Recap of the VW Atlas Tech Training
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- *UPDATED VERSION* Last week I spent a few days learning about the new VW Atlas 3 row SUV. There is some new cool stuff, and some stuff I don't love. I will be doing a drive event soon, and will post another video.
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Also I forgot to mention that towing limit is 5000 lb if it comes with a hitch pack from the factory, and 2000 lb if one is added.
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Thank you all for the support and help with this video. I was required by VW to remove a part about warranty. It seems that was not public knowledge. Sorry for any issues that is caused you guys, but I think it's important that you know why it was edited.
I was gonna ask why. I clicked my non-refreshed link and was greeted by a "video does not exist" message of some sort. The anxiety! But thanks for clarifying, I feel all better now. Especially since I don't own a VW vehicle, so I couldn't care less about secret warranty stuff (ooOOOOoooh! Secret!). :D
HumbleMechanic best vw atlas on the net thus far...and i have seen them all. i look forward to the next one.
2019 SEL FWD V6 here, loving it!
And I’m a senior VW sales consultant, so extra ❤️right there
i have no idea how i got here, but i'm SOOOO GLAD I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL!
Charles I was there the week they showed up, the week before Atlas class started, and you were spot on. I dont think you missed anything in this video. Everything Joe taught us about it you explained it just as he did, perfectly.
This would be so nice if it came in a TDI...
We bought one. New 2018 V6 SE 4motion. IMO, boxy is the correct shape for an SUV. It looks pretty mean in black. I'm a big VW and Audi fan and have no complaints besides I don't like the auto stop/start feature, we turn it off every time we get in. My wife loves the vehicle! I picked up a Golf Sportwagen S 4motion at the same time. Traded in an old hatchback A3 on it. Looking forward to doing some tuning and upgrades on the wagon! First up: lowering, rear sway bar, and some 18x8.5 Pro Race wheels. Cheers, love your channel!
Wow. the engine actually looks fairly simple to work on. And it has an oil dipstick!!
Great vidya, I was not even aware of this VW until starting this video so thanks for the clue! I was nodding in agreement with your comment on the styling, it didn't strike me as looking like a VW in the video but I will reserve final judgement until I see it in person on a sunny day.
I thought it looked like an explorer as well. maybe an update will be soon. I absolutely love our Touareg in every way. Thank you for sharing the cool first look!
I love my 2019 atlas R-Line, much better than the Honda Pilot I had. I think it’s exterior styling is better than an explorer and looks more like Audi or bmw.
my 98 explorer had the cup holders behind the shifter and my 07 five hundred are off to the passenger side of the shifter. it's about time VW figured that out..
makes much more sense to the side
Registered for the Drive Event in April. Can't wait actually since it is finally a new product.
+mischief007 right!!! This is the first drive event that ive been to. One of the "perks" of a master tech. Lol
Good for you. I've requested to go on the drive event in April and my manager said go ahead. I can't wait. I will know a little bit about the vehicle already from your video ;).
Thanks for the more in-depth first look. Crawled around one at the Chicago Auto Show, impressive rhe space and utility of this 'ute. Atlas is on our short list w/ the CX-9. Awaiting pricing and packaging.
When you mention the MQB platform it has, an example of which vehicles carry it currently would be awesome to hear!
+Jesus Was Fisted right. Golf family is the other one that's MQB
Aww, Way cool! Thanks man!
best Atlas video I've seen yet! Awesome video!
it look very slimmer to the vw tiguan we have in the uk . i more a honda fan but the vw tiguan is one hell of a car
Great video! I just looked at one at local dealership and love it. Simple and clean design with very usable space and it doesn't look minivan-like. Do you know if VW has changed it's suppliers for sensors and other small electrical components that often fail on their cars?
Thank you! I am excited they are finally out. I may actually be driving one for the weekend. :)
I don't know about the sensors. I doubt they have switched. Most of the car looks to be older technology, other than the radio.
