Great video. Watching this after purchasing the top of the range 2021 2.0litre turbo FR4 . Traded a 2021 Defender D240 SE along with my 2014 530d M sport for the Tarraco and a Polestar dual range. Couldn’t be happier The amount of stuff in the Tarraco for the money is fantastic. Finish is good. Driveability is really good (better than the Q5, Tiguan, Kodiak 5008 etc) - and I think it’s the best looking of the bunch. A great looking car that drives well with a bunch of safety features, neat user features and it moves quickly.
I have a 2019 SE Technology, and my favourite features are 1. All of the seats (apart from the drivers) fold completely flat, 2. The runner lights on the door cards, 3. The lights on the bottom of the wing mirrors that shine onto the floor and 4. The dash (which you talked about). Brilliant car.
Comprehensive review, I have ordered one last Nov. Still waiting for delivery this May and just discovered your video today otherwise I would have ordered a bit earlier, you have cleared my few doubts about the car. Thumb 👍 for all your reviews, many thanks.
Good review- and glad you found the 20” alloys didn’t make the drive too rough (I only managed a test drive in one with 18” wheels) you convinced me that the top model was the one to go for and hopefully it should be arriving in July!
@@DamoDrives in the end after test driving quite a few cars, New Car Discount online- about 2.5K cheaper than any dealer would go- used them for my last car and they gave brilliant service. Also first registered to me- rather than the approach some other sites use... will be trailer delivered to my home! Just depends now on the wait time from the Wolfsburg factory!
@@DamoDrives seriously, it was nice to see you show the car from a family point of view e.g. your granddaughter. It makes the video unique. Also, I'm looking for a family car too so that's great help:)
I agree with what you said at 16:12 I have 2019 Terraco Excellence myself, upgraded from VW Tiguan 2018. Although there isn't much difference in VW and Seat but on bendy roads and narrow curves, this car feels a bit sickly even if you try to maintain speed limits.
@@gwood701 Unexpected bends & turns for passengers gives motion sickness causing them nauseasness and even throw up in extreme cases. When this car was new, I drove just like I used to drive Tiguan on the same road and with same passengers but unlike VW, I cause motion sickness to a passenger with Seat. Now I drive a bit more carefully and things r in control. I mean car is good, it has a lot of extras and great value for money. And its the safest car available from the lot there is, its just that build quality is slightly different than VW I mean to say
I did not know it had that , love sharing the experience of cars and then learning about them from owners or people who live with them. Thanks for the comment and hope you enjoy the rest of the channel
The Car Wireless Charging issue can be solved by spending £20 on a in car wireless charging pad. An insignificant issue given everything else to love about this beauty I will hopefully be purchasing this Year.
I think what has happened is I was not told this was not the 2021 model and only just found out after I had filmed, edited and uploaded the video which is frustrating but hopefully most of what I said is true
Seriously? Why keep talking? This is not the 2021 model, sorry for you loss of time, only go to your dealer, pick a real 2021 model and do a proper review.
I spent a lot of time preparing , filming and editing the video and not until after all of this did I find out but if you look at the comments fromRbo2111 it is very similar so most of what I say is still the same. Not sure why you do not think this is a proper review though bit harsh
And one thing thats probably worth considering is the service standards, expect that to be lower than its sister brands. Have used 2 dealers for winter check & retro fit purpose and I don't want to name & shame dealers but as an ex-VW customer, Seat's after sales servicing standards are not that good
I think it may depend on a few things. : here in NZ Seat is part of the same group (Giltrap) and they have the highest standard no matter what brand you buy through them. Just my experience of them with Audi, VW, Seat, Land Rover …
GRIFFO i PURCHASED THE 2021 ON A 71 PLATE WHEN I ORDERED IT I WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD HAVE BLIND SPOT MONITORING, SIDE TRAFFICK ALERT WHEN REVERSING AND THE LED LIGHTS WERE COLOUR CHANGABLE, i PURCHASED THE XCELLENCE LUX AND BEING TOP OF THE RANGE THOUGHT I WOULD GET THESES THINGS BUT NO DO YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THESE THINGS THANKS
I know with some manufacturers they are removing some of these features due to the chip shortage but I really do not know with your car. I would raise it with the dealership
I understand that- though for Lane assist to operate, both hands need to be on the steering wheel (otherwise after a second or two it disengages and a warning light comes on!). Taking hands off the wheel could be considered driving with undue care and attention; I know what it’s like to speak with hands and it can be hard to break the habit- but worth trying to keep one hand planted on the wheel!
