SEAT Ateca Summary - Should You Buy One?

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SEAT's Ateca feels rejuvenated as a result of a significant package of updates. There are fresher looks, a more modern cabin, more frugal engines and stronger standards of safety. Plus this compact mid-sized SUV remains dynamically adept in a way few rivals can match.
Market and Model
There's a choice of 'SE', 'SE Dynamic', 'FR', 'FR Sport', 'Xperience', 'Xperience Lux' and 'CUPRA' trim levels. The asking figures start from just under £24,000 and you're going to be paying around £28,000 for one of the sporty 'FR' variants many potential buyers will want. The 'Xperience' variant gets off road styling additions including black plastic lower trim, an aluminium finish valance and side mouldings and body-coloured surrounds for the wheel arches. The mid-range 'FR' trim level is now defined by a sportier visual with key accents, including a fresh grille design, special front and rear bumper mouldings, a fog lamp grill, mirror caps, unique side mouldings and bespoke exhausts, all finished in Cosmo Grey Matte.
The standard infotainment system boasts an 8.25-inch screen with smartphone audio compatibility, while the larger 9.2-inch Connect System (standard from 'SE Dynamic' trim upwards) offers online navigation and natural voice control to simplify user interaction. There's a redesigned voice recognition system too: to wake it up, you say "Hola Hola" and it will be ready to go. Plus as before, there's SEAT's 'Full Link' media system, allowing owners to seamlessly pair their smartphones and access their digital lives no matter what device they use - either wireless Apple CarPlay (based on Bluetooth or WLAN) or Android Auto using a cable.
Cost of Ownership
A little surprisingly, there's no trace of engine electrification here - for the time being anyway. The key news with this revised model is that the 1.0-litre TSI three cylinder petrol engine that most Ateca customers choose now features a new combustion process and a variable geometry turbocharger, which together improve efficiency by claimed 10%. The alternative entry-level diesel, a 115PS 2.0-litre TDI unit, has also been enhanced over the previous 1.6 litre TDI powerplant, now featuring a twin-dosing SCR system that cuts and NOx emissions significantly. The 2.0 TDI 150PS unit continues, managing up to 52.3mpg on the combined cycle and up to 141g/km in manual form.
On to maintenance. Every Ateca has the same servicing requirements. A major service is required at 2,000 mile intervals, with an oil change every 10,000 miles. Cars that travel less than 10,000 miles a year require an inspection service with an oil change every 12 months. What else? Well there's SEAT's usual three year/60,000 mile warranty. That's unexceptional when rivals like Toyota and Hyundai offer five years of cover as standard and Kia offers up to seven years. However, the SEAT deal is extendable, so you might be able to negotiate on that. And it includes two years of Europe-wide roadside assistance.
Summary
If you didn't already want an Ateca, there's nothing here that would radically reposition this car in your thinking. But if you were approaching the purchase of one of the smaller volume brand mid-sized SUVs with an open mind and tried the improved version of this SEAT, we think you'd like what you found. This Ateca now feels like an up-to-the-minute crossover, rather than one launched half a decade ago. That's the object of any facelift but not all of them achieve this goal.
The engine changes are probably most significant, with greater economy and lower emissions for the base petrol and diesel units that most Ateca buyers will want. But we think this car's biggest selling point will continue to be something that hasn't been affected one jot by this update. Driving dynamics. This is still that rarest of things, a small SUV that is great to drive. Long may it continue.
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[@Pmjs]

I test drove the SEAT Ateca 2.0TDI FR Sport with 19 inch rims While driving on the A1 I could feel every imperfection on the road surface. If I ever got an Ateca it would have 4x4.

[@leonadior8640]

EXCELLENT review as always ! Thank you !

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[@larslundquist5980]

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[@mikeriley1288]

Excellent review. Don't worry about the nitpickers.

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Thanks for watching, Mike!

[@VStrom2019]

My answer to the question is ….YES…buy one ! Best car I have had or driven in over 50 years of driving. I have the 1.5 X Lux.

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[@user-yq5kd1og5c]

What's the song do you use at the beginning? As always like from me 🙃

[@joe80ss]

Really nice already have one it's as practical as I need it to be. Great review as always.

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That's fantastic to hear, Joe. Thank you for watching 👍

[@julianroberts5407]

Great job skoda

[@joe80ss]

@@julianroberts5407 you mean seat?

