Please keep hammering on manufacturers for not providing second row bench seats on higher trim levels (e.g. Toyota Highlander). Good to see the Atlas has one.
I have the 2024 Highlander Limited. Bench seats. 8 passenger. The second row bench seats are extremely comfortable. Highest comfort rating by CR. The Platinum only has Captain’s chairs.
I’m a peak edition owner and the improvements coming from the 21 year model is outstanding you really feel the upgrade across all areas from the interior to ride quality to the updated and much refined drivetrain. It just pulls effortlessly in great smoothness, no wonder since the engine is the evo4 of the EA888 engine family, which is basically a detuned Golf R engine, it also features the Audi Valve System for engine head technology! Loads of value in this car and it drives exceptionally well.
Everyone needs to copy Nissan and replace the gloss black that gets dirty looking and scratched in no time with the matte black brushed metal look material they use. Its super durable and looks good.
I just bought this model today, I really like the turbo vs when I test drove the VR6 version years ago. The interior improvements are substantially more appealing, especially some of the features on the Peak Edition package. Very pleased with this car already hours into owning it. The advantages that made me like the Telluride more in the past have been incorporated for the most part. My Peak Edition does have the electronic gate, and the foot motion activation. The Panoramic Moonroof is lovely - VW has always been solid with moonroofs. The turbo engine is a big improvement - The car no longer feels nose-heavy. The Telluride still suffers from that. We opted for the bench seat - It was cheaper and more kid-accomodating.
Andrea and Zack, the perfectly matched couple...always interesting auto reviews. Great looking SUV, but a large vehicle with a turbo four...short longevity.
I absolutely love my 2024 peak edition. Even though I don’t have a large family, I mainly bought this suv for its large size and comfort and massive cargo space. And the exterior of this car is so elegant without looking too overdone in my opinion. And while I love the sleek interior I am not too crazy about the piano black, but nevertheless it is still a beautiful suv. I do not agree at all that the new 4 cylinder turbo engine is underpowered. My atlas has plenty of passing power when I need it without struggling whatsoever. And to be honest most comments who complain about fuel economy. I mean come on folks, what did you expect from this size SUV? To have corollas fuel economy? I don’t think so. I have zero complaints about fuel economy, if anything it is really good in my opinion for being a 7 passenger suv. All in all, Atlas is a stunner and a great car, as long as it’s regularly maintained. I had a 2016 Tiguan for over 6 years which was regularly maintained and never a single issue… people gotta give proper credit to VW re: reliability when properly maintained. German cars are elegant and way more sophisticated than Japanese cars, so it comes down to a personal choice on what to buy. German cars vs Japanese cars is like comparing apples to oranges…. It simply can’t be done folks.
Another couple of years before that Piano black is phased out! Great review as always, and kudos to VW for offering the bench seat. Did you miss the good'ol fender audio system? Now with so much refreshed competition, I guess we're due for a mid size 3 row comparison featuring the Atlas, Traverse, CX-90, Grand HL, upcoming explorer , the Pilot, some GMC (I don't know if it's the yukon or Acadia that fit this category), palisade and your all time favorite, the indisputable king , the telluride! That's a looong list to compare! Great job as always 👏
I have a 2019 Tiguan with 74k miles and I still looks and feels like day 1. The only complaint is the horrible combination of 4 cylinder turbo and automatic transmission at low speeds. One day it feels like a young kid and another day like a senior citizen..lol
“What are the key standard features?!” VW, “Well, we worked in as much shiny black plastic as we could - all the feedback surveys said customers wanted as much as possible. We felt it needed it in those high use areas so that you would buy a VW branded cloth to wipe it all down every day. Oh, and then we kept the torque numbers as low as we could because no one will actually load it up and use it as intended.”
Great review as always but turbo engines will have trouble down the road so lease them for 3 years! On the positive side, great looking, nice power, decent fuel economy and very nice interior for the money.
We have a 2019 VW Atlas with the V6 engine and it has been good for us. We bought it for being able to leave the car seats installed and being able to get into the third row, with three kids in car seats, it sure is handy. We would be interested in getting a new one, but with no hybrid option and this being a huge vehicle gas milage in the city is not the greatest. So, waiting for now as the Grand Highlander is going to be very hard to get.
The best feature for me is that split AC, so simple yet such an ingenious way to make subtle improvements! Add this feature to the petition to remove piano black 😅
The problem is not just a turbo 4 cylinder engine but how small the engine is for a nearly full size 7 seater. It needs either a hybrid assist to reduce the load on that small engine or bump the displacement to 2.5
I love seeing all the people who don’t actually own an atlas jaw about how bad it is. I get it, everyone loves their own car more than others cause they drive it every day. If the car was that terrible why are they everywhere? And don’t tell me it’s because people are dumb, at this price range u drive what u want to drive.