Buyers beware. Lane assist is dangerous and scary. The car will steer itself on b roads and could easily cause an accident. I have to turn it off before driving everytime
Great video. Watching this after purchasing the top of the range 2021 2.0litre turbo FR4 . Traded a 2021 Defender D240 SE along with my 2014 530d M sport for the Tarraco and a Polestar dual range. Couldn’t be happier
The amount of stuff in the Tarraco for the money is fantastic. Finish is good. Driveability is really good (better than the Q5, Tiguan, Kodiak 5008 etc) - and I think it’s the best looking of the bunch.
A great looking car that drives well with a bunch of safety features, neat user features and it moves quickly.
Very enjoyable video Damo, thank you, 😎.
Glad you enjoyed it
I have a 2019 SE Technology, and my favourite features are 1. All of the seats (apart from the drivers) fold completely flat, 2. The runner lights on the door cards, 3. The lights on the bottom of the wing mirrors that shine onto the floor and 4. The dash (which you talked about). Brilliant car.
Overall a very impressive and flexible and even more so for the price point (especially if you got for a lower trim level)
Comprehensive review, I have ordered one last Nov. Still waiting for delivery this May and just discovered your video today otherwise I would have ordered a bit earlier, you have cleared my few doubts about the car. Thumb 👍 for all your reviews, many thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it and hope you enjoy the new car when it arrives 👏
As comprehensive as always Damian. Good job Sir.
Cheers mate, you are catching up. Be good to see what you think of the owners cars
Excellent review, well done 👍
Thanks Nissan glad you enjoyed it
I like your british attitude in combination with professionality :) somehow cozy to watch :) great!!!
Glad you enjoyed it Marc, never been told cozy but will certainly take that 😊
Excellent review
Thanks , glad you enjoyed it
Good review- and glad you found the 20” alloys didn’t make the drive too rough (I only managed a test drive in one with 18” wheels) you convinced me that the top model was the one to go for and hopefully it should be arriving in July!
Glad it helped with your decision , if you don’t mind me asking where did you buy it from
@@DamoDrives in the end after test driving quite a few cars, New Car Discount online- about 2.5K cheaper than any dealer would go- used them for my last car and they gave brilliant service. Also first registered to me- rather than the approach some other sites use... will be trailer delivered to my home! Just depends now on the wait time from the Wolfsburg factory!
What a lovely personality you have, I loved this review
Glad you enjoyed the review , not sure if you are joking about my personality 😂
@@DamoDrives seriously, it was nice to see you show the car from a family point of view e.g. your granddaughter. It makes the video unique. Also, I'm looking for a family car too so that's great help:)
Good to know, sadly I don’t see little 1 every weekend and having a car at the same time so that can be difficult but really pleased it helped
Good review, nice to see some of the Tarraco’s features working (self park and so on), we are considering the Xcellence lux TDI 150 auto👍
Glad you enjoyed it and found the video useful :)
Thats what i have it’s amazing the 1.5 turbo
Great video with additional infos :) What colour is this?
Glad your enjoyed the video 😊, I think it’s called dark camouflage although Seat seem to change names or dropping colours recently 😳
I agree with what you said at 16:12 I have 2019 Terraco Excellence myself, upgraded from VW Tiguan 2018. Although there isn't much difference in VW and Seat but on bendy roads and narrow curves, this car feels a bit sickly even if you try to maintain speed limits.
What do you mean by sickly??
@@gwood701 Unexpected bends & turns for passengers gives motion sickness causing them nauseasness and even throw up in extreme cases. When this car was new, I drove just like I used to drive Tiguan on the same road and with same passengers but unlike VW, I cause motion sickness to a passenger with Seat. Now I drive a bit more carefully and things r in control.
