Refreshed 2021 VW Atlas SUV | The GOOD & BAD

[@markholle3450]

We bought the 2021.5 Atlas SEL. We love the ride and quiet ride but the space in the third row is awesome. It was the deciding factor for us. No one wants to squeeze three in the back of a crossover. If you buy one thinking you will seat 8, you’ll regret not buying a minivan. The most pleasant thing is we are averaging 24-25 on the highway. That’s about what we were getting on our Highlander. One last thing, I appreciate a good infotainment system that doesn’t look like an iPad attached to the dash. For me, I like what VW has done.

[@gt-c-]

Very intelligent comment indeed...and is based on REALITY!

[@roadking_tv]

Thank you Mark!!! You just solved my problem!!!

[@nickgjenkins]

Just bought a used 2021 and I'm also seeing better than advertised mileage. Granted, I live in MT and my city driving is very different than what I would be getting in LA or any big metropolitan city. So I'm usually averaging around 21 in town. The biggest thing for me is comfort. I love how this thing drives. The steering caught me off guard at first but I've acclimated to it. It's not numb, it's just very light. If you put it in sport mode, your steering will tighten up a bit. From a used car perspective, there are two problems I've had, but I'm still under warranty so I'm not worried. 1) I have a bad shock (easy fix) and 2) The mode selector is dying. Getting them both taken care of next week. Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase. Very comfortable. Lots of room. Good power and power delivery.

[@shayneseibert3931]

I own that exact vehicle. The “Estimated fuel economy “ is drastically off from what I average. I recently took a 300mile round trip, all highway, with resetting the computer at fill up and got 31mpg for the trip, that includes 140 miles at 80+mph. In town, the estimate isn’t far off. I love the light steering wheel. It takes little effort to turn and had a lot of functionality with the infotainment of the vehicle. Something that you didn’t show was the 360 degree cameras that are really helpful when parking, or the park assist for parallel parking. There are a lot more plus’s to the Atlas than minuses.

[@gt-c-]

Very correct...WAY MORE PLUSES and the MINUSES are not relevant!

[@markb6161]

1100 mile trip averaged 26.7 at approximately 71 to 73 mph. Most drivers are too aggressive with the gas pedal if you’re somewhat mindful it gets good mileage.

[@TribalTrekker]

What engine did you have?

[@emilysilva1512]

I actually prefer that there are only 2 seats in the 3rd row because they are full sized seats, while a lot in this class have 3 seats, but the middle is generally useless and isn't even safe to ride in because you have seatbelt overlap and it shares airspace with the other seats.

[@Ryan2022]

Agreed. Shoving three people in a third row means you really don’t like one of them in these SUVs

[@datboyv1980]

I chose this over a telluride. I have a 2018 and I absolutely love it. The look of this car flows from front to back. The telluride looks like two different cars put together. As far as gas mileage goes, I get about 420 miles per tank. I drive 65mph on the freeway and never force the car off the line. I noticed that this makes a huge difference in fuel efficiency. When I drove 75 mph I would only get 350 to the the tank.

[@madflava21]

Hey, we are looking into this vehicle currently. Are you still enjoying it and could you tell me which engine option is in yours? Thank you.

[@pinkcandystripes]

I love my atlas. Test drove every three row in its class and ended up trading my bmw in for it. It’s hands down the best for family and car seats. I actually prefer the lighter steering !

[@Seeker0fTruth]

Did you like the Ford Explorer? I WANT to like the Atlas but I thought the interior was so disappointing...especially compared to the Explorer. In the market for one this summer...

[@pinkcandystripes]

@@Seeker0fTruth I did. It was actually narrowed down between the Atlas and Explorer. Ultimately the Atlas used the space better and felt bigger inside. An adult could not sit comfortably in the third row of the explorer when you could with Atlas, it was hard to access third row in explorer and my stroller couldn’t fit in the explorer trunk with third row up without removing the wheels so atlas won hands down.