I have a 22 Rline and the 21rims ruin the ride and introduce a ton of raod noise. I actually look forward to the winter tires and rims I have. Most people don't keep cars for ten years anymore, so if you don't then a turbo engine will be fine, but the turbo will let go one day and maybe even take the engine with it, anytime you introduce more complexity to something it reduces its reliability.
I almost bought one of these in March and April. I couldn’t get past all the piano black and the infotainment touch screen. Otherwise, I loved this Atlas
I wish I could champion to have less technology in cars. I believe there's a lot that's not necessary to have in a car like bring back analog gauges, and manual handbrake. And do most cars really need wheels that are more than 18"? And can we have more hatchbacks not SUVs?
My next 2 SUV leases would be Honda Pilot Elite and Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy edition. The previous 2 leases were BMW X5 and Acura MDX. Tired with the premium gasoline prices.
Long time VW owner here who has moved on from the brand because they keep making underpowered vehicles. I test drove the 2024+ with 4 cylinder only powertrain and it’s not the fact that it’s a 4 cylinder, but 269HP is anemic in a 7 passenger SUV. They should’ve at least put the 315hp Golf R tuned 4 cylinder in this SUV… It would’ve been closer to the likes of Ford Explorer 2.3 4 cylinder with 300hp…. The 2018-2023 3.6 V6 wasn’t that great either. Underpowered is just becoming the standard for VW. Gone are the days of premium European vehicles for the masses that also drove like they could take on the autobahn. 269hp is not enough power to get out of its own way when loaded down with 7 people and luggage. It’s better to have more power and rarely having to use it, than not enough power when you need it. I think 0-100kmh in 6 seconds should be the benchmark, which this powertrain doesn’t even come close to doing.
If I recall correctly, the 1st gen Ford Taurus 4 cylinder actually got WORSE mileage than the 6 because it was working so hard. So yeah you need a powertrain that's up to the job!
Used to be a VW fanboy too, but so many of their products now are just mediocre/average at best. Definitely not like the old VW. This Atlas does everything okay I guess, but there are so many better options in this category in my opinion to consider. Also long-term reliability and resale value is probably going to be below average.
I dont think you understand how hp and torque work... hp has mostly to do with top speed. You can go 120mph with that hp. The thing you want is torque. Look how diesel engine power ratings are. A lot of times they have much smaller hp numbers but very high torque numbers. These trucks have no issue getting up to speed.
We rented a 23 model to go from Danville, VA to Noblesville, IN and back. When we returned the vehicle they asked us what we thought. We said it was not a good experience! Before we told him why the guy said let me guess the seats right? We said yes. After an hour in the vehicle our butts and lower backs were killing us. Hopefully the 24 model has much better seats.
Weird, because we have a 2018 and didn't have problems with the seats. We just took a 2 day Trip from Buffalo to Winnipeg and never felt tired or pain in the ass.
@@bmw803same. We had a 2019 Atlas bought new and kept through 2024. Multiple roadtrips and loved it for the comfort as a road-tripper. And I have a bad back. 🤷♂️
Driving a Touareg, when the Atlas came out found it cheap fit and finish. Drive didn't feel like a Volkswagen. Hope you will drive the 2025 Jetta soon.
Rented an Atlas R line, happened to be 2 years newer than my 4runner and same mileage, but god it drove like it’s going to fall apart compared to mine.
Test drove both Atlas and Honda Pilot. Here are my findings: ATLAS Execline: Turbo v4 is quick to get going from 0 ✅ Looks luxiourious compare to Pilot ✅ Bigger infotainment and gague cluster screen✅ Parking assist feature✅ 4 year bumper to bumper warranty is better then Pilot✅ Only 7 seats compare to 8 in pilot❌ Harmon Kardon sound system sucks compare to Bose in pilot❌ 2nd row middle seat sucks with stiff back ❌ No Homelink garage opener ❌ Pilot Touring: V6 sounds great and possibly more reliable due to lack of turbo✅ Bose sound system is awesome✅ 8 seats with very comfy 2nd row middle seat.✅ Little slow to get going from 0 compare to Atlas❌ Smaller infotainment and gague cluster❌ Lack of parking assist❌ 3 year bumper to bumper warranty is less then Atlas❌
My co-worker just picked up one for his wife and the kids two days ago. He loves it! I can't believe the amount of options that are standard. P.S. Still waiting on my AT4 Canyon to be built and delivered. LOL
I have had the 2024 Atlas for 4 months now and unfortunately the 4 cyl is very inefficient. With mixed highway and city driving, you'll be lucky to get 13l/100km. Mostly city driving is 16+l/100km. And these stats are on eco mode with gentle driving
This is pretty good looking for a VW. But, I’ll keep driving my Pathfinder Platinum. It has most of the same features of this vehicle , a NA V6. Physical buttons. And, it’s slightly smaller, which I prefer.