I mean car is good, it has a lot of extras and great value for money. And its the safest car available from the lot there is, its just that build quality is slightly different than VW I mean to say
My parents own a 2020 excellence lux, my favorite part is the seat logo that shines on the floor at night! (Lights need to be on auto)
I did not know it had that , love sharing the experience of cars and then learning about them from owners or people who live with them. Thanks for the comment and hope you enjoy the rest of the channel
Mine is Tarraco Excellence I really love my tarraco is a beautiful SUV
It’s such a comfortable car to drive and I feel well priced as well
@@DamoDrives yes exactly is very nice car and reliable suv
Hi! What color is the Tarraco model of the video? Thanks.
Dark Camouflage
The Car Wireless Charging issue can be solved by spending £20 on a in car wireless charging pad.
An insignificant issue given everything else to love about this beauty I will hopefully be purchasing this Year.
You would have thought they would have included 1 the fact you can spend £20 it must cost them pence
Nice color please advise what is this color name
I think it’s dark camouflage but not 100%
Iridium grey. I've got that one
Mine (Model 2021) has Apple Carplay, no cables needed.
I think what has happened is I was not told this was not the 2021 model and only just found out after I had filmed, edited and uploaded the video which is frustrating but hopefully most of what I said is true
@@DamoDrives yes, there did not change too much, Navi and clima control without buttons. I dont think much more was changed....
@@Drome10 I prefer the physical buttons for the climate control like the Ateca, how do you find living with the touch controls ?
Seriously? Why keep talking? This is not the 2021 model, sorry for you loss of time, only go to your dealer, pick a real 2021 model and do a proper review.
I spent a lot of time preparing , filming and editing the video and not until after all of this did I find out but if you look at the comments fromRbo2111 it is very similar so most of what I say is still the same. Not sure why you do not think this is a proper review though bit harsh
And one thing thats probably worth considering is the service standards, expect that to be lower than its sister brands. Have used 2 dealers for winter check & retro fit purpose and I don't want to name & shame dealers but as an ex-VW customer, Seat's after sales servicing standards are not that good
I think it may depend on a few things. : here in NZ Seat is part of the same group (Giltrap) and they have the highest standard no matter what brand you buy through them. Just my experience of them with Audi, VW, Seat, Land Rover …
GRIFFO
i PURCHASED THE 2021 ON A 71 PLATE WHEN I ORDERED IT I WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD HAVE BLIND SPOT MONITORING, SIDE TRAFFICK ALERT WHEN REVERSING AND THE LED LIGHTS WERE COLOUR CHANGABLE, i PURCHASED THE XCELLENCE LUX AND BEING TOP OF THE RANGE THOUGHT I WOULD GET THESES THINGS BUT NO DO YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THESE THINGS THANKS
I know with some manufacturers they are removing some of these features due to the chip shortage but I really do not know with your car. I would raise it with the dealership
14:24 Mate, that is not the Tarraco!
very very well spotted completed missed that in the edit 😂 must have driven past just after me. Hopefully the rest of the video was ok though
Yeah, of course ... I also drive one, as well
What spec have you got
2019 Xcellence 2.0 TiD 190hp
They are such comfortable cars and I could imagine on a long motorway journey it must be wonderful
No mpg that would have been helpfull
Please don’t keep taking both hands off the steering wheel when driving! It’s both potentially dangerous and very irritating...
I will take you point on board although it did have lane assist and would make adjustments to keep you in the centre of your lane
I understand that- though for Lane assist to operate, both hands need to be on the steering wheel (otherwise after a second or two it disengages and a warning light comes on!). Taking hands off the wheel could be considered driving with undue care and attention; I know what it’s like to speak with hands and it can be hard to break the habit- but worth trying to keep one hand planted on the wheel!
Thanks for the feedback , always good to take on new ideas and suggestions
@4:30 you were going 60km/h how can you expect noise there ?!
Buyers beware. Lane assist is dangerous and scary. The car will steer itself on b roads and could easily cause an accident. I have to turn it off before driving everytime
I find it good for motorways and large main roads but anything else I like to be in control