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3 out of 5 stars

Atlas cutting off while in drive or reverse

Jon, 01/15/2022
2021 Volkswagen Atlas SE w/Technology 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 08/20 (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I’ve been in drive, whether stopped at a light or a stop sign and yes the vehicle is equipped with Auto start/stop but mine complete powered off to the point I have to put it in park and turn off and back on quickly. Today I put the vehicle in reverse from drive and the car did not move once again. Powered off is possibly the wrong phrase but basically the vehicle does not move. It has happened 3 times in the last few months but the dealership claims they have to experience the issue, so my safety is just on the line of the car stalling out. Typically it has been when the idle is low, instead of high speeds thankfully.

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4 out of 5 stars

Most comfortable car seats ever!

Nickopbna, 06/11/2021
2021 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 08/20 (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I test drove the new Atlas about three weeks ago. I’m a tall guy, at 6’ 4” I felt like there was enough room for comfort. The captains chair were so comfortable...they wrapped you like a glove. I’m seriously considering purchasing this vehicle later this fall!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Vehicle barring Luxury Title!

None, 12/03/2020
2021 Volkswagen Atlas SEL R-Line 4dr SUV w/Prod. End 08/20 (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful

If you want everything that a Luxury Vehicle has to offer with lots of Space, go for it!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Atlas—-A Great SUV

Patti Jackson, 01/29/2021
2021 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 08/20 (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful

I’ve been driving a Volkswagen since 2001. This is my 11th one to buy and I absolutely love it. I’ve had Jetta’s and a Passat but this Atlas is a totally new driving experience. They thought of everything you could possibly need.

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4 out of 5 stars

ATLAS Cross Sport V6

Dirk, 10/24/2021
2021 Volkswagen Atlas SE w/Technology R-Line 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have this car for 8 months now. It drives great, very nice drive with a surprisingly good turn radius, for a big car it is very agile. Has enough power. On the highway fast acceleration out of a low gear is not great but not terrible either. What I don’t like is thatcher car by default turns off the engine when stopped in traffic. This “fuel saving mode” is very annoying. It should have the ability to be turned off permanently. Also it has a lot of bells and whistles, there is an alarm for everything. It’s like having C3PO in the car. The entertainment screen with radio etc. Is not very intuitive and neither is the owner’s manual. Overall I like the car but would probably not buy it again.

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