C'mon, VW. As a current 2018 Tiguan owner, the only way I'd jump into an Atlas-anything is when a naturally aspirated V6 is installed as a standard engine. Just the curb weight alone of an Atlas is hard work for a 4 cylinder turbo. Forget taking it off-road. It'll die a sure death.
I got the 24 SE with tech/comfort line with tech. Didn’t go for GH because seats were more stiffer than the Atlas. It’s about the same stiffness as the Tiguan I used to have. GH hybrid max is fast for sure. I just don’t think GH hybrid max and $60K belongs in the same sentence. Thought about the Traverse as I’ve owned GM vehicles in the past, but wasn’t available. Also it’s a first year vehicle so kinda skipped that part.
Have you tried the 2024 GMC Acadia Denali? It's similar to the Chevrolet Traverse. I am curious about your opinion. I like the VW Atlas but the i4 engine?? 2023 had V6! 2024 Traverse and Acadia have i4 too.
Just traded in a 22 Aviator Reserve and bought a Peak Edition. Realizing power is not everything for a family hauler,, VW has perfected the American SUV. Way more spacious and comfortable in every row. And epa mpg is deceiving. Avg. 22-25mpg with mixed driving, rarely broke 19mpg on the Aviator on long highway trips. We are finding the power is adequate for a non performance car and excess where it counts: practicality and utility !
The engine’s probably fine. I’ve driven turbo 4s in Tiguans. They’re not exactly lightning quick but it feels adequate. The problem is this thing is a boat. It has no style at all. This is for people who might get a minivan but want an SUV. It’s too bad VW doesn’t sell the Touareg in North America because it’s an attractive SUV.
Had tons of vws over years, back in day when they drove like a vw should. Finally the pathetic reliability( especially turbo 4s)cured me of my affliction
I love the look of the Atlas. Not a fan of 4 cyl turbo, half life engine. Look at Toyota and Hyundai Turbo engine nightmares. Last year's V6 was better.
@@Technocrat. both of those were not turbo related failures both were the same machining debris in the oil ports. The tfsi doesn’t work nearly as hard as the v6 and will drastically outlast it
@@Technocrat. I guess in this example we are just ignoring the existence of like semi and locomotive and heavy vehicles and construction equipment in general? Pressure in the fireing chamber means nothing, the fact it’s barely working is what matters
@@RP-oy5rt Key word Heavy! Car engines are not heavy duty, not built to last Million miles. Heavy equipment do not have aluminum blocks, like small engines made for most consumer vehicles. If the block was cast iron like they used to be, yeah, turbo would be fine. Aluminum blocks tend to warp at high temps. A turbo will glow red under load and it's connected to an aluminum block. I've had a Nissan, where just the exhaust manifold bolts would melt the aluminum block, this was a naturally exasperated engine. Imagine a Red hot turbo.
@@RP-oy5rtDidn't know that it can defy laws of physics. How can a smaller displacement engine not work harder than the VR6 for the same weight. Makes no sense.
@@bmw803 for example the 2.0 is 273 ftlb at 1500 rpm the vr6 made 266 at 3000. The 2.0 needs half the rpm to make more torque. The 2.0 also makes its hp about 1200 rpm lower then the vr6. The vr6 always has to work harder
@@bmw803 I find it very convenient as I leave home every morning with my vehicle full of inexpensive energy and never have to waste time handling a dirty gas pump nozzle.
On paper this could be a match for the outgoing 3.6L VR6, but honestly the Atlas is on the large side of the market and 269hp when you load it up & especially when towing is far too obvious. The Explorer is similar in size and its 2.3L turbo outputs a full 300hp and that would just be considered adequate.
The big problem with VW is how expensive the up keep is. To run a diagnostic on our Tiguan the dealership charges $162. It took them 1 1/2 hrs. Really? U plug the computer in, let it run. Not rocket science. Nope will never get one again
I will tell you why. The top trims do not come with a bench seat (So they are barely 6 seaters as you cannot actually fit someone in the middle seat of the third row) They do not have a car seat friendly tilt. So you cannot access the third row with car seats on outboard seats. Even the top calligraphy trim of palisade does not come with auto folding rearview mirrors and I think one of them also does not have auto wipers. They do not come with a Pano roof, a few trims do come with dual sunroofs though. I am not a VW fan in anyway, just stating the facts.
When Hyundai changes a BC customer for 56,000 dollars to replace the battery on his new Ioniq 5 , this make me question what kind of car company they are
I'm just here to watch Zack and Andrea. 😍😍😍 Pricing is fair for this Atlas. People should be at least buying Hybrid vehicles in 2024 as we start to shift to EVs eventually.
