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.

Airbags - Driver and front passenger airbag with deactivation, front side, two curtain and driver's knee airbags

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

Height adjustable driver and passenger seat with lumbar adjustment

Wireless full link smartphone integration

Dinamica cloth upholstery with comfort sport seats

Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

SEAT Ateca

2.0 TDI Xperience 5dr