2021 Volkswagen Atlas | Review & Road Test
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2020
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The three-row midsize Volkswagen Atlas got a smidge of a midcycle refresh, so we’re going to go around the world on what’s new. See what I did there?
There are two significant updates to check out. The first is to the revised front and rear styling.
While that’s significant it isn’t in the looks department. The Atlas still looks pretty much the same. It is different however in size. The enhanced sculpted bumper on the front adds three inches to the length of what was already a long vehicle. It also now uses the same 3-bar grille that extends into the headlights that we find on the new Atlas Cross Sport.
While we like the look and certainly approve that the extra length helps with pedestrian impact mitigation, you’re going to have more trouble finding street parking.
The second change is to the 4-cylinder engine which you can now get on top trim levels and with optional AWD if you want.
In standard form, the Atlas seats seven. But you can get it with optional captain’s chairs in the second row, and now you can only bring five extra friends with you.
Regardless of configuration, all occupants are treated to plenty of space inside the Atlas.
On the safety front, a forward-collision warning system, along with automatic emergency braking, a blind-spot monitor, and a rear cross-traffic alert, now come standard on all models.
Two engine options are available. I’m driving an Atlas with the 276 horsepower 3.6-liter V6 and it feels quite effortless in moving around this 4,000-pound car. A 4-cylinder that makes 235 horsepower is also available and that’s highly capable, too, thanks in part to its excellent low-end torque that peaks at just 1,600 rpm.
The ride quality ranks high on the comfortable index and thankfully low on the floaty one. If I’ve got a nitpick, for me, it’s with the steering. Not that it’s not good, it’s very precise and certainly works, but I just don’t like how overly assisted it feels especially at low speeds.
Shifting on the 8-speed automatic feels smooth and it does well enough picking the right gear at the appropriate time.
The 4Motion AWD models get Snow and Off-road modes and while you shouldn’t mistake those for making the Atlas an off-roader they get the job done on dirt roads, mud, and snow. It’s also got a respectable eight-inch ground clearance.
Interior controls are where you’d expect them to be.
The quality of materials is good, though there’s more of hard plastic in here than you’d expect on the highest SEL trim, it looks appropriately European enough.
Gas mileage numbers on the 4-cylinder don’t shame the large Atlas (FWD 4-cylinder 21 city/24 hwy. AWD 4-cylinder 20 city/24 hwy.) The V6 doesn’t fair quite as well, but that’s to be expected since it’s more powerful and thirstier. (FWD V6 17 city/23 hwy. AWD V6 16 city/22 hwy).
If you’re looking for other midsize three-row SUVs you’ve got an embarrassment of riches to choose from.
The Ford Explorer Honda Pilot Toyota Highlander Hyundai Palisade the Kelley Blue Book Best New Model for 2020 Kia Telluride and don’t forget about the Chevy Traverse and Subaru Ascent.
There are 8 trim levels on the Atlas. The base S level gets the 4-cylinder engine, cruise control, and a good safety suite including automatic emergency braking.
Top Atlas trims include the SEL Premium and the SEL Premium R-Line.
Those get leather sport seats, panoramic sunroof, the VW digital cockpit, and a 360-degree overhead camera view. The SEL Premium R-Line adds 21-inch alloy wheels and unique bumpers and sporty body trim.
4Motion all-wheel drive adds $1,900 to the price of a base 2021 VW Atlas.
One more new option on the VW Atlas is a V6 Towing Package. Equipped with said package, the VW Atlas can now tow up to 5,000s.
Pricing on the Atlas starts with the base S at $32,565.
The mid SE trim starts at around $36,000 and the highest SEL trim starts at just under $48,000 and goes up from there. All those prices include a $1,020 destination charge. Add 4Motion AWD to any of those and you’re looking at another $1,900.