LOVE IT! Great video! been watching the review videos for a while and finally get to see an opinion that matters. I'll likely be trading my b7 in for one of these in a few years. We had a Traverse, which this is quite similar and nearly identical including the cubbies in the back, and we loved it. Hoping for better gas mileage in this by then tho.
+James Dobbins thank you!
I think that many people will like it, and it will compete well in the segment.
Thanks for the vid, learned more from this than most of the official releases/reviews.
On the plastic: Any chance this is a pre-production and the plastic isn't what it should be in terms of easy of damaging it?
+John Mayfield thanks for the kind words. That was my goal of the video. Now i just need 100k views Hahahah.
We were told these are production vehicles. And it may not be an issue with the plastics other than from a repair pov. But only time will tell.
One more question if you don't mind. If you do just throw a wrench at me, I'm practicing for dodgeball. :D
Any idea what the ground clearance is on the Atlas? Very keen on getting one (after our TDI is bought back) - we're lucky to have a fantastic dealer and service department locally.
I’m a bit late, but a small piece of short pile carpet scrap will take care of most light scratches. Lightly rub it across the scratch. It’s how to done at the O.E.
I don't care for the virtual cockpit. I actually prefer the analog tach and speedometer and keeping all my non-essential driving information on the center screen.
Like you said, eyes should be on the road. Less IS more here.
The things you like the most are the things i dont really like. The digital dash is cool but old school gages would be reliable. The radio is also to high-tech. Bring back reliable buttons. I realy like the looks and the interiors is top notch. And yes the r1234 is too expensive.
Funny you mention the explorer when I saw the unveil I thought ford and vw were collaborating
Was this shot at the Allendale facility? Recently Mahle shipped out the new A/C machines. The refrigerant cylinder came separately and it was marked as flammable.
+Phil Becker yep the r1234yf is flammable 😳. I shot this at the Jessup center. Been going these my whole career
Ah, ok. The Allendale facility is not that different in appearance. I know VW is doing Atlas training at Allendale presently.
just signed for ours... cant wait!
Really cool of VW corporate to allow you to video the car. Maybe they could allow you tape one of these sessions.
Do does the rear have independent red or orange/amber turn signals or are they somewhat integrated into the brake and or tail lights?
The eco start/stop, is it defeatable?
What about a HUD?
I agree it looks like a Ford Explorer. But that is not a bad thing.
I am looking forward to it. Might be my next car.
Last question: Where will it be made?
+Andrew Syracuse it's made in TN, just like the Passat.
No option for HUD at this time. Oddly enough no option for rear entertainment either.
Not sure on the turn signals. I'll check later this week at the drive event.
The start:stop can be turned off, but it comes back on with a key cycle. It's default position is on.
VW didn't really let me do it. I just did it because I knew a ton of you guys were interested in it. VW and I don't collaborate on anything. :(
Just out of curiosity, did you happen to get a measurement of how much ground clearance it has?
Your videos are awesome btw, and thank you very much for the insider look!
Great review, almost sold on the Atlas. Bang for buck has great features, however it sounds a bit under powered.
@Charles I own 2019 Atlas Se with Tech which has adaptive cruise control, lane assist…..I need to do alignment and wheel balance. VW dealer gave me a quote which seemed very expensive especially at this time. Their reason only they have the correct VW tools to do correct alignment and wheel balance which will calibrate sensors and camera. Others shops like Firestones may be cheaper but don’t have tools which will mess my alignment & wheel balance. What is your recommendation? Will my sensors and camera calibration get affected if I do from Firestone?
Good video, would have loved to hear more about towing, it is a pretty big vehicle to be restricted to only 2,000 if you add a hitch. Just what do they do at the factory for the 5,000 hitch that can not be done at the dealer level. I heard it was chassis bracing, is there no way to retrofit.
6:08
The CEL is on.
