Seat has unveiled the Ateca FR. The latest addition to the brand’s SUV range will take to the stage at the Barcelona International Motor Show, AUTOMOBILE BARCELONA, from the 11th to 21st May 2017.

The sporty FR trim has been added to the current UK Ateca range which consists of S, SE and SE Technology, and will sit just below the top-of-the-range XCELLENCE versions. Since its launch, SEAT has sold more than 40,000 units of the Ateca worldwide.

“The Ateca FR adds yet another level of excitement to our first SUV. The agile and precise handling of Ateca is reinforced with a touch of dynamism and fun at the wheel, with the FR trim adding for example Dynamic Chassis Control and progressive steering” commented Dr. Matthias Rabe, Vice-President of R&D at Seat. “It’s a sportiness that adds to all the technology the Ateca has onboard.”

The Ateca FR has exclusive 18-inch ‘Performance’ alloy wheels (19-inch machined optional), combined with body coloured wheelarches and side skirts that come with an aluminium moulding running along the lower section of the doors. The rear window is framed by black spoilers, with the rear spoiler matching the car’s bodywork colour. The rear bumpers are also exclusively designed for the FR and also come in the same hue as the bodywork. FR logos also appear front and rear, plus, roof rails and window frames in black. The grille comes in gloss black, while its LED front fog lights have also received an exclusive FR design treatment.

Inside, there are aluminium door strips complete with the FR logo. The logo can also be found on the multi-function, leather sports steering wheel covered, with gloss black insert. There are standard sports seats in Alcantara (leather is optionl), aluminium pedals and red stitching on the steering wheel, seats and gear lever gaiter.

The FR trim level will comprise a range of EU6 petrol and diesel engines. A range of manual and DSG-auto transmissions feature. Four-wheel-drive will be available on both 2.0 TDI engines, plus, the new 2.0 TSI. DCC (Dynamic Chassis Control) and progressive steering will also be available.

UK pricing and specification for the Ateca FR line-up will be confirmed closer to launch this summer.