2021 Volkswagen Atlas - Review - A Modern Refresh! 👏

[@paulm6481]

My wife lost her job at a car dealership front office. My thoughts and prayers with all and particularly our great men and women at car dealerships. We'll get through this. Great video. I like Atlas. With a V6 :)

[@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville]

So sorry to hear that, I know a lot of people in that position and it’s super unfortunate. We will get through this 🙌🏻 thanks for checking out the video, Paul!

[@davidmorad4405]

Great review! I love your honesty on the front camera!!

[@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville]

Thank you! That’s what I do on this channel! 💯

[@mattyg805]

This is an old review, but I’m waiting on a 2022 Atlas SEL V6. Biggest difference between it and competitors was the size/space. The 3rd row and truck space and overall driver/passenger room was much better in the ATLAS. We test drove an Explorer, Pathfinder, and Jeep GCL. All 3 felt tiny compared to the Atlas.

[@Zeus0886]

Will be my next car next year hopefully. Getting things in order now.

[@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@peachesandoreo]

I appreciate your complete honesty and enjoyed your review. I like the available Racing Green for 2021. Are adaptive headlights on the 2021 SEL and SEL Premium a first for 2021, or were they available on top of the line previous years of the Atlas?

[@armandotoledo9032]

Amazing review! honest and detailed. i like that you put the comparison from the last year

[@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville]

Thanks for checking out the video, Armando!

[@SijoyThomas]

The front and rear design refresh is a welcome change. Makes it more competitive to the newer three-row SUVs

[@joei4ever]

that rant about third row space is pure BS. It is completely fine for a 6' person. Why would you slide 2nd row all the way back, there is so much room in second row that is just stupidity to have them all the way back. I do own an Atlas and have driven people and was driven in 3rd row and there is plenty of space.

[@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville]

We’ll have to agree to disagree on that one! Thanks for checking out the video!

[@joei4ever]

@@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville what you should be complaining is the lack of latches for kids car seats in third row. Unbelievable that they haven't included them even on this refresh, something that is a Must in any car. Every single other SUV I saw, has them. For big families this is a HUGE FAIL

[@saiedn.shehabi502]

I started to look for a new car back in February, but stopped due to Covid uncertainty! I resumed my search last Saturday, and it only took me three days to figure out what I wanna get, the 2021 Atlas ES 2.0 and which I got on Thursday :-) I know that features and specs differ between trims, so my ES (also the S trim) has the outer DRL at ON state, while the inner DRL are OFF, and I am wondering if this a trim related thing! Or is there a "secret" to have all DRL ON? Today is Sunday, so I will reach out to my dealer tomorrow, but thought that I share this here... Cheers

[@bradleypollack5658]

I like the updated wheels. I purchased them for my 2019 model.

[@richardhogg9389]

You make a great point about not enough trunk space - In your opinion, what is the next step up. Looking for a vehicle that is 6 seater + room for 2 dogs. Besides a suburban, is there anything else out there that is much better?

[@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville]

The new Tahoe is going to be super nice... it has a super spacious trunk...and plenty of seating.... check out the 2021 Chevy Tahoe!

[@carlosvidal1843]

Great review. Is the Digital cockpit standard on all trim levels or is that part of a package like on the 2019-2020 model?

[@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville]

It looks like based on what I can tell that it starts on the SEL... it may be an option on the SE.... I think it should be standard on the Atlas but 🤷🏻‍♂️ Thanks for checking out the video, Carlos!

[@ferdievirgo]

Hi There! Good day! is the 2021 VW atlas sel premium with Rline package is different now? Coz the 2019 atlas rline packages before,the power folding mirror, 360 view camera, parking assist are Deleted it.

[@mziwendukuntsele671]

Looks so much better. 4Motion availability for 2.0T is a good option.

[@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville]

I agree, some very nice subtle refreshes

[@paneerlovr]

When you put a 2021 Atlas SEL Premium in reverse, does it as a default show you a split screen with overhead view and also the rear view camera? OR... does it always show you the back view... i prefer split screen

[@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville]

If you had the split screen enabled during the last power cycle it will be there!

[@AlphaMatador]

Thanks for showing! I've been looking for videos on this car for sometime. Do you know if a hybrid or new engine is coming soon?

[@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville]

Here’s the thing... they are *supposedly* releasing a fully electric car in the fall.... and they haven’t had a decent hybrid in years. I don’t think that jump will go smoothly. So I wouldn’t be overly shocked if we got a hybrid Atlas in a year or two Thanks for checking out the video, Steven!

[@JakeRoot]

I know that a diesel Atlas was planned, to compete with the Highlander, but it was scrapped post-TDI scandal. This left them with the two middling gas engines; the diesel would have been the engine to choose if it was still around. I think a mild-hybrid Atlas is likely for the next generation, since VW is doing that for all their European models.

[@mightywizard7475]

I want to see a diesel model!