Wanna borrow my scanner Charles? :)
An amazing review, best I've found so far. We need to replace our 07' XC-90 and the wifey wants a new Q7. I liked the Pilot. But the new Atlas has me thinking. Any comments re: Q7 vs Atlas? And any rumors on future hybrid or Diesel? My 11' TDI Jetta goes back when I decide what to replace it with. Thanks H.M.
Seems a shame won't have a diesel option, but thats a bed vw has to sleep in 😥
How heavy is it? Tire Killer 2.0?
I'm going to be buying a new SUV this year and I really want to like the Atlas but geez it looks like an Explorer and Grand Cherokee got it on...Going to the NYC car show next month so hopefully it looks better in person.
+ersan bas I think it does look better in person. But your description of conception is hilarious and totally accurate hahah
Yeah that's what I'm hoping for. Thank you for your videos, very helpful when weighing pros and cons!
Great video presentation. Was looking for an answer to this question: Last evening I test drove the Atlas SEL Premium 4Motion and despite the underwhelming powerplant, I was quite impressed with the Atlas. One thing that will be a deal breaker for me however, is the inability to make the infotainment screen bright enough to see at night without glasses. My 8 year old Dodge Durango has nearly twice the brightness. The VW salesperson put the brightness adjustment to its highest level and still couldn't make it bright enough to see easily.
QUESTION: IS THERE A WAY TO MAKE THE INFOTAINMENT SCREEN BRIGHTER THAN THE MAXIMUM SPEC ON THE UNIT ITSELF FOR NIGHT TIME DRIVING?
No. It’s probably limited on purpose. For me I actually go the opposite way. I have all the interior lighting as dim as possible and it’s still too bright. Lol
Cool. A shame we'll probably never see it on my side of the pond....
panzerveps where do you live?
Norway.
My only honest concern is the fuel economy; the Highlander & Pilot with their 3.5L V6 engines in AWD trims gets equal if not better power than the Atlas but both SUVs get 20MPG+ in the city & high 20s in the highway. The Atlas due to its heft & likely the age of the dating 3.6L VR6 only gets 17 city & 23 highway which makes it quite thirsty. The best solution & cheapest is obviously the 3.0L TDI, but we all know that's a pipe dream at this point. Currently no VW engines in VWoA stables can do the job better, which makes me believe the 3.6L VR6 is merely a placeholder engine for the 4motion models at this time of launch.
So my next question will be, how long until VW will change out the 3.6L VR6 for the newer & more efficient engine for the Atlas. I think the likely candidate would be the 3.0L V6 turbo found on certain Porsche & Audi MY2018 cars.
I have had my Atlas for 5 weeks now and am getting 20 to 22 mpg.
I've had mine for over a month and get 20 mpg in the city even with the AC cranked.
How many hertz is that instrument cluster display? I can't stand flicker in cheap LEDs and I can see a flicker in the video.
+tjsean0308 not sure the answer to that question. The flicker is in the video only not on the display. This happens a lot wth things that are PWM
Yeah, I can see that flicker in my peripheral vision with some stuff. Just curious, and thanks for the reply.
+tjsean0308 that kind of things gives me a headache very quick.
:)
this was a really interesting video, but i dont think we get it in the uk
No K-Cup holder like the Touareg? Bah!
Very informative. Thank you.
Still waiting on the B8 Passat TDi R-line...
What oil and filter is everyone using for the 3.6L? I am reading the manual suggests 0W-30 Castol Edge Euro formula.
I think people will lose those keys a lot.
1234yf is now required to be equipped to new platform cars in the Eu its very flambe
Obe Won Humble Mechanic is it worth getting the SE with tech pack to have the 3 zone climate and power rear lift gate or just go with the cheaper SE? No one is reviewing the normal and affordable models just the 49 grand almost Audi version that makes me banana's becasue I don't want all the computer do dads and giant hole in my roof that might leak later in life.
+Time with Don no one is reviewing that because most of the press cars are all decked out. The first launch will be a specific trim level. I forget exactly what.
