OFF-ROAD in the 2024 VW Atlas Peak Edition, DID WE GET STUCK?

This is the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Peak Edition, and we are testing it off-road and attempting to not get stuck. Watch to find out if we did or not!
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:26 Peak Edition Features
1:54 AWD System Explained
2:43 Under The Hood
3:09 Cargo Space
4:11 Rear Seats
5:18 Pricing
5:37 Interior and Tech
8:35 Driving
11:52 Driving Off-Road
16:55 Verdict
So, the special edition soft roader trend is catching on with a few manufacturers, Toyota has its RAV 4 TRD (Which does ok off-road), and the Honda Pilot Trailsport is also good, however, this Atlas doesn’t have skid plates and doesn't have a whole lot of ground clearance, with only 6.5 inches.
To separate the Peak Edition from the rest of the Atlas family, it has a more rugged front fascia and a smattering of silver underbody cladding. Across the lower fascia is a gloss black "X" design that is similar to the design on the five-passenger Atlas Sport. The good news is all models now get standard LED adaptive headlights
The Peak Edition adds some black-out detailing and it has its own badging which is a black badge with an orange and chrome Peak Edition logo on the front quarter panel which in my opinion is a cool design. .
The Peak Edition gets black overhead roof rails as standard and at the back, the name strip is black with chrome lettering, a silver diffuser, and some fake exhaust outlets. It also differentiates itself by having 18-inch black-painted aluminum wheels with 255/60 all-terrain tires.
4 Motion
The Atlas comes with VW’s 4Motion system which uses an advanced electronic clutch on the rear axle that lets the rear wheels rotate while the front wheels power the Atlas in everyday driving.
Even when it's not engaged, the 4Motion system measures the wheel speed multiple times a second, looking for signs of wheel slip. The 4Motion software has been designed to engage before the vehicle’s front wheels lose traction.
The electronically controlled clutch can engage in a fraction of a second, sending up to 50 percent of the engine’s power to the rear axle as needed. If an individual wheel begins to slip, the Electronic Stability Control can slow it down, sending more power to the wheel on the opposite side with traction.
Under the hood
The only engine option is this turbocharged four-cylinder, it has 269 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque, slightly less power but more torque than the previous 3.6-liter V-6. It drives all 4 wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission. O-60 takes around 7.3 seconds, slightly quicker than the old V6.
You can expect 25 miles to the gallon on the highway so with its 18.6-gallon fuel tank, you should be able to go about 500 miles.
2024 VW Atlas Peak Edition w/Tech Numbers
BASE PRICE: $46,555
PRICE AS TESTED: $48,995
VEHICLE LAYOUT: Front-engine, FWD, 7-pass, 4-door SUV
ENGINE: 2.0 L turbocharged and inter-cooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4
POWER: 269 hp @ 5,500 rpm
TORQUE: 273 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic
0-60 MPH: 7.3 sec
CURB WEIGHT: 4,561 lb
TOWING CAPACITY: 5,000 lbs
CARGO CAPACITY: 20.6 ft³, 55.5 ft³ and 96.8 ft³ with all seats folded
EPA CITY/HWY/COMBINED: 18/24/20 mpg
OUR OBSERVED FUEL ECONOMY: 18.9 mpg
PROS: Better than expected off-road, nice interior, competent handling on-road
CONS: Annoying infotainment controls

[@michaelstone7514]

Its a shame that vw did not make it a hybrid. With the size and weight 2 electric motors to help with power and fuel economy is a no brainer!

[@coronalime6777]

Love mine.

[@TheBruceLeeUFC1]

How’s the road noise with the AT tires?

[@yippie6862]

VW America never gives what potential buyers want. An R-Line Atlas needs to have more power under the hood. An Atlas Peak needs to have skid plates, more ground clearance, and different suspension. Since about 10+ years ago VW America has had a lot of issues and missteps. It's why I left the brand and don't regret it. I've never seen an automaker be so arrogant in their mediocrity than the American division of VW.

[@KalenvS]

Ahh yes... VW, known for making off-road vehicles. I don't go to IKEA looking for designer furniture. In the same way, people don't go to VW/Audi for off-road vehicles. At what point is it the customers responsibility to know how to shop properly?

[@yippie6862]

@@KalenvS You miss the point. If companies like VW are going to make "soft Off-Roaders" then they should step it up a bit. The Chevy Traverse Z71 and Honda Pilot Trail Sport at least give you some skid plates. VW gives you cosmetics only.

[@KalenvS]

I'm missing the point? "If companies like VW are going to make "soft Off-Roaders""... In what world is VW going to make an "Off Road" vehicle???? Stop going to McDonalds expecting a 7 course meal with top level service.... You are the dumb one for thinking VW is going to go compete in the Dakar Rally lol. "But they called the trim level "Super Duper Off Road Overlanding Go Over Anything 4Motion Beast Mode Platinum", so you just know it will be able to climb Everest!" Get over yourself man...

[@Pamlicojdjdj1487]

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[@JayBD626]

Agree w you somewhat, yippie, but the auto makers know their stuff when it comes to pricing and their business model. Adding the features you describe, while seemingly inexpensive, add cost to the product which adds to retail which then allows for comparison shopping at a higher ‘tier’ brand which may cost them a sale down the road. And let’s face it, these vehicles are more show than anything else. For true off-roading most will look to Jeep, Land Rover, Bronco, etc..