[@bizzybezz]

@@pinkcandystripes definitely more room in atlas

[@clubracer6]

The MPG might not be as good, but you do not have to put premium in it. The steering feel could be better, however it has a great steering ratio and handles quite well for its size.

[@cw4623]

Y'all are 100% WRONG about the steering feel. Steering feel is great. If you want heavy steering, buy a Honda or Mazda product.

[@halildjencic1612]

You my friend must’ve been drunk when you were driving, I bought a new Atlas 10 days ago, an the handling is perfect! And they did a great job with the infotainment integrated in the dash , all them luxury cars they are just like “hey we forgot to install a cluster, let’s just glue on a large iPad, yeah gorilla glue will do the job “

[@gt-c-]

Correct...Not drunk but REVIEW NOT DONE RIGHT AND OBJECTIVE at all!

[@bufonphotographer8244]

Hey bud, thx for this really useful overview 👌🏽

[@BigTankDriver101]

In normal driving mode, I get 27mpg or 8.6l/100km on Hwy, 3.6-AWD, winter tires, local average 12.5l / 100km, short range local 16.5l/100km. It has slow acceleration, most of the excess fuel consumption occurs from 0-40km/hr

[@greenshield1]

Ours has been really good in many ways. We like the interior, in sport mode its a punchy motor, MPG is 21 on the highway which isn't terrible for such a big vehicle. We like the ride a lot. The third row is 2 but VW was just being realistic. They have the most 3rd row space of the competition but don't arbitrarily throw in a mid seat seat belt that no one could realistically sit in. All those seat belts do in the competition is make the seats uncomfortable for the 2 people that can actually fit. We don't like the problems we have had. 2 weeks in we had the sway bars an evaporative pump replaced. We then had pano roof water leak that took months (30 days one of the times alone) to fix. They ended up replacing the whole thing and now it doesn't leak. Also, it throws random codes that won't activate the CEL but will cause the remote start to not work. I have a scanner and clear the code since I live so far from the dealer. Its a fuel management sensor.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Great point about the 3rd row, very true about comfort with the 2 vs 3 seat option. That’s a shame about the problems though! Such a bummer but hopefully the issues stop happening

[@JohnnyB21401]

Just rented a 2022 atlas was great. No complaints at alll

[@tommy516]

This thing has the safest rating out of all the three row SUV's, it can take a side impact like a champ. Also, it is HUGE inside!

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Good point about safety! It didn’t get a top safety pick rating unlike some other 3 rows though, and a couple of them technically scored better, but it still had good crash ratings for most areas! Definitely super spacious

[@tommy516]

@@PrimeAutotainment it’s far safer than the Telluride, the Pilot and the Palisade, leaving only the Ascent and Hylander with better crash ratings. I’d say it scored better than MOST! In fact I have no idea how the Palisade/Telluride can be top safety picks with “M” scores on the updated side impact test with them having Poor results for injury. Seems fixed

[@PrimeAutotainment]

@@tommy516 I’m surprised about the telluride and palisade too considering that. I wonder if they didn’t change that overall rating yet they did updated tests. I know the Highlander, Explorer, CX-9, Ascent are all top picks with great tests, but those don’t have as much space as the Atlas either

[@tommy516]

@@PrimeAutotainment yea there are a lot of options, the Atlas has so much space inside, I wish it had better efficiency

[@RigiLiquid945]

They could make it efficient by going to a hybrid with the 4 cylinder.

[@Michelle-rh5hh]

Thank you for the short video! Liked it a lot!

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Glad to hear it!

[@cyclonus01]

So what would you recommend instead of the atlas in this class?