Once a few land at the dealership I'll be taking a much more in depth look at them.
For me I like the gadgets. :)
What is better: Atlas or Explorer?
my question is does it do a decent burnout
+Jacob Blew probably not with all the stability and traction controls
Jacob Blew The 4 cylinder lacks in power for it an the v6 is all wheel drive so no. It will not do a good one. It holds a corner like it's on rails though.
you can clearly see the exterior is designed for the american market. the arteon is more to my liking
I was expecting it to be bigger than the hyundai Palisade
Any chance you know anything about a new diesel-electric hybrid SUV?
+MrPaulgulf haven't heard anything from VW on it
6:06 you can tell its a VW, 43 miles on the odometer and its already got a CEL
If I didn't like VWs i wouldn't own 5 of them, its called self deprecating humor.
CEL from factory, how bout that
+Denton Henry hahaha. It's because the key is on but the engine is off.
Denton Henry you should know that the you tube comment section doesn't allow jokes or wise remarks.
nice try man, but just own up to your fail lol.
Looks like an Explorer front the front and a Grand Cherokee from the back. R1234 is a pain in the ass to recover and recharge. It's like watching paint dry while at the same time, annoying as hell.
I'm a big VW fan and have a '13 TDI Passat. After we do the buy back we are moving to an SUV. The Atlas would normally be a perfect fit with a TDI engine. Without the TDI it's nothing special to me. I bought VW's because the TDI made them special. The loss of the TDI nearly kills the brand for me.
Great. Good luck finding a diesel midsize SUV at your local Toyota, Mazda, Infiniti, Nissan, Ford, Subaru, Chevrolet, Honda, Kia and Hyundai dealerships. Best of luck buddy!
Let's not get all butt-hurt here... Jeep has a midsize diesel. But FCA is probably the worst car manufacturer on the planet. I'll also include that I much loved the DSG. We have had several VW's in the past and are very brand loyal but have had nothing but trouble from the 09G transmission. The Atlas has too much competition that does gasoline powertrains better than they do. That's the problem the Atlas will have compared to if it had a TDI option. If the TDI were available the Atlas would be killer. We are planning to move to a full-size SUV probably so I would only go down to a mid-size Atlas if it had a TDI. And Mazda and Ford are bringing diesel's to their vehicles while VW is closing the door on their diesel history. Shame shame shame...
Should've kept the passat. It still gets great mpg without having to drive a prius.
headcas620 You're right. I havn't sold it yet. I am planning to return it Dec 18. If things change to where our decision changed we will have a nice low miles TDI Passat to bring out of storage.
How can I take the class
+blkthunderbolt it's open to all VW dealer techs
no diesel option?
+elbeial not any time soon.
+elbeial no time soon if at all
2.0t in something this big? Oh boy, these things are going to melt pistons left and right.
+Sam it's only about 40hp less than the vr6. I hope to drive the 2.0 this week and see how it performs.
how much does it tow?
+Rodney Chan 2k with the addon tow pack.
5k if you get the tow pack from the factory.
did you mean 2k without addon tow pack? And why 2.0TSI has up to 2k capacity while 3.6L has 5k? the HP/Torque seems pretty close between two engines. I amwondering if that's due to 3.6L models comes with transmission cooling fan?
thanks
+Ben Jiang I mean that it will tow 5k if the vehicle is built with the towing pack If not, the limit is 2k.
There was no mention of differences between vr6 and 2.0. They didn't know what actual differences the cars built with tow packages were.
The hp/tq are VERY close on the 2 engines.