I Europe where I live VW used to be the king of the market: great, reliable, inovative cars In the last 10-15 years they went to sleep, now getting to poor reliability, poor inovation, worst interior quality with more plastic. But so do their brothers Audi, Mercedes, Bmw.... and guess what : customers are switching so fast to Tesla that in 2023 MY got to win the best sold car in Europe. It is the first time in history of Europe that a non european model win this title. And is not even a cheap - low budget model . Many europen customers that previous had VW, Audi, Mercedes, Bmw are switchuming to Tesla I used to have 2 Passat, 1 Bmw e39 5 series, 1 Golf Gti in the past but now I drive a MY as the europen producers lowered so much their quality , reliability and inovation - and all theese making their cars more expensive I had a drive test of the actual Bmw i5 M50 and , except performance, it is not same quality as my former 2003 e39 , it is cheaper made, more plastiqy... all door panels have so much cheap plastic. Incredible for a 100k+ price tag
Even with no towing anything, the engine won't last for 10 years. You could of say it but you won't. You know for sure, but just another fact to brush under the rug. Honesty is not the strong quality here. Again, who ever buy this car will loose a lot of money because these reviews.
Zack said there’s no crystal ball to tell how long it would last. And there isn’t. So they are being honest. If you’ve got historical reliability data on these motors, please feel free to share and contribute something worthwhile to the conversation.
I just got mine on Aug 7th. I had my doubts. But we love it. It drives amazing. It has such room. I definitely recommend it.
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Traded in an Audi q5, got the peak edition. LOVE IT!!
I bought this exact model and I am loving it 😍
when did you buy? i am picking up mine tomorrow
Please keep hammering on manufacturers for not providing second row bench seats on higher trim levels (e.g. Toyota Highlander). Good to see the Atlas has one.
And for removing knobs and buttons
I have the 2024 Highlander Limited. Bench seats. 8 passenger. The second row bench seats are extremely comfortable. Highest comfort rating by CR. The Platinum only has Captain’s chairs.
@@hamidmghaziThat's another STOOPIDITY that companies follow Tesla with.
and no 2nd row ventilated seats
I would say Zack won the lottery. Love the channel.
Excellent review guys...wishing y'all safe travels to the East Coast and have a great time!
I really like the look of the Atlas when I see them on the road. It has a neat refined industrial look in a good way.
I’m a peak edition owner and the improvements coming from the 21 year model is outstanding you really feel the upgrade across all areas from the interior to ride quality to the updated and much refined drivetrain. It just pulls effortlessly in great smoothness, no wonder since the engine is the evo4 of the EA888 engine family, which is basically a detuned Golf R engine, it also features the Audi Valve System for engine head technology! Loads of value in this car and it drives exceptionally well.
I prefer our naturally Aspirated VR6 engine. Much less problems down the road.
Everyone needs to copy Nissan and replace the gloss black that gets dirty looking and scratched in no time with the matte black brushed metal look material they use. Its super durable and looks good.
I just bought this model today, I really like the turbo vs when I test drove the VR6 version years ago. The interior improvements are substantially more appealing, especially some of the features on the Peak Edition package. Very pleased with this car already hours into owning it. The advantages that made me like the Telluride more in the past have been incorporated for the most part. My Peak Edition does have the electronic gate, and the foot motion activation. The Panoramic Moonroof is lovely - VW has always been solid with moonroofs. The turbo engine is a big improvement - The car no longer feels nose-heavy. The Telluride still suffers from that. We opted for the bench seat - It was cheaper and more kid-accomodating.
Andrea and Zack, the perfectly matched couple...always interesting auto reviews.
Great looking SUV, but a large vehicle with a turbo four...short longevity.
Truckers and locomotives would disagree lol.
@@RP-oy5rt Trucks and Locomotives use Diesel engines. If this was a Diesel engine, then sure!!!
Omg I have a 2024 atlas it’s amazing
There's Andrea, matching the test vehicle, as usual. Fun, classy touch. 👍 It's the little things.
I absolutely love my 2024 peak edition. Even though I don’t have a large family, I mainly bought this suv for its large size and comfort and massive cargo space. And the exterior of this car is so elegant without looking too overdone in my opinion. And while I love the sleek interior I am not too crazy about the piano black, but nevertheless it is still a beautiful suv. I do not agree at all that the new 4 cylinder turbo engine is underpowered. My atlas has plenty of passing power when I need it without struggling whatsoever. And to be honest most comments who complain about fuel economy. I mean come on folks, what did you expect from this size SUV? To have corollas fuel economy? I don’t think so. I have zero complaints about fuel economy, if anything it is really good in my opinion for being a 7 passenger suv. All in all, Atlas is a stunner and a great car, as long as it’s regularly maintained. I had a 2016 Tiguan for over 6 years which was regularly maintained and never a single issue… people gotta give proper credit to VW re: reliability when properly maintained. German cars are elegant and way more sophisticated than Japanese cars, so it comes down to a personal choice on what to buy. German cars vs Japanese cars is like comparing apples to oranges…. It simply can’t be done folks.
