Pros & Cons of the 2022 VW Atlas V6
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- With so many choices in the 3-row SUV segment, I decided to make a quick buyer’s guide for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas in the form of a Pros & Cons video. Shown here is an SEL V6 VW Atlas which I already did a review on, link here: • Pros & Cons of the 202...
The Atlas is available in the Cross Sport model which is essentially a coupe-like version that I don’t recommend paying up for as it will only decrease rear headroom and cargo capacity. The SE Technology package is a great choice even with the 2.0t four-cylinder engine. My reasons for disliking the VR6 engine is covered more in-depth in my full review and this pros & cons video.
This video was done by Kevin from Exhaust Sports Auto.
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See my full review on the 2022 VW Atlas: ua-cam.com/video/BI5lcC94Qg4/v-deo.html
I had a Kia SUV for a few years but I just bought VW 2022 Atlas SEL 4 motion and I'll never go back!! Awesome solid family vehicle! I am a visiting nurse and do a lot of traveling and this is one awesome ride. Decent on gas too in ECO mode. My kids love and my hubby loves it (he is super picky so that is a compliment). Happy to be in the VW club.
Congrats Stacy!
How is it going ... is it really reliable as heard so many issues with volkswagon cars ..plz suggest as you already spent a long time with your atlas
@@akhere07most cars won't have issues the first couple years, you can look to consumer reports reliability charts to see which brands can be counted on.
Meh, you’re really grasping at straws here. My wife and I spent 6 months testing pretty much everything out there all in the highest trim possible, Highlander, Telluride, Atlas, Palisade, CX-9, Pilot, and some higher priced ones like Yukon, Tahoe, MDX, QX80, Navigator and Grand Cherokee L. In the price bracket of the Atlas it has the nicest interior and exterior with the Highlander being a very close second. In this price range we narrowed it down to Telluride, Highlander, Atlas and Palisade. The Atlas has the cleanest looking and most premium feeling interior. Telluride is nice but it feels like it’s trying too hard and it doesn’t feel as spacious, plus the exterior gets uglier the more times you see one on the road. Highlander look fantastic but Toyota still make their interiors feel a bit more cramped than others. Palisade interior is better than the Telluride and the exterior is ok but the exterior of the Atlas was a win. None of them compared to the sleekness of the Atlas after multiple visits and test drives in each vehicle. They all ride pretty much exactly the same but the comfort in the cockpit goes to the Atlas. In the high price range the only one that felt like it was worth it’s price was the Jeep Grand Cherokee L and Lincoln’s. The interior and feature set in the Jeep Summit trim and Navigator were very attractive plus the exteriors are gorgeous. The Tahoe High Country and Yukon Denali were nice but if you want it with all the options as the Atlas you’re paying almost 40k more here in Canada. The AT4 is a bit cheaper but at the end of the day both GMC’s and the Chevy look like a basic truck both inside and out. If I wanted a truck I’d go buy one. All these higher end vehicles didn’t seem worth it compared to a fully trimmed out Atlas. The only place where the higher priced vehicle win is the engines. You can get a 5.2, 6.2 V8 or a 3.0 turbo diesel in the GMC/Chevy and a comparable engine in the Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit and Navigator. If the Atlas had a turbo diesel option or a higher output V6 then they’d really have something special. For the price the Atlas is definitely the best especially if you have kids. We chose the Execline R line with the second row captains chairs which can tilt fully forward and slide back and forth to get access to the back row all while having a full size car seat strapped in. No other vehicle on the market can do that. Maybe in a few years when the kids are older and we are car shopping again and need more interior space we will look at what Jeep has to offer like the Grand Wagoneer, also if GMC can put more effort in separating the look of their SUV’s and trucks I’d be interested purely for the space aspect, and also the Escalade. If you’re going for a high end premium vehicle with 3 rows with the most space you should go for high end Lincoln, Jeep, Cadillac, top trim GMC/Chevy. Infiniti is headed in the right direction but the 3rd row needs more room. Out of all the large 3 row family haulers with the most interior space, the Atlas wins hands down. Against the higher priced premium vehicles, they beat the Atlas on interior design and the “plush” premium feel. Technology features are essentially the same, but after taxes you’re going to pay 30-50k more. If you want best bang for buck Atlas is the way to go.
