I had my eye on the Atlas but had several questions and thanks to you they were answered! Thanks for the honesty and detailed review. After watching this video I knew I was right. This SUV is the one for my family.
Love the shape & size but Now that its in the used car market now Beware its most common issues Faulty fuel injectors Engine noise on shutdown Unexpected coolant loss Fuel pump failure Faulty clockspring
@@empowerimpact6324 Yes, we had an issue w/ the fuel pump. My dream car had turned into a nightmare! However, it got fix & haven’t had any issues since then.
@@jocelyncisneros5915 Wow i fell in love with it as a rental in Vegas but had it to turn it in after only 1 day because the coolant light came on So adding your issue i guess I'll shop for an Acura MDX but i still love that '19 Atlas shape
Just bought a 2019 R-Line. Right off the showroom. Took almost 7k off the sticker price. Thing is just great looks amazing. Drives like a dream. Really worth the money!
We've got a 2018 Atlas SEL 4Motion. Just about to hit 38K miles. No issues with it at all - the room is unreal for a family of 5 and the handling is top-notch in this class. Only wish I got the black wheels or the R-line.
I had a 2018 Atlas premium sel, i loved it until.... i had to bring it in for like 12 times, mostly sensor issues, roof leaking, gasoline injection pump and coolant leaking. Drove it for 30k miles, its so good on the road esp far distance ride cuz its spacious. Its like 15-17mpg in city and 19-22 on highway. I died from paying so much gasoline money. Everything else, its so nice, it does okay on the bumpers, its fast too. Oh, one incredible thing you want to know, in the curvy road i can hit 90mph i mean curvy... its planted right in, esp in rain too. Hope that helps
Joe I am currently renting an Atlas V6 SE. while we really like it for the most part, I do have a few Zonks myself. Something I discovered today while the cruise was on. Of the cars I’ve owned, while in cruise mode, if you hit the minus, you coast. Not the Atlas, it brakes! Very shocking to see that happen. Another Zonk is unlocking the car to enter. I used to be able to touch my hand by the handle to unlock it with the fob in my pocket. Now I have to use the fob to unlock it manually. Will have to read up on that in the manual. I own an 06 Highlander (in the body shop) and the Atlas is larger in every sense. My daughter has a Yukon and it’s the same exact length as the Atlas but the Yukon of course is about 6” taller, but inside the Atlas is packaged better.
Hey Joe I love all your content. I am a FORD guy and I know they are going away from there cars. It’s a shame! I have owned a GT500 and GT 5.0 Super Duty’s F-150 but the past 10 years I have had 2 Taurus SHO and still have a 14. They never promoted them! They are a BEAST! I love my 14, it’s a rocket all stock 100,000 on it and it’s like like the day I bought it! Thank You for your channel, I watch them all
Hi Keith! Thank you for sharing that info about yourself! You are so very right that the Taurus SHO was never really marketed correctly or even at all. I appreciate your dedication and I am glad that you are part of the Raiti's Rides family!
Raiti's Rides Would love to hear your thoughts. We picked the Hyundai Palisade over the Atlas, Ascent, Pilot, Traverse, XC90, CX-9 and Telluride. The Atlas was definitely larger, but just felt cheap compared to the Palisade. The Atlas was missing a lot of the options and technology we saw in the Palisade - heated/cooled 2nd row, USB's in 3rd row, driver talk, blind spot cameras, self-driving and more.
Have you ever seen a 10 year old Hyundai? It might look pretty now but holy shit they fall apart like no other..One thing Kia motors does is rework everyone's tech. And cheap out anywhere they can which makes for a shitty long term vehicle
We own a SEL Atlas R-Line and we love the space. The cargo space makes it very easy for us to store our double stroller for our twins. I would have preferred for the Atlas to have more power.
That's the main reason we haven't purchased it yet - power seems lacking for such large vehicle. Otherwise, sharp car that has most of the bells and whistles.
I have an sel Rline and love it. Power is fine it’s a family car not a sports car. It’s spacious, comfortable with all the bells ans whistles. Sure I would I love a 3.0 turbo diesel but I am very happy overall!
I am currently looking at one. Unfortunately I have mobility issues and need to have my wheelchair with me. The plan is to determine if it is practicable to remove the captain's seat from behind the driver's seat so as to be able to stow the wheelchair there. The local, 19335, VW dealer is doing some checking for me. At 6' - you are not very tall says the 6'5" guy.
Save your money, I just bought a brand new S model with a couple of goodies for $26,922 OTD ( list was $32,922 not including tax license title). That makes 3 in our family , 2 are TDI,s with one highly tuned and surprisingly reliable with that much power increase.
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Another great review of one of my fav SUVs. I really REALLY like the Atlas, it has a capable Haldex Gen5 AWD system, very good trans, proven VR6 engine that needs a bit more power, lots of room and cargo capacity. I gave the very comfortable Atlas a Test Drive and was close to buying one but I wanted to get my first Pickup and went with a Honda Ridgeline instead. The Atlas is still on my very short list of what to buy next. btw: I just took my second test drive in the Nissan Armada and love this Big High Value Beast, maybe Raiti Rides can take a Review Ride in Armada.