[@Glubbdubdrib]

Recently wrecked my 2008 Escape after having it for 13 years. Been looking around for a new bigger suv and for this to get 22mpg on the highway, I wouldn’t complain. The old tiny suv got 24-25 on the highway. I’ll gladly trade up from a small to a big suv and lose 1-2 mpg

[@ihop4no14]

Thanks for the review! I test drove one and had similar findings. Cons: 1. I found the interior very Meh! It had white seats which I liked - I'm so sick of black seats! But there was no contrast. EVERYTHING was white. How about white seats with black trim? White doors with black trim would up the wow factor. 2. The steering did feel "off". It seemed "sloppy". 3. My test drive was the 6 cylinder and if I curled my toes it took off! This thing was almost TOO eager to engage, which took me by surprise. 4. I could swipe my foot to OPEN the rear hatch hands-free, but swiping to CLOSE it didn't work. 5. The SE had heated seats but no heated steering wheel? What the %S(!?? Pros: 1. Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay!!!! YESSSSS!!!!!! 2. The size. Very imposing. 3. Mine was the Tourmaline Blue Metallic with gloss black rims. Looked very sweet! 4. The ride was nice. In the end I decided against it. I think adding some nicer interior materials, ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel & the ability to CLOSE the rear hatch hands-free would have changed my mind.

[@PetiteParrotLover]

Throw it in “sport mode,” and the steering feels less light. I love my Aurora Red, 2021 Premium SEL V6 with 4Motion!

[@cyclonus01]

Do you still have it? Any issues ?

[@quadcityracing]

They look tough in person. Parked a palisade beside one on a test drive lot and the WV atlas looked better.

[@nabatron21]

We chose this over the telluride. We had a deposit on a telluride then decided to get it back after the dealership kept on lying to us when the vehicle would come in. Dont get me wrong the telluride has a lot more bells and whistles with features but like the over all simplicity with vw interior. I mean they could always update the interior in the future models. Like the looks of the atlas with r line package. Didnt like the look of a lot of plastic exterior pieces on the telluride. Also driving the atlas I felt it had more low end torque and wasn't as hard to drive. The telluride felt like you had to press the gas pedal down further to get it moving.

[@nabatron21]

Update: we are most likely trading the atlas in for a wagoneer. Want a bigger suv and body on frame vehicle.

[@LAFooFrmLA]

I agree with gas milage and the now shortened warranty but, as far as the seating goes.. Pretty much all other SUV's in this class have either an unusable or small children only third row whether it's 7 or 8 seats . Although the atlas is only 7 seats max the third row is actually usable for a 6'1" adult.

[@gt-c-]

Yes...! GREAT point! I am a 6'1" and tried to sit in the 3rd row and was NOT BAD AT ALL! You can have normal adults sitting there with NO PROBLEM!

[@mart7404]

i like the styling and the interior is simple and clean which is a plus in my opinion. I just hate the fact it gets terrible mileage.

[@Ayyooitsdustaan]

As for as the seats I don’t really like 8 seater because usually when the 3rd row is a 3 seater, it cuts space for the outer seats and the middle seat is usually tiny, usually not meant for adults anyway but that’s just my input

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Very true!

[@halildjencic1612]

Not true at all, go and look at one, if you don’t need the 3rd row just keep it down, Atlas it’s very roomy, I put all seats down in the back and went to Home Depot and got some very long 4by6 lumber and fit in the Atlas like it was a truck 😂

[@Ayyooitsdustaan]

@@halildjencic1612 you’re literally arguing about nothing, he complained in the video that the 3rd row is only two seats in the Atlas and he prefers it to be 3 seats in the third row. But I was saying that if 3rd rows were 3 seaters then it would be pointless because usually two people will sit there and not 3 (unless it’s kids). The Atlas is a 7 seater not an 8. I love the 3rd row, I think you just misread my comment is all

[@84GKAllDay]

He’s just looking for things to complain about ? The steering wheel is “too light?” The warranty ? Come on man.

[@miketiger24TB]

I mean most third rows I've seen the middle seat is ridiculously small and you really cant fit three ppl back there anyway. I like that they just have two seats in the third row.

[@ericjyeutter]

Nice video. Like the new logo for your channel.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you Eric!

