2025 Volkswagen Atlas -- What's NEW for 2025?? (Massage Seats & MORE Luxury!)

[@CarConfections]

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[@jaycasejaycase]

Just picked up our 2024 Cross Sport Highline. Got it in all black. Tinted all the windows with black rims. Might even black out some of the chrome bits. Truly not missing the extra tech like HUD, massage seating, folding mirrors. Drives great. If you’re worried about the 2.0 L engine-relax. It’s not meant to be a speed demon anyway. It has plenty of torque to haul itself. I love power, it has more than enough and anyone complaining shouldn’t be driving an Atlas/Cross Sport anyway.

[@kd6836]

I have had my Atlas 5 years. One unscheduled service visit for a door lock sensor that was replaced under the 6/72 warranty. I bought new VW for my kids and zero issues. I think I’ll keep my V6, though. I like the new interior but I like my buttons on the one I have.

[@KaftanScieTech]

I have 2021 SEL premium and it is truly a phenomenal suv! I tested 2024 SEL Premium R-Line and it was on another level!

[@jmahizzle]

Love that faux exhaust, said nobody ever.

[@jakes5530]

We have a 2021 Atlas CS VR6 and that’s a great car. Engine sounds awesome and the tech inside is easy to use and always works. This thing with it’s 2.0t and new infotainment with zero physical buttons/knobs leaves much to be desired. On the owners forums lots of people are reporting tech glitches with the screen, which essentially renders the car useless since 99% of controls are adjusted through the screen. Also I think the new exterior looks worse. We wont be replacing ours with a new one when the time comes unfortunately.

[@michaelmiller6843]

Sounds like your model is very desirable

[@jaspalmaina]

How is compares against Acura MDX

[@jakes5530]

@@jaspalmaina we didn’t compare them but i have a Honda Passport and prefer the atlas. Passport is definitely quicker though

[@BeekSizl]

We had a 21 R-Line. Tech hardly ever worked. SOS error and GPS malfunction (replacing the module many times - a known issue). VR6 was a gas guzzler. Decided to lease a 24 SE w/ tech, we miss the sound of the VR6 but the vehicles handles better, is more responsive, great MPG, much higher quality (no more creaking hard plastics) , tech WORKS now (including wireless CarPlay). Best decision we ever made - love the car.

[@jakes5530]

@@BeekSizl that’s a bummer. On the forums it seems like most are having issues with the 24+

[@StanleyLamar]

I’m on my 3rd VW Atlas. I have the 2024 SEL Peak Edition and I love everything about it except one thing. The control that determines if air circulates from the outside or inside is not a button so you can’t use it unless the climate is on. Other than that, I love the Atlas. I get so many compliments on the Peak Edition features. The new lights on the exterior also makes the vehicle stand out.

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

I agree on the piano black trim that many new vehicles use too much of it & it really needs to go. I have a decent amount of it in my current car (2016 Lexus GS350 F-Sport) looks nice with the rest of the different materials, but constantly dust it off every day.

[@brandonyen7837]

I wanted to trade in my 22 Tiguan R line black for this I love the spaces inside 😂

[@rweuce]

do it😊

[@adutwumwaashub9112]

I literally just did the same an hour ago and I love it

[@jeffnesbitt1168]

Wait for the new Tig!

[@Nothern_King]

How is the fuel economy vs the Tiguan?

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

The color looks good

[@krzysztofcwik5347]

VW Atlas lacks 3 things- real buttons, efficent phev power as 7 seater and place in European dealers showrooms. VW should add those and delete all piano black. Still great big family car

[@RellupNorth]

This is for US/ NA only. Too large for European duty

[@krzysztofcwik5347]

@RellupNorth BMW x7 and Merc GLS are bigger

[@CarsandTechInfo]

I really hope they fixed the lack of the touch bars for the audio & climate not being backlit which they shouldn't have done even for the 2024 refresh

[@PyszJack]

Did they ?

[@mertersun]

@@PyszJack Seems not.

[@josephpayton2055]

Yk… despite it being a lot of gloss black materials I don’t think it’s as bad as what Audi does. It looks tasteful new though. At night, these look really cool with all the lights on the outside and interior ambient lighting. It’s definitely a premium vehicle for sure. I will say though, power figures seem underpowered than really all of the competition. Even its 4 cylinder competitors. Wish they kept the V6 around. It doesn’t sound bad either, it doesn’t sound a typical 4 cylinder. BUT the space in this makes up for that, we’ve sat in one of these, it doesn’t disappoint in comfort and space at all. Any family would be satisfied with the room it has

[@Kjhgr01]

I dig the rear amber turn signals and ventilated seats on the base model!