@@catfisherboy I sold back my diesel Touareg and got nearly what I paid for it after putting on close to 40K miles, that's when I test drove the Atlas but I wanted to get my first pickup. The Ridge is a GREAT SHAWD very innovated Pickup that I put a Diamondback bed cover on, love the engine and trans, got no complaints but like you I have a need for more interior space. The Ridge is a fully loaded 2018 with only 5K miles on it so I'm crazy for even considering a new ride. The Atlas has got nearly the same cargo capacity as the massive Armada and much better MPG but the Armada is a BIG bang for the SUV Buck and its a Towing beast.
I love the looks and I wnna buy this but the only thing tht holds me back is the performance😐 vw do somthing give it some more power, a turbo in v6 or somthng to just give it a little more.
Thumbs up Raiti but I prefer the ultimate palisade the wife bought...I would of zonked the atlas but it does look nice and seen a few already around town.
No fake vents in the front, but has fake exhaust vents in the rear. You gave a rather unbiased review which is nice. However 46 k for a front wheel drive cuv which will likely be worth 22k in three short years. Thanks I’ll pass. For those who would like to recoup a better return on their investment, a pilot or highlander would be a better bet.
I would have to ZONK the touareg for not coming to the U.S . The Atlas is a beautiful truck but reliability, longevity and fuel mileage will be my main concern. Thanks for the great review. I appreciate the work you put into your craft
With all that new technology VW is still using an engine designed in the late 90's first used in 2005 to power this heavy vehicle. the top of the line VR6 puts out 276HP and 266 TQ in a vehicle that weighs between 5600 and 6000 pounds. You may be better off buying the 2.0T and adding a 1000 dollar tune so you can get 300 HP and 320 TQ. Stomp on the gas pedal and your 0-60 mph time should come in around 8 seconds, but longer with more passengers on board. Love the look, dont care for the old engines.
Well if u can afford the gasoline sure u can but it drinks like a little child when u offer then milk with strawberry taste ... I still cant understand why they dont put in a Disel 3.0 like in the Audi Q7
The Atlas is Alex on Auto's favorite SUV bc he likes the sharp edge design. I tend to agree, very classy & Macho! It's a stand out amongst all the other generic & feminine styling SUV's all over the place! I think the only other sharped SUV is the Range Rover which is also another German vehicle I believe. However, weighing almost 5,000 lbs requires a turbo to give it a much needed 100 bump in HP! And VW, would you please add a little more luxury stylin to the interior like chrome covered door speakers & little more contrast stitching throughout the cabin? One more thing Volkswagen, if you're paying attention to consumers here in the USA, 4 motion should come standard on that beautiful Beast!
How would you stack the Atlas SEL vs the 2020 Explorer XLT? I'm a current Explorer owner (2014) but I don't want to spend 44 or 45k for my next vehicle. SEL R-Lines around me on the lot for 39-40k, and I feel like you get a lot more features, etc vs an Explorer for the same price. I think Ford is a little insane with the prices on these new Explorers - I paid 34k new for my current XLT with twin panel moonroof and nav and AWD.
Ours does too. Typically happens going uphill. Took it in, they said it supposed to do that. Can't exactly remember what they say makes it do that. Something to give it more power and the part makes the weird noise. VW is supposedly aware of it and there isn't a fix for it yet, but they say there is nothing wrong with the vehicle, it just sounds bad.
@@duanejward78Despite what they said, engines aren't supposed to make weird noises under strain. That's a nice way of saying "its gonna have to break or get a recall before we are forced to take care of this issue".
My wife's Atlas is at the dealer for that right now. The noise has gotten worse and now the trans has a shutter (shakes the car). It's been at the dealer 3 times for the noise and they say it's normal. I think not and it didn't do it when it was new.
kbk011 thanks and that is what my brother was telling me a little bit ago said compared to those two that they are cheap quality, ride rougher and are not as reliable
Naming it Atlas means it should have the best navigation and can carry the world in the trunk.Just joking , I'm really waiting for the A35 / A45s video's
I've always wondered why car reviewers do "exhaust clips" for vehicles that are not sports cars.... I need to hear a ferrari exhaust..... Not a Camry or Atas exhaust.... It's kinda nonsensical to hear an suv exhaust..... No one ever said, "hey great SUV, start it up... lets see how it sounds" .....
The wife got one fully loaded when they came out. It's been the biggest POS since we got it, (2) AC leaks, transmission noises and vibrations, and serious lack of power with poor mpg also. Just picked up a loaded Telluride, hands down, Kia nailed it!
