I put some aggressive tires on my Atlas and that sucker is pretty damn good offroad. I like that VW let's you shut off ATR and ESC. You turn off ESC in the settings menu on the infotainment system. One you turn that off it will do much better.
@@EngineAdventures I put Terrain Contact tires on from the VW store. They work fantastic in mud, rock and everything in-between. Also they are quiet on the highway.
I happened to push Atlas to the limits. Sometimes I end up digging, winching, lifting and moving large rocks. But in the end, i've found it quite capable offroad. Atlas transmission has 21:1 maximum ratio. Gearbox has oil cooling. 4Motion provides enough torque to the rear, so tires become a limiting factor. The bottom is flat and covered. Lots of torque with V6. The downside is the large hood, blocking the view right in front of the front bumper.
Great review. My wife has a 2020 Tiguan and I’m glad to know that sport mode is the best mode for rough spots. On the coast we frequent the beach and find the deep loose sand quickly strands anyone with 2 wheel drive. The 4motion system is a fantastic system for us and we never have an issue. We’ve used off-road mode until now!
The best way to utilize VW's offroad mode is to also have the vehicle in tiptronic/manual mode. Keeping the transmission in 1st or second gear, depending on your traveling speed. I've gone snow wheeling and offroading in my 2018 Tiguan and have always had a blast!
To turn traction control off, you have to go into the “car” button, then select the “setting icon” on the bottom right corner. At that point, you’ll wanna select the first option (ESC system) and select “ASR off”. Or at least that’s how I do it on my Cross Sport
Great off-road review! Much earlier than Saturday ;) Subscribing! I understand your point of going with the 3-row Atlas, but this def makes a strong case for someone who needs the space, not the 3rd row. Also, it doesn't hurt that it looks way better and is almost 150 lbs lighter :)
Thanks for the support! Yeah I had it scheduled for today, but now I have to make sure and have a video for Saturday which is my normal posting day, haha!
That's exactly right, use sport mode when getting near its limits, but ultimately I don't see to many people talking this offroad. It's nice to know that it can handle some decent stuff if the occasion arises.
Thanks! Yeah but a lot of people care more for looks than performance, which is fine, I'm just more on the opposite end where looks don't matter much to me but performance does.
I definitely dropped the ball on that one. I'm curious if you've seen a more comprehensive off-road review on TH-cam than this one. If so, what channel? It will help me get ideas on how to improve.
It's not the shoes, but the man that's in them that matter. Yes, tires can make a huge difference, but the hard line on the steep hill can be and has been climbed with vehicles on summer tires. Skip to about 19:00 in this video for a great example: th-cam.com/video/j5m0FkBqma4/w-d-xo.html
Yup, tires can make a huge difference, but in my testing they don't matter as much as the vehicle's ability to transfer power to the wheels on the ground. With two tires essentially in the air, the vehicle has to have enough torque to transfer power to the wheels on the ground and climb a steep grade.
I'm curious, what brought you to this video? This is the second similar comment I've had on this video this week. You're not wrong that I definitely missed this one, however have you seen a better off-road review of the Atlas Cross on TH-cam? If so which channel was it on and what information did they provide that you missed here?
I put some aggressive tires on my Atlas and that sucker is pretty damn good offroad. I like that VW let's you shut off ATR and ESC. You turn off ESC in the settings menu on the infotainment system. One you turn that off it will do much better.
Thank you! I was waiting for someone to give me that information!
What tyres have you put on your Atlas? I have falken wildpeaks all terrain on my Atlas.
@@EngineAdventures I put Terrain Contact tires on from the VW store. They work fantastic in mud, rock and everything in-between. Also they are quiet on the highway.
I happened to push Atlas to the limits. Sometimes I end up digging, winching, lifting and moving large rocks. But in the end, i've found it quite capable offroad.
Atlas transmission has 21:1 maximum ratio. Gearbox has oil cooling. 4Motion provides enough torque to the rear, so tires become a limiting factor. The bottom is flat and covered. Lots of torque with V6.
The downside is the large hood, blocking the view right in front of the front bumper.
Thanks for sharing your experience! I doubt there are many people out there that use their Atlas like you.
Great review. My wife has a 2020 Tiguan and I’m glad to know that sport mode is the best mode for rough spots. On the coast we frequent the beach and find the deep loose sand quickly strands anyone with 2 wheel drive. The 4motion system is a fantastic system for us and we never have an issue. We’ve used off-road mode until now!
I haven't tested a Tiguan but I imagine the systems are similar, I'd say go play around with the different modes and see what works best!