Smart ergonomics with plenty of interior space, a good standard safety suite, a solid overall driving experience and now three inches longer, if you’re browsing in the ever-growing midsize 3-row SUV category, then the VW Atlas might just be the right world on wheels for you. - Авто та транспорт
I think people need to stop bashing vehicles they have never drove. Every brand has there issues. Hell even Honda is not what it used to be. The Atlas is selling well for a reason. The 2021 looks great.
We just got our 2021 Atlas SEL and it's awesome. I think it looks better than the Palisade and Telluride, and VW gave us better rebates than both so it was a win win. Don't care about mpgs as the 3.6 is proven reliable and been around since 2005.
@@toyotabassin8851 I can’t be the only one who thinks the Telluride is butt ugly and Palisade isn’t much better.
I’ve owned 2018 Atlas and couldn’t be more happier with it. I never had any issues with it. I love this car.
I own one as well , and don't have an issues , love love it , but to each its own .
You guys are lucky. I purchased one on May, 2019, traded it on Dec.
@@MegaMorgantown1 yea brought ours too in June 2020 traded it in after 3-4 months. Parking sensors went off for no reason during small incline and decline. When it snows or heavy ice blocks the VW sensor. ALL safety features go down until you clean it off. I.E park assist, lane assist, all sensors went down. BIGGEST ONE. after driving for a few mins car will shut down if put into park and will have to mnauuly restart. annoying during heavy traffic and drive through
Umm is only a couple years old so I would hope you haven't had any issues with it. We'll see if they can make it post 200k miles like my Pilot or a Highlander, etc.
If you get the bench second row you can fit three car seats. It is what we needed for our family. We have a 2019 so far so good.
Nice review, we love our 2019 VW Atlas SE w/tech, 4motion. We have had no problems with it and have really enjoyed it so far after 30,000 miles.
Howdy, great review as always Lyn!😸😻😸
Just picked up the v6 SE with Tech and R-line in racing green FWD. She loves it. I on the other hand wished for ventilated seats this mid-trim level.
Let's hope they addressed the reliability/durability issues!
Mine visited the dealership 26 times during it warranty period for repair.
Engine and transmission was bulletproof but electrical gremlins were endless...
Don't buy vw. Buy japanese
@@mluu510 Bought a Buick Enclave and it has been flawless.
My experience with Japanese vehicles is the aren't as reliable/durable as urban legend suggests.
Two of the worst vehicles I have ever owned were a Acura and a Subaru.
Sounds like a typical VW. Pure junk.
@@mattspeer01 this is my first VW. It has been a really good vehicle so far. Time will tell but you can peruse any forum, for any vehicle, and come away with the opinion it is junk. The squeaky wheel gets the oil. I learned this with Fords, Hondas, GM, Nissan, Mazda, and Toyota. My "Bulletproof" 09 Odyssey was traded in at 24k miles due to constant transmission problems they couldn't fix. The Nissan Altima i had before that was flawless to 90k when we traded it in. My 05 Expedtition was running great at 110k when I traded that in. My Mazda B4000 manual traded in at 90k without a hiccup ever. My 06 F150 traded in at 100k with not a single problem. My 08 F250 Diesel had a few issues but I traded in at 140k and made money on it, currently have a 13 350 6.7 diesel at 150k no problems. O may have missed a few but if you look at the forums, all of these vehicles would look like junk. Sometimes people get the errant lemon from a production line, sometimes the owner screws them up but doesn't fes up and blames the car.
@@greenshield1 Bought brand new and dealer maintained by the book.
This was the ninth VW I had owned.
The service said out of every ten the see seven of the ten have issues.
The electrical gremlins started on the second day with 117 miles on the clock...
My wife has had her 2018 Atlas SEL V6 4 Motion since 2017 and it's been great. They're are alot of brand fanboy's making comments about the Atlas that have never even driven one.
Thank you I got mines in 2018 , I still no issues .. to each its own and your preferred style of vehicle to drive .. many other vehicles has features not everyone likes do duhhhhj ..
Just got the the 2021 se tech rline v6. I love it!! Straight up haters
We just picked up a 2021 SE R-Line and we're in love with it! It was everything we wanted! If you're on the fence, please allow me to push you over to the Atlas!
