Will Your Family Fit? 2018 Chevy Traverse vs VW Atlas Review
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You guys are onto something, I don’t think there’s another UA-cam channel that review and compare vehicles the way you guys do. This video is so perfect, thank you!
Both Throttle House and The Straight Pipes do this. And in my opinion, at a much much higher level of production.
If you were comparing an R-Line Atlas, no one would pick the Traverse. It looks so much better and has most of the same equipment as this version
You would have to compete against the Highcountry or the red line version.
I think the Traverse having more power and more usable space would put it in the win column for me. Providing pricing was close to the same.
Yes, the traverse is the better buy in terms of features and cargo space. And it's cheaper than the VW and has a better fuel economy with a much more powerful engine.
I just bought a 4wd traverse, LOVE IT!!!!!!
Picked up the 2018 Traverse High Country Today. We have shopped many many many brands and models. We feel this is most comfortable, roomiest, best bang for the bucks, decent enough power, and 3rd row seat is much better than others like Highlander, MDX, Sequoia, Discovery, Acadia, VW Atlas, QX80, QX60, Audi Q7, Honda Pilot, Yukon Denali, and even GLS450 (our current SUV). I am 6' 1" 230lbs and I fit back in the 3rd row seat comfortably. I would not sit in my GLS 3rd row seat for sure. For the GLS to have all the technology, it would cost $90K. I would highly recommend 2018 Traverse
No way the 3rd row is bigger than the Sequoia
Traverse looks like the older Chevy Uplander minivans
I have one
VW ATLAS all the way, what the heck is a Traverse??? 🇳🇬🇺🇸🇩🇪
Traverse is a family vehicle with a sporty body style that can traverse in all terrain condition. VW is just a wagon vehicle.
@@mrvang8077 Omg!!! I don’t remember writing this comment…
Traverse in all condition, hilarious, 👊🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸
I own both. 11 traverse and 18 Atlas. Traverse has been decent. Have never gotten better than 18mpg combined. At 135000 miles it is starting to wear pretty bad. Using a quart of oil every 1000 miles. I think it is because I have towed with it too often. We love the Atlas so far. Drives like her old Passat (it should since it is on the same platform)
Ryan, the Atlas is not built on the same platform as the Passat, at least not yet, The Atlas is built on VWs new MQB platform which is the same as the VW 2015 GTI and new Golf family vehicles, 2018 Tiguan, and the new 2019 Jetta. The Passat is on its own platform but I see it coming on the new MQB platform soon.
None that I have seen, the Atlas has been performing very well for the cutsomers I have sold them to. The only issue I know of is that some of the early vehicles had a problem with the A/C evaporation drain, I believe they rushed some Atlas’s through the assembly line and did not attach the drain hose correctly. Some people were getting soaked floors because of this. We had to replace one vehicle for a customer. Since that issue was discovered, VW was quick to fix the problem and I have not noticed any new issues pop up.
Drums326 lots of infotainment glitch’s with the first year atlas model.
@@thrasherx2k1 The only glitch I have in my 2018 Atlas is an occasional screen freeze when the fuel mileage readout menu is displayed. I just tap on sound and then when I go back to the fuel display it is always reset correctly. No big deal!
We have the 2018 Altas sel r line awd. It's really a great car. there was one incident of distracted driving ( by me ) on the highway ( because of stripers ), and the vehicle stopped itself from 65mph to 0. no accident. Couldn't be happier with it. Also since it's USA made, definitely a win. currently have a set of blizzaks for winter time.
@gump2544 I do agree that it't missing a good 70hp for such a heavy car, but it does the job. Still a very good and comfortable car
Pricewise you compare a $motion VW with the FWD of the Chevy. of course is pricier and the performance is different. I own an Atlas SEL 4motion R-line. I am extremely happy with the crossover! plus, traverse has no moonroof. better in many ways. GO ATLAS. Thanks guys.
I am literally deciding between these two vehicles right now. The info you guys delivered is top notch! Thank you!