Thank you for sharing!
Brother can you please say how reliable Volkswagen v6 engine is? Is this very good quality v6 engine? Will this engine run for 400k to 500k km Without Any Big Issues if take proper care? Can you say about it?
@@KnowTheNewOfficial the Volkswagen v6s have always outlasted their turbos. Turbos become a problem over 60,000 MI not so much v6s
I paused the video and I read your comment line by line. Thanks a lot for taking your time to post this I really appreciate.
Yes thanks for your review.
My wife and I bought a 2021 Atlas Cross Sport in March of 2021. We absolutely love it. Ours has the analog dash, but have no complaints. We got the SE trim with Technology package. We got ours with the 3.6L VR-6 and 8-speed automatic. Plenty of room for us and the twin grandchildren. Only issue was messages on the dash regarding driver door latch, auto start-stop, and parking brake. Turns out there is a problem with a wiring harness in the driver door. Had it diagnosed and a new harness installed. Volkswagen is aware of the issue, but have yet to issue a formal recall. I understand that once they do, we will need to have another harness installed.
It’s been 4 months still waiting on a harness for my atlas.
@@Schoolofshots1 ours took about 1 month to arrive. Sorry you're still waiting. Got recall notice on Monday, have appt to check their work out on July 12.
This vehicle is great for in car camping. You can flatten out the back seats to place a twin size mattress. It’s got a 12v outlet in the storage area in the back and a 12v outlet in front of the back seat area. FYI.
It has that aggressive look that I look for in a vehicle. Beautiful SUV
I'm in the buying market, I appreciate the honesty. Some of the other videos they kinda overhype things for no reason.
Preach it brother Kevin, got to tell it like it is. The S series Mercedes, and the Porsche in all versions are the only "German" feeling cars in my opinion. That solidity was special, but you have to go pretty high in price to get it now. Love the honest reviews, even if you save one person that headache, mission accomplished. Keep em coming.
That’s how I look at it my friend as long as one ☝️ person can find value and look at other alternatives then that’s all I need. I also agree S class and Porsche are pretty excellent but also deep 6 figure vehicles unfortunately
It's a USA only vehicle, its designed for America, it isn't supposed to feel 'German'.
I subscribed as soon as you said this video is not for fan boys or people looking for validation of their purchase. Personally great video for me as I’m in the market for a 3 row SUV, keep up the great work.
Thank you my friend! I’m glad you appreciate my approach and content, humbled to have your support on the channel
I've been test driving most of the popular 7 seaters as I'm in the market. This one was not in my radar until I saw it. Drove it and love it. Best one so far. Mazdas 7 seater was lacking. Pilot was fine but the Atlas was the best for someone that doesn't like being stuffed in a disposable sardine can that are most other makers.
Did you end up buying it?
@@MeynMotorGroup Not yet but me and the wife finally agreed on the same car so it seems like it's going to happen.
Let me know how you all like it!
Why not Pilot, just wondering? I’m also in the market for either Atlas vs Pilot
We have our atlas se w tech for a few months and really like it no complaints
bought a 2022 cross sport execline a month ago (Canada version = sel premium rline). man big diff between normal & sport driving mode... doing 90-100 kph and resulted in 26 mpg. im happy .
Hey did u know that your vehicle has greater power. Click the shift to the right when you’re driving and you’ll find the secret M series. This will change your life.
M SERIES SECRET!!!!! I have a Volkswagen Atlas 2022 and it’s greatest secret is M series power. Drive/Sport is all they tell you but they implemented the GOLDEN NUGGET. If you shift the gear to the Right while driving it’ll go to the M series and you’ll see the real power! M1-M8 This will make you think you have Hellcat or something. it is so powerful and very very fast. I guarantee you find every post that says the vehicle doesn’t have power and laugh laugh laugh.
Bought the 2022 se 3.6l with tech package. Still loving it every day 4 months later
Ya..mine 2019 vr6...love it after modding it sligtly. Need Vcds & odis to take care of it.
@@gardenst4398 what did you mod?
How about now after 1 year 4 months.. any issues?
I’m renting one right now and your review about the suspicion and v6 is spot on. You really hit the mark .
