The 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport is a Perfect Car for Small Families with Big Dogs!
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- ( www.TFLcar.com ) The 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport is a new Volkswagen that's basically an VW Atlas that's missing the third row. OK, its a bit more complicated as Roman finds out in this first drive review.
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It wouldn't make sense if this is more expensive than the three row atlas... BTW, the Honda competitor is the Passport, not the pilot. The pilot competes with the regular atlas.
I think this vehicle while being smaller has more content and is much nicer inside in terms of materials and design than the regular Atlas which has a very basic interior with way too much hard plastic and low rent materials. Not a fan. I like this smaller vehicle but am not a VW fan at all due to their abysmal reliability past present and perceived future. They do not age well in terms of reliability and durability and they have become cheap and flinty. If you are going to have cheap interiors you better be reliable. VW has neither. Sorry. Not getting my money.
A Kia or Hyundai is a way better buy in my opinion for way less money.
@@spursdynasty7378 I agree 100%!
The engine bay dwarfs the engine lol.
Room for the electric/hybrid system next year.
That's so you can buy a Hellcrate
Room to modify it😂
@@Zee216 Awesome idea but how will it connect with all of the complicated german tech.
@@christianabraham217 throw it all out
I just want them to stop with the whole chopping the roof back off and charging a 3k premium for less space... how do we keep falling for this oiiiii woooof🤦🏾♀️
We're talking about the same species who would pay $1200 for a new iPhone every year
LeahAnn Mitchell good thing is that this is $1000 cheaper than the regular atlas
I hate that, too! It looks goofy 🤪
Enough with the Crossovers we need to resurrect Wagons/Estates
Tata Estate.
They tried .. and no one bought it ...
Sportwagon/alltrack
(I got my limited sportwagon with a 6speed)
Remember people .. vote with your wallets ... And put your money where your mouth is .
The sportback CUV should go away in favor of a high quality/ high speed Estate. Take the new RS4 and RS6 Avant platforms and build a VWs on it!
Dave P we can only hope
@@SkyLinMegas Very, very good point.
Is it just me, or is the "tan one" he points to at 10:07 grey?
Hi Roman, nothing wrong being tall, do not feel self conscious. I'm 6'3, so the new Atlas Cross Sport is a great size SUV. I'm excited about this new vehicle from VW, the seats look very comfortable and rear seat legroom is definitely no issue for sure us tall guys.
Great review in a beautiful part of the world. The Atlas looks really cool.
Volkswagen calls it "a three bar grill." Thanks for clearing that up.
meeeeowww
welcome home! hope you've enjoyed driving on the sea to sky!
We welcome TFL too beautiful Canada 🇨🇦
It's not surprising to see VW introduce another midsize crossover with two rather than three rows of seating. Somewhat smaller than their 3 row cousins, they're somewhat shorter (though still "midsize), more maneuverable, and a somewhat lighter than their 3 row siblings. So Honda has the Passport as an alternative to the Pilot. Ford has the Edge as well as the Explorer. Chevy has the Blazer as well as the Traverse. Subaru offers the Outback as well as the Ascent. Hyundai has the Santa Fe as well as the Palisade and KIA has the Sorento to accompany the Telluride. (Though the Sorento has a surprisingly accommodating third row of seats with as much 3rd row legroom as the Telluride.)
Of course VW already has a midsize two row crossover in Europe. The Touareg is 192" in length and fits perfectly into the category that ranges from 188" to 192" in length. But VW has found over and over that Americans like their VW's bigger and cheaper than European consumers so the Touareg was withdrawn from the North American market when the Atlas was initially introduced. And that same strategy of bigger is better seems to have been behind the design of the Cross Sport. The Passport is 6" shorter than the Pilot, the Edge is 10" shorter than the Explorer, the Blazer is over a foot shorter than the bloated Traverse, and the Sorento and Santa Fe are each about 8" shorter than their larger cousins. But the Cross Sport is only 2.8" shorter than the three row Atlas. In fact, at 195.5" long, the Cross Sport is larger than Toyota's 3 row Highlander. In effect it's in the same category as the larger, crowded three row crossover market segment but without three rows of seating.