Yes! That’s a most improvement interior and no gas mileage is not that great at all. Great show Andrea! ☕️☕️👍🏻👍🏻
Another couple of years before that Piano black is phased out! Great review as always, and kudos to VW for offering the bench seat. Did you miss the good'ol fender audio system?
Now with so much refreshed competition, I guess we're due for a mid size 3 row comparison featuring the Atlas, Traverse, CX-90, Grand HL, upcoming explorer , the Pilot, some GMC (I don't know if it's the yukon or Acadia that fit this category), palisade and your all time favorite, the indisputable king , the telluride!
That's a looong list to compare!
Great job as always 👏
I have a 2019 Tiguan with 74k miles and I still looks and feels like day 1. The only complaint is the horrible combination of 4 cylinder turbo and automatic transmission at low speeds. One day it feels like a young kid and another day like a senior citizen..lol
reprogram it, it is solely because of emissions regulations
Health report: bodies in great shape, but the heart is weak.
“What are the key standard features?!”
VW, “Well, we worked in as much shiny black plastic as we could - all the feedback surveys said customers wanted as much as possible. We felt it needed it in those high use areas so that you would buy a VW branded cloth to wipe it all down every day. Oh, and then we kept the torque numbers as low as we could because no one will actually load it up and use it as intended.”
Great review as always but turbo engines will have trouble down the road so lease them for 3 years! On the positive side, great looking, nice power, decent fuel economy and very nice interior for the money.
7:15 woah, a German USDM spec vehicle with proper separate amber rear indicator lights! It's a miracle.
I was able to use VAG COM to reprogram mine so the brake light and the turn signal flash in alternating pattern.
We have a 2019 VW Atlas with the V6 engine and it has been good for us. We bought it for being able to leave the car seats installed and being able to get into the third row, with three kids in car seats, it sure is handy. We would be interested in getting a new one, but with no hybrid option and this being a huge vehicle gas milage in the city is not the greatest. So, waiting for now as the Grand Highlander is going to be very hard to get.
They're VR6, not a direct Vshaped, but it goes. I wouldn't touch that 4.
If this turbo four makes this huge vehicle peppy to drive, imagine how well it does in GTI.
And the tuning possibilities are going to be amazing.
I’d be tempted to go with the comfortline trim as it doesn’t have the piano black plastic around the cupholders.
You go VW. Thanks kids
The best feature for me is that split AC, so simple yet such an ingenious way to make subtle improvements!
Add this feature to the petition to remove piano black 😅
The problem is not just a turbo 4 cylinder engine but how small the engine is for a nearly full size 7 seater. It needs either a hybrid assist to reduce the load on that small engine or bump the displacement to 2.5
@@mantan_rtw why would larger displacement change anything? The benefit of the turbo 4 is it doesn’t work nearly as hard as v6 to move it
Great review! ❤
Still too much piano black in there for me. Mpg is still pretty low, on par for the segment, but low.
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Sport model is so comfortable with a smooth drive not to expensive.
I love seeing all the people who don’t actually own an atlas jaw about how bad it is. I get it, everyone loves their own car more than others cause they drive it every day. If the car was that terrible why are they everywhere? And don’t tell me it’s because people are dumb, at this price range u drive what u want to drive.
Whoever doesn't like German cars it must be mental .
💯 you could not have said it better. Mostly Toyota/Honda fanboys hating on VW lol
I have a 22 Rline and the 21rims ruin the ride and introduce a ton of raod noise. I actually look forward to the winter tires and rims I have.
Most people don't keep cars for ten years anymore, so if you don't then a turbo engine will be fine, but the turbo will let go one day and maybe even take the engine with it, anytime you introduce more complexity to something it reduces its reliability.
I almost bought one of these in March and April. I couldn’t get past all the piano black and the infotainment touch screen. Otherwise, I loved this Atlas
Piano black ( like Sandy Munro would say ) belongs on Pianos. Not cars.
I love the 2L in my Arteon, and the Atlas 2L has a cast iron block, and to me, the 6cylider was the dog.
I wish I could champion to have less technology in cars. I believe there's a lot that's not necessary to have in a car like bring back analog gauges, and manual handbrake. And do most cars really need wheels that are more than 18"? And can we have more hatchbacks not SUVs?
Zach was disciplined for smugging the family piano as a child.
My next 2 SUV leases would be Honda Pilot Elite and Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy edition. The previous 2 leases were BMW X5 and Acura MDX. Tired with the premium gasoline prices.
Great show. Any word on the 2025 Maverick?
