8.2
2023 Cupra Ateca VZx review
The Cupra Ateca is the oft-forgotten relative to the Volkswagen Tiguan R, but it's a capable performance SUV that deserves more attention.
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James Wong
2023 Cupra Ateca vs 2024 Mazda CX-5 Comparison
Cupra Ateca
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Mazda CX-5
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2023 Cupra
Ateca
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2024 Mazda
CX-5
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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8.2
7.7
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Based on the Cupra Ateca VZx
Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Fun
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
429 km
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$36,590 - $55,000
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Baby Tiguan R vibes for $13,000 less
- Bigger back seat and boot than Formentor
- Unique Akrapovic exhaust option
Misses
- Very easy to add $10,000 in options...
- Basic cabin compared to platform mates
- No more 3-year free servicing deal
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smart looks, plush cabin
- Torquey turbo petrol
- Keen driving dynamics
Misses
- G35 Turbo is too thirsty
- On the smaller side of the class
- Feeling a little dated in 2024
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Brembo Brake Package (+$4,050)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$475)
- Performance Exhaust System (+$5,950)
- Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$1,800)
- Premium Paint (+$795)
Colours Available
The only interior colourway on offer is Petrol Blue, with copper stitching found throughout the cabin.
The Ateca will be available in the following finishes:
- Nevada White
- Graphite Grey
- Magic Black
All finishes are a no-cost option, with one premium paint finish – Dark Camouflage – costing $475.
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
- Eternal Blue mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
- Rhodium White metallic
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Zircon Sand metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Platinum Quartz metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1997 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 221kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | 10.5 - 13 | |
