It’s refreshing to see that
JE Design doesn’t try to make the Seat Ateca sportier. Quite the opposite, in
fact, as the German aftermarket company has put the “All Terrain” package into
production, offering several modifications that enhance the Ateca’s off-road
prowess.
For starters, the ground clearance has been
increased by 30 mm : 20 mm courtesy of a suspension lift
(€ 158) and a further 10 mm thanks to the larger off-road tires. As a
result, the approach and departure angles are improved, allowing the Ateca All
Terrain to cross moderately difficult terrain and ford shallow streams.
The 215/65 R16 off-road tires are mounted on matte
black 6.5J x 16-inch All Terrain alloys, with JE Design also adding wider wheel
arches (€ 3,094) with visible fixing screws and matte black textured paint to
make everything fit. The wheel and tire set costs € 1,999 and includes the 40 mm spacers required to achieve the correct offsets. Combined with the wider wheel
arches, the Ateca gains 70 mm in width for more stability off-road
and a more aggressive look.
Design upgrades include front and rear top panels in
matte silver (€ 650 and € 590), a rear spoiler (€ 417), rear window
side strakes (€ 179), and roof-mounted LED light bars (€ 1,190) for added
visibility during the night. The styling upgrades are rounded off by a sill
protection strip in matte silver (€ 99).
Under the hood, the 2.0-liter TDI has been tuned to
deliver 210 PS and 450 Nm of torque, up from 190 PS and 400 Nm of torque in the standard Ateca. The torque increase
is said to improve low-speed flexibility both on- and off-road. The engine
upgrade comes with a warranty and costs € 1,690.
Finally, JEe Design’s All Terrain program for the
Ateca includes a stainless steel sports rear silencer (€ 899) with a pair of 80
mm tailpipes on each side. All the above components are available
individually or as a package that costs a whopping € 14,197, excluding fitting.
