Announced by SEAT UK this morning:
Whether this means the 1.4 EcoTSI 150 is being replaced with the 1.5 TSI EVO 150, or that ordering will re-open at a later date, has yet to be announced...
The Ateca 1.4 EcoTSI 150PS engine will be closed for ordering on Monday 5 February. All tagged orders must be placed in SLi by this day; orders placed after cannot be accepted.
The supply of this engine significantly improved in late 2017, with much of our order bank confirmed into production – but the situation has reversed as quickly as it improved, which is why we have to take this action.
Our priority and main focus is to now work on an alternative solution to this important engine. Details will be announced as soon as possible.
Whether this means the 1.4 EcoTSI 150 is being replaced with the 1.5 TSI EVO 150, or that ordering will re-open at a later date, has yet to be announced...