Which one did you pick?
what one did you get?
I have an 2018 Atlas, love it and still driving it today.
When we got the atlas the traverse was smaller then the Atlas
The traverse doesn't have adjustable seat-belt height, making it a no-go for my shorter wife. That said, I'm interested in the upcoming Ascent. I've found Subaru's generally less expensive to maintain than modern VWs and they hold a much higher resale value than just about anything else.
Got the basic Atlas (S Version) for only $23,000 with 10,000 miles on it 🥰🥰
I always thought Tahoe and Yukon were bigger vehicles but after riding in some mid size joints they feel similar when sitting in the vehicle
I don’t think it’s in the same category but I got into a brand new fully loaded Toyota 4Runner yesterday and was blown away. If I was in the family hauler market the 4Runner would definitely be my go to.
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Thanks for the honest reviews
Awesome Vid!! Once You Drive Them Back To Back.. ATLAS WINs time and time again.
Also the atlas has LED headlights standard on all trim levels
I previously owned an Audi Q7 and started car shopping a few weeks ago. I looked at both the atlas and traverse, and equinox and Tiguan.. it was a no brainer to go with the VW. And I actually went with the tiguan for the better fuel economy and lower price. VW comes with a 6Yr 72k mike Bumper to bumper warranty too. Both the atlas and Tiguan felt like my Audi inside, and so did the driving characteristics. The chevys felt mushy and cheap (especially the Chevy speedometer cluster). And a terrible warranty on the Chevy. Also, Chevy’s mylink system is the worst system I have ever used. The color scheme is that teal/green and it feels like the 90’s and it’s very difficult to use.. VW’s discover pro system is simple and the color scheme is neutral with a touch of blue and white.. It’s no comparison. Hands down the atlas is the best choice in this review. I can understand why some people might not like the design of the atlas though. It’s very square, similar to a Jeep Grand Cherokee. But I personally love it
Dennis D I️ Totally agree with you 👍
How do u feel about the Tiguan now ? Still happy with it ?
Sorry but the new Tiguan driving characteristics feel like mush as well. The 17 Tiguan was the last great Tiguan that actually had a personality before VW aimed the new one at being a soccer mom vehicle.
Too bad they didn't talk about the warranty comparison, I think VW would have won that one.
Traverse all the way! I have been in them many times and I just love the felling of it! And the Traverse looks so much better in my opinion.
Wow, the Dynamic Duo! Thank you for a great review. All things being equal with a slightly better price and mpg, I would go with the Traverse as well.
the Traverse looks like something now: not a minivan playing dress up
pontiacGXPfan it looks just like a minivan ...even jelly bean shaped
That’s funny cause the traverse really is a minivan playing dress up
Got a 2019 traverse ls about 2 weeks ago. It is a wonderful car and a joy to drive. I like the looks of the Atlas as well, but this Chevy is really something unique.
Full size are better when you fold the second row down to haul large furniture or Home Depot stuff, and they always look better than crossovers. They are also better in off-road conditions.
When I saw "will your family fit" I assumed there would be 3 car seats going in.
Just going by look, I'd choose the Atlas. I've been a domestic vehicle fan all my life but Chevy/GM has gone so far downhill with the looks of their vehicles. I think the Volkswagen looks pretty nice, especially it being foreign. However, I will say the Dodge Durango looks way better than both the Traverse and the Atlas.
Durango all the way! And compare the REAL pricing, and these two have nothing to look for. For "SUVs" new, larger CRV is kind of cool, too.
@@Commentator541 The durango is a pile of junk. It may be fast but its a shitbox.
I've been looking closely at the Atlas, probably will be the next family vehicle.
did you ever get one? I just picked one up and drive to Maine getting 27.4 mpg
@@JohnConnor636 No I never ended up going that route, I got my wife a Q5 instead. Kids grow up to fast so getting into a family vehicle for 5yrs when the kids will be driving themselves in 2yrs. Was a smart decision because my wife loves her Q5 and the kids do their own thing now.
