Seat Ateca review

In addition to being great to drive, the Seat Ateca has a good driver environment. The Nissan Qashqai offers a slightly wider range of steering wheel height and reach extension, but all Atecas come with driver's seat height and lumbar adjustment as standard. The FR Sport trim also has an electric driver’s seat included. The pedals, seat and steering wheel are well aligned, helping to keep you comfortable on longer trips. 

In keeping with the sporty theme, the seats have more side support than those in many rivals – particularly FR and Xperience Lux sports seats. As a result, you don’t find yourself hanging onto the steering wheel to prevent yourself from sliding around through bends. FR Sport and Xperience Lux also come with a 10.3in customisable screen in place of analogue instruments, putting the most useful information – including a sat-nav map – directly in front of you.

Fortunately, all models come with front and rear sensors to help with parking, while Xperience models also have a rear-view camera. The range-topping Xcellence Lux even has a bird’s eye view camera, which makes it easier to see how close you are to obstacles and kerbs. It's a shame this isn't available as an option on the cheaper trims.

Full LED headlights and tail lights are standard-fit, as are LED front fog lamps. FR models have rear indicators that scroll in the direction you’re turning.

Entry-level SE trim has an 8.3in touchscreen infotainment system, as well as two USB-C ports front and rear, Bluetooth, a DAB radio, wireless Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto smartphone mirroring and steering wheel controls.