Review: What's so good about the...SEAT Ateca? 

Idiots, the lot of them.

HonestJohn.co.uk No, but RTFM should be a must...

We'll take that. Thanks very much.

It's specific to this engine and gearbox, Emma, and the way the accelerator pedal is calibrated. It just doesn't do much unless you mash it to the floor. That combined with a bit of turbo lag makes it feel sluggish and frustrating when pulling away at roundabouts etc.

He's a geordie ya moron.

Problem is, I look at car reviews for a CAR REVIEW, not a down and out who tries to be amusing. Big fail from me

I've got the top spec tig thingy! Ooooooh snob!

yeah, a review to an car that stares at you every time you want to get into it. awfull

We see what you did there. Very good.

Peperami Firestick.

Thanks a lot.

What more would you like to know about putting your foot down and nothing happening? Happy to expand...

Thanks for your reply. I wanted to know, (1), if this is actually a serious problem, or something you would get used to very quickly, and (2) if this affects the 1.4 litre petrol model as well, or only the diesel that you are testing.

It's a problem only for this combination of engine and gearbox. You will get used to it, but when this is the top-of-the-range, quickest Ateca (190PS TDI with DSG), you'd expect it not to feel sluggish, which it does because of the way the accelerator has been calibrated. The petrol model is much better, as is anything with a manual gearbox. Does this issue ruin the car? No. But the Ateca is otherwise brilliant, so it's a shame that something so simple hinders the enjoyment. Junctions can be a nightmare because of it, which was the point of the skit in the review. Hope that helps.

Thank you very much. That is extremely useful. I am probably going to buy a petrol Ateca next week, probably an automatic.

LOL! subscribed, subscribed!

HonestJohn.co.uk I have an ateaca

HonestJohn.co.uk Waayyy!! Haha

Thank you. Not everyone agrees. :-) M.

Ooh, we like puzzles. Is it because there's a window behind you and the sun is shining onto your screen?

Because its full of crap?

But you're full of sunshine and rainbows.

When I want to watch some guy with less knowledge that me, less ability than me, dressed like a down and out with what looks like personal hygiene issues, I know where to look. But I won't bother! JC did a write up in the ST this weekend - thank k goodness he's still doing his day job.

Ouch. Burned. We salute you for your knowledge, ability and personal cleanliness. Well done. *high fives*

Thanks John. **high fives**

i agree with everything apart from not understanding what he says(im from Newcastle), understood him fine, but the camera going everywhere and the swearing turned me off the video.

It is not his fault that he has a Geordie accent. His silliness makes honest John unique.

You are terrible

you could not be more wrong,bet you love that creep clarkson this boy is very entertaing and is the sort of presenter top gear needs very original and your reference to homeless people says it all about you

Thanks a lot. :-)

Thank you.

You’re welcome.

Thanks Jo.