Seth Perfect It’s still a KIA. Hyundai and KIA should never be taken seriously. The 2018 debut year had some problems yes but they did ALOT to it in a year
Trey Fisse what does Kia/Hyundai name have to do with anything ? That’s your personal opinion just cuz you wouldn’t buy don’t mean no one else will.people get what they want because THEY want not because others don’t like it or wouldn’t
resell value of the atlas is brutal. I unfortunately know since I am going to be trading mine in after a year of headaches. But do you really think KIA is going to be strong in that dept? Haven't those vehicles notoriously fallen apart as they age and resell plummeted? I don't know that I could trust spending $40k + on the brand. But I did on the VW - Man was I stooooopid! LOL.
love the truck. Have this year SUV in model one below R-Line. in the vid looks clean and tight but the wheels look ashy. get some shine on them wheels with those 20's to get them poppin
@@RaitisRides Thank you for the prompt response. I drove the Subaru and the CVT just didn't feel the part with 4+ persons on-board. The 3rd row space is not there for a 5' 7"" guy either and the software lags at times.
very nice review. I will agree that it is a very nice car for the money when its not in the shop. Very under powered to a fault, especially for the poor gas mileage. We knew this going in as we were willing to give up a little power up for the interior layout and warranty but its terribly under powered to a level of annoyance. I will say that its a beautiful car. It drives very nice, quiet and smooth and the interior space and layout is best in class. Unfortunately, That is about all of the positives I can say. We bought a 19' se w/tech v6 4 motion rline 13 months ago and it now has 35k on it. with in the first 8 months is was great, in the last 5 it has had 4 warranty repairs and a coolant issue that still isn't fixed( been to the dealer 3x). I'm seriously considering filing a lemon law suit as VW corp is completely worthless and not willing to stand behind their product.
@@RaitisRides update... as of this morning its getting a new head gasket among other various parts @ 35k miles!... complete garbage! I'll never own a VW again after this.
Great informative review. Though it's bland inside and out and underpowered compared to most in this class. I'd pass on it, and VW needs to step up there game like Kia did.
398 a months 39 mo 0 down tax included into payments literally sign and drive.. 12k MILES a year for this exact model. ILL TAKE IT... just picked up mine yeaterday..
Was paying 670/ mo on a GLE 350 4matic 68kmsrp yes this is bland compared but lot more room 3 toddlers I needed the room.. and saving 300.. I'll take it
@@RaitisRides the VW models that we have are the Tiguan , Lavida, Santana, Lamando ( Camry's rival ) base variant Santana manual transmission, all of these models are assembled in china.
May I point something out Joe. You love to say "Comfortable." It's your favorite word and the way you say it. You say comfortable with a silent "T". Thought I'd point that out. Probably you can substitute comfortable with relaxing just to break up the pattern. To get some contrast 😃.
The dashboard makes it look like an old station wag9n from the 70s. It should be more sleek like in the new Touareg. It also looks more like a Truck than an SUV. It has nothing elegant about it. I miss the Touareg.
WARNING: Okay, no one should buy this car. Here's my story about my 2019 VW Atlas: My husband and I bought our 2019 VW Atlas in June of 2019, brand new. It only had approximately 15 miles on it. We were enjoying our vehicle and thought it was awesome. Fast forward to late April 2020/early May 2020, I start the car to leave for work in the morning and a notification from the car says, "Transmission in emergency mode, drive with caution." Sooooo...what? I call VW when I get to work and make an appointment with my local VW dealer. After 2 days without my car (they provided me a loaner car), I received a call from them stating it was ready to be picked up. I picked it up and they relayed to me that the drive shaft HAD TO BE REPLACED. Y'all, this is a 2019 vehicle. It hadn't even been 12 months since we purchased it. It didn't even have 13,000 miles on it, at this point. ALSO, the mechanic's report was four pages long. The mechanic noticed other things what VW had not done correctly to the vehicle and he had to fix them. Example, the screws were stripped. IT CAME FROM THE FACTORY LIKE THIS. After returning home and showing my husband the report, he stated they did $10,000 worth of work to this vehicle. Grant you, it's under warranty until 72,000, butttttt this shouldn't happen in a BRAND NEW vehicle with less than 13,000 miles. This is a $40,000 car we are talking about. OH, BUT IT GETS BETTER. Fast forward to September 2020, my husband and I are leaving to drive about a hour away to my in-law's house when ANOTHER notification pops up stating, "Coolant level is low. Check owner's manual." WHAT? At this point, the car has about 13,500 miles on it....still nothing that would warrant this notification popping up. Sooooo...we call VW again and make another appointment. Now, VW tells us that VW doesn't know how to fix this issue (it was leaking coolant, but there was never a spot in our driveway so we had no clue) and that when it happens again (because it will happen again, it is a leak after all) to just bring it back and they will refill it. ALSOOOOO, the cruise control works when it wants to. My husband asked about this when he dropped it off (the second time in September 2020) and they, again, told us VW doesn't know how to fix this issue yet. YOU GUYS. We haven't even had the car for 18 months yet. It's been 15 months. The car doesn't even have 14,000 on it. It was a $40,000 vehicle. PLEASE. Don't buy this vehicle. This was my experience and my husband's experience. I've looked online, and others seem to complain too about their VW. I never write things like this, especially so drawn out, but I WISH I KNEW WHAT I KNOW NOW. Hindsight is 2020. 😭
I had my eye on the Atlas but had several questions and thanks to you they were answered!
