If you didn't already want an Ateca, there's nothing here that would radically reposition this car in your thinking. But if you were approaching the purchase of one of the smaller volume brand mid-sized SUVs with an open mind and tried the improved version of this SEAT, we think you'd like what you found. This Ateca now feels like an up-to-the-minute crossover, rather than one launched half a decade ago. That's the object of any facelift but not all of them achieve this goal.
The engine changes are probably most significant, with greater economy and lower emissions for the base petrol and diesel units that most Ateca buyers will want. But we think this car's biggest selling point will continue to be something that hasn't been affected one jot by this update. Driving dynamics. This is still that rarest of things, a small SUV that is great to drive. Long may it continue.

ISOFIX points in outer rear seats with top tether anchorage points

SEAT drive profile with driving experience button - Normal, Sport, Eco and Individual mode, gearshift, steering and throttle response

Front assist with autonomous emergency braking

Safety and driving pack with attention and drowsiness assist  - Ateca

ABS, Traction control system (TCS), Electronic stability control (ESC) and Electronic differential lock system (XDS)

Full LED headlamps with lens and LED front fog lamps with cornering function

LED rear tail lights with dynamic indicators

Dynamic headlight range control with self adjusting whilst driving

Self parking functionality (includes front and rear parking sensors)

wired and wireless full link smartphone integration

Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Ateca

1.5 TSI EVO FR 5dr DSG

Ateca

1.5 TSI EVO FR 5dr DSG