I love the atlas I plan on getting one
Just bought a 2018 Atlas and absolutely love it which one did you end up getting
SUV + Minivan = Crossover...Gone are the days of the actual rugged SUV class which are now being replaced by these things.
Rydin N Style Crossovers are the new minivan. That's the hilarious thing about crossovers. People buy them because they think minivans are lame yet they are basically buying minivans without sliding doors when they buy a large crossover.
They are great vehicles for soccer moms though.
Rydin N Style Yeah, I would never drive a crossover as a male.
KentB27....Exactly! At least they look better.
Brandon Dreher I don't even need a crossover. I don't have kids.
The Traverse is a fine vehicle for the first 5 years until things start to break and/or fall off. A typical Chevrolet. The Atlas electronics will self-destruct much like happened on the old "Seaview" TV show every week.
It's been a while since this video was released, but it's taken this long to drive and ride these vehicles. My family prefer the Atlas over the Traverse and Highlander. Call me surprised
Nice comparison, TFL!
Hands down atlas, bumper to bumper best warranty in USA
Nope. Kia beats VWs warranty.
Which one will have the check engine light on first
Cameron Witt both are fine but I don’t recommend keeping any for longer than 8 years.
The VW will lol
The Volkswagen.
All motor coach buses as well as basic pickup sized vans have been uni-body framed for decades. Just because something has a uni-body style frame set-up doesn't make it a "car".
You all should checkout the redline edition of the Traverse!
Been giving money to VW for the last10 years. My husband bought a Jetta for himself after graduating college a Jetta SE 2008, I love his Jetta, no major problems and that’s with over 170k miles on it, although I know hate how tiny it is, maybe my ass grew a little bigger, or maybe it’s the fact that this college kid grew up and now can’t fit the 3 kids in the back, needles to say I haven’t driven the Jetta in ages and my husband only drives it to work. We got my Tiguan in 2012 before baby #2 came and I absolutely love my Tiguan, we just paid it off a couple months ago and let me tell you it feels nice to be car payment free. My Tiguan Is so much fun to drive, it’s fast and reliable with 110k miles on it and we have had no problems so far, just maintenance stuff. The exterior/interior still looks amazing and there’s no visible wear/tear. With that said, I’ve been trying SO hard to just give some other car maker our hard earned dollars as we’ve been looking to upgrade my husband’s Jetta since 2016 before baby #3’s arrival. Yup, our 3rd and last baby has been here for almost 2 years and I can’t make a decision, I drove the traverse and it just didn’t feel the same, it’s not “sturdy” or fun to drive, the interior design looks a bit cartoonish to me, and I’m not a fan of the exterior round look either. Same thing with the Toyota Highlander, although much better than the Traverse, it just didn’t do it for me. My husband is “pushing” me to make a decision because he really wants the Tiguan, but I wasn’t crazy about the atlas, but I am loving the new Tiguan with the 3rd seat row, I hate that I’m a VW sucker, VW has made me a car snob, I admit it, I don’t like it, and the reason why I’ve been car searching for almost 2 years, we really do need a bigger car but at the same time, I’m just tired of giving VW money.
Just bought an Atlas 2.0T SEL, and it is a fantastic car. Space is great and has great gas mileage because of the 2.0T engine.
Any plan to take the chevy or the atlas to the Gold Mine Hill? that would be interesting.
Hey guys, I like your channel a lot and the way you do comparisons with cars...
Can you please do one of your crazy off roading test with Chevy Traverse
I Love ♥️ Chevy suv Amerikan feeling it's fun to drive👍
Traverse is a Clear winner. Now if you look at the LS its a GREAT value
No golden mine hill tests?? Its not like you haven´t take Crossovers before to the mine...
Yesterday I just bought a 2018 traverse premier and I love it I looked at the VW and it was too small. Not enough head room also. No matter what seat I was in in the VW I hit my head getting in and out same with the 4 runner. I am 6 foot, but That's another story in it's self but I love my traverse and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a 7 passenger SUV that's GM.