Really fair review. I got this because I couldn't bring myself to pay over sticker for the Telluride.
Yea my friend VW actually has some great deals even now and they look timeless
Same here! I swore I wouldn’t own another VW. I didn’t want to pay over MSRP at other brands. VW didn’t mark it up. Purchased a second one just 4 months later. I also agree with everything mentioned in this review. I found it very fair.
@@jeffrobinson4331 why didn’t you want to own another vw? Are they not reliable?
G G our previous VW, a 2011 Routan (minivan) was such a lemon that I swore I’d never own another. VW acknowledged how bad the vehicle was, but it was so unreliable (unbelievable really) that I never wanted to own another. But this deal I received was so good, and so far, the Atlas has been excellent.
@@jeffrobinson4331 that’s because it was a rebadged Dodge Caravan… only thing VW was the reupholstered seats.
Interesting. We have a 2019 VW Atlas V6 SEL and we really like the way it handles. I use a wheelchair and the dealership was kind enough to remove the captain's seat from behind the driver's position and I store my folded wheelchair there. The floorpan is nearly flat making it a good place.
Yup I believe it. I noticed a lot (not all) of new 2022 model year SUVs are starting to handle worse than the model years of past
@@MeynMotorGroup My 2019 Atlas SEL has Kumho tires - 255/50R20 105T that were made in the USA. Not sure what tires are on newer models of the Atlas.
Kumho tires are excellent they really replicate Michelin touring tire feeling very underrated tire
I work for a VW dealership….. don’t get 4 cylinder turbo too many problems get the 6 cylinder
Typically around what mileage and year have you noticed these problems? Can it get through a 3 year lease without issues?
I disagree. You've got a conflict of interest considering you make more money on the v6 engines. The 2.0t has been a reliable staple in the VW lineup for years and years. It get's better fuel efficiency, faster 0-60, more parts available because it's been in so many of their cars, etc.
I have a Volkswagen atlas 2021. My wife had a deer in May 2023 and the autobody shop has not been able to source parts to fix this car. Volkswagen cannot tell us when they will be making bumpers and hoods which is left us with a car payment and insurance but no car to drive. I would not buy a Volkswagen atlas or any Volkswagen for that matter because they are not manufacturing parts to repair their cars.
I have one and have so many issues. It's ashame because I like it. Lots of electronics,, breaks and ac issues. If I try to take the car to the dealership they want to keep it for days because they don't staff techs. I won't own another one.
I bought 2022, I'll buy full size v8, if come to market, v6 nice 👍, v8 will be super 👌
Hey, Kevin. Thank you for your honest review! Your rims are awesome!!! Where did you get them from?
The ride quality,the space,and the comfort beats the telluride gimmicky features. I'm 6'4 and felt tight in the telluride. The atlas I felt like I had plenty of room,if not more
I have one and it is the best go Volkswagen Love it
My wife's 2021 Atlas SEL R-Line has 5 different recalls on it, is a complete pile of shit and has less than 20k miles on it. We've attempted the buy back process now, will try to keep y'all updated.
I’m sorry to hear that my friend it’s an epic looking vehicle
I was a HUNDAI owner. Got rid of it for engine failure & fire risks. HUNDAI does a good job of making a great chassis & an unreasonable drive train. My uncle's Telluride has many electrical problems. He is upset understandably. Be careful purchasing a new vehicle.
Hyundai has a beautiful look, trashy powertrain. Engine blows off
I have to mention that the new 2022 Nissan Pathfinder is very beautiful too!
Haven’t tried it I’m sure it’s great tho having tried some other Nissan products
@@MeynMotorGroup I ended up buying one 🙈🙊
I really wish there was a hybrid version of this vehicle. Any on the horizon?
youre the only person ive ever seen drive an atlas and say it felt bad on the suspension.
Probably because I’m the only journalist that tells the truth without sugar coating.
Nice review! I think I'm going to buy one.
I've had a 2022 Honda Pilot Black edition for the last few years and have recently picked up a used 2019 Atlas. Prior to the Honda we had a Highlander and IMO the Atlas far exceeds that of both the Honda and Toyota for several reasons. The Atlas has a much better ride, much better adaptive cruise (like immensely better), way more leg room and much roomier overall. I am just very happy with the Atlas after these last two cars. And I thought nothing would compare to the Honda but.. I guess I'm saying I disagree with you. Great video however, thank you.
