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The best choice for most buyers. Outright acceleration is more than brisk enough (0-62mph takes 9.3sec), but it's the ease with which you can build speed from low revs in any given gear that really impresses. Fuel economy is decent, too, with up to 45mpg average officially possible.

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Today, the resurgent Seat brand is selling better cars than at any time in its history.

In large part, that’s because it is one of the brands owned by the VW Group. Underneath, all of the cars it sells are strongly related to similar models sold by Volkswagen itself, or the likes of Skoda and even Audi. If you are buying a Leon, for example, the hardware will be similar to that of the Golf, Octavia and A3.

But while Seat makes the most of this tie-up to offer everything from city, small and family cars, including estates, through to a full range of SUVs, it also adds in its own slice of character, both with its distinctive styling approach and because its engineers generally tune the cars to deliver sportier handling.

While all of its cars are decent, it is the SUVs that stand out. The Arona and Ateca are among the class leaders and have enjoyed triumphs at the What Car? Awards.

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Range-topping Xperience Lux trim adds 19in alloy wheels, a digital instrument cluster, sport seats with leather upholstery, an electric tailgate, a 360-degree parking camera and blind-spot monitoring. That's on top of what Xperience trim comes with.

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Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors

Electric parking brake with auto hold function

Self parking functionality (includes front and rear parking sensors)

ABS, Traction control system (TCS), Electronic stability control (ESC) and Electronic differential lock system (XDS)

SEAT drive profile with driving experience button - Normal, Sport, Eco and Individual mode, gearshift, steering and throttle response

Full LED headlamps with lens and LED front fog lamps with cornering function

LED rear tail lights with dynamic indicators

Airbags - Driver and front passenger airbag with deactivation, front side, two curtain and driver's knee airbags

Height adjustable driver and passenger seat with lumbar adjustment

Safe and driving pack with lane assist - Ateca

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The Seat Ateca isn’t just great to drive and attractive to look at, it’s also impressively spacious, well equipped and competitively priced. Put simply, if you’re looking for a family SUV that’s also capable of putting a smile on your face, the Ateca needs to be very high on your shopping list. The Skoda Karoq isn't as specialised when it comes to handling agility but it is a slightly better all-round package. 

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Comfortable ride </li> <li>Feature-filled infotainment </li> <li>Space for child seats </li> <li>Robust build quality </li> <li>Practical storage spaces </li> <li>A boot fit for a family holiday </li> <li>Fuel-efficient engines</li></ul>

While we define a small SUV&nbsp;as something&nbsp;less than 4.3 metres long and a large SUV as measuring more than 4.5 metres, family SUVs tread the middle ground.

As the name suggests, the vast majority are&nbsp;designed for family duties rather than serious off-roading, so practicality is paramount. However, that&nbsp;shouldn't come at the expense of a decent drive; the best examples combine tidy handling with smooth engines&nbsp;and a ride that's comfortable&nbsp;enough to ensure the kids aren't left feeling queasy.

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