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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@cyclonus01]

How many miles ?

[@kd6836]

@@cyclonus01 2018 Atlas 55,000 miles; 2019 Jetta: 75,000 miles, 2019 Beetle: 66,000 miles, 2022 Taos: 35,000 miles

[@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.

[@carguyeyedoc]

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

[@carguyeyedoc]

@@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.

[@carguyeyedoc]

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

[@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.

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

I love the color & this SUV & I should buy this.

[@jmahizzle]

Love that faux exhaust, said nobody ever.

[@steveharmon9000]

It stays clean.

[@raulsimon6431]

That 4 cylinder wayyyy better than the V6 0-60 faster than the V6 by a hole 1 second!

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

The color looks good

[@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!

[@Norden_king]

How is the fuel economy vs the Tiguan?

[@reynaldocordero4247]

Tiguan interior space is adequate. Not too big and not too small. It's just right. It's smaller size allows the Tiguan to handle curves superbly. I know. I have a 23' Tiguan R line black in pyrite silver.

[@Gonefishing626]

Just picked up a 2025 Peak Edition. I think it is decent so far, but one thing I didn't notice while driving it during the day is the lack of backlighting on the temp and volume swipe controls and the steering wheel's light and wiper controls. Also, we test drove 2 of them and both had sticky rear climate control buttons.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent review, stay warm guys!🎄

[@CarConfections]

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

[@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

[@ElPescadoMan]

​@@krzysztofcwik5347They are Also 30k-50k more lol

[@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

[@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!

[@Kjhgr01]

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

[@Prague1810]

Hello Drew! 😍

[@jeneilmiller736]

I have Tiguan. Is cross sport truly worth the upgrade? Or look somewhere else?

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@marybankett604]

I like it blue is my color looking for another vehicle as we speak my car is own it's last leg sort of speak thanks for the information guys 😊

[@speechrob4]

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

[@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

[@cybercam33]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@yiyangcheng]

@@pauladam8918 I’ve been avg 25mpg on the atlas just as good as the rig

[@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‼️

[@Hercegovac.1]

@@CarringtonHollister you can tell 😅

[@stebesplace]

2024 Atlas SEL R-Line owner here. Can't beat the interior space, leading class for its size. BUT, transmission is garbage. Feels like a CVT most times. Gas mileage is garbage for a 4 cylinder too. I'd rather have a confident V6 and a 6 speed transmission mated to it. Auto start-stop is garbage as well, far too sensitive, but you can add a hardwire option to bypass if you'd like. Soundaktor is pretty bad, there's a sound profile that combined with the CVT sounds terrible. I sound like a grumpy owner, lots of things are good, but there's a ton that they could have improved without affecting the bottom line.

[@lakeshaharris1330]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@steveharmon9000]

I owned Atlas with the V6 for almost 6 years. I was exactly like you. I din't want a whiny little 4 banger. I tried one. Going about 15 mph I accelerated and it downshifted. NOT for me. However, the salesman said put it in sport mode and try that again. He was right. It was a different vehicle. I never expected so much difference because of a different shift mode accomplished from and electrical switch. I bought the car. It's a sign of the times, these little turbocharged fours. Gotta go with the times I guess.

[@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

[@JackSmith-qi7dr]

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

[@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

[@mariaaguilera1826]

I have a 2021 vw Tiguan and it was great for 3 years and it started wasting oil from every 3 months to every 900mi. Which for me is about 1 1/2 months. Still under warranty but VW says they can’t find anything wrong.

[@tutaramujembahuma3306]

Tell them to do a compression test on the engine and show you the results.

[@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

[@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!

[@rich_svoboda]

Dually pickup, 40' gooseneck trailer, GVWR 25,000 lbs..... only 6 cylinders.

[@subramanyashetty4401]

When is it coming to India?

[@jstaguan]

Been eyeing this as an alternative on my current X3... looks i need to wait for another year till it will have the same infotainment as Tiguan..

[@Maxwell1989]

The new model is launching this year

[@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.

[@Bustin81]

I’ve been driving VW’s for nearly 20 years. The new Atlas is nearly a no brainer for me but the engine is a deal breaker. 2.0 liters is too small for that vehicle. They’re getting way too ambitious with the obsession with fuel economy. I don’t trust the turbo. Reluctantly making the switch to Mazda.

[@Reebert02]

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

[@thetruthyes]

Yes

[@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

[@Maxwell1989]

How are the massaging seats

[@CarConfections]

Pretty basic lumbar massage

[@Maxwell1989]

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

[@veechik9]

I wish Atlas was available in the UK 🇬🇧

[@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

[@JimmySmash1998]

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

[@theompman]

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

[@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.

[@planartube2364]

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

[@doloresvancartier4249]

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

[@fishmojo865]

Needs a V10 like the old VW Touareg.

[@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

[@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?

[@Moonlight-zp5rj]

Audi could have used Atlas’s frame and make a GLS/x7 rival but instead they made Q8.

[@Slate_0]

What is the name of the background song?

[@mraetnts]

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.

[@mraetnts]

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

[@jaycasejaycase]

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

[@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

[@stevewilley5185]

Driver side door armrest is 4" too far away to rest your arm on it. A real zonk for me on test drive. A deal breaker VW. What am I supposed to do screw a 2x4 on door panel to make it more useful?

[@340lou7]

Did you review an acura mdx, lexus, or audi as yet ?

[@CarConfections]

Absolutely! We've got all the reviews you might want

[@Maxwell1989]

​@@CarConfectionswhat did you think of the performance of the engine compared to the new traverse engine which one is faster?

[@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

[@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.

[@Iggy_Cooks]

I work at a firehouse, and all of our fire engines are junk. Even Pierce hates working on them.

[@elisealexander2882]

Is it the carbon intake?

[@loseerich493]

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

[@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

[@danclark2079]

Where the hybrid?

[@JohnRaisbeck]

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

[@edmanetka9972]

I like it but this engine seems kinda loud

[@jimclifford17]

Lowest rank reliability according to this video?

[@BSBS-gk4iy]

Wow nice! 2.0L pack of juice!😀

[@carguyeyedoc]

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.

[@SheriffZack1]

Bring back the 3.6L V6

[@AGC828]

I dinner 6 see why they couldn't have offered the Toilet R engine as an option... They're make even more money... They're sideways making the engine..

[@Al.H]

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

[@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

[@jngobngo]

Ehhh I don't know about this refresh

[@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

[@sophaman9193]

Nice suv but the problem is reliability

[@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

[@landroverSV]

No VR6, I won't buy!

[@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

[@ernestovillanueva54]

had a 2021 v6 se left me stranded 5 times within 8 months, got rid of it

[@XX-166]

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

[@weirdshibainu]

This thing is a joke

[@Troy-y5g]

Damn that’s nice!

[@Aj-f7q]

This suv is useless underpower engine low resale value

[@f1pro910]

21mpg 😂

[@moneypenny174]

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

[@Aj-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.

[@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🤮🤮

[@1GBMOMMY]

NO. Getting rid of the V6 was the biggest mistake. Also they need more real buttons the touch screen everything sucks. Rather drive my 2018 VW Atlas than downgrade to this new 2025! V6 is superior.

[@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🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@joegarcia3954]

Under powered 4 cylinder!