Thanks for the reply.
will the towing pack available for 2.0TSI models? I really want 2.0TSI+4MOTION+5K towing capacity...based on the info I found from internet, seems only VR6 engine has 4MOTION and 5K towing :(
VW the Check Engine Light is always ON ahahaahah
the cheapy plastic pieces your are talking about the easy to get scratch , well Ford explore has this cheapy plastic all over their cars even the roof rails are kind of loose and cheapy too, and looks like americans care less about those things because Ford is beng selling their cars and explorer always and a lot of them, just when have a chance touch any Ford car that has roof rails, see what I am talking about, , escape, explorer, edge, flex
Really disappointed with the transmission choice by VW. Why stick with a transmission that's known to have major issues when you have the DSG at your disposal is just mindboggling to me. I guess it all comes down to build cost, but surely VWs for the German and European market can't be that much more expensive to build - just look at Skoda.
Triffy DSG is more unreliable than the automatic and Americans don't like the way the DSG feels they've complained about it in the past.
I don't have any observations on the DSG, but my experience with the 09G hasn't been good. Even with a brand new valve body and reprogrammed shifts it still slams shifts randomly. When it inevitably dies in my Jetta I'll just bite the bullet and do a manual swap
What year Jetta do you have?
2008
You're damn right about that. I took my Passat into the dealership for it's 40k service and made the mistake of assuming they would do everything required for the 40k service. Apparently they didn't realize I had a DSG and didn't service it. At 60k, I had to get a new clutch. Needless to say, I filed a complaint with VW and was reimbursed half of the cost for the transmission rebuild. I haven't been to that dealership since.
Not compatible for U.K.
I don't think you will get this car in the UK. It's a US market only... I think.
Why , VW builds better small cars, have we learn our lesson. Also will warranty pay more money because the car is bigger , and most likely a pain in the butt.
The only reason VW will pay more money out on warranty here is.... well 2 reasons
1) I't a brand new model. So they are more prone to issues.
2)The warranty is twice as long as all the other cars
For what its probably going to cost I would much rather a Tahoe
$15k apart with even close options
Too much face time :) Like your videos, man, but d rather watch car than your... face
+maximua78 aw come on... lol I understand. On this one I can as very limited in the footage I could film.
Once the car comes out I'll do another video with more footage.
This was shot at a training center and I wasn't really supposed to file at all. ;)
omg they dug out of the grave that old crap v6 engine ..talk about cost cuts and ripping the customer off... i think the facelift will have a pig iron engine option and interior quality is rubbish to
+MrGTDONE I'm not surprised hey put the VR in it. The Touareg, Passat, and CC have it as an option too.
I am a little disappointed in the power from it compared to the 2.0t.
I'd love to see the 3.0t from Audi in it. :)
well yes the cc , passat etc had it but 10 freakin years ago its a 15+ years old engine damn it, wich is cheap to build because its antique they have a great profit in selling it instead of going for the 3.0T wich is more powerfull has less emissions and better fuel economy but hey anything for a buck right
No one buy an Atlas. A honda odyssey is better in every way. You don't need awd.
Michael Schikschneit No self-respecting male wants a tool that is worse than another. The best tool for hauling the most people and gear? A minivan.
little tip, play the video on 1.5 x speed and waste let time while still giving him full views. 12 mins is a long time to see your face no offence hm
+sergio what can I do to entice you to watch the entire video at normal speed?
Play it on 0.5 to get Humble Stoner Mechanic.
I like all your vids dude :) i guess its just my preference but i really like when you work on cars and talk at the same time.
Great review! Really appreciate that it's from a mechanical point of view instead of the regular sales pitch. Subscribed!
The way I see it, most repair shops have at least three years to get new equipment for the A/C since VW covers maintenance for the first three years or 36,000 miles. Same applies to the warranty so customers would be taking their vehicle to the dealership for the first 3 years anyways and they are expected to have the newest equipment.
Great review Charles. Volkswagen took some ques from the Ford Explorer. The styling is 😌 I think they could have done a much better job as far as styling goes.
Hello Charles. I lov you you tube contents. Thanks for giving tips about VW. I have a question recently my car had the battery replaced during a trip and do moment we replace the battery. The blind spot monitor and rear traffic alert stopped working. Even when I turn on it turns off when detects something. I have checked the fuses also Do you have any tips how can I fix this problem?