Does the R Line actually add power or just trim?
Can't believe I'm saying this but the Koreans makes the most desirable ones in this segment.
Lyn isn't Korean...
@@shutupcorky4244 He never implied that
In 18 the Atlas was that new kid too. Wait and see is the best way in my opinion. Let them work the bugs out that inevitably arise and buy the 3rs or 4th year rendition.
@boy638 Believe it!
Mike E. As a mechanic if it wasn’t for Chrysler and Volkswagen I’d be out of business lololol
i wanna know hwo would it look with back grill and dark head lights
*Like how the refreshed model looks, but the interior overall seems bland to me, especially compared to the Palisade or Telluride.*
Yeah , that interior is extremely bland compared to my Palisade .
This is one of the best cars ever made
My top three:
Highlander
Telluride
Palisade
Boring
Boring
And boring
Definitely no on the highlander. Ive driven a been in both and the CX9 is a much better pick IMO
My top five:
1. Telluride
2. Palisade
3. Ascent
4. Explorer
5. Highlander
Jonathan Hidalgo The CX-9 sucks in my opinion
I like the Telluride as a vehicle but I hear too many negative experiences at Kia dealerships. Hopefully they’re working on that, but dealers are independent so you might get a good one in your area.
rented one the other day. turned back and exchanged for another car in 5 min bc the interior panels were rattling so much it drove me nuts
Where is this beautiful city? Are u really in Michigan!!
Nice!!
Does it come in a manual?
Awesome
Wait! I'm confused. In the middle of the video 3:58 she starts advertising other manufacturers vehicles? I don't get it.
Love it when Lyn reviews cars! Would love to meet her someday!
Atlas is one of those vehicles that I don’t wanna drive it but be a passenger in it.
This is mid size? More full size, no?
I test drove this car just yesterday. Solid piece but when it compares to its competitors, it not that enticing.
VW needs to pick up its game.
I thought the same thing at first. We drove a 21 SEL Premium the second time after all the competition and a 20 SE Tech and it changed our minds. It felt more refined after the almost imitation luxury feels of the Telluride and Palisade. They are really nice at first but try them a couple more times and they feel almost like knock of Gucci bags after a bit.
Mike E. Imitation luxury feels? The SEL Atlas is nice but interior is plain and all plastic which is par for VW. Telluride is much nicer looking in and out.
In yes out no
It seems like that VW America uses the design language from a decade ago compared to VW Europe
Shame that the North American car market misses out on the current-gen Volkswagen Touareg. That SUV has way more quality than the Atlas.
@@AppleSlipper That‘s true, the current Touareg is a beast. I have no idea why it isn’t offered in the US. Fun fact, they introduced a V8 TDI last year with 422 horsepower but it‘s now discontinued due to EU regulations.
@@jannissfr It seems that Americans don't see Volkswagen to be luxurious unlike the Europeans.
@@AppleSlipper Yeah, but making a cheaper vehicle like the Atlas that‘s way worse than a Kia Telluride doesn‘t help either. I‘ll never understand why Audi only recently decided to bring the RS models to the US, VW has very weird marketing.
@@jannissfr Indeed. The NMS B7 Passat is also outdated compared to the current B8 that the rest of the world gets.
Maybe I should get one of these suvs
This car is the best
Can anyone tell me tht Is there any car which has same features as Sonata😍 ??
I will buy Sonata 2021 soon ,,, But also wanna spend my money wisely and jst wondering if i find other better car thn Sonata with same features and better look,, thn😢😢😢
Front end from Ford?
What about long term reliability and what would you buy?
nope yea brought ours too in June 2020 traded it in after 3-4 months. Parking sensors went off for no reason during small incline and decline. When it snows or heavy ice blocks the VW sensor. ALL safety features go down until you clean it off. I.E park assist, lane assist, all sensors went down. BIGGEST ONE. after driving for a few mins car will shut down if put into park and will have to mnauuly restart. annoying during heavy traffic and drive through
It is going to be my next car 2022.