Thanks for the honesty and detailed review.
After watching this video I knew I was right. This SUV is the one for my family.
Thanks for saying that and letting me share it with you!
Love the shape & size but Now that its in the used car market now Beware its most common issues
Faulty fuel injectors
Engine noise on shutdown
Unexpected coolant loss
Fuel pump failure
Faulty clockspring
@@empowerimpact6324 Yes, we had an issue w/ the fuel pump. My dream car had turned into a nightmare! However, it got fix & haven’t had any issues since then.
@@jocelyncisneros5915 Wow i fell in love with it as a rental in Vegas but had it to turn it in after only 1 day because the coolant light came on
So adding your issue i guess I'll shop for an Acura MDX but i still love that '19 Atlas shape
Just bought a 2019 R-Line. Right off the showroom. Took almost 7k off the sticker price. Thing is just great looks amazing. Drives like a dream. Really worth the money!
how is the mpg?
Best review!! I’ve been doing research about this since my family needs a spacious SUV because we travel a lot!! This is the one! 🙌🏾
Thanks for saying that Chrissy! Good luck!
This thing is going to kill it in the market. I mean i cant see why someone would buy something else in this market
U K and then you have Hyundai Palisade & Kia Telluride. Suddenly, Atlas is toast
wow that Atlas is shinning like a diamond.
I am so glad that you liked this one!
We've got a 2018 Atlas SEL 4Motion. Just about to hit 38K miles. No issues with it at all - the room is unreal for a family of 5 and the handling is top-notch in this class. Only wish I got the black wheels or the R-line.
Thanks for sharing that great info!
I LOVE THIS CAR SOOOO MUCH, Coming from a BMW X5, mother of 1 baby and I’m so glad I decided to get this gorgeous machine
I am so glad that you like this one!
I had a 2018 Atlas premium sel, i loved it until.... i had to bring it in for like 12 times, mostly sensor issues, roof leaking, gasoline injection pump and coolant leaking. Drove it for 30k miles, its so good on the road esp far distance ride cuz its spacious. Its like 15-17mpg in city and 19-22 on highway. I died from paying so much gasoline money. Everything else, its so nice, it does okay on the bumpers, its fast too. Oh, one incredible thing you want to know, in the curvy road i can hit 90mph i mean curvy... its planted right in, esp in rain too. Hope that helps
Would you purchase another in the future?
Was the front wheel or AWD ?
Joe I am currently renting an Atlas V6 SE. while we really like it for the most part, I do have a few Zonks myself. Something I discovered today while the cruise was on. Of the cars I’ve owned, while in cruise mode, if you hit the minus, you coast. Not the Atlas, it brakes! Very shocking to see that happen.
Another Zonk is unlocking the car to enter. I used to be able to touch my hand by the handle to unlock it with the fob in my pocket. Now I have to use the fob to unlock it manually. Will have to read up on that in the manual.
I own an 06 Highlander (in the body shop) and the Atlas is larger in every sense. My daughter has a Yukon and it’s the same exact length as the Atlas but the Yukon of course is about 6” taller, but inside the Atlas is packaged better.
Thanks for sharing that great zonk input from your experence!
Raiti's Rides Now the radio died today!
My Attorney/Accountant purchased an Atlas this Spring. Pretty nice vehicle. I agree it should have ventilated seats. Thanks for sharing it Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Thanks Larry fr always letting me share it with you!
Wow an attorney /account you must be a baller !
SEL Premium has the ventilated seats
@@mikem2253 Try reading my original post more slowly or maybe you should get your attorney /accountant explain it to you .
You always do a great job. I think VW gets the ride and handling balance just about perfect. They just feel right to me.
Hey Joe I love all your content. I am a FORD guy and I know they are going away from there cars. It’s a shame! I have owned a GT500 and GT 5.0 Super Duty’s F-150 but the past 10 years I have had 2 Taurus SHO and still have a 14. They never promoted them! They are a BEAST! I love my 14, it’s a rocket all stock 100,000 on it and it’s like like the day I bought it! Thank You for your channel, I watch them all
Hi Keith! Thank you for sharing that info about yourself! You are so very right that the Taurus SHO was never really marketed correctly or even at all. I appreciate your dedication and I am glad that you are part of the Raiti's Rides family!
Only Zonk I can give is the wheels/grille, I think it’d look nicer with darker accents but overall great suv inside and out and even greater review
I like it. Would prefer it over the Telluride and Palisade. Highlander is a close one too here.
Raiti's Rides Would love to hear your thoughts. We picked the Hyundai Palisade over the Atlas, Ascent, Pilot, Traverse, XC90, CX-9 and Telluride. The Atlas was definitely larger, but just felt cheap compared to the Palisade. The Atlas was missing a lot of the options and technology we saw in the Palisade - heated/cooled 2nd row, USB's in 3rd row, driver talk, blind spot cameras, self-driving and more.