We have TDI VW Transporters as our work cars (railroad construction) and they are quite good and the interior holds up relatively well.
No more switch key!?! 😭
So the gearbox is the Aisin OC8 then? Same as Touareg (just the transverse version, obviously)
Hopefully, the interior plastic trim will be cost effective to replace rather than repair if they do get damaged by gear in the back.
what kind of towing capacity does it have/is it worth it trying to tow with it?
5000 pounds with the V6 and tow package. depending on what you plan to tow, that's either a lot or nothing.
WTF no Diesel?
+Hateuguys you can tell initial design had a TDI provision. But no info on adding a TDI. And not much of a surprise really
Is this a replacement for the Touareg or will it be sold alongside?
Not getting a straight answer from VM. Car when in low gear upon acceleration has a loud grinding noise. I found out it’s just not my car. It’s all of them. VW refuses to recognize the noise. It all over their forums. www.vwatlasforum.com/forum/170-volkswagen-atlas-complaints-issues-problems/2757-noise-while-accelerating-lower-gear-3.html#/topics/2757?page=1
We need someone smart to comment or help fix this noise very annoying.
From what I understand it’s normal.
I do have that exact same key on my Skoda Superb....
This one is Manufactured By Continental..
The "not pushbutton start" Models have the Hella Key, The Golf 7 Turn thingy key..... Which in My oppinion is the better key... The Continental has funny buttons which really do activate sometimes, when you have your cellphone and the key in the same poket, never had that with the hella one..
The VW comments about restricting options to streamline production is total BS. The US market is treated much different than the rest of the world by most manufacturers. We have big dealers with immense inventories and as a consequence the manufacturers attempt to sell out of inventory plus those vehicles are considered "sold". By restricting options most customers can be served by their dealer or one nearby. In the rest of the world dealers have a few models with varied options so the customer can see what is available. They don't have the room to keep much inventory. Once the order is defined the vehicle will be built to the customer's wishes. If you get a chance to visit a car plant you will most likely hear the managers boast about the flexibility of their production facilities and how it works efficiently no matter what the production mix is. A couple of years ago I was in Hiroshima at the Mazda factory. I saw Mazda 3's (FWD) being assembled on the same line as the Miata (RWD). In fact I watched the same worker install the Miata convertible top followed by a dash install in a Mazda3. The only exception to this American charade is Porsche whose build offerings are much the same the world over. For Audi the US market Is larger than the U.K. however the brits get a far larger choice of powertrain components and options even though their steering wheels are on the wrong side. Mercedes is in on this charade also. Mercedes SUV's are largely built in the US for market the world over. Americans are offered a constipated selection of models and options despite their birthplace. If you visit the U.K. or German websites and you find that a panoply of options are available on SUV's made in Alabama that are denied to Americans. I'm sure those who who espoused the restricted option drivel were ignorant of the facts and were merely passing down the party line.
I do hope the Atlas is a success however in the past VW has found little joy in building "American" models. The other German nameplates don't try to make cheaper models for the US in fact Americans are far more likely to order sunroofs and leather than other markets. I was once told that for Germans being transferred to the US was seen as a demotion and as a consequence the best talent rarely crossed the pond. This might explain prior debacles like the Rabbit.
The start stop is soo annoying when in a parking lot maneuvering for a parking spot. Starts and stops constantly. Fortunately I just push the disable button to temporarily disable the S/S.
Why is it that you have to manually hot the 360 camera button to view your surroundings why did VW do this
They do weird stuff like that. I changed some coding in my R to have the overhead outline come on automatically
@@HumbleMechanic yeah it's really so VW to do stuff like this. I'll pull out of my garage and the overhead diagram of the car shows up but no 360 view, you think this is something that they can put in as an update?
I rented a car while in Germany and it had that start/stop thing. I hated it but I guess one could get use to it. It just seems to make a starter and battery wear out much faster. Nice editing on this one Charles.
