Snapshot
- Comes in VZx Australia-only trim
- 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine
- No pricing yet, expected to launch in July 2022
The 2022 Cupra Ateca is to arrive in Australia later this year, in high-spec Australia-only VZx trim, the brand has announced today.
As the only Cupra Ateca model grade offered in Australia, the VZx will come with as standard; 19-inch Exclusive Sport alloy wheels in black and copper, full LED headlights with daytime running lamps, rear LEDs with dynamic ‘swiping’ indicators, automatic high-beam, dynamic chassis control and progressive steering – to name a few.
At first glance – though not yet confirmed – the VZx appears to sit above the VZ3 top-spec variant available in the UK, with more features on offer as standard such as progressive steering, three-zone climate control and aluminium pedals. An Akrapovic exhaust system and panoramic electric sunroof are also new optional extras.
The Ateca will form part of Cupra’s Australian model launch in July this year, which also includes the Leon hatchback, and the Formentor crossover SUV. The Born EV is slated to arrive towards the end of 2022.
Features
Offered in just one highly-specced variant in Australia that is not available elsewhere in the world, the 2022 Cupra Ateca features as standard:
• 19-inch Exclusive Sport alloy wheels in black and copper |
• 18-inch temporary spare wheel |
• Full LED headlights and daytime running lamps |
• Rear LED lamps with dynamic indicators |
• Fog lamps with cornering lamps |
• Light assist (auto high-beam) |
• Driving profile selection |
• Dynamic chassis control |
• Progressive steering |
• Hands-free powered tailgate |
• Rear roof spoiler |
• Black roof rails |
• Quad exhaust |
• Rear tinted windows |
• Gloss black highlights |
• Auto folding and heated mirrors with memory |
• Welcome light in exterior mirrors |
• Mirror cases in dark aluminium |
Light and rain sensor |
• Petrol blue leather sports bucket seats |
• Heated front seats |
• Driver’s seat power adjustment with memory |
• Keyless entry and start |
• Three-zone climate control air-conditioning |
• Ambient interior lighting |
• Leather gear knob with copper stitching |
• Illuminated scuff plates |
• Aluminium pedals |
• Floor mats |
• 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit |
• 9.2-inch navigation system |
• Cupra leather steering wheel with satellite buttons and heating |
• Paddle shifters |
• Wireless phone charging |
• Wired and wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto |
• Beats Sound System, nine speakers plus subwoofer and 340w amplifier |
• Two front and two rear USB-C ports. |
As an already fully-optioned model, the Ateca VZx has a short list of costed extras. These include:
• Akrapovic exhaust |
• Brembo brakes |
Panoramic electric sunroof. |
The Ateca is available in a range of no-cost metallic paint options, with one premium paint finish at an additional cost. Nevada white, graphite grey and magic black are all offered as standard, with the optional dark camouflage hue available for an additional charge.
Engine and drivetrain
Already known is that the compact SUV will feature the model’s existing 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine seen elsewhere globally, which makes 221kW and 400Nm, mated to a seven-speed DSG automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
Together the combination enables the Ateca to complete the 0-100km/h sprint in a claimed 4.9 seconds.
“With Ateca we have a practical, versatile SUV, while still benefiting from CUPRA’s DNA; which transforms it,” Jeff Shafer, CUPRA Australia’s head of product and planning.
“By offering one fully-loaded variant, we can give customers the very best the brand has to offer in terms of tech, driving experience and style, while maintaining simple to understand model offering for our local launch.”
The Ateca offers a 485-litre boot and a 2100kg braked towing capacity.
Further details have yet to be revealed, but the Ateca found overseas is 4386mm long.
Safety
The Cupra Ateca’s safety and assistance features include:
Adaptive cruise control |
• Front assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection |
• Side assist with exit assist |
• Lane assist |
• Travel assist |
• Driver fatigue detection |
• Proactive passenger protection (pre-crash) |
• Park assist |
• Front and rear parking sensors |
Top-view camera (360 degree) x |
Tyre pressure warning system |
• Seven airbags. |
Warranty
The Ateca ZVx will form part of CUPRA Australia’s local market introduction in mid-2022, and will come standard with a five-year warranty.
Availability
The Ateca will form part of Cupra’s Australian model launch in July this year. Further details around pricing will be announced closer to that time.
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