I don't get these
reviews. Someone buying the
Ateca (like me) is not looking for the last little ounce of performance or cornering speed. Ground clearance for Belgium's notoriously bad roads and speed bumps, higher seating position so easier to get in and out of, etc was far more important.
After all, if you really want to get thrilled while driving, and want to have a feeling of speed, get a motorbike. Or a Caterham. I've driven one repeatedly, and nothing comes close to the sense of speed you have in one of those.