The best way to utilize VW's offroad mode is to also have the vehicle in tiptronic/manual mode. Keeping the transmission in 1st or second gear, depending on your traveling speed. I've gone snow wheeling and offroading in my 2018 Tiguan and have always had a blast!
The color nicely highlights the creases in the body.
Great review!! So glad I came upon your channel. Had been looking for something like this for the Cross Sport. Subscribed!!
Thanks for the support, glad it helps!
Yes..good Haldex AWD ....I have tested in highway snow blizzard at 140kmph & never lost control💪💪
It seems to be a good system, I'd say tires matter more for snow and ice than anything but a good AWD system helps a lot!
To turn off the ASR, you go into menu. Go into settings. Go into ESC system and turn ASR off.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the different drivetrain mode comparison!
Thanks for watching!
To turn traction control off, you have to go into the “car” button, then select the “setting icon” on the bottom right corner. At that point, you’ll wanna select the first option (ESC system) and select “ASR off”. Or at least that’s how I do it on my Cross Sport
Thanks, I'll have to remember that for the next time I get a VW!
Great off-road review! Much earlier than Saturday ;) Subscribing! I understand your point of going with the 3-row Atlas, but this def makes a strong case for someone who needs the space, not the 3rd row. Also, it doesn't hurt that it looks way better and is almost 150 lbs lighter :)
Thanks for the support! Yeah I had it scheduled for today, but now I have to make sure and have a video for Saturday which is my normal posting day, haha!
Haha, you will do just fine. Keep up the good work!
I think it did ok. It’s not an off-road vehicle. But it seems it can handle situations that 99% of people will not ever ask of their crossovers.
That's exactly right, use sport mode when getting near its limits, but ultimately I don't see to many people talking this offroad. It's nice to know that it can handle some decent stuff if the occasion arises.
Do you think that the 4cyl turbo model would have made it?
It might do better as it has more torque than the V6.
Great review man. Quick question-Did you floor it in offroad mode? I wonder if vw has updated offroad mode to be better now.
Thanks for the support! Check out my other videos, this VW did better than Subaru, Kia, and many others. Overall it's a pretty good system.
My atlas will never be taken off road lol. My Touareg TDI with locking diffs is my off road vehicle.
I would love to test a Touareg over this course. They are more capable than most people would think.
It looks like Utah. Thanks for this video so I can pretend taking our cross sport off road lol
It sure is! Thanks for watching!
Could you borrow a Touareg from someone and try this? Should be better seeing as how it has a transfer case.
I do want to test one of those. I'll see what I can do!
Ok my friend is time to bring the Subaru Ascent
I've been trying to get one for a while, hopefully I will soon!
@@EngineAdventures i hope you get one.!
Better tires would have made this review better
Thanks for the input. Almost all the vehicles on my channel are media vehicles so I'm not allowed to make any changes to them.
Looks tough but more style than substance
Great review btw 👍😊
Thanks! Yeah but a lot of people care more for looks than performance, which is fine, I'm just more on the opposite end where looks don't matter much to me but performance does.
@@EngineAdventures performance is to treat yourself.. while image or style is to please others. Different people different needs i guess ✌😊
Can’t see how can do an accurate review without turning the traction control off, you probably could have figured that out in 5min.
I definitely dropped the ball on that one. I'm curious if you've seen a more comprehensive off-road review on TH-cam than this one. If so, what channel? It will help me get ideas on how to improve.
This is like hiking a mountain in leather soled dress shoes vs. hiking boots. WRONG tires!
It's not the shoes, but the man that's in them that matter. Yes, tires can make a huge difference, but the hard line on the steep hill can be and has been climbed with vehicles on summer tires. Skip to about 19:00 in this video for a great example: th-cam.com/video/j5m0FkBqma4/w-d-xo.html
@@EngineAdventures At 20 sec into the video you admit the same thing I am saying..... Get your story straight!
Yup, tires can make a huge difference, but in my testing they don't matter as much as the vehicle's ability to transfer power to the wheels on the ground. With two tires essentially in the air, the vehicle has to have enough torque to transfer power to the wheels on the ground and climb a steep grade.
Thoroughly tested and can't find the TCS/ESP menus? Probably why your channel sucks.
I'm curious, what brought you to this video? This is the second similar comment I've had on this video this week. You're not wrong that I definitely missed this one, however have you seen a better off-road review of the Atlas Cross on TH-cam? If so which channel was it on and what information did they provide that you missed here?