Kelley Blue Book posted a big review of the midsize SUV segment and did quite the write up on the Volkswagen Atlas. One of the "cons" of it unfortunately was that they wanted more power out of it and that was definitely something I was questioning before. But.. more power can always be added so it's not that much of an issue, just gotta suck it up for warranty sake I guess.
Above Average: Unprecedented interior space and a monstrous 6-year/72,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty.
Below Average: More power to move the beast is at the top of our wish list.
Consensus: Priced responsibly, smartly equipped, and roomier than you can imagine, the all-new Atlas makes a strong case for you and the family to revisit the brand.
That poor power is a bit of a trade off because we get slightly good MPG's, up to 23 which for a vehicle like this is not bad. I doubt power will be much an issue to most owners. Once you get off the line and try to push it from rolling speeds you'll be fine.
After 24 hours of owning mine, I've only opened it up on the freeway a couple of times, but I can sense what they mean from the lack of power. It's not an issue for me whatsoever. I had 5 people in the car and we were able to stay pretty zippy, making lane changes and accelerating to pass other drivers.
Let's face it - it is a big heavy SUV, and given what it's got at the price point it hits, I think it checks all the boxes for the majority of people looking for something like this. For those who want more speed/nimbleness (and less payload room), I'd say keep your eyes peeled for the 2018 Tiguan coming up around the corner....
The new Tiguan definitely would be the go to if you want something more nimble as it looks almost exactly like a mini-Atlas. Which... great idea VW, I love it. But I do need the space so Atlas it is.
Just picked up my Atlas a few days ago. I am lucky enough to have a blizzard today in NJ.
Drove the car into Manhattan, no problem. Went home, snow was already 6 inches deep. The Atlas just cruised thru it like a hot knife cutting thru butter.
I traded in my Ml 350 Mercedes, very pleased with...
Here's my favorite review.
This review is fun to watch and the guy bombs around probably breaking the speed limit many times.
This review really made me want the Atlas even more.
Car & Driver online generally liked the Atlas. The only real pan was that it was a bit underpowered, but adequate for everyday use. They thought it handles well. I found this review very useful
2018 Volkswagen Atlas | In-Depth Model Review | Car and Driver
I think it was somewhere else that I...
Jalopnik is equating the new VW Atlas to the Honda Pilot because of how predictable and safe it is. Well, that's pretty much why people would go for the Atlas IMO. If I wanted something sportier I would have gone for the Jaguar F-Pace or something similar.
The Atlas checks off a lot of boxes...
This is something they call Drivers Notes for the VW Atlas. The staff got to spend some time with the Atlas and shared their opinions on it. So far, it looks pretty darn positive.
They do claim that it does feel a little breathless and the infotainment is a little "too responsive"
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