Nextgen coming 2023 ?
I find it intriguing how there is such a stark difference between Volkswagen EU design & Volkswagen US design.
Volkswagen Atlas grille design is comparable to the new Explorer. Its not necessarily bad but it just doesn't have the same European flare of their other models. Similar story with the USDM Passat
In Latin America too
VW needs new to update their powertrains. It's an area where they have not invested on the Atlas which has ended up being outclassed by the competition. Design updates do not suffice. This segment is fiercely competitive.
Ivan...You're right. I believe that's a class low for MPG's as well.
What? The 4cylinder (EA888) gives excellent MPG and is easily brought up to 450 hp by just a software update.
Price
Review the Mercedes glb
Why is the interior so boring and dated!!
Honda pilot, Toyota highlander, Nissan pathfinder or this VW ATLAS??????
guys know raitis ride?
and not to forget scandalous maintenance costs make it a no brainer
I LOVE YOU MS. LYN!! However, i just find german styling to be boring? No hate to you though!!
VW needs to do something about that V6... Little power and way too thirsty. I believe a 4Runner gets better MPG and HP....
Yup. It's terrible. Must be a super old design or something.
@@mart242 I think it's the same engine from the Touareg? If that's the case, it's definitely not new.
It's the VR6. Definitely thirsty but within a MPG or 2 of the competition. It's a tried and true motor.
@@greenshield1 So it's Toyota's 3.5 V6 which has more power and it's more efficient.
@@camilogomezkeep2324 it has approximately 20 HP more than the Atlas. It is smaller than the Atlas, especially in the 3rd row which is a big deal for a larger family. The Highlander is more narrow and doesn't have the options at the same price.
Idk why but the SEL Premium R-Line isn't on the VW Atlas configurator
Special order only
@@CB-ug6xh It's available on the configurator now lol
@@NileshR12 That's crazy. I ended up finding one across the country and had it shipped to my house.
Same engine! Couldn't do an upgrade..
Wake me up when the interior doesn't look like a drab piece of slate.
For Europeans, it's nuts that this car be considered "midsize". 😅
Looks like you missed cargo area. Need Micah here
but the V6 is not turbocharged
No mention of the start-stop feature that I and everyone else hates??
Kingnole 001 with auto start/stop technology, but still gets really bad MPG?
With the front styling it looks like they asked the 2020 Ford Explorer to copy it's homework but just sliiiiightly changed it.
Purchased a New Buick Enclave, Avenir. Love it, great fuel economy and plenty of power 310 hp with 9 speed.
It may be somewhat slow and unreliable, but it's expensive!
It's not unreliable. Machines need maintenance genius
Older version looked better. VW is generally known for their restrained styling - something this refresh lacks.
Test drove one and was not impressed with power. Sure 276hp but many better options out there. Too many VW carry over parts from other models.
Poor Mazda CX-9 never gets a mention 😭
Exactly!!! And it’s best in segment IMO. What gives, Lyn?
When your mass market trim (SE) goes from 36 to the high trim of 48+, you have a problem
Elijah Moon that’s just probably par for European (or maybe specifically, German?) manufacturers. Car prices here in Germany have such a wide range that one model overlaps with many others. VW eats into Audi territory on the top end, and Seat and Skoda on the bottom end (and those latter two can hardly be differentiated price-wise). A base Golf is comparable in price to a mid-range Polo, and a high-end, non-GTI Golf is comparable to the Passat or Arteon, or even a lower-end A6. It’s incredibly confusing, unless you’re in the market for a Bentley.
You can pick up a 21 SEL Premium 4 motion for 43k. Just have to haggle and hit at the right time. There is no dealing on the Palisade or Telluride. The Atlas has been out for 4 years and after testing all the top contenders, we got the Atlas. After a month of driving the different models, the wow factor only the new Telluride and Palisade wore off and the Highlander was just too small. The bugs in the early Atlas models have been mostly worked out. Bang for the buck , the Atlas won me over.