Long time VW owner here who has moved on from the brand because they keep making underpowered vehicles. I test drove the 2024+ with 4 cylinder only powertrain and it’s not the fact that it’s a 4 cylinder, but 269HP is anemic in a 7 passenger SUV. They should’ve at least put the 315hp Golf R tuned 4 cylinder in this SUV… It would’ve been closer to the likes of Ford Explorer 2.3 4 cylinder with 300hp…. The 2018-2023 3.6 V6 wasn’t that great either. Underpowered is just becoming the standard for VW. Gone are the days of premium European vehicles for the masses that also drove like they could take on the autobahn. 269hp is not enough power to get out of its own way when loaded down with 7 people and luggage. It’s better to have more power and rarely having to use it, than not enough power when you need it. I think 0-100kmh in 6 seconds should be the benchmark, which this powertrain doesn’t even come close to doing.
If I recall correctly, the 1st gen Ford Taurus 4 cylinder actually got WORSE mileage than the 6 because it was working so hard. So yeah you need a powertrain that's up to the job!
Used to be a VW fanboy too, but so many of their products now are just mediocre/average at best. Definitely not like the old VW. This Atlas does everything okay I guess, but there are so many better options in this category in my opinion to consider. Also long-term reliability and resale value is probably going to be below average.
It doesn't help that they keep making their vehicles larger.
I dont think you understand how hp and torque work... hp has mostly to do with top speed. You can go 120mph with that hp. The thing you want is torque. Look how diesel engine power ratings are. A lot of times they have much smaller hp numbers but very high torque numbers. These trucks have no issue getting up to speed.
I have the Highlander 2.4 Turbo, 8 passenger. High torque. Really moves out. Much better than the old V6.
how good did that feel @ 9:33?
We rented a 23 model to go from Danville, VA to Noblesville, IN and back. When we returned the vehicle they asked us what we thought. We said it was not a good experience! Before we told him why the guy said let me guess the seats right? We said yes. After an hour in the vehicle our butts and lower backs were killing us. Hopefully the 24 model has much better seats.
They look uncomfortable
@@6ec6YRFPTcCit's a shame everything else was nice.
Weird, because we have a 2018 and didn't have problems with the seats. We just took a 2 day Trip from Buffalo to Winnipeg and never felt tired or pain in the ass.
@@bmw803same. We had a 2019 Atlas bought new and kept through 2024. Multiple roadtrips and loved it for the comfort as a road-tripper. And I have a bad back. 🤷♂️
I just bought a 2024. Definitely very comfortable. Thank God they made the 24 better.
Driving a Touareg, when the Atlas came out found it cheap fit and finish. Drive didn't feel like a Volkswagen. Hope you will drive the 2025 Jetta soon.
Rented an Atlas R line, happened to be 2 years newer than my 4runner and same mileage, but god it drove like it’s going to fall apart compared to mine.
Test drove both Atlas and Honda Pilot. Here are my findings:
ATLAS Execline:
Turbo v4 is quick to get going from 0 ✅
Looks luxiourious compare to Pilot ✅
Bigger infotainment and gague cluster screen✅
Parking assist feature✅
4 year bumper to bumper warranty is better then Pilot✅
Only 7 seats compare to 8 in pilot❌
Harmon Kardon sound system sucks compare to Bose in pilot❌
2nd row middle seat sucks with stiff back ❌
No Homelink garage opener ❌
Pilot Touring:
V6 sounds great and possibly more reliable due to lack of turbo✅
Bose sound system is awesome✅
8 seats with very comfy 2nd row middle seat.✅
Little slow to get going from 0 compare to Atlas❌
Smaller infotainment and gague cluster❌
Lack of parking assist❌
3 year bumper to bumper warranty is less then Atlas❌
Do you guys ever answer questions? I've requested a few questions never got back.
Its Sunday today here in The Philippines.
My co-worker just picked up one for his wife and the kids two days ago. He loves it! I can't believe the amount of options that are standard. P.S. Still waiting on my AT4 Canyon to be built and delivered. LOL
I have had the 2024 Atlas for 4 months now and unfortunately the 4 cyl is very inefficient. With mixed highway and city driving, you'll be lucky to get 13l/100km. Mostly city driving is 16+l/100km. And these stats are on eco mode with gentle driving
That should be illegal.
This is pretty good looking for a VW. But, I’ll keep driving my Pathfinder Platinum. It has most of the same features of this vehicle , a NA V6. Physical buttons. And, it’s slightly smaller, which I prefer.
The pathfinder also has a cvt that couldn’t pull a pickle off a plate
@@RP-oy5rt wrong. Has a 9-speed automatic since 2022.