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent review, stay warm guys!🎄

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! We are warm in Phoenix for a few days haha

[@PyszJack]

We have 2024 , had it for 10 months now. 6k miles so far. Overall good car but . Recently the entire screen went out and pixelized. Other thing when the weather got to freezing car started calling road assistance by itself. Remote start works whenever it wants. Of course I addressed it with the dealer but there is seems to be no fix , I am being told it’s a diftware update issue. And of course the lack of lit on volume and climate controls is just nuts… I don’t who designed it

[@RogerBachan-i8y]

Hi did Vw address the NO lights for the heat and volume control at night time ? That’s right at night time there is no lights for that control Also the rattling noise coming from the second row bench seat. I have this model but it’s a 2024. I have rattling noise coming from the bench seats which has gone back to the dealer 3x and hasn’t been fixed yet and now there is noise coming from dashboard. I have to use a cushion on long drives. As I don’t find the seats comfortable. it’s great on smooth roads but very rough on bumpy roads.

[@nipungupta5511]

Yes

[@Cletus_the_Elder]

People are going to come to the comments section to say how their Volkswagens were problem-free gems. They're the lucky ones. VW makes cars that make you wonder if there were any real Germans involved in the engineering and manufacturing.

[@broodp4]

My VW golf is a 9 year problem free gem

[@Reebert02]

Pull the shifter backwards to put it in drive and push it forward to reverse? Did I hear that right?

[@thetruthyes]

Yes

[@capedcrusaderforbuilders9671]

We've a one month old '24, traded in a '19. Liked the '19 better. Compass display on '19 always showed road name you were ON, and the '24 does not. Very useful when just driving by sight and no nav. VW screwed things up by eliminating this. Also there is no way to personalize keyfobs to memory seat/mirror settings. Another error on VW's part.

[@SpringfieldTony]

great review - VW is looking better these days, do you guys like the German band Kraftwerk? they announced a new American tour today for the spring. if ya like electronic music you might wanna check it out.

[@petteremmartz]

everybody criticizing the 2025 Chevy Trax 3000 pounds because of the 1.2L 3 cylinder, and this 2025 Volkswagen Atlas 4500 pounds with a 2.0L 4 cylinder is wild, basically the engine of the Corolla, wow, I want to hear you all!

[@bigbehr77]

I'm debating on trading in my 22 Tiguan RLine for 25 Atlas RLine...I'm still researching both. Both are very cool vehicles.

[@yiyangcheng]

I did it.

[@triggerxx9760]

I traded my 2021 tiguan r line

[@pauladam8918]

I want to trade my 22 Tiguan R-Line for this I love the look especially in Red but it just seems to big and the gas mileage is much better on the Tiguan.

[@josephpayton2055]

2 questions, is the massage function on the driver and passenger, or just the driver and how good is the massage? I ask because the palisade offers that too and it’s only on the driver side and it’s more of the side bolster inflating and deflating from what I’ve heard.

[@CarConfections]

It a lumbar massage but on both fronts seats

[@speechrob4]

This car needs the interior refresh of the new 2025 Tiguan.

[@Prague1810]

Hello Drew! 😍

[@Slate_0]

What is the name of the background song?

[@Lessontobe]

Great review as always the car is beautiful. However. the VW has a lot of consumer complaints lately and the factory in Germany is laying off workers.

[@jeffnesbitt1168]

This VW is made in the states

[@CarringtonHollister]

This VW is born in Tennessee‼️

[@rayz8000]

How does this 4 cyl compare to the 4 in GMC Acadia/Chevy Traverse

[@CarConfections]

It's less powerful but more refined

[@rayz8000]

@@CarConfections Thank You! Love you reviews BTW

[@franciscoayon9470]

You should start adjusting the mifdle row when seating in the back,to see how much leg rooms you get when moving the middle row fordward level by level

[@Maxwell1989]

How are the massaging seats

[@CarConfections]

Pretty basic lumbar massage

[@Maxwell1989]

​@@CarConfectionswould you guys get this or all new Chevy traverses RS AWD

[@ATLOffroad]

I like the look and the size. All that room in the 2nd and 3rd row seats is nice. Not a fan of capacitive buttons or piano black. I don’t mind having a 4cyl but my 2014 Mazda CX-9 averages 22-23mpg in mixed driving and it has a V6. Once this gets better mileage for the amount of power I would seriously consider the Atlas the next time I go car shopping.

[@nj6441]

Good review. It seems in your sound reading chart in the video, you have VW atlas shown twice and the earlier one is read at 51db.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! Good catch, we will correct that on our site.

[@subramanyashetty4401]

When is it coming to India?

[@rickvoit7310]

What I would give for a side by side comparison of the Atlas with the (not now offered in America) Touareg. We own a 2015 diesel Touareg and the thing is an ingot, superb quality.