[@elexisintrovertedsloth2648]

My biggest complaint so far with our new Atlas is that the brakes feel I don’t know how to describe it but they’re different . Grippy maybe ? I had a Jeep before and although the Atlas is a far superior car than my Jeep overall , I did enjoy the brakes in my Jeep more … the feel and functionality of the brakes were better . In the atlas I have to prep myself for a stop way in advance because it takes time to come to a complete stop and if it’s even slightly sudden there a straining weighted feel to the brake . However, the Pros definitely outweigh the cons and I’m enjoying the vehicle as our new family car . My sons rear facing seat has plenty of room and space so , the car seat isn’t pushing the seats very far forward like they did in my Jeep . I was hesitant to switch over to the Volkswagen brand in general because of the whole mileage and engine scandal many years ago. But , the quality is great and the features you get for the price is amazing against other competitors. My only worry is any maintenance issues arising or an accident, because parts and maintenance in general will fairly expensive .

[@chrisfox3933]

I love my Atlas. Your complaints aren’t complaints of mine. Understood that this is purely subjective but I appreciate your video showing all of the things that stood out to you I was adamant about getting the Captain chairs for the passenger. This was a must have for kids as they can simply walk in between without having to fold down.

[@TKSOutdoors]

Same with us it was a must have

[@MoNoK15]

I think it's very cool, but I agree the steering should be heavier if it isn't. Hope you all are having a joyful time Nolan.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you Key and I wish the same for you my friend 😁👍

[@timk.9836]

Put the steering in Sport mode. Feels far better and more responsive. Same for the drive mode. Give the shifter a pull back and the drive is much more responsive. VW has the transmission shift way too early to try to improve economy.

[@aidandonaldson7]

It’s sibling, the Tiguan, has the same feeling. The steering feels too light for the size of the vehicle.

[@haze1123]

The front end looked way better before the refresh. Loved the looks of the first gen Atlas. And the VW warranty is less than half of a Telluride. Sad. Love your reviews. Thanks

[@ssoto6428]

Just traded my terrain and got the 2021 and I love it just wish I could lock the car while it's running..

[@dothaskell]

Wow. I'm researching new cars and your comment concerns me if it's true because we sometimes will lock our dog in a running car with air conditioning on during hot days while we pop into a restaurant for a quick meal. I currently do this with my Chrysler Town & Country mini van. Thank you for posting this comment.

[@albertosantana5506]

I have a 2012 ford edge and in spite of being a very small suv it only gives me 13 mpg in the city and about 19 in the highway. So to me this atlas is very efficient taking into account its size

[@that_1_snkrhead]

I love my 2022 Atlas R Line!!!!!

[@KnowTheNewOfficial]

How reliable Volkswagen v6 engine is? Is this very good quality v6 engine? Will this engine run for 400k to 500k km Without Any Big Issues if take proper care? Can you say about it?

[@LamarTCO]

It’s a 3.6 vr6 it’s reliable if you take care of it but they can be problematic

[@salihhsalihhsalih6368]

I have 2024 VW Atlas comfortline It has these disadvantages so far 1- water gets inside the engine room once you wash my Atlas 2- you have to put the driving mode on Eco every time you start the car , it is annoying 3- the car is rattling a lot from the doors and seats 4- the sound of the heating fan is loud 5- it doesn’t have the windshield heater inside the frond window glass , Toyota rav4 has it 6- line assist is not very efficient, try it and you will know what I mean 7- the radar system doesn’t work in the snowy and rainy conditions 8- the fan of climate control is only controlled by the screen, if the screen damaged then you may freeze or get very hot until you get to a mechanical shop 9- the engine turns off once you shift the gear from R to D

[@alzuwauh]

Without pull handles interior like land cruisers and Tahoo. The roof pull handle available but the side in door frame It will help you going in & out

[@robertc3172]

Great video. I actually think it handles very smooth. Like taking long trips. Horrible on gas mileage. Also, I am 6’1 and my wife if 5’2. I can see over the hood , but my wife has poor visibility. The seat should go up higher. I know a couple of other families that have an Atlas and same complaint. Other than that , I love it . I get a lot of compliments. I have SE- tech package and R-line trim. Very sharp..

