SEAT Ateca
The Spanish car brand Seat has renewed its off-road SUV, called Seat Ateca. This year it presented the new model, which is called FR Line . The rise of this vehicle has been so significant that it is classified as one of the best of 2017 by experts.
SEAT has really innovated in its automotive line, this year’s version is a special edition that has first-rate technology. In addition, they have accompanied it with a new engine that places it at the top of the SUV on the market.
Features of the Seat Ateca
The SEAT Ateca is a midsize SUV, quite spacious and comfortable for the family. It is built on a Volkswagen Group MQB basis. Its measures of 4.30m long, 1.84m wide and 1.60m high, keep it in the market average, with a boot that achieves a total capacity of between 485 liters and 510 liters, depending on the model.
Its design is quite innovative. It has very careful details and its lines work, integrating into the complete design. The style quite represents the character and image of the SEAT brand, both its interior and exterior design are truly admirable and offer a feeling of luxury.
Motor
The SEAT brand has a wide range of TSI and TDI engines available for the Ateca model. There are gasoline and diesel engine options. In both cases there are several versions to choose from.
The initial gasoline engine is a 1.0 TSI three-cylinder with 115hp. The transmission is manual and has 6 speeds, capable of acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 10.5 seconds. Its maximum speed is 185 km / h.
The other gasoline engine is a 1.4 TSI with 150hp of power. It has the possibility of mounting a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed automatic. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 8.5 seconds and can reach 200 km / h. At the same time, it offers the option of handling front-wheel drive and another all-wheel drive.
There are two options for diesel engines. The basic in this category is the 1.6 TDI with 115 hp of power. The transmission is manual and has 6 gears, reaching an acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 10.5 seconds and a top speed of up to 185 km / h. Of course, it only has front-wheel drive.
The other option in the Seat Ateca diesel engine range is a 2.0 TDI with 150 hp of power. It can be found with manual or automatic transmission. It also has the option of front or all-wheel drive. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h is 8.3 seconds, reaching 200 km / h.
The 2017 version adds a 190hp 2.0 TSI gasoline engine with innovative all-wheel drive. It is semi-automatic transmission and has 7 speeds. In addition, it has an acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 7 seconds. Its maximum speed is 210 km / h.
Versatile models
The SEAT group has on the market since 2016, up to 4 different models of the Ateca. The Seat Ateca Reference is the most basic version available. The Style finish is the mid-range model. The Xcellence version represents the top of the line and is equipped with LED lights and the frames are chrome. Finally, the luxury and sportiest version is the FR .
The 2017 model of this line is the FR Line special edition, being the most exclusive version, the most innovative and sporty model of the current Ateca line. The aesthetic seems to be the result of a combination of all the previous models, and it is only available for the European market. For now.
Top technology
This SEAT line is characterized by being quite innovative in technological aspects. The vehicles are equipped with an 8 ″ LED screen and have wireless chargers for smartphones. As a finishing touch, they offer a 360-degree camera system with parking assistant.
The more luxurious versions have a new system called “Traffic Jam Assist.” This function allows you to drive the car autonomously and , in addition to helping to start or brake, it maintains the distance with the other vehicle in traffic.
SEAT Ateca prices
The price will depend on the model of the vehicle and the engine that it mounts. The version with the model and the basic engine can cost € 16,000. While the most luxurious model with the best engine reaches € 40,000.
