Seat is releasing a crossover for the first time in its history — the Ateca model (not counting the Altea Freetrack and Leon X-Perience). The company considers the current-generation Nissan Qashqai to be the main rival for the new model.
The car is based on the "Volkswagen" MQB platform, which also underpins the second-generation VW Tiguan. The Ateca will be offered with both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
The base version will get a 1.0-liter gasoline engine producing 113 horsepower. In addition, a 1.4-liter TSI turbo engine with 148 horsepower is available. Diesel enthusiasts will be offered two options — 1.6 and 2.0 liters with outputs of 113 and 187 horsepower, respectively. Transmissions — six-speed manual or a dual-clutch robot.
The crossover's equipment list includes full LED headlights, adaptive cruise control, a multimedia system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, as well as a wireless charging function for smartphones. Sales of the Ateca will start in the summer of 2016.