[@gt-c-]

Is there any car that is PERFECT...c'mon...!!! Rolls Royce is almost perfect...besides a lot of people that hate it...but is also $400L+! This is a GOOD CAR for the price!

[@maboswel]

Regarding the gas mileage, noted. Looking at the relative difference of about 4mpg (a very aggressive difference), looking at the acquisition cost of comparably equipped MDX, Highlander etc., what is the ROI on the gas mileage difference, even at 4 mpg? If there is a 5k difference in acquisition cost the ROI to recoup the delta is very long, over a lot of miles.

[@joshuawang5859]

Very honest review, add one more dislike here, VW just don't put full LED lighting on their vehicles, In previous Atlas model, the halogen bulbs were in tail light, the front was full LED. They refreshed the design and put full LED on the back and halogen bulb is now in the headlights....

[@SomeplaceintheMiddle2025]

This car is awesome!!!!

[@mauricio1315ify]

I like this vehicle more than a Toyota Highlander or and Acura MDX but I worry it it will start giving problems before the 5 years payment

[@undergroundauthority3305]

Great review bros, this is what i. Need... all other people are saying this vehicle very great

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you! I like it and it’s great for a lot of people, but I think there are better options for the price

[@Telugu_vibes_d]

@@PrimeAutotainment love the video! what other vehicles would you recommend over this?

[@YoungVito11]

Great Video, What are you considering to be competitors?

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you! Any of the other 3 rows - Ford Explorer, Chevy Traverse, Mazda CX-9, Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, Subaru Ascent etc

[@PetiteParrotLover]

@@PrimeAutotainment , traded in my 2018 Traverse Premier Redline in for the Atlas 2021 Premium SEL V6 with 4Motion in Aurora Red , and have zero regrets! It’s my first VW, and won’t be my last! Thanks for your comprehensive review!

[@PrimeAutotainment]

@@PetiteParrotLover that’s great to hear, thanks for sharing 😁👍

[@shuhaanislam4924]

I bought a 2022 atlas so it is perfect for us

[@jc51373]

the steering weight changes if you put it in sport. Completely eliminates what you describe here...two seats in the 3rd row is an advantage for comfort IMO, almost all 3rd row mid size SUV with 3 seats across really can't fit 3 people. And just so anyone else watching the, the 2021.5 and beyond models no longer have the Personalization menu. Weird but it's reality.

[@richardfinch9247]

Have a new atlas love it !

[@philipc239]

Good review despite only a short one (which i like) yet it's very informative and down to earth 👍👍👍

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you very much!

[@gene978]

Nolan! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Bud. This VW and it’s V6 has 1980 MPG’s. Maybe they should consider a Diesel lol

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you Gene. Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you as well 😁

[@erichandler5519]

Improved steering with Sport mode.

[@joeraffaele7614]

My main complaint the break peddle is too high in relation to the gas pedal

[@gameboy88884]

I am concern about the 3rd sit space, how much room does it have, and if an adult 5'8" can fit on the 3rd row.

[@yvonnemouloua83]

I just got my SE and that was the reason I did. 3rd row was the most spacious and also had more room getting in. There's a hand lever that is easy to pull on and folds the 2nd row seat not only forward, but with a little tug, the entire seat can be shifted forward. 2nd row seating legroom is so generous that you can give plenty of room 3rd low legs.

[@bizzybezz]

can’t fit a 6’2” person comfortable

[@markholle3450]

The third row is why we bought our Atlas this week. The seat is longer than the Telluride and there is two more inches of legroom. You can get more space by moving the second row up a bit without making anyone uncomfortable. Try one out.

[@zero082294]

Which are the atlas main competitors?

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Ford Explorer, Chevy traverse, Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, Mazda CX-9, Ascent, pilot, Highlander, Durango…other mainstream 3-row crossovers that are not “full-size” like Expedition, Tahoe etc

[@laptech3767]

2022 better mpg?