It is possible my friend that this test vehicle may have had something wrong with it. Got a 2022 Audi Q8 to test and it had a horrible ride but a 2022 Q7 with double the miles rode better and no drivetrain issues. New car quality is all over the place but glad you got a nice Atlas! God Bless!
God bless!
Sorry, the Telluride is a piece of garbage. My colleague lost all power and kia was stumped. Only 86 miles on it. 7 months and still nothing.
You said that "All VW's now no longer have that German feel". I disagree. My 2022 Taos has it. It has that interior cabin comfort that only the Germans know how to do. 😎
I like the honesty of your review. Great car but it has some major drawbacks for the vehicle for the price . . .
Debating this vw atlas sel vs 23 model Infiniti qx60 luxe???? What do y’all think?
my 22 atlas side airbags were deployed just by going over kerb at 10km/hr
The brakes of my car at 150 thousand kilometers were changed 4 times. now it needs to be changed for the fourth time. It is necessary to change the brakes every 30 thousand kilometers!! interesting thing is volkswagen guarantees 20 thousand km!! I have no choice but to get rid of this trash can as soon as possible.. it's crazy to buy this car.
Test drove the Kia Telluride I don't get the hype. Interior way too precious for family road trips with kids, not as comfortable esp cramped front driver seat leg room due to center stack and door speaker. All the SUVs suck to drive short distances. And the Kia's cost $10k more on the used market for the same miles than the Atlas. Atlas is the value and family pick.
If you didn’t see the hype with the Telluride you certainly won’t see anything in the Atlas
Nice spacious VW. Unfortunately, it does not have the RHD option for UK, AU, NZ, JP, and SG etc
What’s the MPG for the Atlas?
We purchased the 2019 2.0t and get 22 in town. Mixed freeway use is usually about 25. On dedicated road trips, with only highway miles, we've surpassed 30.
Bro, youre beyond wrong when you say the Telluride is far superior, dont get me wrong, the telluride was nice, and had some nice features that the Atlas doesnt, but the Atlas felt way better driving than the telluride, and felt bigger on the inside
Nice! You should buy an Atlas 👍
Best SUV IS 6 cylinder no turbo. ! Vw doing great job in market.
I have 2021 Atlast SEL R-line. Beautiful SUV. Unfortunately that is only one positive thing what I can say about it. Worst car I have ever had. 40 000 miles and 16 times in service. Ready for 17th. Problem with front axle (2 months old car). Replaced 2 batteries, 2 fuel pumps,6 times remote start and more and more. Horrible car. My Carfax record has more pages than 20 years old Renault.
My wife’s 2021 Tiguan SEL R-line. 18 000 miles. Car is actually in service. We are waiting for new engine. From 10 000-18 000 I added 4 quarts of oil. Smoke from exhaust, no power. Thanks God for warranty.
Never never never buy VW.
Hi Kevin, you have the big cheap Atlas and we have the big expensive Touareg from VW, I wish we can have both. Thanks Kevin.
Yea I remember you told me they don’t sell these in Europe just designed for the American market
@@MeynMotorGroup Hi Kevin, I think that VW can´t sell expensive cars in Nord America like here in Europe because the American market is very price sensitive.
@@alengreen589 yea the expensive VW in North America is called Audi
The quality, fit, and finish of the Touareg is heads and shoulders above the Atlas. I'll keep my 2016 TDI! Although diesel prices now.....ouch
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door harness recall, recall after recall.
Don’t miss 6 k oil change
Kia is not going to age as well as the Volkswagen. Mark my words . I don't buy a car that has no history of lasting. VR6 is one of the oldest platforms and they are an excellent motor . Vw is a entry level German car they are affordable and screwed together good
Sorry didn't understand.. are you saying volkswagon is good or saying it's bad?