So why would a consumer opt for the Cross Sport over the Atlas? Since the two vehicles are nearly the same size they offer similar cargo space. And not surprisingly the two vehicles differ little if at all in price. All in all, it comes down to the slightly less boxy "coupe-like" styling of the Cross Sport. Otherwise, it's an Atlas without a third row of seats. That's not necessarily a bad thing for those who neither need nor want three row seating but it's hardly a compelling choice for those looking for a midsize crossover at the larger end of the category.
Welcome to Canada 🇨🇦
A new Ford / VW ranger pick-up was released this morning here in Europ ,it has F-150 style en looks awesome !!
Where?????????????
Lol that engine look's so small in that huge engine bay
It's made to fit the V6 lol
The 2.0 actually drives much better then the 6 cylinder. I work for VW and am actually surprised. The torque and horsepower is available at much lower RPM then the naturally aspirated engine.
@@b8.5s47 I don't doubt that
It needs a TDI!
Lol diesel gate ! No more tdi
The automobile experts are all here I see... 😆
Nice review, thank you! What a beautiful SUV!
That's an oxymoron
Still is a piece of crap
I looooove BC 😍
Excellent video Roman...thanks again..I'd say maybe rent it first
Ron Smith I’d an Atlas for a week and loved it. Hated to let it go.
Very beautiful SUV. Plus it's very reliable.
They usually suck in that department but I do see if they are serious about reliability
Seriously? What world you live in? Reliable! Sure!
Black Not too sure on the reliability.
_ ZAVALA
Yeah, seriously. It's a very reliable car.
Atlas V6 is the most reliable option
Atlas I4 also is reliable, but not as much as V6
Plus it's equipped with transmission manufactured by Toyota.
@@DecemberMoon Interesting. I heard they had some serious reliability problems and build quality problems when they first came out. I actually like the Atlas. I am just not sure on the reliability.
Why though? Its like buying a pickup truck with half the bed. But it "looks" sportier. Okay and?
Because most 3rd rows are useless and also make second row room lame
Because most people don't use 3rd row
If people don't need a 3rd row than why not buy a sedan or a wagon? It still makes no sense.
@@Name-kd5jj true, a wagon and sedan choice mades so much more sense, more practical, and have better driving dynamics
@@GhostOfAMachine Yeah aside from crossovers having a better step in height they are in no way better. You can't tow or haul very much with them, and they're no good offroad either. Either buy a sedan/wagon or go all the way and buy a real SUV/pickup truck. No half measures i say.
I was pretty excited about the Cross Sport coming, then, I saw the pricing and got pretty disappointed. There's no mid level Highline trim (like on regular Atlas), it jumps from Comfortline ($45-$47k) to Execline ($55k). I really want rear/2nd row heated seats and the only way to get it on the Cross Sport is to get the Execline for $54,495!! yeeeouch!! Heck, the Kia Soul has rear heated seats on the EX Limited for only $28,995!!
I don't think I'd ever be able to drive one of those without wishing I had gone for the same engine in a Golf GTI.
Why do a review without a road test reporting on power, noise and ride. A truly 2star review.
Welcome to Vancouver, Roman!
Really enjoyed this video and view of BC!
This car looks nice but I’d still take the new refreshed atlas over this
Love it but I'm not sure I'd buy it seems like everybody I know that owns Volkswagen has problems with them after a 100,000 miles I think I'll stick to my 58 beetle and my 65 Westfalia
Lease German, buy Japanese?
Since your vehicles are 60 yrs old, your opinion while interesting is irrelevant
@@bitkahuna easy easy I drive more modern things I was just talking about my Volkswagens. And by the way those old Volkswagens aren't that reliable anyway they were pretty well worn out around a 150,000 mile mark
motorcycleguy73
If you buy them with manual transmission they still last forever. My three latest cars have been VWs and they all passed 200,000 miles without major problems. But I would never buy them with automatic transmission as I have seen many problems, specially the DSGs.
I really like this new crossover, with a good combination of size, utility and looks. Also like Roman’s glasses.
I like the 2020 xt5
I don't understand the buyer for this. its basically just a Toyota Venza...which sold amazing...
Lmao
Someone forgot to put in another half of the engine. Too bad it is not 3.0 tdi
*Honda Passport, Pilot has 3rd row 😁
Don't get a Volkswagen get a Porsche! Even if it's a used one, it's still worth it!
