The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Is a MASSIVE Improvement Over the Old One...But Are the Upgrades Enough?

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[haze]

Bring back the volume knob and physical HVAC controls.
Terrible spot to try and cut costs.

[johne]

Just just bought a V6 21 cross sport SE. Love it.

[guentherwilke]

I have to strongly disagree on the exterior styling of the current/original Atlas. I would say it's one of the best looking large crossovers available.

[myskin]

one is the our best selling model.I work for VW in Wilmington, NC and everyone likes new model 2024!

[raulgonzalezherrera]

My wife just traded her 2021 Honda Passport for a 2024 Atlas Cross Sport, to be honest Honda lost us because all of their current options and dealers are crazy going over sticker and all that. Compared to the Passport the Atlas feels downright luxurius, way more tech and comfort. Smoother ride also. And we got some really good incentives that took us below sticker. When you consider that the atlas is one of the best of the segment. Most reviewers complain about sportiness and thats a big mistake in this segment. Is a family hauler and a cruiser not a Porsche. And as a family cruiser this thing excels

[robertt]

Engine feels down tuned compared to the prior models, BUT has a much smoother, less laggy power delivery. Much improved in my book

[enjoylife]

The interior layout and space (not design) is what amazes me the most about this vehicle. That third row is pretty usable and still has decent space behind the third row. Perhaps a larger 4cyl Turbo would be more adequate in a vehicle of this size that could be used for towing or just offer a V6 option for those who want to pull a trailer or boat. Styling is okay but I still prefer the older Touareg Wolfsburg Edition when it comes to styling.

[danvoltz]

As an owner of the prior generation Atlas Cross Sport just want to say that I appreciate all the hard plastic in the interior. We use the car to haul our kids around and it is extremely easy to clean and gives us no anxiety that something nice will get ruined. Definitely a place for hard plastic interiors!

[mitchellpritsker]

The design new of the 2024 VW Atlas is very unique, attractive and appealing.

[lucianoggg]

Thank you for the review. I agree in many aspects. Huge upgrade! But you missed something really important: it has 6 different driving modes, each one changes the dynamics of steering, suspension and engine. It drives really sporty on the sport mode. I owned the previous one and I swapped to the new one. I’m delighted and sure that VW did an amazing job on this one!!!

[bradh]

Nice work, Nathan. You gave the viewer useful and honest information, but in a way where Volkswagen won't Subaru you. You're quite the artist. Of course, any perspective buyer should do their due diligence in researching reliability trends of whatever car they're looking at.

[blainehigginbotham]

My first VW was a MK2 Jetta GL. Those were the days...

[deansmits]

I feel like VW should have thrown in a mild hybrid system to reduce the lag and improve mpg a tad, though mostly to do torque fill. But adequate engine overall. However, how is the button-less dash an improvement?

[chriskuderka]

The EPA and emissions have ruined vehicles overall. Putting go kart engines in 3 ton vehicles isn’t the answer. While the vehicle looks nicer overall. I’d still prob stick with the later model year V6.

[Red.Hot.Chili.Beans]

When I see Nathan has a TFL video out, I make time to watch it.

[BEDFORD]

It may feel like there is a lack of power, but pulling a trailer, the computer does its job in controlling the power and performance. Bought wife a 2023 v6 last year.

[maverick_trail]

I'm still waiting for the Atlas Shrugged model. You know, the one that elevates you to a higher state of consciousness and congratulates you on achieving a higher moral status every time you drive it.

[treborheminway]

Looks ok. Not really moving the needle for me though. I think the " mid class" tag fits it. I cant see these being a big seller.

[tcuscg]

I have a 2019 Atlas SEL P (w/4motion). I kind of like it myself. It's big, bulky. Unlike my other previous VW's (2013 Passat SEL (TDi), a 84 Jetta and 81 Jetta. It has the same kind of tech and I'm not loving the laptop screen just looking like it's STUCK to the dash. When I first seen this Atlas, it reminds me (from the side) of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. As far as the hair splitting MPG between a 4 banger and V6, My last 4 hour round trip drive I took netted me 24mpg doing 75mph. I've gotten 26 doing between 65/70, but the biggest downfall for the car is, it needs a bigger tank. Don't care about the MPG but I hate having to stop for fuel every 250-300 miles (I don't like getting below 1/4 tank on a trip.

[michaelstone]

I owned a gti with the 2.0 turbo. That engine is quite powerful at 225hp and 248lb ft torque. Very reliable engine great fuel economy. This revised engine with 50 more hp and 23 lb ft of torque should prove satisfying.