Good times should be savored, squeezed, and made the most of. That is what the ideologues of the Cupra project must be thinking. Luca de Meo, president of SEAT , already has some experience in the division of brands – led Abarth before making the leap to the Volkswagen Group – and his determination does not approach limits. Its objective is to position CUPRA as an aspirational, sophisticated and exclusive brand, what better than to do it with a limited edition? Hence the launch of the Cupra Ateca Limited Edition.
Less than two years ago, Cupra took the reins of its own destiny as an independent SEAT brand. What were previously the most sporty preparations of the Spanish firm came to represent its most sophisticated and daring philosophy, attacking the key segment of SUVs in its first launch. The Cupra Ateca was pleasantly surprised and it only takes a look at our roads to capture the impact of this pioneer. There are many that are yet to come and not all of them will prioritize power but, for now, we will talk about the essence of the latest invention of the firm.
The Cupra Ateca Limited Edition starts from an excellent base and has been endowed with more equipment as well as aesthetic touches that increase its aggressive but premium design. Only 1,999 units will be manufactured, of which 350 will be destined for the Spanish market and some of them may incorporate a specific exhaust system signed by Akrapovic .
The block under the hood will remain the 2.0-liter gasoline that yields 300 hp and offers 400 Nm of maximum torque between 2,000 and 5,200 rpm. A wide range if we take into account that the maximum power appears between 5,300 and 6,500 turns, elastic and usable where they exist. We already know its virtues but it improves in terms of performance, accelerating from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.9 seconds (two tenths less than the normal CUPRA Ateca). It is nourished by the 4Drive four-wheel drive so that its driving is a breeze but we will tell you more photo by photo, step by step.