For sure the Audi over the VW.
Same tech honestly ..
@@SkyLinMegas No....
Porsche is owned by Volkswagen
Spoken like someone who doesn't have to worry about spending money. Either because they have too much of it or (more likely) because they couldn't afford either a new VW or a used Porsche.
Some German cars pull off the premium brand/premium price motif better than others. These manufacturers have such high luxury profits that the value in many cars isn't there v. competition. I think of a sale-priced Ford F150 4x4 XL crew cab for $35k.
it depends on what you define as a big dog, if its an Irish Wolfhound or Great Dane you need something sized like the GLS just because of height (unless you go the van route)
Were you using a fish eye lens? :(
I know makes my stomache hurt
Seems overpriced for a road only 4 cyl nondescript station wagon with a reputation of average to below average reliability. Very good value at $25k, or $350/mo no money down lease?
SubTouareg :/ bring back real Touareg..
We got Touaregs over here in good old Germany.
Serhiy Kozachok I have the TDI version and love it
Better yet the Touareg from Europe!! Its all new has way more power and tows over 7000 lbs. We don't get that one! We get the watered-down version!😡
The design is nice. I think 2.0 is a bit too small for this car overall. Ford using it's 2.3 with the extra 50 hp or so is probably a better compromise. Shame the V6 is not exactly a huge upgrade either.
Great video, car and surroundings!
I dont understand the love affair with the giant shift lever . Doesn't everyone know by this point that transmissions are electronically controlled? Why do you need a huge shifter taking up space?
680ecks after having driven manuals for a long time you get used to resting your hand on the shifter...guess it’s just habit or a comfort thing lol
It isn't fully controlled electronically. You can still use the shifter to set gearbox to N even without battery.
10:10 w/ R-Line package?
Looks much better!
Great vid...dislike what VW is doing here. A 5 seater Atlas for 50K+? I thought the whole reason for no longer selling the Touareg in the US was the price point. VW said US buyers don't want to spend premium money for a Vdub...now they are and have been selling this Atlas for near premium money and it's not on the same level as the Touareg. Bring back the Touareg VW!
Scenic place. Looks like it would be a nice place to visit when its not to cold. As for the car I really do like that shade of blue. A cargo test I would like to see is can Roman lay down in it? Think sleeping in it instead of a tent when camping.Or any other reason you might have to sleep in it.
I love your videos, but I have a question. I'm not sure I like the camera lense being used. Hear me out...it's nice for getting a lot into frame (and great for interior shots), but when relying on it for looking at the exterior of a vehicle it slightly distorts the shape. I had to go look at the vw website because I was unsure I liked the shape of this vehicle after seeing in your exterior review. Thanks, and I really enjoy your content!
This needs a V8, the room is there, or at least a turbo 6
Bskfisiwidi, I live in vancouver. Ik so happy yall love my provincs
Testing your fisheye eh, it works now stopit
It's an iphone cam (4:24) mounted in what appears to be an Osmo Mobile. The video was rendered with a crappy codec to get the job done. Not great videography.
WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT ROMAN?
Honda Pilot has 3 rows…
I can’t watch your videos anymore. They’re so disorganized. Example: Let’s look at the engine and then you talk about the back-end design. It appears that there is no attempt to present an organized polished video for your viewers. The camera is constantly jolting from one object to another.
Cooking with the King maybe I’m crazy I like the crazy reviews it allows them to bring more content. I can definitely see your point though also. I feel like it’s a good mix bc TFL off-road and Truck with Elmer and Andre and his son at TFL car it’s a nice blend
The quality of their content has certainly gone down.
Ask VW if you can do a video of the cross sport VS the new Touareg. This is basically our version of it and I want the new Touareg!!!!!!
Timothy Guida
Touareg isn't available in US
Why don't you say it competes with the Honda Passport (2 rows) not the Honda Pilot (3 rows)?
Has he ever had a “forget it” score?
Great video as always! The styling is a little too bland but that is how all the cars in the class are pretty much are. Also they need to stop with those fake exhausts.
I thought you were going into the snow??? You spoke about the snow tires in the beginning...
Honda passport not the pilot
260 kph is 162.5 mph Roman. Divide by 1.6.
