What is it?
This is the Seat Ateca crossover – rare among new cars because it’s proving something of a UK sales hit and is highly rated in these parts – that we’re testing for the first time in near-top-of-the-range petrol form.
This version uses Volkswagen’s 'EA888’ 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine detuned from the state in which it powers various Cupra and GTI performance models, but it's still good for 187bhp and 236lb ft of torque: outputs that match those of the more expensive like-for-like Volkswagen T-Roc. It’s available only with clutch-based part-time four-wheel drive and only with a paddleshift twin-clutch gearbox – again, exactly like the matching T-Roc.
FR is Seat’s lower-level performance trim that applies to both petrol and diesel engines. It gets you 18in alloy wheels, sports styling and a fairly generous equipment level including LED headlights and a parking camera. Unlike on other Seat models, however, it doesn't come with lowered sport suspension. As you might have read elsewhere, there will be an even more powerful Ateca Cupra (which won't be branded a Seat) later this year, should you want one.
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The usual Autocar VW Group homily. It's forbiden to acknwoldge VW accomplishment without paying the VW price tag but it must be associated with said VW in order for potential buyers to make the it's a VW but cheaper equation with the Seat brand having liitle merit in its own right. No other rival gets a name call to muddy the waters of the core marketing message. Never mention the Skoda Karaoke alertnative with its USP plastic ice scaper lest confusion will rain on those in the sporty camp and those in sensible camp. VW buyers, at ease, your plasitcky T-Roc remains unassaible for just a few grand piece of mind more. It's OK, I read it in a magazine - its the perfect choice for those sensible types with a slightly M&S sporty demeanour, not be confused with the 2xist sporty types who buy Audis. Not where was I. Are you too embarassed to metion the price? You can get an Audi Q2 for 8 grand less than this!
comment8 wrote:
Shut up, you prick. Your grammar and spelling is also appalling.
Apologies for the terrible spelling and grammar...
I suffer from perseveration because of an acquired brain injury. I must write elsewhere where spell check is available and post from there. The above was posted from my mobile. Here you go:
The usual Autocar VW Group homily. It's forbidden to acknowledge VW accomplishment without paying the VW price tag, but it must be associated with said VW in order for potential buyers to make the it's a VW but cheaper equation with the Seat brand having little merit in its own right. No other rival gets a name call to muddy the waters of the core marketing message. Never mention the Skoda Karaoke alternative with its USP plastic ice scraper lest confusion will rain on those in the sporty camp and those in sensible camp. VW buyers, at ease, your plasticky T-Roc remains unassailed for just a few grand peace of mind more. It's OK, I read it in a magazine - it’s the perfect choice for those sensible types with a slightly M&S sporty demeanour, not be confused with the 2xist sporty types who buy Audis. Not where was I. Are you too embarrassed to mention the price? You can get an Audi Q2 for 8 grand less than this!
P.S that should be "Your grammar and spelling ARE also appalling".
Apologies for the terrible spelling and grammar...
I suffer from perseveration because of an acquired brain injury. I must write elsewhere where spell check is available and post from there. The above was posted from my mobile. Here you go:
The usual Autocar VW Group homily. It's forbidden to acknowledge VW accomplishment without paying the VW price tag, but it must be associated with said VW in order for potential buyers to make the it's a VW but cheaper equation with the Seat brand having little merit in its own right. No other rival gets a name call to muddy the waters of the core marketing message. Never mention the Skoda Karaoke alternative with its USP plastic ice scraper lest confusion will rain on those in the sporty camp and those in sensible camp. VW buyers, at ease, your plasticky T-Roc remains unassailed for just a few grand peace of mind more. It's OK, I read it in a magazine - it’s the perfect choice for those sensible types with a slightly M&S sporty demeanour, not be confused with the 2xist sporty types who buy Audis. Not where was I. Are you too embarrassed to mention the price? You can get an Audi Q2 for 8 grand less than this!
P.S that should be "Your grammar and spelling ARE also appalling".
That the transmission thumps
That the transmission thumps when changing down surprises me if its fine in the t-roc, why would this be? Still dont see the allure of this over the leon or any crossover over their hatch equivalents.
si73 wrote:
The Leon 1.2 DSG i had as a courtesy car recently also did this - fine going up the gears but put your foot down especially if it had to drop two gears it would thump and that was the dry clutch 7 speed I would of though this had the wet clutch and should be better
Engine photo
Are you sure that is a photo of the EA888 engine - looks like the 1.4 or 1.5 EA211 to me