2023 Volkswagen Atlas Review 😳 The shocking truth...
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Three row SUVs are often the vehicles of choice
5.76 -> for today's active families, and the Volkswagen
Atlas is a top pick in this popular class.
10.98 -> Living in a box isn’t so bad when the box is
Volkswagen’s cavernous three row Atlas SUV.
16.44 -> Unlike many others in the platoon of three
row mid sizers, the Atlas has a big enough
20.88 -> rearmost seat to comfortably handle adults.
Also, this Volkswagen easily accommodates
26.1 -> luggage and grocery bags, with more cargo
capacity than rivals such as the Mazda CX9
31.08 -> and Hyundai Palisade. And its supple handling
makes daily commutes smooth and comfortable.
35.88 -> The Atlas gets power from either a 235-hp
turbocharged four cylinder or a 276-hp V6
43.92 -> that can tow up to 5000 pounds. Both powertrains
come with an eight speed automatic transmission
49.38 -> and can be ordered with either front or all wheel
drive. While we found the interior materials to
54.72 -> be a little more corporate than in competitors
such as the plusher Kia Telluride and Mazda CX9,
59.1 -> the Atlas’s vast interior space makes it more
practical thanks to greater cargo room when the
63.9 -> third row is folded. If seating and cargo
space aren’t as important to you as style,
68.34 -> the Atlas Cross Sport puts a sporty
spin on Volkswagen’s big German carton.
73.14 -> In this video we are reviewing
2023 model of Volkswagen Atlas.
77.52 -> But before we get into the video, make sure
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Trims.
86.46 -> The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas is available in
five trim levels: SE, SE with Technology,
92.28 -> SEL, SEL R-Line Black, and SEL Premium R-Line.
The SE with Technology is the popular trim.
100.74 -> Styling.
It’s big but not brash.
104.1 -> The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas is pleasantly
conservative in the looks department.
108.9 -> Its clean, traditional lines earn
a 5 out of 10 on the TCC scale.
113.64 -> The standard Atlas is around half a foot longer
than the Cross Sport, but you’d have to line the
118.14 -> two up together to really notice the difference.
Both share the same broad front end with a big
123 -> VW grille and plenty of brightwork. Chunky fender
flares along the side give way to a fairly plain
128.88 -> tail that echoes some of the front end’s chrome.
Only the roofline really differs between the two,
134.04 -> with the Cross Sport’s sharper rear
window angle giving it a sportier look.
138.18 -> Performance.
With the base turbo 4, the Atlas sends 235-hp to
144.06 -> the front or all four wheels. These are heavy SUVs
even before you add a full cabin of passengers and
150 -> gear, so what was just acceptable acceleration
turns into dull responses when loaded up.
155.04 -> The better choice here is the 276-hp V6,
though even it’s not much of a speed demon.
161.34 -> It’s a bit smoother and definitely more confident
in highway passing. Either engine makes use of a
166.98 -> smooth 8 speed automatic transmission that sorts
through the gears with impressive precision.
171.42 -> Ride and Handling.
Even with accurate steering that builds
175.2 -> heft in a gradual fashion, the Atlas struggles
to overcome its sheer size on a curvy road.
180.3 -> It handles well, for what it is. But
it never lets you forget what it is.
185.46 -> The VW Atlas is a big SUV, but it does an
admirable job of disguising that heft on the road.
191.46 -> The Atlas feels stable and surefooted through
turns, with minimal side to side body lean. The
197.16 -> steering is quick and reasonably weighted, and the
brakes haul the SUV down to a stop without drama.
202.5 -> It's fairly easy to maneuver on city
streets, though parking can be a squeeze.
206.82 -> The Atlas' suspension sops up rough
pavement with impressive composure,
210.24 -> yielding a smooth and comfortable ride, especially
on models with the 18 or 20 inch wheels.
216.06 -> The ride gets a bit busier for models with the
21 inch wheels, but even so, it's far from harsh.
222 -> Overall, the Atlas earns a perfectly average
5 out of 10. It fails to stand out in any way,
228.06 -> though it’s light on major concerns.
Interior.
231.9 -> There's plenty of room in all directions up
front, and the second row is wide enough for
236.34 -> three adults across. Also the third row fits
adults 6 feet or shorter with surprisingly
241.5 -> little effect on comfort. The Atlas also gets
high marks for its clever sliding second row
246.54 -> seat, with good rear visibility to boot.
