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bigger than it looks!
John, 05/21/2021
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SE 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was surprised how roomy this car is. I'm 6'3, 350lbs and have plenty of room. I can actually sit comfortably in the second row with the front seat all the way back. This car has a smooth, quiet ride and plenty of power when needed. Averaging 22mpg in mixed city/hwy driving. SE mid trim level is nice. live in the south so didn't need AWD. impressed so far.
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Kodiak, 07/21/2021
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SE w/Technology 4MOTION 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Takes pot holes smooth. Gas mileage towing is much better than expected
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Great road tripper
Andrew Hutchison, 06/19/2022
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL Premium 4MOTION 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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We purchased a used 2019 SEL Premium and have owned it for about 10k miles. I have a unique perspective because we traded in our 2021 Kia Telluride to buy our Atlas. About a year ago, I did tons of research and settled on the Telluride which is the favorite for all the car magazines. We got a white SX brand new and we loved it a lot. It was a fantastic vehicle. Peppy engine, good looks, well-thought out interior. But, after a year and 12k miles, because of the demand for Tellys, we ended up selling it for $10k more than we purchased it new. It seemed like too good of a deal to pass up. We found a 2019 Atlas SEL premium CPO and used the positive equity from the Telluride to greatly reduce our monthly payment. We were sad to see the Telluride leave, but we have grown to love the Atlas. The engine is not as peppy as the Telluride, and many complain about the acceleration with the V6, but I’ve found it surprisingly capable. Accelerating on on ramps is easy and it holds high speeds (80 mph) on the freeway with ease. It’s quieter on the highway than the telluride and feels so smooth. It’s much roomier than the telluride as well. The infotainment isn’t quite as nice as the telluride, but the Atlas is easier to use and the digital display on our SEL premium is nicer than the analog gauges on the Telluride. We average about 18-20 in mixed driving. With the telluride, we were probably about 19-21. So, for a bigger car, it’s not much different. We also like the styling quite a bit with our optional rims that came with it. Overall, we probably liked the Kia Telluride a tiny bit more, but it is very close and the Atlas can be purchased much cheaper than a Telly and it’s actually better on long road trips. So smooth on the interstate and tons of room. We love our Atlas.
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Jack Conway, 01/22/2020
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SE 4MOTION 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Perfect family SUV. Great for 4 car seats.
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Amazing!!
C Dell, 10/21/2019
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SE 4MOTION 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
OMG Love this car!!!
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So far it's mostly good. VW service is not.
VW Owner, 06/12/2020
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SE 4MOTION 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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2019 VW Atlas I've heard the same Torque Converter noise others are complaining about and the dealership cannot reproduce it and won't spend time to really look into it. This vehicle also feels weird when accelerating - the engines revs really high before it starts to move from a stop. They also couldn't replicate that and stated the acceleration is normal for these vehicles. They just seemed to hurry up and get me out of there instead of taking the time to diagnose the issue. Other than those glaring issues...this car has a great sound system, touch screen, comfortable seats, spacious, third row and second row fold down so there is lots of room to haul stuff, it can tow 5000lbs so it works great for towing U-Boxes from U-Haul, and it accelerates well on the highway (and sounds like a race car when doing so). Overall this car is amazing when you remove the issues stated in my first paragraph. I would recommend this car but I'm only 10,000 miles into this car and I'm dreading having to see any service lights on the dash and have to take it to the dealer for repair. Guess I'll just have to keep my fingers crossed and hope that doesn't happen.
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Good upgrade, decent lateral move
N Wilkie, 12/02/2020
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SE 4MOTION 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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Had to trade in 2018 Toyota Highlander (dream car) -captains second row, due to too many children/car seat needs. Bought the atlas on the spot because it is the only mid sized suv to accommodate 3 RF car seats on the 2nd row bench. Pros: Drive is sporty. Clean look, easy-ish display console. Etc. 2nd row tilts -with car seats attached! With 3rd row in use, above average trunk space. Cons: sensors are (too) sensitive without ability to reduce. VW rim sizing is different than others, by a matter of mills. Finding/activating/controlling air flow in the back of vehicle is cumbersome. Text messages only come through if phone plugged into CarPlay (where Highlander and domestic use Bluetooth) factory command start is completely useless, unless you are touching vehicle. 2nd row tilt, only works if car seats are in FF position** Because it is VW largest vehicle, when in for service/warranty, I have to specify that I need that exact vehicle as loaner, due to car seats. This has posed an issue on more than one occasion.