2:25 Do you mean Honda Passport?
LOL. Even Alex from Alex on Autos made a mistake calling the optional upgrade engine a V8. This car seems to be really forgettable.
It reminds me of Touareg 2015
Miha B. No or doesn’t.
Just from the front.
@@carlosorff Oh OK.
The front end doesn't match the back end?
Wrong lens chosen for recording purposes
Why does it have a 4cylender if it has a third row seater
Big Car, Small engine... what a perfect combination?🎵🎶
It isn't small. Enough power for this car.
Philip D. Garcia I agree Philip, needs more engine!
I would love to see you take it offroad as well.v
Roman do you like it better than the Volvo V90 station wagon?
Yes.
Vw made a huge mistake mis pricing this car. It’s less car than the reg atlas and is 2300 ish more in Canada for the base model. It should be CHEAPER than the reg atlas by 2300 as it’s less car. They put sport on it to try and trick people that it’s something more than the reg atlas but it’s not. Bad move vw
Definitely off road in this, I’d like to see what its 4motion system is like.
Where's the TSI VR6??? Something that will compete with the Ecoboost Explorer!!
If I were forced to buy a VW crossover, Sportwagon, Alltrack, Tiguan, or Atlas, I would dump by 5 years 50k miles, they can become money pits as they creep up in mileage.
I'm getting sick with this crossover coupe lame off road thing
Bring back estates
Didn't they kill off a 2 row sport SUV not that long ago ? .. Tiguan or the Touarge ? I forget which one it was (not an SUV fan)
Who cares, if ads bother you, don't watch.
right! like how do people not understand ads are going to be on every video! Why does nobody complain about cable tv having ads every 5 minutes??? I rather watch a 5 second ad then pay for a youtube subscription! Or better yet have adblock to avoid ads all together!
Hey TFL,...a real(TFL style)test on this car?
Auto pilot, autonomous driving or self driving cars....right! Technology is not there yet. Right now we basically have glorified version of cruise control.
So much plasticky for 40k? Wow
It’s all good when new. Never outlasts a Toyota, Honda or even a Kia
Looks just like the Cayenne "coupe"
Chevy Blazer is better?
Competes with passport not pilot
I mean does ANYONE like those fake exaust or does everyone hate them across the board.. why do they still make them.. just remove the holes and leave a flat panel there.. jesus..
Has VW ever addressed their carbon buildup issue?
Stopped watching on 2 liter turbo intro. Not interested. It's like drinking milk instead of beer. Really sorry, but the car looks cool though.
Almost 50K for this? LMAO! Calm down vw. Toureg wasnt selling because of its price point for a vw in America, this is clearly lesser asking for similar money. Why would I buy this 5 seater over a Q5? If I need all that space I might as well get a 3 row for that kinda money.
Reviewer was obviously in hurry to to ditch the VW and get to the ski slopes imo.
Toyota Venza?
Is it just me or does it sound like he is pronouncing it "Volts-wagon" hahaha.
I'd rather have that third row. I'd rather have a toureg
Palisade is much better in everyway and will outsell this in huge numbers.
Expanding the factory in Chattanooga as we speak.
Yes but try to maintain this piece of junk German engineering. It’s a money pit
dick welch
It's as reliable as any of it's competitors.
Too expensive and I would worry about reliability.
Will this cannibalize sale from the Toureg?
Alim Sheriff the Touareg isn’t available in North America
Look at that puny engine lost in that huge engine bay...
Uglyer and slower Audi Q8 hahaha
Poor man's Urus
Ugly compared to Touareg VW please bring it back to USA
Or a vw Sharron or the vw touran real people movers.
VW would be happy to do so if they could sell them to American consumers. Americans have demonstrated repeatedly they want bigger, cheaper vehicles from VW.
@@stephenhendricks103 advertising exists.
@@MrConor159 Advertising is helpful in publicizing the existence and features of vehicles. It's not a magic wand that overcomes consumer resistance in terms of price.
This is a stupid title for a video on a stupid vehicle. 'Coupe' crossovers are three dumbest of all vehicle types. Small family with big dogs? The VW Golf wagon is the car you were thinking of.
Can you get me one Roman?
...and the best thing is you can't get this VW here in Europe.
Because Europe likes junk cars.
Fish eye