Your wrong about telling people an SE comes with all those driver assists when they don’t
Quick to call people wrong but won’t even read what’s on the VW website
Suspension is hard but taken care by 2 rubber buffers added to each strut.....now its comfy🤷♂️🤷♂️... Need more power than VR6 perhaps electric motor assist to boost HP......next... horrible headlights...especially during rain....hell yaaa😝😝😝....need real fogs with 3k .....otherwise Silent Spacious cabin, Safe, Confidence inspiring Haldex AWD 🙋🏼♂️.....reliable too with 8speed Aisin transmission & Trusted VR6💪💪💪 Should last atleast 200k kms😎
You added the 2 rubber ? Or u removed the old one and installed the new ones ?
Nothing like the VR6 sound and with the wookie pipe installed. Man watch out.
Good review but I would favour a Highlander even if it's a tad smaller.
Yea I would choose a highlander over this
Highlander for reliability. But VW has better awd & with better tires can get thru most terrains unlike toyotas
@@gardenst4398 better yea maybe for about 4years. I will take a Highlander for God knows how long and avoid terrain.
I stress on VW AWD with a mud-snow rated tires....cos I have experienced its stability @ 140kmph on a slushy ice covered Hwy road not plowed ....when most cars were slowly making it. F150s were the only ones to compete with me during that road trip.🤪 Just once I got a message on dash saying "ESC intervene" but very quick to regain control back ...less than a second👍👍👍
Cross shopped the highlander with the Atlas. While toyota's reliability reputation is amazing, the features of the highlander fell flat compared to the Atlas. Trunk and third row size was non-existent in the highlander.
Needs to be a V8
Not sure about this ,but I heard spends lots gas !!any body ??
This is a soccer mom, grocery getter. Modern Minivan.
How is resale value on these compared to Teluride and Palaside?
Lease and dump it that’s the best way to get an Atlas
Better, kias lose their value very quick
Drive to its last drop😝😝😝 fairly reliable components..should last atleast 200k kms💪💪
I have a 2019 Atlas. Reselling now in 2022.
11k miles on it, good condition.
I'm losing about $800 in the amount I paid for it trading it in.
I know it's covid times and resales are super up, but getting 100% back, I would consider that better than you could hope for.
@@ddavis8988 yeah crazy times right now, those prices are unheard of
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Paying over MSRP is not an indicator of vehicle competence. Paying over MSRP IS an indicator that you're either an uninformed buyer OR you have a serious case of FOMO and you're desperate to join the rest of the sheep getting bent over by the Kia dealerships for a mainstream SUV.
Well they’re certainly not lining up at the VW store to pay over sticker for an Atlas that’s for sure.
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Appreciate you sir!
Do not buy this car!! I made a big mistake and got it!! I regret buying it!!
What about it specifically did you not like
@@MeynMotorGroup I've been going to Volkswagen dealership in Yorkdale for over three months to fix my steering wheel problem!! They said they changed some parts in my car and my car is ok!! But my car is too bad to be driven on the highway so I went to iDowntown Volkswagen to prove it. they fixed this problem!! and i paid extra money to detect it!! Yorkdale Volkswagen had to admit there was a problem!! first they said they will repair my car under warranty!! they called today and said that the warranty does not cover that problem!! Since I bought this car, service related problems do not end!! every time I go to the service, my car has a bigger problem!!
Yea that’s crazy sorry that happened to you wish the dealers would be on top of things
@@MeynMotorGroup Volkswagen Canada is insensitive to what's going on and they don't know their customers, they don't even know that my car has 200000 km warranty!! I get all the maintenance of my car done at Volkswagen dealers, I buy my car's tires from them, but when I go to the service, there is a bigger problem with my car the next day!! Everything I say is documented!! service test driver said, go to another service! I bought my car from you (Volkswagen), why go to another dealer?
@@haydarsahin76 if the car is within the warranty period its supposed to cover everything except maintenance items like brakes tires and fluids.
When has it felt good to drive over a pot hole this guy does not know what he is talking about smh
I know you’re not that much of a moron you know what ride quality is don’t you? AKA comfort in suspension surely you’re not that daft
There is no "pro" to owning a VW.
They lease out pretty good while offering a lot of standard equipment I see the appeal their SUVs just aren’t very good
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Hey bro appreciate you watching like always 👍
@@MeynMotorGroup Never a problem bro 🤝👍🏾👍🏾