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Terrible Purchase!
Cm, 01/16/2021
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL Premium 4MOTION 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Do not purchase this vehicle. Too many mechanical issues! The interior and comfort is awesome but not worth having it if your going to be constantly taking it to get repaired! VW is not the way to go! Local dealership Hoy VW does not help neither! They’re quick to sell you a car but do not mention the headaches you are going to have after! Poor management!
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It’s okay
Jerzy, 10/18/2019
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL Premium 4MOTION 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
The car was just bought, and the driving computer is still adapting to my driving style. I believe that it will be much better to open some time. That is, the fuel tank is small and the other is very satisfied.
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My dream car
Luis, 11/07/2019
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Elegant, classy,
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Worse car, battery is dead after 2 years
mohammad sikder, 11/11/2021
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SE w/Technology 4MOTION 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Battery dies after 2 years and not cover with warranty.
HORRIBLE GAS MILEAGE
Rafi, 11/16/2019
2019 Volkswagen Atlas S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love everything about the interior of the Atlas, we got the S since we didn’t really care about anything else but putting the key in and go. It’s a 4 cylinder with turbo, I was hoping that being 4 cylinder you’d have better gas mileage but we rarely do 250-260. Super comfortable and spacious but I think once the lease is over, we are trading it in for another brand.
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Ok..lacked pickup
Jack, 04/08/2019
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SE w/Technology 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
17 of 97 people found this review helpful
I test drove the Atlas on March 29. I found the acceleration to be poor.
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Nice truck but missing some important extras
Elizabeth, 03/04/2019
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SE 4MOTION 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
7 of 127 people found this review helpful
To me this truck is very, very basic. It is lacking what other cars come standard with. Other than that, its a nice truck
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Perfect family car
Sarah, 06/26/2020
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SE w/Technology 4MOTION 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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I researched and drove nearly every car in the three-row suv category and ended up purchasing the Atlas. After two weeks I can report that we LOVE THIS CAR. It has such a quiet and smooth ride, has SO MUCH ROOM, and is versatile in its configuration—fitting our two kids and two dogs with ease.
Great second choice!
Jim, 08/28/2020
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL Premium 4MOTION 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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Wanted a premium level SUV with a second row bench seat ( to accommodate grandchildren ). Had a 17' Ford Explorer LTD and was looking for a Platinum with a 2nd row bench. Both Ford and VW were difficult to find with a second row bench. Found a VW equipped as we wanted. Both have been good vehicles, and I would recommend both. They each have pros and cons and if either manufacturer would listen to their own solicited opinions from the consumer, they could improve the shortcomings of their vehicles. Only acknowledgement from either was thanks for your input. Since customers take their time to reply, why not discuss what would improve their products? There, now I feel better! VW acceleration is good. Reliability is good so far ( 15,000 miles ). Ford offers smoother ride, but less interior room. Happy with both vehicles.
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Safety,Comfortable and fuel Efficient
Chad, 07/06/2021
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL 4MOTION 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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I have 2019 Atlas VW and all i could say is VW Atlas is Really a Great Car and i am recommending it to you Guy’s,Family’s Friends and love ones Amazing,!