You did well sir!
Have you ever seen a 10 year old Hyundai? It might look pretty now but holy shit they fall apart like no other..One thing Kia motors does is rework everyone's tech. And cheap out anywhere they can which makes for a shitty long term vehicle
TheCvp33 so get a q7
Great vehicle. Wish I had $70K burning a hole in my pocket.
Getting one this week. I love their style and ride. Very nice vehicle. Thanks for the review.
good luck..... buyer beware... be nice to your service dept, you will being seeing them a lot
46k for an R line Atlas and no AWD. I seriously can't understand that. AWD is standard with the Ascent and that starts around 33k.
I totally feel your pain!
again another reason VW will let you down
Thanks for your input!
Technically $46k does give you AWD according to VW's website
With incentives, I’ve seen this model available for between 39-41K roundabouts with AWD.
We own a SEL Atlas R-Line and we love the space. The cargo space makes it very easy for us to store our double stroller for our twins. I would have preferred for the Atlas to have more power.
Thanks for that great input from your ownership.
That's the main reason we haven't purchased it yet - power seems lacking for such large vehicle. Otherwise, sharp car that has most of the bells and whistles.
I have an sel Rline and love it. Power is fine it’s a family car not a sports car. It’s spacious, comfortable with all the bells ans whistles. Sure I would I love a 3.0 turbo diesel but I am very happy overall!
How do you think the Atlas compares to the Telluride if you've reviewed the Telluride?
The Telluride really gives you more bang for your buck!
Here is my reviewL ruclips.net/video/r_307cpb0ic/видео.html
It's a Kia.. they barely pass crash test until a few years ago.. VW has laser seem welds and that solid feel when driving
I am currently looking at one. Unfortunately I have mobility issues and need to have my wheelchair with me. The plan is to determine if it is practicable to remove the captain's seat from behind the driver's seat so as to be able to stow the wheelchair there. The local, 19335, VW dealer is doing some checking for me.
At 6' - you are not very tall says the 6'5" guy.
Save your money, I just bought a brand new S model with a couple of goodies for $26,922 OTD ( list was $32,922 not including tax license title). That makes 3 in our family , 2 are TDI,s with one highly tuned and surprisingly reliable with that much power increase.
Thanks for sharing your experience on this one.
super great content Joe love it keep up the great work god bless brother
He deserves 1 Million subscribers
Thanks Chris! I can't do it without you!
@@TheRealBrendon That really means so much!
I am in love and I have a Tiguan SE I am definitely doing the upgrade
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Another great review of one of my fav SUVs.
I really REALLY like the Atlas, it has a capable Haldex Gen5 AWD system, very good trans, proven VR6 engine that needs a bit more power, lots of room and cargo capacity. I gave the very comfortable Atlas a Test Drive and was close to buying one but I wanted to get my first Pickup and went with a Honda Ridgeline instead. The Atlas is still on my very short list of what to buy next.
btw: I just took my second test drive in the Nissan Armada and love this Big High Value Beast, maybe Raiti Rides can take a Review Ride in Armada.
Thanks for the compliment! Very good points!
I traded my Ridgeline for an Atlas, loved the Ridge, but needed more space for wife's walker. so far the Atlas has been a great choice
@@catfisherboy
I sold back my diesel Touareg and got nearly what I paid for it after putting on close to 40K miles, that's when I test drove the Atlas but I wanted to get my first pickup.
The Ridge is a GREAT SHAWD very innovated Pickup that I put a Diamondback bed cover on, love the engine and trans, got no complaints but like you I have a need for more interior space. The Ridge is a fully loaded 2018 with only 5K miles on it so I'm crazy for even considering a new ride. The Atlas has got nearly the same cargo capacity as the massive Armada and much better MPG but the Armada is a BIG bang for the SUV Buck and its a Towing beast.
Thanks for the detailed presentation, Keep the good work
You are so very welcome! Thanks for watching!
I love the looks and I wnna buy this but the only thing tht holds me back is the performance😐 vw do somthing give it some more power, a turbo in v6 or somthng to just give it a little more.
Thumbs up Raiti but I prefer the ultimate palisade the wife bought...I would of zonked the atlas but it does look nice and seen a few already around town.
The Palisade is a great SUV. I guess she dib't want a 2020 Explorer to make it a Ford family? ;-)
@@RaitisRides No Raiti the explorer was to much money for the price plus she liked the palisade better.
So do I!
Very detailed review ! Thank you.
Thanks for saying that and letting me share it with you!
No fake vents in the front, but has fake exhaust vents in the rear.
You gave a rather unbiased review which is nice.
However 46 k for a front wheel drive cuv which will likely be worth 22k in three short years. Thanks I’ll pass. For those who would like to recoup a better return on their investment, a pilot or highlander would be a better bet.