It does take some time to become familiar
251.22 -> with the Atlas' available digital gauge
cluster, but once you're accustomed to it,
254.88 -> functionality is wide ranging. One downside to
the touchscreen infotainment system interface
260.46 -> is having to look at what you're pressing,
which takes attention away from driving.
264.54 -> Infotainment Technology.
The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas features
269.22 -> an infotainment touchscreen with a capacitive
touch feature that allows swiping and pinch
273.24 -> zooming as with a smartphone. In addition, the
system's app integration means Apple CarPlay,
278.4 -> Android Auto, and MirrorLink display seamlessly.
Overall, this setup is a breeze to operate.
285 -> The entry level Atlas S trim gets a 6.5 inch
touchscreen. This trim also has two USB-C ports,
292.14 -> an SD card multimedia interface, and Bluetooth.
All other Atlas models have an 8 inch display,
298.2 -> wireless app connect with a multi-phone pairing
that can switch between compatible devices,
302.46 -> enhanced voice recognition, and two illuminated
USB-C ports. An additional charge only port in
309.18 -> the center stack and two charge-only ports in
the rear are standard on SE and higher trims.
314.04 -> Most Atlas models include a six speaker audio
system, while the SEL Premium R Line models
319.32 -> feature an upscale 12 speaker Fender system. In
addition, Volkswagen Car Net presents several
324.9 -> connectivity options and owner vehicle interaction
possibilities, including an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot.
331.02 -> Comfort.
The Atlas' front seats lack some adjustability,
334.56 -> and the bottom cushions feel a little flat and
long, which might be uncomfortable for short
338.88 -> drivers. Both back rows recline, and the second
row slides and has a slightly firmer middle seat.
345.12 -> The Atlas has a settled ride quality.
The suspension absorbs most bumps and
349.86 -> road undulations without getting overly floaty.
There's some road noise, and the large mirrors
355.08 -> generate noticeable wind noise at highway speeds,
but it's nothing the audio system can't conceal.
360.66 -> The Atlas' climate system is strong and
has plenty of heating and cooling capacity.
365.34 -> Storage.
The Atlas dominates the midsize SUV competition
369.42 -> with 20.6 cubic feet of space behind the third
row and a maximum capacity of 96.8 cubic feet.
376.38 -> The flexibility of the manual
folding flat seats is great,
379.332 -> and our test SUV also had a hands free tailgate.
The Atlas offers a good amount of storage space
381.66 -> for small items, but there are no obvious storage
cubbies for items such as sunglasses or sectioned
386.34 -> compartments in the center armrest bin. The second
row packs plenty of space, and there shouldn't be
391.56 -> any issues fitting a rear facing car seat there.
The second row is also designed to tilt and slide
397.08 -> with a seat installed.
Towing Capacity.
400.5 -> Volkswagen puts a factory installed trailer
hitch on every Atlas with the 276 hp V6. The six
407.744 -> cylinder models have a maximum towing capacity
of 5000 pounds, as much as the Toyota 4Runner
413.16 -> and Subaru Ascent. The Atlas’s pulling strength
drops to 2000 pounds for four cylinder models.
419.4 -> Fuel Economy.
The Atlas's fuel economy
422.34 -> ratings aren't groundbreaking for this class
of big box family haulers, but its real world
426.84 -> performance isn't far off from the segment's
fuel sippers. The four cylinder model is the
431.52 -> most efficient with the front wheel drive version
scoring ratings of 21 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.
438.42 -> The thirstier V6 model is rated at 18 mpg city and
24 mpg highway with front wheel drive and 16 mpg
446.28 -> city and 22 mpg highway with all wheel drive.
Safety.
451.14 -> The Volkswagen Atlas has excellent overall safety.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
457.02 -> hasn't yet rated the 2023 Atlas, but it gave
the identical 2022 Atlas its highest five
462.57 -> star safety rating. The Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety issued the 2022 Atlas its highest
468.48 -> rating of Good in all crashworthiness categories.
The 2023 Atlas comes with active safety features
474.3 -> such as blind spot monitoring and forward
collision mitigation. Optional features
478.74 -> include lane keeping assist, front and rear
parking sensors, and a self parking system.
484.02 -> Pricing.
Its estimated price starts around at
487.92 -> $35,000 and increases for upper trims.
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