@@greenshield1 I own both a VW (GTI) and a KIA (Sorento) so my brand loyalty is evenly divided. If I were shopping in this category I think I'd opt for the Telluride but you're certainly correct that in terms of real world transactions (as opposed to MSRPs) you're likely to do at least as well, if not better, with the Atlas. And in terms of interior room, the Atlas 3rd row is considerably more roomy than the Telluride with 33.7" of legroom compared to the Telluride's 115.2".
@@stephenhendricks103 the Telluride is definitely a nice vehicle and would have suited our needs as well. It's just paying sticker or most places mark up with no negotiating possible is the norm on them. They have a lot of new kid on the block hype as did the Atlas in 2018.
@@greenshield1 I understand your choice completely. We're a family of four (two adults, a teenager, and a big dog.) The family SUV is my wife's daily driver and she felt the Atlas was simply too large for our needs while the Sorento is a real Goldilocks vehicle for us. At 189" long (9" less than the Atlas) and with three rows of seats it still offers the same combined (and adjustable) 115.2" of legroom as the Telluride and (surprisingly) slightly more than the Atlas (112.8") We use the third row of the Sorento only occasionally (less than 10% of the time, I'd guess) but when we need to transport more than 5 passengers on a short trip it's VERY convenient. Where it comes up "short" (No pun intended) is in the rear cargo space with all three rows occupied. The Atlas and Telluride each provide around 21 cubic ft of rear cargo space in that configuration compared to the 11.4 cf in the Sorento. For fewer than six passengers, the cargo space behind the second row, 38 cubic ft, trails the larger Telluride and Atlas by a lot but is still adequate for us.
As far as the amenities, bells, and whistles of the Telluride and the Palisade vs the Atlas, I think it comes down to a large degree to whether one prefers the flashy features of the Korean vehicles to the minimalist European aesthetic of the VW. Personally I can see advantages to each approach. It largely comes down to subjective preferences.
In terms of price the fact that the Telluride (and to a lesser extent the Palisade) are more likely to involve long waiting lists and second sticker "market adjustments" comes down to production capacity. A combination of KIA's (and KIA dealers') original underestimates of the popularity of top trim Tellurides and the impact of COVID in the Georgia assembly site have combined to produce that result. For roughly equal transaction prices, I think the Telluride has a significant edge, not only versus the Atlas but versus every other mainstream midsize crossover. But for an average transaction price difference of, say, $5000, the Atlas looks to be a much more appealing option than it otherwise it would be.
Like a big 'ol glass of Kool Aid with no sugar in it 😑
Do yall think Volkswagen is going to bring back the Volkswagen phaeton
Yeah, right. They'll announce it the day after VW decides to eliminate the Audi brand.
Big frustration after riding just 400KMs, truck had a fatal defect in it's injector. I can't believe how manufacture passed such a defect product into market. I never experienced such a issue in my life. Funny thing is local dealer of VW is not able to fix it until two weeks as the parts are not available in Canada. It totally ruined my summer vacation.
The 6-7 seating doesn't help it against the competition when the segment is looking for family space
The 3rd row in the competition have 3 seat belts but you'd have to be an infant without a car seat to sit in the middle. VW was being honest when they said seating for 2 in the 3rd row.
The third row in Atlas is actually pretty large with decent legroom for most adults.
If you want 7 or 8, you want a minivan not a crossover. We bought the 2021.5 Atlas SEL because we regularly haul 5 to 6 people. The third row is best in class and comfortable for adults. The Telluride is comparable but the bench is shorter and not as comfortable. Our Highlander was almost unusable back there and Toyota hasn't improved that in their newer models.
I would always pick VW over any other brand but the Atlas just doesn't do it for me. For the first time ever, I'd pick the Kia over the VW by a long mile.
Once again, Kia Telluride for the win!!
Nah KIA Sedona!