I would have to ZONK the touareg for not coming to the U.S . The Atlas is a beautiful truck but reliability, longevity and fuel mileage will be my main concern. Thanks for the great review. I appreciate the work you put into your craft
Thanks for the compliments Mark and I totally agree!
Touareg used to be here
Because of this episode I’m going to get Atlas this week.
With all that new technology VW is still using an engine designed in the late 90's first used in 2005 to power this heavy vehicle. the top of the line VR6 puts out 276HP and 266 TQ in a vehicle that weighs between 5600 and 6000 pounds. You may be better off buying the 2.0T and adding a 1000 dollar tune so you can get 300 HP and 320 TQ. Stomp on the gas pedal and your 0-60 mph time should come in around 8 seconds, but longer with more passengers on board. Love the look, dont care for the old engines.
Well if u can afford the gasoline
sure u can
but it drinks like a little child when u offer then milk with strawberry taste ...
I still cant understand why they dont put in a Disel 3.0 like in the Audi Q7
This was a strong contender for wifey and I so we drove one… didn’t like it actually.. feel like I was driving a K series blazer.
The Atlas is Alex on Auto's favorite SUV bc he likes the sharp edge design. I tend to agree, very classy & Macho! It's a stand out amongst all the other generic & feminine styling SUV's all over the place! I think the only other sharped SUV is the Range Rover which is also another German vehicle I believe. However, weighing almost 5,000 lbs requires a turbo to give it a much needed 100 bump in HP! And VW, would you please add a little more luxury stylin to the interior like chrome covered door speakers & little more contrast stitching throughout the cabin? One more thing Volkswagen, if you're paying attention to consumers here in the USA, 4 motion should come standard on that beautiful Beast!
I totally agree with you! Fo me it isn't my favorite but I do like it,
Does this car only have front wheel drive? I’m not sure how much I like front wheel drive
No it's got AWD optionally
How would you stack the Atlas SEL vs the 2020 Explorer XLT? I'm a current Explorer owner (2014) but I don't want to spend 44 or 45k for my next vehicle. SEL R-Lines around me on the lot for 39-40k, and I feel like you get a lot more features, etc vs an Explorer for the same price. I think Ford is a little insane with the prices on these new Explorers - I paid 34k new for my current XLT with twin panel moonroof and nav and AWD.
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
Absolutely excellent review, good job!
How much mpg in city/freeway?
This video just makes me proud of owning one😊
The place behind the shifter you zonked has a drive selecter in my atlas maybe yours just doesn’t have it
That could be it!
My 2019 brand new atlas is making a noise when I accelerate sometimes.
Have you taken it in?
Ours does too. Typically happens going uphill. Took it in, they said it supposed to do that. Can't exactly remember what they say makes it do that. Something to give it more power and the part makes the weird noise. VW is supposedly aware of it and there isn't a fix for it yet, but they say there is nothing wrong with the vehicle, it just sounds bad.
Its called engine strain caused by putting an under powered engine in heavy vehicle.
@@duanejward78Despite what they said, engines aren't supposed to make weird noises under strain. That's a nice way of saying "its gonna have to break or get a recall before we are forced to take care of this issue".
My wife's Atlas is at the dealer for that right now. The noise has gotten worse and now the trans has a shutter (shakes the car). It's been at the dealer 3 times for the noise and they say it's normal. I think not and it didn't do it when it was new.
I worry about how long we can use this car some car are looking good but after 100k miles it starts the problem so...
What would you choose between atlas, palisade or telluride for reliability, comfort, options and ride?
Rob Mercado I would never chose vw. Horrible reliability and expensive to fix
kbk011 thanks and that is what my brother was telling me a little bit ago said compared to those two that they are cheap quality, ride rougher and are not as reliable
I am going Telluride!
Thanks for sharing your input!
Very good points from your brother!
Fake exhaust end..Like the enclave. Why bother?
I feel your pain!
I have a,ways been a big VW fan since my first car and I do love that Atlas a lot!
I am so glad that I could share this one with you!
I heard a lot of people complain about the transmission 😞
This is such true thing!
@@RaitisRides so is the transmission bad?
I ask because I’m about to buy a 2018 that has 60,000 miles on it
Naming it Atlas means it should have the best navigation and can carry the world in the trunk.Just joking , I'm really waiting for the A35 / A45s video's
Stay tuned William!
Great review. Yes, you do have to make them happy, me having 4 girls I know all about that.
Thanks Steve! 4 girls.....WOW!
I've always wondered why car reviewers do "exhaust clips" for vehicles that are not sports cars.... I need to hear a ferrari exhaust..... Not a Camry or Atas exhaust.... It's kinda nonsensical to hear an suv exhaust..... No one ever said, "hey great SUV, start it up... lets see how it sounds" .....
I like to bring all aspects of a vehicle.
The wife got one fully loaded when they came out. It's been the biggest POS since we got it, (2) AC leaks, transmission noises and vibrations, and serious lack of power with poor mpg also. Just picked up a loaded Telluride, hands down, Kia nailed it!