C'mon, VW. As a current 2018 Tiguan owner, the only way I'd jump into an Atlas-anything is when a naturally aspirated V6 is installed as a standard engine. Just the curb weight alone of an Atlas is hard work for a 4 cylinder turbo. Forget taking it off-road. It'll die a sure death.
love volkswagen
I got the 24 SE with tech/comfort line with tech. Didn’t go for GH because seats were more stiffer than the Atlas. It’s about the same stiffness as the Tiguan I used to have. GH hybrid max is fast for sure. I just don’t think GH hybrid max and $60K belongs in the same sentence. Thought about the Traverse as I’ve owned GM vehicles in the past, but wasn’t available. Also it’s a first year vehicle so kinda skipped that part.
Have you tried the 2024 GMC Acadia Denali? It's similar to the Chevrolet Traverse. I am curious about your opinion. I like the VW Atlas but the i4 engine?? 2023 had V6! 2024 Traverse and Acadia have i4 too.
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Just traded in a 22 Aviator Reserve and bought a Peak Edition. Realizing power is not everything for a family hauler,, VW has perfected the American SUV. Way more spacious and comfortable in every row. And epa mpg is deceiving. Avg. 22-25mpg with mixed driving, rarely broke 19mpg on the Aviator on long highway trips. We are finding the power is adequate for a non performance car and excess where it counts: practicality and utility !
VW needs to get into the hybrid game big time. I'd get a Highlander if I needed something big.
Would be on my list, but the number of problems on the dedicated Atlas forum are troubling.
@@brianb7844 go look at the forums for literally every car made.
Pretty nice minivan.
I'm manifesting this tuck , I have a 15 tourag I just l❤ve it, So I know ill just love this 24 VW-TOURAG
Guys, any idea when the 2025 nissan pathfinder and infiniti qx60 are gonna be released? Any news?
Will they be carry over models with v6? Hopefully
1st to watch ❤
The engine’s probably fine. I’ve driven turbo 4s in Tiguans. They’re not exactly lightning quick but it feels adequate. The problem is this thing is a boat. It has no style at all. This is for people who might get a minivan but want an SUV. It’s too bad VW doesn’t sell the Touareg in North America because it’s an attractive SUV.
Why do you guys suppose that the Jeep Grand Cherokee -L is never included in a comparison to these SUVs?
I was wondering why, too. The difference could be the off-road focus of Jeeps. Maybe a 7 seater Durango would be more of a comparison?
Had tons of vws over years, back in day when they drove like a vw should. Finally the pathetic reliability( especially turbo 4s)cured me of my affliction
why is their no driver side grab handle ? Other cars don't have as well , what's the logic it helps older folk
It's Upstate NY 👍
Yes I caught that too, but I think Zack knows the right term and just made a slip. He used to live and go to school in southern Ontario.
Leatherette. Is it just sticky cold vinyl with a different name? Cloth, leatherette, real leather. Preferences? Discuss.
Is awd standard in Canada
Yes
Nice
is there a 4 cyl for the atlas sport?
That engine is the only one available for all 2024 trims as well as the Cross Sport.
Telluride over this all day!
I love the look of the Atlas. Not a fan of 4 cyl turbo, half life engine.
Look at Toyota and Hyundai Turbo engine nightmares.
Last year's V6 was better.
@@Technocrat. both of those were not turbo related failures both were the same machining debris in the oil ports. The tfsi doesn’t work nearly as hard as the v6 and will drastically outlast it
@@RP-oy5rt Turbos never outlast a regular aspirated engine.
A turbo adds huge amounts of pressure in the firing chamber.
@@Technocrat. I guess in this example we are just ignoring the existence of like semi and locomotive and heavy vehicles and construction equipment in general? Pressure in the fireing chamber means nothing, the fact it’s barely working is what matters
@@RP-oy5rt Key word Heavy! Car engines are not heavy duty, not built to last Million miles.
Heavy equipment do not have aluminum blocks, like small engines made for most consumer vehicles.
If the block was cast iron like they used to be, yeah, turbo would be fine. Aluminum blocks tend to warp at high temps. A turbo will glow red under load and it's connected to an aluminum block.
I've had a Nissan, where just the exhaust manifold bolts would melt the aluminum block, this was a naturally exasperated engine. Imagine a Red hot turbo.
@@Technocrat. SOME people think that physics can be changed. I'll keep the VR6
A vehicle that large needs a six cylinder minimum. And more power. It won’t last.
@@peternieswandt3010 the 4 cylinder doesn’t work nearly as hard as the v6 did. The tfsi has zero issues moving this
@@RP-oy5rtDidn't know that it can defy laws of physics. How can a smaller displacement engine not work harder than the VR6 for the same weight. Makes no sense.
@@bmw803 look up the numbers. Smaller engines often make more power then larger displacements
@@bmw803 for example the 2.0 is 273 ftlb at 1500 rpm the vr6 made 266 at 3000. The 2.0 needs half the rpm to make more torque. The 2.0 also makes its hp about 1200 rpm lower then the vr6. The vr6 always has to work harder
Why would one not consider the 7 seat AWD Kia EV9 as an alternative?
