2022 VW Atlas review // A giant in this class!
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2022
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This is a Motormouth couple car review of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas mid-size, 3-row SUV. The Volkswagen Atlas is a comfortable and spacious family-hauler! The VW Atlas is one of the largest vehicles in its class with plenty of front and second row legroom but where it shines is in third row space offering best in class legroom at almost 34 inches. Overall cargo space at 96.8 cubic feet beats out its main competitors, the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade, only the Chevrolet Traverse offers a little bit more.
There are two engine options for the Volkswagen Atlas, a 2L turbocharged 4-cylinder with an 8-speed automatic transmission, 235 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. A 3.6L V6 with 276 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. Standard AWD in Canada, FWD and AWD options available in the US. The VW Atlas has a bold exterior style with standard LED headlights with LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, chrome exterior trim, black roof rails, available silver and standard 18” wheels, available 20” and 21” wheels. You can up the sportiness of this SUV with the R-Line package with black exterior accents, black wheels, brushed stainless steel pedals and an R-Line leather wrapped heated steering wheel. Standard features on the Volkswagen Atlas include, a 6.5” touchscreen, available 8”, an 8” digital driver display, available 10.25”, wired Apple Carplay and Android Auto, available wireless, cloth upholstery, available leather and heated front seats. If you are looking for a little more luxury, available features include, ventilated front seats, heat rear seats, a panoramic sunroof, 11-speaker Fender Audio system, a power passenger seat, driver seat memory, a 360 camera and navigation. Captain’s Chairs are available for $700 CAD/$695 USD on select trims.
Fuel economy for the 2L Turbo, 11.5L/100 km, 20 MPG city and 9.5L/100 km, 24 MPG highway. 3.6L V6 13.4L/100 km, 17 MPG city and 10.1L/100 km, 23 MPG highway
In Canada, the 2L turbo Atlas starts at $41,995 CAD and Comfortline $47,495 CAD.
3.6L V6 starts at $49,695 CAD, Highline $54,395 CAD and Execline $58,395 CAD. In the US, the first FWD Atlas starts at $34,600 USD/ AWD $36,500 USD. The 3.6L V6 FWD SE with Tech $40,520 USD/AWD $42,420 USD, SEL AWD $46,535 USD, SEL R Line Black $48,090 USD, SEL Premium R Line $51,790 USD.
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Wasn’t that long ago that $60,000 cdn would get you something to squash a midlife crisis, not an around town grocery hauler. 🫤
I had a US 2019 Atlas SEL Premium with every option you could get. My opinion of the vehicle was 180 degrees from the general motor press. Lot's of complaints about plastic and ride quality. However, I didn't mind the plastic because of great fit and finish, and I thought the ride was very good. It's a really great road tripping car, except for fuel mileage (they REALLY need a hybrid powertrain). The Atlas allowed me to finally have my dream of owning a luxury vehicle with all the high tech and convenience features, even though it's not considered a luxury vehicle. My wife's Audi Q5 Premium Plus cost just as much and had way less features, and didn't have that much less hard plastic. The Q5 is quieter and rides better even though it's way smaller, but that still didn't make me unhappy with the Atlas. I LOVED that vehicle, and when the lease came to an end I considered buying it. But two things kept me from doing so. 1) potential reliability problems. You mentioned it doesn't have a stellar rating, and there are a lot of negative comments in owner forums. It was perfect in the 3 years I had it, but I was worried about long term; 2) my short-of-stature wife could not see left hand cross traffic because the outside mirror completely blocked her view. A deal breaker that we unintentionally overlooked when we test drove it. Had we been paying closer attention, we wouldn't have gotten the vehicle. In 3 years of ownership, she drove it exactly once, and declared it undriveable for her. The designers' sample groups weren't diverse enough, apparently. Lastly, your VW dealer won't gouge you with a $10k markup like your local Hyundai or Kia dealer. I was not willing to support a markup solely based on dealer greediness (this was before COVID) just to be one of the cool kids
How much spaghetti could it hold? Asking for a friend.
Andrea! First of all, given what you're wearing, I'm disappointed that they didn't send a black one. Also, if you want more plastic its a four letter word - FORD.
I have a Volkswagen atlas 2021. My wife had a deer in 2023 May and the autobody shop has been unable to source a hood and bumper in seven months and Volkswagen cannot tell us when they are going to manufacture a hood and bumper for the for seeable future. This has 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.
Do you think VW will put out a PHEV Atlas or even PHEV Atlas Cross Sport in 1.5 years when they do the facelift? I would love a plug in hybrid for the gas savings!!
Liked the look, liked the roominess, hated driving it. Very floaty, drove bigger than it is…felt like I was driving a parade float.
3 thousand for an oil leak and 1700 for a water pump blown up
It seems everyone in my neck of the woods drives an Atlas! Interesting comment on how a viewer had a Telluride (my top pick so far) and switched to an Atlas. Makes me think again! 🤔
Plastic parts in the engine bay like every German car.
I have a 2018 VW Atlas Execline in that yellow colour that Zack really loves!! Your family review actually confirmed my choice! This car has been absolutely fantastic for me. It has been quite reliable and any issues that I had were covered by an extended warranty that I purchased. This car actually saved my life and my passenger's as it was involved in a multi car accident 7 months after I bought it. The insurance company chose to repair it vs. writing it off because there weren't too many on the road when the accident happened. The only replacement parts available at the time were VW parts only. The repaired car feels just like it did when I bought it. German engineering!!
Another great review!
I enjoy watching the UA-cam car reviewers and Motormouth is definitely one of the better ones. I like that Zach and Andrea review mainstream vehicles and generally emphasize the practical. On this Video, I am a bit more with Zach on the hard plastics. If it's in a spot you aren't going to touch 90% of the time when you're in the vehicle who cares what it feels like. I imagine the plastic keeps the weight and costs down.
Great review guys! We bought this exact spec 15 months ago and love it. If you need to haul the family around, go camping, skiing or take additional passengers, this does it all. Even when it is fully loaded you don’t really notice the extra weight. The suspension is very soft and compliant. We did end up going back for the roof bars and roof box for additional space when we are fully loaded for the slopes which do add an additional $1k to the budget. Overall very impressed with the purchase (apart from the fuel economy which isn’t great)
Great video, as always. Thanks you two
You two make great videos! Thank you for all of the valuable information you provide.
The third row sold us on the 2021.5 Atlas SEL with captains chairs. We need to put adults back there regularly and it’s great. Smooth, comfortable, and quiet are how I would describe the Atlas. We have 13k miles on ours and have taken it in once for the scheduled oil change (where the did a recall update). Most underrated feature is the headlights. They are bright and illuminate corners as you take them. Would buy one again.
You guys are amazing!great real life review, as usual.
Zack with the quick save after that "She's a biggie" comment 🤣
Nice!!! You have made me consider this one in the future! Keep them reviews coming.