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Used 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Consumer Reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

2022 3.6 4 motion R Line so far so good BUT

Gabo, 01/21/2022
2022 Volkswagen Atlas SEL R-Line 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 04/22 (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful

I have driven the Car for only 800 miles and I already have an appointment for a light on the dash , faulty maneuver braking function that needs attention, honestly not a good thing to happen in a new car. Second I am missing my folding mirrors, third issue is gas consumption, which I kind of knew since I bought it. I found out that setting it up on Eco Mode saves a bit more. Other than that it's a great FULL SIZE SUV priced rightly compared with other brands

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* Starting MSRP of $38,200 for a 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SE 2.0L TSI® with 8-speed automatic transmission. Prices exclude transportation, taxes, title, other options, and dealer charges. Dealer sets actual price.

5 out of 5 stars

One Week of Ownership Atlas SEL

rtw21288, 10/17/2020
2021 Volkswagen Atlas SEL 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 08/20 (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
48 of 55 people found this review helpful

Just purchased an Atlas SEL. So far a very smooth ride. We are coming from a 2012 Honda CRV, and the room and storage space is night and day. Captains chairs are a must I feel if using the third row often. Wider and more seating room than Highlander. Quieter and more refined than the Explorer. Many prefer the Palisade and Telluride, but we honestly got better rebates and incentives going with Atlas. We just took a 600 mile road trip and averaged a little bit over 22 mpg. Time will tell on durability and reliability, but so far so good.

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5 out of 5 stars

Would Buy Again! 2021 SEL PREMIUM 4 MOTION

shineykate, 04/14/2021
2021 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 08/20 (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
34 of 39 people found this review helpful

The VW Atlas has both the roominess I need and the luxury of German engineering with style. SO MUCH STYLE! (*I've owned a Jeep Commander and a BMW X3 - neither even compare to the Atlas.) I love looking at the Atlas as much as I love driving it and I've never felt like that about any vehicle I've ever owned. I read 10M reviews before deciding to test drive and ultimately purchase a brand new Atlas in December of 2020. I had read about horsepower being an issue, but I have always felt like it was zippy for as large as it is. It's obviously not a sportscar and while it doesn't ignite like one, it's incredibly smooth on the road and quiet. I can't say enough good things - I plan on driving it forever!

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* Starting MSRP of $38,200 for a 2025 Volkswagen Atlas SE 2.0L TSI® with 8-speed automatic transmission. Prices exclude transportation, taxes, title, other options, and dealer charges. Dealer sets actual price.

5 out of 5 stars

Roomy

BC, 03/25/2022
updated 03/25/2024
2022 Volkswagen Atlas SE w/Technology 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Good value. Lots of elbow room not cramped. Nice ride. Has a good size third row with headroom and legroom. Visibility is good. Compare to some other SUV’S this is a great one to drive.Even with the third row up there’s enough room for your groceries and more

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3 out of 5 stars

Not your German Quality

dbear51, 05/17/2021
2021 Volkswagen Atlas SEL 4dr SUV w/Prod. End 08/20 (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
24 of 28 people found this review helpful

Car is spacious with great safety features but the engine / transmission pairing is 3rd world quality. Car hesitates when accelerating, shifts back and forth between gears, and provides a rough acceleration and stopping experience. When putting car into park, the engine will buck. I cannot imagine that a company that makes Audi and Porsche would allow this poor work out the door. DEALER HAS NOT been able to fix -says it is common.

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