To each their own - I'm 6'4" and am basically ALL Torso. I own an Atlas, but test drove both (we liked the Traverse a lot though) - I have NOT issues getting into the Atlas and even have the Panoramic Sunroof (and this typically limits your headroom. We were close to pulling the trigger on the Traverse as well, but ultimately the longer Warranty and better interior feel (in my opinion) of the Alas won us over.
Are you sure you weren't sitting in a Tiguan??
A Duncan A1 I'm 6'3 and fit super well in the atlas. The third row was a bit tight in head room, but there really was no car that wasn't lol. Overall, I felt that the boxy shape of the Atlas made the car feel bigger and wider than the Traverse. Furthermore, I liked the exterior look better. The traverse had some damn comfy chairs though. As the guy above stated are you sure you were in an Atlas instead of a Tiguan? Lol
"This looks like a wagon" Yes these are station wagons. Thanks for addressing the elephants in the room!
SMSuperstrat having just recently retired my 2005 Dodge Magnum ‘station wagon’ for a 2010 Chevy Traverse, I can assure you it’s no station wagon
This really helped me decide what vehicle to get for my family
How are they making only 276 HP from a 3.6L V6 in 2018??
Chrysler made more power from their 3.6 pentastar in 2011. And most brands make way more power than that from smaller V6s...
I PAY THE PRICE and drive it, why does no one talk about front seat leg room all reviews miss this, over and over
Very similar but vw Interiors Blow Away GM's.
The Traverse is better if you're a family guy, with kids. The Atlas is better if you're single, or don't have any kids.
Since the Atlas is more muscular, you will look cooler owning one over the Traverse.
But if you have a family, the Traverse is closer to minivan stance.
Got a 2018 Traverse today. The atlas just doesn't have the same space... also it's a VW, which means working on it will be a PITA. I am truly surprised at how much the traverse redesign impressed me. BTW we were upgrading from a 2011 Traverse, so we were used to all the space. On a side note, these style vehicles (in my area) are usually driven by the moms, so a 'manly' look is out as well. IMHO the atlas looks like a design from the turn of the century, but I've always loved the new fit and finish detail of the VW's.
BTW - the lack of a separate frame does not make it a car, it makes it a "monocoque" chassis. Using a separate frame is a construction method that goes back to the days of a Conestoga wagon, if not before. Modern vehicles like planes, purpose built race cars and ships all use some form of monocoque construction nowadays. If there is any question of the "toughness" or "strength" of a vehicle built with a monocoque chassis, I can point you no further than Atlas's forebearer -- the the Touarig, which was built with a monocoque chassis and towed a 747. I don't remember the lack of a separate frame being an issue.
jehl1963 it didnt really tow a 747 just like the tundra didnt either. ANY car with low enough gearing can move a 747 when they dont have to support the weight. Momentum is key
Atlas all the way! I am not saying Traverse is bad - it's good, but Atlas looks so much better inside/out. Interior is CLASSY, while the interior in Traverse is just like any other Chevy interior, which is quite desperate (not counting Malibu here). Exterior as well - c'mon, it looks macho - In order for Traverse to look nice, you need to get black rims, with white paint and dimmed windows.
Everything else in these two CUV's is similar.
I assume that legroom information you guys provided is incorrect - because a lot smaller CUV's have 39" of legroom in the 2nd row. Could it be you guys measured it after a 6'2" person was in the 3rd row?
Kju Njels
To many excuses from you that makes you look dumb, all vw interior and gm interior are about the same, exterior too , how old are you and many car have you bought before because you surely don't know a difference
You're either blind or you're having a really really bad taste. All Chevy's interiors - not counting Malibu (steering wheel is hideous tho) are disgusting. Only American car with decent interior is Ford. I've bought few, never American though - you know why? Because interior is hideous.
Saw a murdered out atlas and it actually looked nice..