@@ALMX5DP The new one is really sick!!
Alan Bowers Lol
@@ZapFlashD It just went on sale here in Korea. Fantastic, inside and out!
That top end interior is embarrassing compared to the Highlander and Telluride.
Imagine that size with a 4 cylinder. Can’t see any problems down the road, can you? do your research, these are not reliable and will cost a fortune after the warranty is up. Not sure how this vehicle can be mentioned in the same group as the rock solid Highlander and Pilot. Telluride is a to be seen vehicle, GM is pour quality. I would love the Ford Explorer is Ford could nail down its quality control.
Would have been ideal as a tdi
Nice looking SUV, but the mpg is terrible.
Look like explorer mix with old x5.
I really like the look of this vehicle and thought about getting one many times. I still do, but due to VW’s never ending reliability issues I won’t. Last thing I want is to spend all that money on a vehicle only to have it back at the dealership every few weeks for repairs. Until VW starts building more reliable vehicles I’ll take my money elsewhere.
My Volkswagen needed a new transmission at 70,000 miles it also used to go completely dark driving down the road at night electrical problem that was intermittent and they could never fix the car was completely black and you’re driving down the road nobody can see you and you can’t see anyone it was absolutely horrible
@@pdlynch4330 the transmission in the Atlas is Japanese and manufactured in part by Toyota.
My atlas v6 hasn’t had a single issue in the year I’ve owned it. Amazing vehicle.
superfuresh yah I know it’s not long term but the last few cars I’ve had, have had a lot of issues in the first year. So FAR it’s been perfect. And that’s a huge contrast to what I’ve been used too. Hope that continues as the car ages.
@@daniels7862 how has it been since your comment? I’m thinking about buying one.
Still way behind the Korean twins...price style AND features. Thx...
Lol
I want to like this and so many of VW’s other vehicles but they completely lose me when you get to the interior. It’s the sea of hard plastics for me, the most you will find in any vehicle in this class. I get they may not want to step on Audi’s toes, but trust me that gab between the two is huge. Nothing to worry about there. Yea having such a bland interior filled with so many hard plastic surfaces even on your highest trim level is just inexcusable even in this class. Especially when you look at the interiors of the Palisade Limited, Telluride SX, Explorer Limited or Platinum and Traverse High Country.
If you would have told me 10 years ago that Hyundai/Kia would be eating VW’s lunch in the next decade I would have asked you if you were feeling feverish, yet here we are.
I agree. I really want to like these, but after road tripping in one, I felt like I was riding in a box of legos. The bland styling doesn't bother me nearly as much as the cheap, hard plastic. Same here about the Koreans eating vws lunch. I would have given 100 to 1 odds and taken a bath
Shes looking pretty good lately..
Lyn likes plaid
It seems like a nicely practical option but my god, it just reeks of cost cutting! My Mk7.5 Golf GTI has better materials and VW didn’t cheapen out and give me halogen indicator bulbs.
My wife has a 2021 Volkswagen atlas. She hit a deer in May 2023 and it has been sitting at the autobody shop every sense. In seven months they have not been able to source a hood or bumper and Volkswagen cannot tell us when they will manufacture a hood or bumper. This has left us with an insurance and car payment but no car to drive. I would not buy a Volkswagen atlas or any Volkswagen again for that matter because they are not manufacturing parts to repair their cars.
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
Exterior is handsome, but sorta bland. But that interior is the dictionary definition of BORING. Why anyone would get this over the Palisade or Telluride, I have no idea. This car is extremely anonymous looking.
Because the Kia and Hyundai look terrible and are not fun to drive.
Because of the space inside!
I love the looks but the stereotype of reliability/repair costs concern me for VW
Highlander for the win! These things fall apart.
Ehhh Toyota isn’t great anymore.
We almost bought a Highlander Hybrid and just couldn't get past a few things. Smaller in the interior, the wireless charger is too small and under the armrest, and to get the features the SEL Premium has, you're looking at 46k at best. The Highlander is a nice vehicle but to each their own.
