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CUPRA has been a familiar name to those purchasing SEAT vehicles.  Formerly known as SEAT Sport, this name was familiar to those enjoying watching rally championships and touring car racing.  The CUPRA name comes from the blending of the words ‘Cup Racing’, hinting at its successful racing past.  It was in 1996 when the SEAT Ibiza GTi became the first on the road vehicle to be emblazoned with a CUPRA logo. 

Since 2018, CUPRA has its own identity with a striking badge, bold vehicle designs, and high performance versions of SEAT cars.

2025 entrants

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CUPRA Ateca 1.5 TSI V2 150PS DSG

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1200kg - 1300kg

Judges' comments:

"A great performance from a relatively small car. Commuting in the week, caravanning at the weekend."

See CUPRA Ateca 1.5 TSI V2 150PS DSG statistics

SUV, ACPS Automotive, retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1498
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / Automatic
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 147 @ 5000-6000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 184 @ 1500-3500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 18.37s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 9.12s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 56.31m
  • CO2 g/km: 153

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1449
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1940
  • Caravan (kg): 1232
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £36,480 - £38,265
  • £ (price as tested) includes £810 towing gear charges: £39,075
  • Insurance group: 18E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the CUPRA Ateca

Check with your local CUPRA retailer for the latest prices and availability

Previous years' entrants

CUPRA Formentor V2 1.5TSI 150PS

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1200kg - 1300kg

Judges' comments:

"Looks good – would make a real impact on arrival at the campsite."

See CUPRA Formentor V2 1.5TSI 150PS statistics

Coupe SUV, A50-X retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1463
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148 @ 5000-6000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 184 @ 1500-3500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 15.7s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.5s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 54.8m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.8m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 39.2-41.5mpg (WLTP overall mpg)
  • CO2 g/km: 155

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1463
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1980
  • Caravan (kg): 1243
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £27,745 - £42,990
  • £ (price as tested) includes £710 towing gear charges: £31,900
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £865
  • Insurance group: 20P
  • Towable with B licence: Yes
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five