The battery and the starter motor is adapted for this. No problem in Europe.
It's ugly
About time Vw got a Full Size SUV
I just bought a 2021 v6 se/tech. What should I be worried about? I can't use the cruise without ACC...my wife constantly complains to me about this (it snows up in the N.E.) and we can't just have plain "dumb" cruise. We have the panosunroof, I have heard about leaks on earlier models. ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED!
Leaks are always a concern for me on ALL VWs with a sunroof. Its the main reason I am happy my R has no sunroof. Otherwise They have been pretty good. first year run had more issues, but most of those have been worked out by now.
On the ACC, nope, you are stuck with the full boat thing. Now there may be ways to fine tune it better to your liking, but I advise against coding and adaptation changes to that system. There are always unknown side effects. You might be able to run some of the system off, but I think it reboots to full on with a key cycle
@@HumbleMechanic thank you so much! I really appreciate. I see A LOT of issues in the vw atlas forum...and it worries me.
Hmm, your beard making me nervous.... But hey, it's cool. I like the Atlas.
The key is very similar to the ROW Passat B8, but without the chrome.
Don't care for the fender 'styling' one bit. Like the looks of the new Tiguan better.
But until there is a TDI, I'll be a customer of someone else. Sorry for our intrusive EPA.
It's pretty sad. The TDI would have been a beast
Kool video, hey wich one has more room at the back for groceries the Atlas or the Pilot?
we didnt have the Nav loaded when we got it, so we didnt get to see the map on the dash.
I miss going to that training center, a lot of fond memories!
Atlas looks pretty cool, Not sure if our family needs a vehicle that big but I do have a semi on topic question in regards to VW SUVs. How have the later gen VR6 Tourags been as far as reliability? We are debating on that or a Tiguan, Tiguan maybe too small not sure yet. Always loved Tourags but heard nightmares from dealer friends many years ago..Are the later models pretty reliable? Our '12 passat has been rock solid for its first 5 years and 100k miles, How are the Tourags as a used car say like a 2015 w/30-40k miles? Any info from a VW mechanic like yourself would be awesome, Its an awesome looking truck and a decent chunk of change to have to worry about.. Thanks in advance!
Hey thats good to hear and I appreciate your response, Just want to make sure I dont make a bad decision on the next family hauler.. I love the way the new Tourag looks and drives and they are affordable slightly used.
Thanks again for the info!
If you are thinking to buy a used Tourag, be careful because Tourag owners like to tow heavy trailers so I would not buy one with a class 3 trailer hitch.
Every video about the atlas people are saying underpowered..I have owned this vehicle for 2 weeks now amongst a passat and charger 392.. Trust me the atlas has plenty of get up and go. Only complaint is the stop start feature. You have to deactivate it each time or vehicle shuts off at stop lights
I mean you're not going to run it at the drag strip right? LOL And all you need to do is compare it to a Honda of the same class. :) Glad you like the Atlas..
The start/stop is weird. I think eventually that will just be on all cars, so we will get accustom to it
Great video. Very informative. Now qurstions... I just bought an Atlas for my wife..its the Se trim which dosent have the remote start or the powered liftgate....is there any way I can ad the lift gate function and the remote start?. I know i would most likely have to add hardware such as the actuators to open the trunk but would I need the module for the actuators or is is already installed. Also do I need the module for the remote start or are the modules and harnesses already installed...thanks in advance. Keep up the good work.
Remote start I think you can. Power lift gate I’m sure you CAN, but it’s not going to be a simple drop on of parts.
Hi, I’m curious your opinion on the V6 engine. Is this engine a reliable one, will it requires timing belt or chain interval services? I drive my cars till they can’t be driven anymore, will the V6 hold up over time?
This VR6 has had some issues. They seem to temporarily be on hold
The “Jumbo Box”... too easy. 😜
Oh and I enjoy the show.