[@lakeshaharris1330]

Great Review! I absolutely look this model🎯💯🚘🔑🔑🎀🎊🎊

[@yankeesusa1]

One of the most comfortable and most unreliable suv. Would be our next suv but my goodness this has so many issues.

[@Top5Depot]

It's a hit or miss. I have a 2019 with 128K on it and still going strong!

[@emaun5948]

Not a single issue with our 2024 and the best buying experience from any dealer ever. We have the SEL R-Line. Of course, heated seats this year.. and that blue is pretty nice!

[@Top5Depot]

@@yankeesusa1 oh and did I mention it's the only SUV I feel comfortable in as a giant? I'm 6'3 over 200 pounds. Every other SUV feels small.

[@ISOCZAR]

I bought a 20 22 model during covid and never had an issue

[@Brent-jx1oq]

@@Top5Depot 6'3 makes you a giant?

[@BSBS-gk4iy]

Wow nice! 2.0L pack of juice!😀

[@jakes5530]

It’s a great engine, and doesnt sound half bad either. But our 2021’s VR6 trumps the 2.0t all day. It’s much smoother and sounds so sweet when you rev it out.

[@vladt623]

It’s one of the most spacious, its clean and classy, the engine sucks but the speed is in line with the other suvs in this segment, unless you’re looking at GH hybrid max, or Ford Explorer st, or Mazda cx 90 turbo S which is not even that fast, the backup camera resolution sucks, they could have done more, but I think they’re making the big changes for 2026

[@keska01]

I’m Curious for the 2026 change… I have a 2024 model and really like it so far

[@facelessman7733]

Anyone complaining about reliability, check your service history. You can't skip out or cheap out on taking care of maintenance if you expect any kind of service life out of these German cars. It has always been this way!

[@drpanosm]

Can you address if VW is still reliable, granted that 3 factories closed last month in Germany. I am worried that we won't be able to find parts if VW gets bankrupt.

[@JackSmith-qi7dr]

They are not going bankrupt.

[@hockeynutt9434]

Is the usless hvac controls and volume still not lit for night driving? Bring back buttons and that steering wheel is still ugly. Needs some more style or colour stitching, something. Overall, still really bland interior.

[@CarsandTechInfo]

The steering wheel looks decent but the sliders really should be backlit for 2025

[@cybercam33]

Take a drink every time they say “segment.’ 😂

[@tspidey007]

VW should take the Atlas engine and put it in the Tiguan, and give the Atlas an inline or VR 6 making 300 to 325 hp.

[@theompman]

The touch sensitive panel and the gloss trim everywhere make this an instant turn-off for me. Beautiful exterior though!

[@JackSmith-qi7dr]

Do not need to slide the volume control- you can tap.

[@veechik9]

I wish Atlas was available in the UK 🇬🇧

[@JimmySmash1998]

This has to be ahead of the traverse explorer honda and cx90

[@dynamicremakes5592]

Will this vehicle be banned since it isn’t made in amerikka or no?

[@CarConfections]

It is built in the U.S (Tennessee)

[@JackSmith-qi7dr]

😂 Tennessee is not in the U.S.?

[@dynamicremakes5592]

@@JackSmith-qi7dr at this point idk it seems as if in America people make up whatever they want to be true 😂😂😂so maybe Tennessee isn’t America perhaps it’s china

[@keska01]

@@CarConfections is that new for 2025? i have the 2024 cross sport and it says made in Mexico :O

[@Noahkinz]

So devastating the times we’re in. A tiny overstressed 4 cylinder for a massive SUV that lacks reliability & hardly gets better fuel economy. Make it make sense. I would never get it bc of the engine alone

[@danclark2079]

Where the hybrid?

[@robearhong]

Miss the V6

[@haze1123]

Delete: Piano gloss plastic Add: Physical volume and HVAC knobs. Just watching him use that volume slider is aggravating 11:37

[@jimclifford17]

Lowest rank reliability according to this video?

[@doloresvancartier4249]

Wait for the new Tiguan. Its better in every way.

[@amanti113]

What a difference between 2024 and 2025??? I can't see difference 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@Mpbalaji1]

Massage seats and 4 way lumbar in both driver and passenger seats and 15w wireless charging. Nothing else

[@amanti113]

@Mpbalaji1 kkkkkkkkkk big changes kkkkkkkk

[@edmanetka9972]

I like it but this engine seems kinda loud

[@sophaman9193]

Nice suv but the problem is reliability

[@planartube2364]

Good review, but I want my cars with a real engine.

[@Al.H]

They lost me with the manual tilt and telescoping steering wheel!