[@jbads1989]

I hear a lot of complaints about interior material quality on VW. But they put the good materials in where they count best. If you are looking for more Audi is what you should be shopping for. I also like the sterile interior design and its functionality.

[@jwagner1993]

Please name what SUV no-hybrid, with this size has a V6 with 5mpg more than this VW. Please named

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Without wasting time looking at everyone’s MPG like I did before the video - pretty much literally every other 3 row crossover (not full size SUV) in this class gets better MPG, whether it’s a V6 or turbo 4..or even the inline 6 turbo from Mazda is up to 28 mpg hwy - this was 22. Most others are 25-28. The Grand Cherokee L with a V8 and significantly more power even ties it at 22mpg hwy

[@al151]

Its funny how small the gas tank is for such a big fuel hungry suv. Owners are sick of constantly stopping at gas stations.

[@hamitfusha710]

Atlas is the best SUV for the price especially the handling,it drives like a Audi SUV it’s very obvious this Guy is “paid” to be bias, you could corner on snake road & hills & feel solid to the road as if on train tracks, the steering wheel is so smooth thatyou can turn it with a pinky finger.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Lol…I don’t get paid by anyone nor do I pay anybody. In what way is it the best? It’s underpowered and not efficient. The only thing it really has going for it is the space. It’s got good ride quality, not a stand out though. Turning the wheel with your pinky is not Audi-like. It makes it feels less solid and flimsy. Too light and extremely vague, compared to competition. It’s got a fairly simple interior, albeit somewhat basic feeling compared to some. I’ve driven basically every other 3 row competitor and there are certainly better options. The Atlas is fine, but far from best for its price.

[@hamitfusha710]

The steering wheel is light to turn but it won’t move or budge or bounce on it’s own once you get used to it you will love it, the 3 rd row fits 6ft 2 in person’s easily , driving on hills and cornering is 2 to none for the price , I checked out all the Asian cars in the same price they don’t corner anything nearly as good , the interiors are “extremely” flimsy, cheap 1980’s cheap looking will bend on light touches and feel like falling off completely junk, and cannot handle cornering like the Atlas , for these reasons it’s the best , maybe for economical purposes they are better. The only thing I hate about the Atlas is a weird smell ( regardless if you just changed the cabin filter) when you put on the heating or AC system VW cannot find this issue a solution.

[@hamitfusha710]

It could be more efficient and more power

[@Jacobeluhv]

@@PrimeAutotainmentWhat is your top choices in competitors? Looking for a family car, with captain chairs, to avoid moving carseats off seats, with third row.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

@@Jacobeluhv honestly, I would 100% recommend a van for a family and car seats. They’re so underrated 😁

[@dc5duben96]

im ok with the poor mpg compared to the competition as long its reliable

[@ELP1125]

I drove a VW Jetta that had light steering (and grippy brakes), and that was a huge turn off. It felt like a giant disconnect from the road, and that doesn’t give you confidence when steering.Weighted steering is best!

[@roxannazales4960]

What are the competitors?

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Any of the other 3 rows - Ford Explorer, Chevy Traverse, Mazda CX-9, Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, Subaru Ascent etc. Dimensionally they vary quite a bit but they’re all considered the same “class”

[@mohala1271]

As u mentioned about the secreen not that big enough to getting alot entertainment system as many companies do right now

[@forclean7382]

Hey Bro, go for Audi Q7 , its the Atlas you dreamed about lol

[@pabloc968]

Yeah, u don't need a perfect interior, all u need is an strong suv truck strong enough to take u any place 💪 capable for towing 5000 lbs; honestly, goob job VW atlas V6, 👍

[@khue6377]

What kind of fuel does this vehicle use?

[@donaldsheppard4827]

Regular 87

[@mauricio1315ify]

My concern is That if this is a good engine that won’t give me any problems for at list 6 year like Toyota ?

