2025 Volkswagen Atlas Consumer Reviews
Pricing
SE - $39,625 MSRP
Edmunds suggests you pay
$32,363Prices based on sales in MI thru 8/11/25
Final assembly in USA
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 Atlas, so we've included reviews for other years of the Atlas since its last redesign.
tech savvy and luxury
thumb vw driver, 02/19/2024
2024 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium R-Line 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I spent alot of time looking and driving other vehicles before i bought the atlas. All the tech and luxury features are what hooked me, once i saw it I knew this was the one. The vehicle drives itself and keeps it center in the lane, the interior has alot of plugins, vents for all rows, and a great sized 3rd row. I love all the interior and exterior lighting. The interior feels very refined and has wood accross the cabin with even backlighting in it. While a fully loaded one isnt cheap, it pales in comparison to many other suv's, i do think its good value. Only thing i havent used sucessfully is self parking, either its me or its not intuitive. I have a 3 yr lease, i wont pay for any maintenance during this period. If it end up keeping it, i have a longer than standard warranty. Completely satisfied.
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Fantastic car in every way!
Gregory M., 05/27/2024
2024 Volkswagen Atlas SE w/Technology 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I now have about 2500 miles on my 2024 Atlas SE with tech package and love it. It is very spacious. The front seat is large and comfortable, and the rear seat (which is adjustable and even reclines a bit) has incredible leg room. With the third row seat folded closed, the rear compartment is huge. Of course, the Atlas is not as easy to park as, say, a Honda Fit, but the car fits well in most parking lots and maneuvers easily with a very tight tuning radius for its size. The interior is very pleasing to the eye. I was tired of black interiors and am in love with the Shetland interior in my vehicle. Interior materials are exceptional for the price point. Fit and finish are very good. You can hear the (269HP four cylinder turbo) engine revving on takeoff, but it is not in any way obnoxious, and when you reach your desired speed, the car is very quiet. The ride is smooth. It's no Corvette, but the car is quite peppy in city and highway driving. Turbo-lag is minimal (far less than with my prior car, a 2022 335HP biturbo 6-cylinder Ford Edge ST). Cornering is probably not the Atlas's strong point, but it is good in my opinion and is probably fine for most drivers. The car really excels on the highway. The adaptable cruise control works flawlessly (and is standard on all 2024 VW's - whereas many cars require you to upgrade to a higher trim level just to pay for the privilege of adding adaptable cruise control). The base level sound system is quite good (though audiophiles should consider upgrading). The infotainment system is very easy to use, as is the climate control system. I would be remiss to leave out economy. The Atlas SE with 4motion (4-wheel drive) has an EPA rating of 19 MPG city and 26 MPG highway. I am happy to report that my Atlas (according to the built-in mileage meter) far exceeds those figures. At 70 MPH, with cruise control on flat land, the car achieves mileage in the low 30's. Perhaps best of all is the economy of the purchase price. This is really an upscale car for an economy car price. At $40k (before taxes and fees), which is $6K under the MSRP, I was thrilled with my purchase on day one and I am more thrilled by the day. Excuse me while I head back to the driver's seat!
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Highly recommend
Guy Ray, 03/11/2024
2024 Volkswagen Atlas SE w/Technology 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I’m an US Army Soldier and my wife and I needed something that was made with families in mind and built for great quality both interior and Exterior, and boy did VW knock it out with this one. Not only is the interior spacious and luxurious but the minor details implemented adds a sense of personality to it. The exterior is beautifully designed and a bit sporty in person. Vehicle looks much better in person than in photos and videos. I know that past years have had engine issues but with this new engine and proper maintenance those will diminish quickly, just be sure to properly warm up and cool down this vehicle to prevent any turbocharger and/or engine issues down the line and it’ll be fine. Using the VW App on the phone helps me and my wife remote start the vehicle well beyond the 5-10min recommend time for warm up before we walk out the door. If any of you know about Turbocharged engines you know I’m speaking the truth. Overall this vehicle in this trim is exactly what me and my wife were looking for and more, especially at the price point. Hope this helps any potential buyers but this is truly the one you didn’t know you needed.
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Catchy Title Atlas Shrugged
J Witcher, 05/10/2024
2024 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium R-Line 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle and excited and happy to own. Needs less touch and gestures and more buttons and knobs. Steep learning curve for infotainment screen!
Nice car plagued by Tech issues
LW, 12/21/2024
updated 06/25/2025
2024 Volkswagen Atlas SE w/Technology 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
We bought our Atlas SE w/ Technology in July of 2024. We love the look of the vehicle and the quality of the interior. The cabin is noticeably loud at high speeds or with wind. It doesn't appear to be sealed well. Our major complaints are with the technology of this vehicle. The infotainment system is absolute garbage. It is buggy, unresponsive, and we frequently have issues with CarPlay. The backup camera has a delay, comes on at random times, or doesn't turn on at all. The vehicle came with VW CarNet. It has not worked since the day we bought it. I have called customer support for months, and every time, they provide no update. They acknowledge the problem, but say they have no fix for it. Overall, disappointed by the terrible customer service. Almost one year in: They did a major software update that required them to have the car for 2 days. That’s how slow it was. Issues seemed fix, until now. A new problem with the screen. Now, it will just randomly not work at all. It’s a horror show when our AC just stays in max and goes totally unresponsive. Garbage vehicle VW.
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