Because we don't want EVs. Charging infrastructure is a pain in the ass and highly inconvenient.
@@bmw803 I find it very convenient as I leave home every morning with my vehicle full of inexpensive energy and never have to waste time handling a dirty gas pump nozzle.
9.2L/100km hwy from a 4cyl Turbo? No thank you, my Palisade does 10L/100km with an effortless 3.8L V6...
I get close to you with a 2.7 eco boost F150 4 X 4 😳😳😳
I get about 28 mpg on the highway with the VR6. meaning it's effortless.
On paper this could be a match for the outgoing 3.6L VR6, but honestly the Atlas is on the large side of the market and 269hp when you load it up & especially when towing is far too obvious. The Explorer is similar in size and its 2.3L turbo outputs a full 300hp and that would just be considered adequate.
The big problem with VW is how expensive the up keep is. To run a diagnostic on our Tiguan the dealership charges $162. It took them 1 1/2 hrs. Really? U plug the computer in, let it run. Not rocket science. Nope will never get one again
You can buy your own vagcom for about $195 that works for 3 different Vin #'s for life. why would you pay someone to do that for you?
Lease and return
Most STEALERS are all the same. Don't think others will be half price.
2026 Atlas will be all-new, coming next year.
In big size for comfort and more safety is better than the SUV's of it class Audi.
I don't know why anyone would buy an Atlast over the Hyundai Palisade or Kia Telluride. Bang for buck, the Hyundai/Kia are miles better!
I will tell you why.
The top trims do not come with a bench seat (So they are barely 6 seaters as you cannot actually fit someone in the middle seat of the third row)
They do not have a car seat friendly tilt. So you cannot access the third row with car seats on outboard seats.
Even the top calligraphy trim of palisade does not come with auto folding rearview mirrors and I think one of them also does not have auto wipers.
They do not come with a Pano roof, a few trims do come with dual sunroofs though.
I am not a VW fan in anyway, just stating the facts.
When Hyundai changes a BC customer for 56,000 dollars to replace the battery on his new Ioniq 5 , this make me question what kind of car company they are
@PeakTimeRacing
Are you Korean ?
Some people like getting where they are going. Plus you can’t put a price on not having to say you own a Hyundai
Easy: both are ugly in my opinion
I'm just here to watch Zack and Andrea. 😍😍😍 Pricing is fair for this Atlas. People should be at least buying Hybrid vehicles in 2024 as we start to shift to EVs eventually.
I left a plug in hybrid solely because this is just a straight gas system
Is Volkswagen running out of ideas? Where’s the next GEN? It’s over due.
It needs 300hp and 350lb tq.
I don't like the new taillights!
I'd get the Kia Telletubbie
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Looks ridiculous with small 18@ wheels. Vehicle is too big for that
You're aware of , that leatherette it is a PLASTIC Fantastic 🙂 . Right?
Reliability bad!!!
The worst year after year after year, Just check out Consumer Reports.
@@robertmiller1442And you gonna listen to a biased organization that probably gets paid to say shit?
No hybrid, "thank you, next" 👎
Those fake exhaust 😒
VW is under the rating system
I Europe where I live VW used to be the king of the market: great, reliable, inovative cars
In the last 10-15 years they went to sleep, now getting to poor reliability, poor inovation, worst interior quality with more plastic. But so do their brothers Audi, Mercedes, Bmw.... and guess what : customers are switching so fast to Tesla that in 2023 MY got to win the best sold car in Europe. It is the first time in history of Europe that a non european model win this title. And is not even a cheap - low budget model . Many europen customers that previous had VW, Audi, Mercedes, Bmw are switchuming to Tesla
I used to have 2 Passat, 1 Bmw e39 5 series, 1 Golf Gti in the past but now I drive a MY as the europen producers lowered so much their quality , reliability and inovation - and all theese making their cars more expensive
I had a drive test of the actual Bmw i5 M50 and , except performance, it is not same quality as my former 2003 e39 , it is cheaper made, more plastiqy... all door panels have so much cheap plastic. Incredible for a 100k+ price tag
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That is one uninspired interior!
Hello Zack I didn't like this video because I believe a diesel engine will suit this size of vehicle
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I’m so tired of SUVs. They are just so bland.
What is that north-american war on piano-black all about?! Nobody in Europe cares about...
Even with no towing anything, the engine won't last for 10 years. You could of say it but you won't. You know for sure, but just another fact to brush under the rug. Honesty is not the strong quality here. Again, who ever buy this car will loose a lot of money because these reviews.
Zack said there’s no crystal ball to tell how long it would last. And there isn’t. So they are being honest. If you’ve got historical reliability data on these motors, please feel free to share and contribute something worthwhile to the conversation.
DO NOT use regular gas in these. You can, but I advise against it. I have one.