MK4 Leon to Ateca

[-=Rob=-]

I've been looking at changing the MK4 Leon FR for something different, looked at the Arona but not sure, now the Ateca looks interesting, but it's based on the previous model Leon the MK3, are Seat going to release a MK4 equivalent Ateca? Might feel a bit of a step backward going to the Ateca from a MK4 Leon? (Have had MK3 Leon's before). Anyone done the Leon to Ateca move, interested for feedback - thanks.

 

[Tell]

I reckon it's this one you want, the Terramar.

CUPRA Terramar

CUPRA Terramar discussion forum

www.seatcupra.net

Arona is a small pseudo SUV... still sitting low although a higher car. There were three SUV styles in the original VAG line up with each of the main brands, VW, Seat and Skoda doing their own offshoot. 3x3 models. Arona is a beefed up Ibiza.

The Ateca has the sisters, Karoq and Tiguan. Then the top model is Tarraco, All Space and Kodiaq.

In the refresh cycle Seat have chosen not to update the Tarraco, the Kodiaq has been. So the action as far as Seat is concerned isn't in the Tarraco on the big 7 seaters SUVs.

Ateca refresh cycle going into a third one isn't likely to happen as Cupra becomes the flag ship and it's the Terramar which is the new contender in the line up... I'll be probably told wrong but that's my understanding.

The Elrog is the new Karoq EV version. So if going to EV from an Ateca it's the Elrog or the Tavascan heading into the dimensions of an AllSpace / Tarraco / Kodiaq.

It's really what happens in the Skoda factory that makes the Ateca and Karog. When production of the Karog finishes I'm pretty sure the Ateca whether badged as Seat or Cupra will stop if not before. So if you are looking for an Ateca replacement it's the Terramar although I've yet to sit in one.

Cupra Terramar - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

Cupra UK site:

The New CUPRA Terramar 2024 | Plug-in Hybrid SUV Model | CUPRA UK

Read about the new e-Hybrid CUPRA Terramar's performance, technology, interior and exterior car design.

www.cupraofficial.co.uk

Obviously if buying secondhand options on the Terramar wouldn't be there. The Ateca is a pumped up Leon 3 in SUV form. Leon 4 wasn't out then. If buying new I'd concentrate on looking at the Terramar for ICE, Tarraco or the Elrog in Skoda form for an EV. The Terramar is the stop gap ICE car in the lineup to replace the Ateca. Other than that Seat releases are a bit thin on the ground now with the push to the Cupra badge.