Kju Njels new Chevys / GM products are on another level than they use to be and better than Ford's current lineup. Video doesn't do it justice. One of the best infotainment systems in the market too
The traverse has more "design" on the outside. The Atlas is very square/rectangular and no diversity in the design. Traverse will cost much less to service and replacement parts. Probably less "pain in the ass" engine design too when it's time to work on it,.
In iraq the traverse is more expensive the 2018 atlas is around 20.000 to 30.000 dollars while the traverse is 40.000 to 50.000
What about the traverse vs the highlander? And come on whose gonna be able to sit in the middle row with it all the way pulled up like that...
The Traverse takes the take.
Whats the cost and fuel economy of the awd traverse....you know apples to apples?
Matt Klaus... And not the bullshit EPA "estimate" either... I want the real numbers... Not the ones that nobody ever gets unless their grandmother is driving it on a flat highway for 6 hours straight.
Great job comparing. Keep it up. Very helpful as I shop.
I love my VW’s but I’m sick of the plain Jane seats the new Tiguan and Atlas have. They look flat, boxy, and hard as a rock. They look like they have no bolstering support either. This is why I love my 17 Tiguan before the ugly boring redesign.
Andres English has gotten so good. I was watching a video from 2014
The traverse is way more roomier and a lot better body style. It just looks very sporty and very comfortable to drive overall. As for the VW, it's an okay compact SUV. I just don't find compact suv a family vehicle. I don't like the cheap second row seat on the VW. The traverse has the option to go 4WD or 2WD drive for better fuel economy, which is a big plus for me. The interior and infotainment center on the traverse is way better in terms of asthetic. Not overly clutter with tons of buttons, it's rather very modest and every buttons just served its purpose very nicely.
as a first gen traverse owner I would buy traverse again, just for the Handling/Riding factor.
This wasn’t really a fair cost comparison at the end. You have the top of the line trim VW atlas w/ AWD vs middle of the road trim 2WD traverse. You price them from the base model up and Atlas is hands down the more cost effective buy. To get AWD with leather/leatherette interior the travers runs you in the mid to low 40k range, Atlas on the other hand, you can get AWD and leatherette interior for 35K maybe even better. This was clearly a Chevy commercial and not evenly compared.
When I went to the Denver auto show today I thought the atlas 3rd row had more room also the seats folds down better. I will have to re-visit this if there really is equivalent room. I will test drive them soon. It will probably be a hard sell to get me to buy the VW even if it is a better vehicle because it cost more to fix a VW than a Chevy/GM in Colorado.
6 year/72k mile warranty on the VW vs 3/36 on the Chevy - that sold me on the VW alone.
I want to replace my 2007 Saturn Outlook butni just paid an obscene amount to replace the timing chains and actuators at 135k. I see the traverse still uses the 3.6 and if its the same as my 3.6, there needs to have been huge improvements over the engone in my car.
Team VW! Beautiful car!
Just got my 2018 atlas SE w/technology 4 motion. Love it
I bought the same one last week and we love it too. We just got to 2.0 engine.. Averaging 27 miles per gallon combined
Honestly, the vw looks cheaper.
The vw is severely out classed. The new traverse is a homerun
Traverse for sure..👍
My wife has an Atlas v6, and I own a pickup. My truck is in the shop getting some work done, so I picked up a rental, brand new 21 Equinox. I always drove GM trucks until 19, and have always liked GM products. I know it’s not a Traverse, which is a step up from the equinox, but this equinox rental is the biggest POS I’ve ever driven. My wife’s Atlas is 100 times better than the equinox. I completely hate driving this rental, shimmy’s and shakes from motor, massive body roll, no power, cheap cheap cheap interior, walks all over the road, as if the track isn’t wide enough, seats are uncomfortable, and doesn’t even get as good of fuel mileage as the atlas. Really disappointed in GM with this 21 Equinox, maybe the Traverse is different, but this equinox is terrible. Atlas corners better, tracks better, interior is much higher quality, better real world fuel mileage, and believe it is truly better quality than the GM products.
Hands down, the Traverse is the smart choice.