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2 year review, pretty satisifed with Atlas S
Pedro, 10/14/2021
2019 Volkswagen Atlas S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
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I just sold my 2 year old Atlas S, to Carvana. I am happy to report that the car actually Appreciated. $3k more than I paid new. Would have kept it otherwise; I am looking for better fuel economy, suspect fuel prices will continue to rise. The Atlas has some strengths: 1. Roomy, even in 3rd row for small adults. 2. Reliable, no mechanical problems at all. Never had to use lengthy warranty. Never stranded. 3. Ride is quiet and smooth on nice roads. Cruised nicely at 75 mph. 4. Handled well, steering and braking above average. 5. Standard blind spot detection, rear side detection, android autoplay. 6. Decent fuel economy considering the size of the vehicle. 7. Paint, trim, interior held up well. Looked new after 2 years. Cons: 1. Super sluggish from start/take off, unless you use the manual shifting. 2. Jarring ride on rougher roads. 3. Black interior hard to keep clean/spotless 4. Terrible/awful backup camera/screen resolution. VGA quality, dim, poor resolution. 5. VW dealership is 50 miles from my house, had to get recall work done. 6. Got 2 stars on my windshield from gravel, don't know if could have been prevented, ?quality issue?, very expensive to replace windshield, I just lived with the stars after filling with crazy glue.
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Love the car!
Martha Taylor, 10/23/2021
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SE w/Technology R-Line 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very nice car! Quiet ride and very fun to drive!
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CBP, 01/06/2022
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SE w/Technology 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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Best SUV for moms. 3rd row. Lots of leg room. Screens in rear passenger windows. Great gas mileage.
Excellent ride
Isaac, 05/16/2022
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SE w/Technology R-Line 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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I love my car this summer super exceed any other brands in its target.
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VW Atlas - Champion of the North!
AtlasShrugged(At Bad Weather!), 10/10/2022
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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After 2.5 years, this SUV has proven herself admirably. We had at least a foot of snow last winter in one shot - really enjoyed powering through - effortlessly - and got to where we needed to go easily. The Atlas replaced a Sienna for 3 now adult children - they can move easily in and out of the full size third row seating. Spacious, flexible for moving them to school - and smooth quiet ride. Some noise in the suspension early on was remedied free of charge, no hassles. Firm heated seats, nice visibility (Dad is 6 foot 1, Mom is 5 foot 4 and both can see and drive comfortably.) Eco mode and a judicious driving style has kept fuel costs down. Cut down two trees, and trailered all no problem to the waste transfer site with easy (Sienna - no way!) Just a fine fine machine. Will own for years. Sport mode GROWLS! Plenty fast enough with tons of torque. Great touch screen, bright lights, nice thump when you close doors... and on and on and on. Love the storage bins left and right in trunk. Massive storage box driver's arm rest. Change bin left of steering wheel, big glove box... fuel door on curb side not in traffic! Solid build.
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Mrs. O, 01/20/2023
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SE 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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Best family vehicle
Near the perfect car..
Jin, 02/10/2023
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL R-Line 4MOTION 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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I've leased my 2019 Atlas SEL(3.6L) since 2020 for over 3 years. So satisfied! It has all around great pros. Styling(many compliments), smoothing ride, affordable price(40K~), generous room(even 3rd row)..VW did a so good job. There were minor issues. Poor fuel economy(16~17mpg in real world), Noisy wind wifer(dissolved), rather cheap interior feeling.. But no car has perfect contents. I plan to buy another R-Line Atlas after the lease end.
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Perfect Minivan Replacement
Pukfan, 03/05/2023
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SE w/Technology 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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Loved our Honda Odyssey but needed AWD. Picked up a used 2019 VW Atlas SE with 20K miles in 2020. 45k miles on it now to include a few long trips and all weather conditions - no complaints with the vehicle. Spacious, comfortable (I am 5'10") and still has a uniqueness we enjoy compared to all the round japanese-type SUVs. Interior feels spartan but luxurious. Picked this over Highlander due to more space, better entertainment system/interface with phones, style, cost, and felt more maneuverable. Only major complaint (and loss of 1 star) is the user manual - probably the worst I have ever seen. Wanted to change the oil - look up oil and it says see engine oil. Go to engine oil section and it says see the separate warranty manual for frequency. Grr. Wanted to change the cabin filter - there is no index entry for filter or cabin. Found it under Dust Filter - go to that section and it describes the Dust Filter functionality and that you should change it though not how to replace it or even show where it is, and of course see the separate warranty manual for frequency. There seem to be a lot of features in this car but we will probably never know exist because of the manual being such a POS. Note - I just got a new Mazda and I wish VW would do the same to see what good instructions are meant to be. Hopefully the manual improves with more recent model years. Only nit I have so far is the front windshield wipers. They are set deep in a pocket between the hood and the windshield so a) you cannot raise the blades in case of ice/snow, b) it is a pain scooping out snow, and c) apparently replacing the blades is a pain (blade required emergency replacement and wife said auto parts employees struggled to replace them).