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@@joe80ss made by Skoda in Kvasiny, Czech Republic

[@joe80ss]

@@julianroberts5407 well you can say all under vw lol

[@phil8437]

One of these was on my shortlist until I found out that the TSI range of petrol engines use a fair amount of oil between changes. Seat/ VW forums say this is a common problem with VW sourced engines. I'll steer clear of anything with a VW engine! Will probably buy something Japanese i.e. Toyota/Honda/Suzuki whose engines use very little or no oil between changes. Good review thanks.

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[@Horizon301.]

Define a fair amount? You seem to be complaining about a non issue.

[@willsmythantrim]

Ah-tech-ah wasn’t sure it was called a Ahticka

[@AllThePhobes]

13 months ago i look for a 2 / 3 yr old family car with higher driving position, found the ateca fr and loved them, i was struggling with 17k budget so i think ''save some more for right car'', now at £20k budget i'm still struggling for one under 40k miles that isn't white! sniff sniff 😪

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Thanks for sharing Boony. Used vehicles have definitely increased in price due to supply issues. Have you considered leasing or financing a new vehicle? If you are interested in exploring possible options and are based in the UK, we would be more than happy to chat through your requirements. If you would like to talk to our team of Specialists, please give us a call on 01903 538835.

[@Horizon301.]

I take it that you found one? I have seen plenty in the slightly lower trim for around 17k with half the milage

[@AllThePhobes]

@@Horizon301. Got one from Seat Pentagon, 17k miles, grey fr 1.5, 2020 69 plate. £23k o_O love it though.

[@eoincasey5461]

Always thought it was pronounced “A Tech A” not “Ati Ka”

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[@stephenwakeman3074]

That's because they're pronouncing it wrong in this review. Seat's own adverts have it pronounced "A-Tech-Ah".

[@bbannion8196]

It is!!

[@dustdriver115]

How many km with a liter?

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[@beneyles6217]

I would not go electric or plug in anything when it comes to my vehicle. But I am torn between the internal combustion normal cars and petrol electric self charging motors that don't need to be plugged in. I find they are more economical and have more horsepower. What is your opinion, Please advise me I would be most grateful. To make matters worse I am stuck to the list of available vehicles on the Motability scheme. I often think that that is just an excuse for me to sell my current Seat Leon 1.6TDI 2010 which is better than some modern trims. Then the government could scrap that scheme and I would have no car at all? . I need something to tow my 750kg unbraked camping trailer and carry my daughters car seat. Please reply

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When choosing between internal combustion cars and petrol-electric self-charging hybrids, consider your priorities. Internal combustion cars offer reliability and horsepower, which is vital for towing. Petrol-electric hybrids are more economical and environmentally friendly, making them suitable for city driving. Given your towing needs and car seat transport, a hybrid might be a practical choice. Explore available hybrid options within the Motability scheme to see if any meet your requirements. Test-driving different models and consulting your local dealership can help you make an informed decision. Hope this helps 👍

[@MRT.1977]

Great review. However, you would think the pronunciation of "ATECA" would have been looked into before doing the video.

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Thanks for watching! We'll work on our pronunciation for next time 👍

[@TheBillbee]

What's with the leather gloves

[@yes8032]

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[@Woop1111Woop]

I get mine in 10 weeks!

[@joe80ss]

Welcome to the club which trim are you getting? Don't go for the biggest wheels unless you don't mind feeling all the pot holes.

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We hope you enjoy your new vehicle 👍

[@oddities-whatnot]

@@yes8032 they are getting a car, and a mediocre one at that. They are not having a baby !

[@Woop1111Woop]

@@joe80ss Experience Lux 2.0 TSI, so the big wheels!

[@Woop1111Woop]

Always the sad expert to put a downer on things

[@saintetienne755]

Torsion beam suspension and "agile" to drive? What about ride quality? And noise?

[@joe80ss]

I've got one driven a couple too. Bigger wheels look nice but u feel those potholes so firm ride. Noise is not that bad the insulation could be better but the noise isn't disruptive.

[@saintetienne755]

@@joe80ss Thanx for that

[@stephenilsley6823]

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[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Hi Stephen, are you looking for a new vehicle at the moment?

[@oddities-whatnot]

Like many others in this segment, a pointless bland offering. The motoring equivalent of a washing machine. Does the job well enough but nothing interesting about it. I prefer to drive cars with a bit of character about them.

[@ryanthompson8029]

And .........