[@OPC249]

Still more luxurious than a 4runner

[@brucey5585]

The vw is more gas efficient than my 4runner.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Completely different vehicles. 4Runner is a body on frame SUV, old larger engine and less gears for transmission (but mostly bulletproof). Atlas is a crossover

[@alexlee3787]

Volkswagen are the best car in America on the dealership on the dealer and even vw or Volkswagen are the most cars that are in the Volkswagen lineup

[@stevewilley5185]

Your comment on wanting to ride in that car with 7 other people is insane....imo

[@davidmorad4405]

Give us examples of the competitors you are talking about. Mercedes, Audi, then compare prices. My Atlas gets 26mpg, and have seen 28mpg with the right wind conditions. Volks wagon estimated mpg stickers are low. Same with my Jetta, sticker says 40mpg hwy, I get 46 mpg hwy!

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Basically any other mainstream 3 row. Explorer, telluride, palisade, traverse, CX-9, Ascent, Highlander, Pilot….some shorter and some longer. EPA estimates are rarely accurate but if you do really well with the Atlas, chances are you’d do even better with something that has a higher estimate. Obviously there are many variables.

[@ronnieochieng2603]

Am little disappointed on the review of the dislikes--they are not really objective-for instance the cargo space is always limited for any 7-seater..

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Yes that let if it is very petty on my end. Some of the dislikes are more valid like it’s multiple MPGs less efficient than other mainstream 3-rows in class, they cut their warranty (which was awesome) down quite a bit. The steering is very subjective and a personal taste, interior is a mix of objective and subjective, depending what you like but definitely feels cheaper than other brands the same price

[@Hgbrick]

I have a 2021 Volkswagen atlas. My wife hit a deer in May 2023 and it’s been sitting at the autobody shop every sense because Volkswagen is not manufacturing parts to repair these cars. We have a car payment and insurance but no car to drive, we tried reaching out to Volkswagen to see if maybe they could buy the car back but they would not. I would not buy a Volkswagen. Atlas they do not make parts to repair their cars. I would not buy a Volkswagen of any sort for this reason.

[@_Viking]

It's an American car with a VW badge. The VR6 engine is an old design not used by VW elsewhere than in the US market.

[@TonySoprano-p6i]

They have it in China in a lot of their models and we had it here recently in England

[@SuperNorouz]

I just bought a Atlas 2021 on August,,,, first thing I loved was feeling of the wheel,,, obviously this person never been in a real high speed to understand the fact of wheel insurance and a control of it,,, it's a real Engineering and you can't compare with others that makes the interior so busy and fool of crap.

[@masterzaga44]

if you can afford a car you shouldn’t be worried about fuel efficiency

[@WATTYATHINK]

What about the missing CD ... what gives ....

[@justluvme7]

It is located in the glove box starting on the SEL trim I believe.

[@WATTYATHINK]

@@justluvme7 they took it out ... no more CD ...

[@justluvme7]

@@WATTYATHINK Oh no. That's not good.

[@damianson]

oh wow a hole 5 gallons more! lol. quick tune will make it kick ass.

[@ocsplc]

It sounds as if the reviewer didn’t know he was buying a Volkswagen.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Didn’t buy it, not mine.

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Excellento

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Hey Leo!

[@kkdtv3877]

These atlas’s are good ONLY IF YOU GET THE V6

[@sachinpondi8718]

Dude atlas gives you way more than avg leg room than any competitors in this segment. Why are you cribing about 7 vs 8 seater. Highlander offers 8 seater try to fit your ass rather squeeze with 7 more and then come and tell me. You will change ur views abt size

[@arthurberner2023]

When you mention about the competition, say it !

[@PrimeAutotainment]

When talking about efficiency compared to the competition? Almost every other 3 row in this class

[@fredonia81]

I love VW, but I hate that they have nearly abandoned building cars to replace them with More SUV's? Every Auto Manufacture in the world has jumped on the SUV bandwagon. Americans keep buying them knowing they are wasting huge amounts of energy driving them to the grocery store. Something is wrong here!

[@caseyrutstein1785]

You need it for carrying kids around! Used to be large vans back in the day, now it’s SUVs.