[@jngobngo]

Ehhh I don't know about this refresh

[@JohnRaisbeck]

They failed when they added a 4 banger because they had a surplus of these engines sitting around. Engine sucks

[@fanovaohsmuts]

14:18 I can’t tell you how much it bothered me that you just crumpled up that paper and threw it on the ground

[@matthewrenshaw]

Imagine paying $55K to hear that tinny little go-kart motor every time you step on the gas, Christ. 20:39

[@jaycasejaycase]

If you want to hear a pleasurable engine for 55k this isn’t the vehicle to have it anyway. It’s literally a family hauler. Why would it sound like an AMG GLE. Cmon smh.

[@matthewrenshaw]

@@jaycasejaycase its the fact that you can hear it at all, jay. I don't want to hear the engine, period

[@jaycasejaycase]

@@matthewrenshawthat’s what comfort/eco mode is for. Or custom mode lol

[@360milliondollars]

So not only did they place a 4 cyl in it they made sure to place a terrible to use infotainment slid to use controls... not even sure what to call it... I say its a mistake... should have went physical buttons.....well... just making a Honda Pilot just seem as if its the better chose would say Acura MDX but they priced lux and not as nice as Luxury vehicles for the price... too close to a Honda Pilot.... now if its 32K max priced for this VW... are the steering wheel control... which did break in a Passat.... physical... I can possibly live with that almost what I want but its really a work vehicle... if its getting same fuel economy as a natural V6 Honda Pilot ... I should just get the Pilot.... more than likely to last longer maybe not the transmission though.....LOL

[@loseerich493]

Lost interest at the thing having a 4-cyl power plant. Super shame as the exterior & interior styling is good.

[@trustmub1]

Looks like a Ford Everest at the front…😂

[@jgriffin411]

Seriously no brake-hold. Big miss!

[@Shafaymustafa12]

Bro you gave rankings first and then you are reviewing this vehicle 😂

[@CarConfections]

The order you see the videos post is not the same as the order we film them in

[@Shisimona]

I work at a VW dealership, and these things are just pure junk. Even the mechanics hate them.

[@triggerxx9760]

I work at toyota and our new cars are junk our mechanics hate working on them

[@uocana1]

I work at Honda as a certified mechanic and they are junk, even the salesman hate selling them.

[@take5DD]

This thing is still so dated compared to the Koreans and especially against Chinese SUVs. Wow...heated steering wheel. Wow. HUD. Wow Massaging seats. "Hold my beer"-Chinese EV makers.

[@kevinW826]

Glad those Chinese garbage won’t be here

[@jasperdany]

In Germany, we don't have this model but its similar size vehicle costs 80k+€. Damn it is cheap in the US.

[@rich_svoboda]

You mean the 'Germans' don't have this model.

[@jasperdany]

@@rich_svoboda yes we dont. It's called Toureg and its almost similar size (maybe a bit smaller) and looks more Audi. It is also smaller cause EU does not have big roads like in the US.

[@keska01]

@@jasperdanythe Touareg is miles a head in quality

[@jasperdany]

@@keska01 could be, I do not know, all i know that the prices are literally almost 40% less in the US

[@CarringtonHollister]

I miss the Touraeg I don’t think this Atlas would pull a boat especially with the 2.0t

[@cmair77]

4 banger, no thanks

[@Troy-y5g]

Damn that’s nice!

[@XX-166]

This thing is under powered for its size and the reliability ratings are subpar.

[@landroverSV]

No VR6, I won't buy!

[@weirdshibainu]

This thing is a joke

[@jyotiupadhyay13]

Yaaak🤮 that multimedia screen they didn’t see what others are doing… hiw can someone put that ugly screen on the car.. big NO for me even the price is under 30k No No No🤮🤮

[@f1pro910]

21mpg 😂

[@NeelPatel-f7q]

This suv is useless underpower engine low resale value

[@moneypenny174]

But there are so many better choices. It’s the car that says, “I have lousy mileage and I’m bland”.

[@NeelPatel-f7q]

Yes toyota grand highlander for Power and madza cx90 for Luxury and honda pilot for offroading suv, and chevy traverse

[@JackSmith-qi7dr]

@NeelPatel-f7qThe Mazda is not luxury. The seats are sub-par, the speaker system is average, the center screen is last gen technology. The ride is not luxury.

[@KingKong-]

VW spoiled their vr6 with a tiny 2lit engine like in Corolla😂😂😂😂😂😂......no physical buttons, gear lever, awd control dial.......no wonder VW is closing plants🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@poy791]

Two seats in the third row not pretending that three people will fit in a midsize third row comfortable.

[@J_Starr007]

My cousin just grabbed 1 of these in a really nice red, not a bad-looking truck but the Palisade still takes it imo, what's with the Germans not having digital rearview mirrors?... None of the German Holy-Trinity have adopted that in any of their cars, CRAZY!! Completely off subject though, Mason those track-pants are very revealing in a wonderful way 🤭🤫.. I apologize if my compliment is in anyway lewd or disrespectful.