduction and, the 2.0TDI 115hp starts from €33,415 RRP.

The line-up includes a 2.0l engine linked to a six-speed manual transmission with a power output of 85kW/115PS.

A more powerful 110kW/150PS unit is also available, linked to either a manual or DSG dual-clutch transmission.

Niall Phillips, Brand Director at SEAT Ireland commented, “We are delighted to bring the new SEAT Ateca to our customers in Ireland. The new Ateca has been redesigned for an improved, more robust feel -  the same great model brought up to date with needs of today’s driver. We want to provide our customers with everything they need for a more convenient drive and so the Ateca has become fully connected for the driver, integrating in-car connectivity with SEAT Connect. The new Ateca marks another milestone for our brand’s evolution, particularly for our SUV range and we’re so happy to be able to present our customers with a variety of high-quality cars across our SUV range. As our retailers fully re-open for business we’re delighted to offer customers 0% PCP across the entire Ateca range from only €259 per month and a discounted 3 year service plan for just €9.99 per month”.

Anthony Murphy

I just kept turning up and eventually they let me drive some shiny new cars.