Seth Perfect
It’s still a KIA. Hyundai and KIA should never be taken seriously. The 2018 debut year had some problems yes but they did ALOT to it in a year
Trey Fisse what does Kia/Hyundai name have to do with anything ? That’s your personal opinion just cuz you wouldn’t buy don’t mean no one else will.people get what they want because THEY want not because others don’t like it or wouldn’t
I’m trying to decide between this car and the Telluride.
@@jenniferjones9795 Telluride for sure, I can't wait to get rid of the wife's Atlas. She is waiting on the SUV from Genesis.
Hi! I didn’t catch if you mentioned this, but does it have the feature where you can start it from the outside like the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
No it does not because it is a manual transmission.
Marle remote start? I don’t think so
Lovely... Always love your videos.
That really means the world to me!
You ready broke this atlas down great video
I can't stop looking at this one. However I favor the Telluride for resale value. Both base models are fair at $33k
I totally agree with you!
resell value of the atlas is brutal. I unfortunately know since I am going to be trading mine in after a year of headaches. But do you really think KIA is going to be strong in that dept? Haven't those vehicles notoriously fallen apart as they age and resell plummeted? I don't know that I could trust spending $40k + on the brand. But I did on the VW - Man was I stooooopid! LOL.
Can it fit in a standard garage
Yes it can
Great video. I am turn between the Atlas and the Traverse. I see some similarities but how does each compare with riding and maintenance?
I think they will be very similar.
Wow that's nice, what an underdog
I agree with you Hannah!
love the truck. Have this year SUV in model one below R-Line. in the vid looks clean and tight but the wheels look ashy. get some shine on them wheels with those 20's to get them poppin
Great review!!!
Thanks for saying that! Your support really means a lot!
Great review! How do you compare the relaliability and after sale value of the Atlas with the front line competitors?
Thanks for saying that Ali. I think the value overall if decent. A Subaru would have better resale value. I haven't heard of major reliability issues.
@@RaitisRides Thank you for the prompt response. I drove the Subaru and the CVT just didn't feel the part with 4+ persons on-board. The 3rd row space is not there for a 5' 7"" guy either and the software lags at times.
Love how you throw up the pyramid and the 6's.
Did Chrysler approve the design?
iLovewood lol Chrysler
Interior lights should stay on until you put in drive.
That is a very good point James!
Joe, great review. The Atlas has been plagued with reliability issues. Has VW done anything to address the problems?
Thanks Edward! From what I understand, yes.
Edward Brinson well it was a new vehicle and they work out the kinks. Mine has been flawless so far
Só do the breaks have good feedback or no??lol. He contradicted himself lol
Are the parts hard to get?
Not that I am aware of.
I’m going to zonk this review. Just kidding great job!
Thanks Keith! I appreciate you letting me share it with you!
Brother is your merch shipped to India?
Yes it does Rahul! Thanks for the support!
“We got a race car drivin by” - Joe
Well finished like most VW's...needs more HP. It's a boat...i can live with the price...They should sell a lot of them. With op X4 wheel drive
I think I rather have a Subaru!
Brakes so soft, no power, crazy gas guzzler, annoying engine start stop, but tons of comfy room.
Good review.
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
Joe is obsessed with ventilated seats lol.
DO A REVIEW ON 2020
They are not at dealerships yet.
Would you review a 2 door mini cooper john cooper works model ?
I will get that togeter for you!
Thank you!
Any time!
very nice review. I will agree that it is a very nice car for the money when its not in the shop. Very under powered to a fault, especially for the poor gas mileage. We knew this going in as we were willing to give up a little power up for the interior layout and warranty but its terribly under powered to a level of annoyance. I will say that its a beautiful car. It drives very nice, quiet and smooth and the interior space and layout is best in class. Unfortunately, That is about all of the positives I can say.
We bought a 19' se w/tech v6 4 motion rline 13 months ago and it now has 35k on it. with in the first 8 months is was great, in the last 5 it has had 4 warranty repairs and a coolant issue that still isn't fixed( been to the dealer 3x). I'm seriously considering filing a lemon law suit as VW corp is completely worthless and not willing to stand behind their product.
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!
@@RaitisRides update... as of this morning its getting a new head gasket among other various parts @ 35k miles!... complete garbage! I'll never own a VW again after this.
It looks like an Audi! So beautiful!
They make Audi so it figures
I know 3 people with one of these, all 3 of them have had problems with them. One is trying it get it lemoned.
sixsixST2 ever since VW scandal, I lost faith on their vehicles.
That is crazy! I appreciate you sharing that!
@@Outdoor-Adventures Many people have!
In Germany, we call this car "DEUTSCHE INGENIEURSKUNST".
Thanks for letting me know the price on the vehicle at begging of the video and not the end.
Byeeee. 🙈
See ya!
Simple and easy every thing about Atlas
Iam a auto technician for along time n repairing these German cars is a nightmare
I appreciate you sharing your input Michael!