[@paulnowe9278]

It’s a 2019 high line 20000 kms

[@enriquetoral3426]

Wow

[@roltol7539]

its false about efficiency, competetors are just lying in the spec, cause i never saw any v6 engine thats from 3.0l to 3.8liter that takes less than 14-16liter/100km =16mpg Atlas is most honnest true mpg stated THATS ALL. so you just dislike that VW states true mpg..

[@PrimeAutotainment]

In my time driving many of the competitors, all 3 V6 competitors I drove had better observed efficiency and better in my straight highway test. Highlander (which is smaller but the same class - 3.5 V6), Traverse (bigger and 3.6 V6), Palisade 3.8 V6. If VW used port injection, I wouldn’t mind as much if if it had as much power or more power than competitors but it doesn’t. The ratings can be randomly tested with the US EPA and it still has lower ratings

[@roltol7539]

@@PrimeAutotainment i have tested many v6 cars also, and 6 cyl ia a six cyl you can have what ever injection it will always take like 15liters avg in city for 100km now matter how you try. Mirracles does not happen.. you need to feed 50%more mouths with fuel..

[@rl6210]

V6 engine in VW only been around since 1990-

[@limpunsing224]

Topnotch review

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you very much!

[@kylemendoza8787]

The vehicle is a heavier vehicle than its competitors so why complain about fuel-efficientcy.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Not necessarily..just a quick search shows others are pretty darn close or more depending on trim. Even if it was heavier than all competitors…that doesn’t make a good excuse for being less efficient. Shed some weight. Buyers don’t care about weight more than efficiency. Unless they’re buying the 5k+ lbs vehicles for tax write offs lol

[@HighGear7445]

Quit driving it like a sports car and you'll see mid 20's mpg on average and 30+ on trips like I do.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Definitely didn’t drive it like a sports car. Driving it the same as all other 3 rows I’ve driven, it doesnt do as well.

[@saif5311]

Really What you want in this price 😏 G class Han Come on

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Nope, there are just plenty of other options in this class lol

[@paulnowe9278]

You’ll really love it when rodents chew the wiring harness due to it being made of Enviromental friendly soy coating. I’ll let you know how much it costs

[@AliceHindustani]

Your 3rd dislike was hilarious. I love my atlas 2021

[@PrimeAutotainment]

I’m glad to hear it! Compared to literally every other in its class...the steering felt awful to me. Minor for this class.

[@AliceHindustani]

@@PrimeAutotainment When you are comparing you need to see every aspects. My 1st choice was Highlander. (Costs 50k with panoramic moonroof n all) It’s 3rd row sitting is joke. While atlas I got for 40k with all futures. (10k for any maintenance or gas due to its efficiency)

[@bizzybezz]

i like the light steering but that’s ones preference

[@AliceHindustani]

@@bizzybezz exactly it’s not considered as flaws/bad

[@yenkodavi3573]

only toyota makes great vehicles. ive driven every car you can think of and toyota lexus hands down flawless

[@Ryan2022]

I like the fact they reduced the warranty. Kudos to Volkswagen

[@Shan-z1l]

Most accident suv in Canada

[@haydarsahin76]

Do not buy this car!! I made a big mistake and got it!! I regret buying it!!

[@caseyrutstein1785]

Why?

[@haydarsahin76]

@@caseyrutstein1785 Volkswagen Atlas is a problematic car, and the service quality in Canada is terrible, I took my car to the service 15 times in the last 3 months.

[@caseyrutstein1785]

@@haydarsahin76 Are you able to share what is problematic about it? I’ve been looking at them.

[@haydarsahin76]

@@caseyrutstein1785 The car is completely faulty! I can send invoices to your e-mail address if you want. You get an idea, my opinion is “Volkswagen Canada absolutely does not care about the Volkswagen Brand.

[@_Kaurus]

ONLY SEVEN PEOPLE!!!!!

[@MMartian7]

Picky man lol 😂

[@philipstreechon4523]

Sounds like a over priced POS