[@gabea.458]

What I think about the silver trim not matching on the front is get the R-Line ;). I would like to buy a '21 after a lot of comparisons and research, but none have made it to Southern CA. At lease not in my area. I'm guessing you got some because you are closer to TN where they are made. It's annoying that you can't build one online either yet there are dealers that have them. I believe you can open and close the hatch from the trunk switch on the drivers door also. Being that you are 6'1 and had excessive leg room in the second row I think your third row opinion would have been better had you adjusted the second row to a comfortable setting, then tried the 3rd. You had tons of head room too. Compared to the competition the trunk space and 3rd row are quite good too. Also in future reviews you should probably demonstrate how the second row (bench or captain) slides AND pivots allowing 3rd row access without having to remove a child seat. I don't say any of this because I'm some VW fan boy either, I've never owned one in my life. Just have done some research. The coolest thing you missed on the '21 SEL is the VW traffic jam assist which is level 2 autonomous driving.

[@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville]

Sorry to hear you can’t find one, Gabe! That’s frustrating I’m sure. I hadn’t heard about Traffic Jam Assist! Seems like it’s just like full stop/go adaptive cruise control, which I thought they already had 😆 Thanks for checking out the video!

[@ajackson-ross7295]

Is the tigaun r line still a gd car to buy

[@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville]

Tiguan is always a great car to buy!

[@ajackson-ross7295]

Is the Tiguan changing next year

[@ajackson-ross7295]

Also what’s the upgraded stereo like Dynaudio system

[@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville]

Great question... they just released the 2020 so I would assume a similar refresh next year. Updated steering wheel, headlight refresh etc..

[@ajackson-ross7295]

Could u tell me what the upgraded stereo is like could you do a review on them plz

[@StanleyLamar]

Thank you for your videos. Thet help and I now have my first Atlas. It is a 2019 and I lease. I love it so far.

[@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville]

Great to hear! Thanks for checking out the video!👏🏼👏🏼

[@hardipkalyan4214]

Slambarb, how has the Atlas been performing for you so far? Many people are saying vw’s are not reliable. I just bought mine like a month ago.

[@StanleyLamar]

@@hardipkalyan4214 hello, I'm not loyal to any brand so this is my first VW. I love it! It performs well. The only downside is the gas mileage but it is true to what is stated. It's only me but I love the space, captain seating, 3rd row, SD drive, and display system.

[@overhauloddz]

Your reviews are pretty spot on. Thanks. And I like the old steering wheel emblem, the new grill is meh like the old one better not a fan. The tritones are not my fav, i personally don't care for the interior colors being so busy. Sometimes less is more.

[@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville]

Couldn’t agree more about the interior, too much going on. Thanks for the kind words, Megan!

[@paulm6481]

We should also add RIP cruises, Vegas Casino trips, restaurants, airplane rides. Did I miss anything?

[@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville]

Unfortunately yes to all of those... 😢

[@tfh5575]

ahh i like everything about the 2019 more

[@purplefurture6960]

what is similar to this car but new redesigned ? i dont want to buy a car after 1 year will be redesign

[@agasparia]

What is an integrated fog light? How does that work??

[@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville]

It just means that the fog lights are built into the headlight cluster vs sitting below it. They work just like traditional fog lights would

[@pabloarvelo5969]

I personally like the old digital gage display.

[@PinoyFamilyInFlorida]

great review! stay safe my friend

[@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville]

Thank you! Same to you!

[@volco-4u398]

Price......???? This car.....

[@coloradoclif]

Gotta say, I never really understand why virtually every review talks about the 3rd row with the 2nd row seats slid fully back. Like at least set the 2nd row to a place that is acceptably comfortable to you in that row then move back. You looked like you had a solid 6 inches for your knees in the 2nd row. What kind of douche bag would have the seats totally back if the person is getting smashed? Not that it's spacious, just always feels like there's this thing about presenting the 3rd row in the worst light possible (with every car). Did you also move the driver seat all the way back when talking about the second row? Sorry just a pet peeve. Appreciate the honesty otherwise.

[@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville]

Yeah I get that. It definitely is a lot better with the second row slid up a bit. I think people in the second row naturally want to be as comfortable as possible so by default the second row seats are usually pretty far back. But of course that can be adjusted, even with the second row seats up it’s still not super comfy back there... lol... thanks for checking out the video, Paul!

[@cyip9822]

very very good job

[@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville]

Thank you!

[@gsb5050]

That front camera though 😒

[@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville]

Super strange right?! 🤭

[@terrielynhalbert5377]

we have the 2017 suv and the back sucks we have double stoller and it sucks

[@sjohnfl]

Yeah that front camera won't break...

[@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville]

It is concerning how far out it sticks 😥

[@markgeller5900]

"Maybe functional may not be"...on the exhausts. they are totally fake. the exhaust is under the car. Silly.

[@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville]

They aren’t functional

[@hanialzaid8460]

The exhaust "maybe functional may not be"? Who are you kidding? Earned a dislike

[@BachmanVolkswagenLouisville]

Appreciate the interaction!👊🏼