The Spanish brand SEAT introduced the compact SUV Ateca in 2015 at the Geneva Motor Show as a sibling for the Volkswagen Tiguan, but with a sportier look. Five years later, it received a facelift.

The first compact SUV produced by Seat was released in 2016. Part of the VW Group, the Seat Ateca was based on the Tiguan and resembled much of its silhouette.