It was in my sights until the Telluride came out!
I totally can understand that!
Me too
Lol right
Great informative review. Though it's bland inside and out and underpowered compared to most in this class. I'd pass on it, and VW needs to step up there game like Kia did.
I totally agree with you!
398 a months 39 mo 0 down tax included into payments literally sign and drive.. 12k MILES a year for this exact model. ILL TAKE IT... just picked up mine yeaterday..
Was paying 670/ mo on a GLE 350 4matic 68kmsrp yes this is bland compared but lot more room
3 toddlers I needed the room.. and saving 300.. I'll take it
Vw altas had more space against ascent, pilot, highlander even in third row seat.
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
Great job done here with the review and this suv is slow I mean really slow I test drove one about a year ago
Thanks I appreciate you saying that! You are right is not the fastest.
My type of vehicle... Very classy 😇
This is true!
Which do you prefer ...the Telluride or the Atlas? I love your reviews!!!
I would go Telluride all day long! Thanks for your awesome support!
nice VW SUV, they should have this in the Philippines.
I am so glad that you like this one!
@@RaitisRides the VW models that we have are the Tiguan , Lavida, Santana, Lamando ( Camry's rival ) base variant Santana manual transmission, all of these models are assembled in china.
Up here in Canada, this version comes with AWD. Maybe all the v6 are awd, I’m not sure.
Ssangyong Rexton please. Thank you
I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and input.
Blessed Israel The Ssangyong Rexton is not available in the US - at least not yet. I guess they're still considering whether they should come over.
May I point something out Joe. You love to say "Comfortable." It's your favorite word and the way you say it. You say comfortable with a silent "T". Thought I'd point that out. Probably you can substitute comfortable with relaxing just to break up the pattern. To get some contrast 😃.
Thanks for the feedback! I will use some other descriptive words.
Very nice overall. Would love to see a 2019 Volkswagen Golf R. Thanks Joe.
Oh just wait Jay, just wait!
@@RaitisRides Sure thing
@@JayPatel-tx1zc Thanks!
@@RaitisRides U Bet
We love ours!
Always nice to get real input from actual owners!
That’s a pretty old shifter
I’m zonking my self because I can’t afford it and I wanted it .
You need a umbrella in this car when it rains its leaking
John Thompson lol whatever not true I have a Tiguan & an Atlas
The dashboard makes it look like an old station wag9n from the 70s. It should be more sleek like in the new Touareg.
It also looks more like a Truck than an SUV. It has nothing elegant about it. I miss the Touareg.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one Michael!
WARNING: Okay, no one should buy this car. Here's my story about my 2019 VW Atlas: My husband and I bought our 2019 VW Atlas in June of 2019, brand new. It only had approximately 15 miles on it. We were enjoying our vehicle and thought it was awesome. Fast forward to late April 2020/early May 2020, I start the car to leave for work in the morning and a notification from the car says, "Transmission in emergency mode, drive with caution." Sooooo...what? I call VW when I get to work and make an appointment with my local VW dealer. After 2 days without my car (they provided me a loaner car), I received a call from them stating it was ready to be picked up. I picked it up and they relayed to me that the drive shaft HAD TO BE REPLACED. Y'all, this is a 2019 vehicle. It hadn't even been 12 months since we purchased it. It didn't even have 13,000 miles on it, at this point. ALSO, the mechanic's report was four pages long. The mechanic noticed other things what VW had not done correctly to the vehicle and he had to fix them. Example, the screws were stripped. IT CAME FROM THE FACTORY LIKE THIS. After returning home and showing my husband the report, he stated they did $10,000 worth of work to this vehicle. Grant you, it's under warranty until 72,000, butttttt this shouldn't happen in a BRAND NEW vehicle with less than 13,000 miles. This is a $40,000 car we are talking about. OH, BUT IT GETS BETTER. Fast forward to September 2020, my husband and I are leaving to drive about a hour away to my in-law's house when ANOTHER notification pops up stating, "Coolant level is low. Check owner's manual." WHAT? At this point, the car has about 13,500 miles on it....still nothing that would warrant this notification popping up. Sooooo...we call VW again and make another appointment. Now, VW tells us that VW doesn't know how to fix this issue (it was leaking coolant, but there was never a spot in our driveway so we had no clue) and that when it happens again (because it will happen again, it is a leak after all) to just bring it back and they will refill it. ALSOOOOO, the cruise control works when it wants to. My husband asked about this when he dropped it off (the second time in September 2020) and they, again, told us VW doesn't know how to fix this issue yet. YOU GUYS. We haven't even had the car for 18 months yet. It's been 15 months. The car doesn't even have 14,000 on it. It was a $40,000 vehicle. PLEASE. Don't buy this vehicle. This was my experience and my husband's experience. I've looked online, and others seem to complain too about their VW. I never write things like this, especially so drawn out, but I WISH I KNEW WHAT I KNOW NOW. Hindsight is 2020. 😭