Gentleman, why did you not include the new 2017 GMC Acadia?
JP Gwinn thhas
It's smaller, competrs with the explorer and highlander. Atlas, traverse, And pilot compete
@@djayt1215 Pilot competes with Acadia. Its not nearly as big.
When you talk economy you are leaving out the Atlas engine shut down in stopped traffic. That alone will super boost fuel economy. You can not feel when it starts or stops it just does.
The traverse has start/stop technology as well. Even my '14 chevy malibu does that
Traverse of course ♥ (GM guy)
Absolutely a GM fan ❤️ 💜
Completely agree
They didn’t talk about vw warranty compared to traverse warranty.
Traverse Redline Edition....The mans version! Much better looking than the VW
Can the traverse make it up Gold Mine hill?
@gump2544 the Atlas did all 3 stages on Gold Mine Hill
I have VW Atlas for me it’s better lucking front side and quality of the inside. Chevy i looks so simple that’s way I got with Atlas
Which one is quieter on the hwy for long distance road trips? Recently test drove the new 2018 enclave and it was really quiet. However it wasn’t worth the almost $60k. Is the new traverse as quiet as the enclave?
Why doesn't the Traverse have headrest for the 2nd and 3rd row middle bench seats?
Because GM.
Commentator541
you realize this is has nothing to do with dodge yet here you are shitting on GM, do you really have nothing better to do? It's sad and scary at the same time, like a psycho ex girlfriend.
CCZ
What does this have to do with Dodge?
Likely because those headrests would take up a large portion of the real estate in the rearview mirror.
Traverse has a camera rearview mirror switch. Utilizes camera at the back of the vehicle so you don't see interior objects
So if the Chevy was all wheel drive the price would have been almost identical or do you have to buy more add-ons inorder to get a all wheel drive? If the price is identical I would have to look at reliability for projected long term use as i no longer do the new car every few years (big waste of money). Buy it to last I would have to go with VW
Great mashup guys
JBCMotive “great mashup guys” really? Kiss ass
JBCMotive I think this one is actually a match-up rather than a mash-up. I'm glad they didn't compare the Traverse to the Golf or the Atlas to the Camaro.
Ankur Sharma view my profile 😉
Aren't they SUV's instead of crossovers?
Daniel Orozco nope! SUV’s are Body on a truck frame and CROSSOVERS are full body on frame. Which is why you get slightly better fuel economy than a full size SUV. And which is another reason why, many people consider crossovers.
As a longtime VW fan and current owner, I do not like the Atlas. The interior is corporate VW which is great, but the Americanized exterior is boring. Perhaps my biggest complaint is the drivetrain. Why didn’t ask GM to use the old 4.3 V6? Why not if they were going to the 90’s for an engine? The VR6 is throwback in all the worst ways. What was this engines take-rate in other models? I suspect, their original plan was to put a TDI in this and shatter the competition in MPGs but had to scramble after dieselgate.
Test drove both and the VW was lackluster in pick-up. Chevy won me up and I didn't see that coming.
Well, Remember you can configure the Traverse to sit 8, which you could not do with the Volkswagen.
Sploonge
Except no headrest on second and third row middle bench seats. Deal breaker.
you must be kidding? of course they have headrests. Seen them in perosn
Not in the middle seats. I have sat in one and spoken to a GM rep and they agree.
Matt, the one I test drove (unless I'm going crazy) is the one with bucket seats in the middle and they all had headrests--- even in the 3rd row seating..
we test drove both.. VW test drive was rugged, not as smooth as the Traverse ...The Atlas was an immediate no, and reading about the sever computer and battery probs online made it even easier to decide no..
I have the atlas.
The car is good but
The engine is far not strong enough 280hp.
And I have issues with rattling in the doors....
Let's see what the service center say about that.
Atlas......baby
When talking fuel economy did you compare AWD to AWD? The graphic at the end had fwd for chev and awd for vw.