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Best Car I’ve ever owned…
Greg M, 03/15/2023
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL R-Line 4MOTION 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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The 2019 Atlas is a champ. It’s so roomy and comfortable - the perfect road trip car. It’s got all the little convenience features you need and nothing that you don’t. The all wheel drive is fantastic! It’s quiet, comfortable, easy to drive and maneuver. People have said it doesn’t have enough power but I don’t agree. It’s not a dragster but it gets up and goes just fine! Love, love , love mine.
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Looks beautiful but hides problems
Jazzy, 05/10/2023
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SE 4MOTION 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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This vehicle is roomy I like it significantly better than most in its class however after just two weeks of owning a pre-owned Atlas it needed a new transmission so I actually ended up returning it. Also look into the car faxes a lot of them have come out with a lot of problems early on in miles
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The worst SUV on gas
Koli, 11/18/2024
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SE 4MOTION 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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This suv should have 3-5 recalls, breaks , noise when you deive in the highway and on gas, I never headd suv v6 can drive only 3h per tank, so 16 or 17 gallons of gasoline , such a bad suv
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Just The Facts Jack
DE Strong, 02/16/2025
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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In 2020, I purchased a used (16,000 miles) 2019 Volkswagen Atlas SEL. Currently, I have approximately 55,000 miles on the odometer. I have enjoyed this vehicle immensely. I have driven 2,400 miles towing two full size Harley Davidsons. It towed flawlessly, the mpg is very reasonable and it swallows an unbelievable amount of cargo. The gauges are first class, the cruise control is first class on long road trips, I love the panoramic sliding glass roof, and the seating is great. I also enjoy the stereo, lots of bass. To date, my car has proven to be very reliable. There is a lot to like about this vehicle. Cons: Driver seat stitching is coming loose and the seat is showing premature signs of wear. Volkswagen refused to address it; the front warning detection will dangerously stop the car when the front end dips due to detecting the ground as a vehicle.
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SAFE GAS
Vilato, 01/25/2020
2019 Volkswagen Atlas SE w/Technology 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
If you believe that the 4-cylinder engine is small, drive the Atlas with mechanical change and be surprised at the power of its engine, for traffic in our cities is more than enough.
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Smooth ride
Tlcfm414, 02/01/2020
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SE w/Technology R-Line 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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Heavy, well built great looking vehicle for the price.
My Wife's Atlas
Linda Williams, 02/04/2020
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SE w/Technology 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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This is a very nice SUV. It has all the goods of a much more expensive auto yet has the budget price to make many buyers happy.
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I'll never own anything else but an Atlas!
Atlasaholic, 08/08/2020
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SE w/Technology 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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I'm amazed at the fluidity and smoothness of this SUV! It drives like butter and i can go from 0 to 70 in seconds. My husband or myself don't understand the bad reviews saying the engine is sluggish because it's anything but that. I love the technology and especially the cruise feature. It automatically slows your vehicle down when you get to close while in cruise control. Lane assist is awesome too and the room...wow! We've fit three carseats with room for 3 other people not counting the driver. We have the bench row. I've put both back rows down and have actually transported furniture it's so big. The fuel mileage is great too! I've averaged 30mpg on the highway which is more than stated. I love my Atlas!
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Diana, 10/26/2021
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SE 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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It only seats 6 if you don’t get the bench seat for the middle row.
Atlas , holding up the world
Lenny, 11/12/2019
2019 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
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The Atlas seemed to be a worthy choice in current vehicles. It was roomy and comfortable and easy to drive. The price was competitive. We decided upon a Mazda CX9 because it was a better "deal".
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