Four-cylinder really !!!!
The Q7 is a turbo 4 as well.
Ain't not way in $ELL!!!
VW need to upgrade their interior...😩
This suv isn't really the best VW group can offer, in europe we get much better variants such as Seat Tarraco or Skoda Kodiaq, both excellent family cars and MUCH more efficient.
VW has learned a couple of lessons in the last decade. First, don't cheat on emission tests for their diesels, especially in the US. Second, Americans want BIGGER and preferably less expensive VW's than their European counterparts. The Atlas replaced the smaller Touareg in the US. It's built in Tennessee and not even available in Europe. Same story with the current Jetta, larger than its predecessor and not for sale in Germany. The US Passat is larger and bears little resemblance to the European version. And the same story with the US Tiguan where the second generation smaller version isn't available in the US. On the other hand, Americans are much less concerned with fuel efficiency than European consumers where gasoline is sold by the liter rather than the gallon.
@@stephenhendricks103 Yeah I get that, all I'm trying to say is, they could've created a more appealing package by implementing more efficient and advanced hybrid drivetrain, rather than slapping an ancient v6 guzzler. Most of these cars are going to be mall crawlers anyways.
Or even the current-gen Volkswagen Touareg!
@@stephenhendricks103 The current-gen US-market VW Passat is still using the B7 NMS platform while the European version is using the B8 platform.
Kim Ho-Joong
Her: “Makes Atlas joke.”
Me: Shrugs
Underpowered and overweight!! Tons of hard black plastic , no thanks
The 21 adds more soft touch surfaces.
As a tall driver, thanks for the advice.
I truly was thinking many times to get it for its huge cabin. Now, I don't wanna get trapped when I decide to sell.
Really, it's a bad investment.
@@abdokl6828 almost all cars are bad investments, they are depreciating assets. That said, I am 6 foot and not only fit well in the front, but also well in the 3rs row. The highlander was claustrophobic in comparison.
Everything about this car is just meh...
Reliability = meh
Performance = meh
Fuel Economy = meh
Design = VERY meh
With that big roomy engine compartment there should be a more powerful engine. Come on VW. I guess they dont want to take the shine away from Audi.
It has plenty of power.
Mike E. My 2013 accord v6 has more HP and its stock no upgrades
@@Zeus0886 that's probably true but that doesn't change the fact the Atlas has plenty of power for it's needs. It drives well.
Mike E. Im sure it does. I still want one.
Harder to find street parking with an extra 3 inches 🤨
But the wives like the extra 3 inches....
The fake integrated exhaust tip trend that VW and Audi are leading the charge in needs to stop. Good god
You failed to mention the embarrassing warranty.
What? My 2018 has a 6 yr warranty!
@@marianmarlin7724 it's since been reduced.
First!
DO NOT PURCHASE THIS IT HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE OF PURCHASE . IT WENT INTO SERVICE FOR ELECTRICAL ISSUES FIRST 2 WEEKS OF BUYING THIS VEHICLE IT HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER SINCE NO UPDATE. THIS WAS OUR FIRST VOLKSWAGEN EVER BOUGHT. YES I AGREE ITS ROOMY BUT WOULD NOT WANT TO TAKE IT INTO SERVICE FOR ELECTRICAL ISSUES FOR THE FIRST 2 WEEKS OF OWNING IT.. NIGHTMARE OF MY LIFE
Meh to quote Alec Guinness a. It out of context it’s a “queer bird” quite frankly.
If you want to dissappear in the sea of SUV's, this is the one to have.
Bland and boring!
Looks outdated already.
Marry me lyn !
Junk junk junk. They’ll end up in the junkyard with the rest of those lousy VW’s
Nah mines still going strong
Interior looks cheap...to much plastic..
This car is shit and everyone knows it but the sad part is that people are still gonna buy this because it is a voltswagon and German engineered, funny part about is that Germany cars usually break the fastest
Looks bland. Pass.