Also for third row leg room, with the chev second row seats pushed forward how much leg space did that leave for the second row? Was the Atlas second row forward or as is? (looked as is to me)
I think it was as far back as it could go. It looked to line up perfectly with the other side of the second row bench. Plus who is getting in the third row of a Crossover that it over 6 foot tall? It's nice to have the ability to do it but I doubt it's a huge selling point for anyone in the market for these vehicles.
John Mayfield Yea I didn't understand that. In the traverse he had the second row pushed so far forward it would be hard pressed to fit an adult in it.
John Mayfield I bought an Atlas and tried the Chev. The atlas has some next level leg room space. I'm 6'3 and fit super comfortable in the atlas with the chair not even close to touching the front seat. In the Chev I was tight in legroom, but head room was better.
The VW is nice. But the Chevy is a better value, with date I say a better record of dependability. Not to mention one item I do not believe is in the Atlas and that is the all important 4G LTE WIFI that you can get in all Chevys! That I have to tell you works wonders on long trips! Between that and the at least 4 mpg greater highway mileage makes the Chevy the best all around winner, plus thee are Chevy dealers everywhere you go.
Given that 4g WiFi is a subscription service it’s not really a huge plus on the Chevy any wireless provider can hook you up with a puck you can drop in the center console and away you go.
Daniel Curtin but will yours summon Help, maybe even life saving Help in an accident? Yes I know it’s not the WiFi that does it, but the system are so well integrated.
Yes subscription based onstar is built into all GM products. At the same time plenty of other manufacturers infotainment systems have accident assistance built in using your Bluetooth linked phone to call 911 for you if an accident is detected. Modern e911 systems allow dispatch to locate you even if you are unconscious. Not trying to hate on GM one of my cars is a Yukon. But at the same time built in WiFi and onstar isn't going to be a deciding factor for me. It's just too easy to replicate both for less than buying the service from GM.
Most have their own emergency service system, or offer it through a third party. Plus, there is also Verizon's system that is plug and play
K. R. V. The vw has car net which will give you most of the same functionality as OnStar
I will never buy a new VW. Buying a car from a company that tried to commit fraud. Then even when they were caught denied it. Then they just pay a fine and go on with business.
Auto shopper You have a great point! The reason I’ll never buy a GM? A company that gets a bailout that costed us taxpayers over 11 billion dollars, and they get to go on with business like nothing happened. Our schools our heath care system could use those billions, at the very least I would feel like I’m getting what my tax money paid for. GM is just as filthy as VW or any other carmaker for the matter, pick your poison and enjoy the ride.
Marcela K GM paid back every cent, with interest.
Yeah - Fun fact about GM, they ignore and hide their faulty ignition switches back in early 2000-2005 resulting dozens of drivers killed in result . They never apologized and didnt compensated all affecting paries . This is the same company took billions of bailout money and ship their factories outside US . Yup thats GM.
GM's kicking ass I can't believe I'm winding up saying that and I really hardly liked many Fords
I love it when the music quits playing it's awful
The traverse is definitely more attractive
The front end of the Atlas is so lazily designed. It wouldn't look out of place in 1995.
KentB27 I think most Chevy front ends are too busy. I Iike the clean, straight lines of the Atlas.
Here is a non car video review comment......unlike some other automotive sites that review vehicles , yours has ads that do not let the viewer skip or opt out of...this just is damn annoying and only makes me(and other viewers?) not want to purchase the advertised product as the ads are so damn abrasive Otherwise, liking your reviews
Take them up gold mine hill
I would be surprised if either got up section 3 but I think the VW would do better overall on Goldmine Hill.
The Atlas already went up Goldmine Hill. The Chevy's low front end would preclude it from finishing the third obstacle.
nathan adlen: It doesn’t matter
would love to see someone take one of these and play with it off road and up goldmine hill. we know raptors and zr2s and anything in that line up can kill goldmine hill, start doing a car/suv that us weekend warriors would use. The 4Runner can't be the only option.
I like the chevy traverse high contry 2018
The trunk on the vw doesnt even work half the time which is a red flag of future problems.