Meaning a vehicle with significant mechanical defects requiring repairs in order to restore reasonable running condition. And despite what some of VW’s history might suggest, the Altas is a very decent product.Rough Trade-In - Rough Trade-in values reflect a vehicle in rough condition. With only an exception or two, the Volkswagen Atlas will, should its base price stick to $40,000, be a value leader in the segment. In fact, no other SUV in the segment matches its fuel efficiency, not even the Ford Explorer hybrid. Our biggest issue with the SUV is that it can’t match the Toyota Highlander’s available hybrid version. Features such as a heated steering wheel, a power tailgate and keyless access with push-start button should be standard for nearly $40,000.Some plastics throughout the cabin are cheap to the touch and look it too.Both engines prove to be adequate performance-wise for the application.What the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Doesn’t Do So Well
Higher trims such as Execline are as well equipped as luxury SUVs for less money.The Altas (and Atlas Sport Cross) are extremely unique design-wise.Its exterior shape and dimensions give the Atlas an extremely user-friendly cabin, replete with accessible storage and loads of room for all passengers.With the 276-horsepower 3.6-litre V6, the Atlas can tow up to 5,000lbs.The fact that AWD is now offered as standard with turbocharged 4-cylinder brings more efficiency with generous gobs of low-end torque.Although it is big, it feels nimbler than its size suggests. The Atlas is among the better driving large SUVs available.With nearly 1,600 litres of cargo space behind the 2 nd row and close to 600 litres behind the 3 rd row, the big Volkswagen can effortlessly handle the average Canadian household’s family life. The Volkswagen Atlas, in barely over two years, has already proven to be a very popular choice in the segment. Many active safety systems also join the 2021 Atlas from the 2 nd trim or Comfortline. Mauro Brown leather seats become available with the top-line Execline trim. The cabin gains a new heated steering wheel along with the possibility of heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel and a heated windshield. There are few new colours including Racing Green and Aurora red.
ATLAS VOLKSWAGEN 2021 UPDATE
As well, the Cross Sport lends its update VW SUV front fascia to the Atlas as well as new LED lighting. The Volkswagen Atlas was first introduced for the 2018 model year and skips the 2020 model year, welcoming a facelift, updated powertrain choices and other updates for the 2021 model year.Ģ021 Volkswagen Atlas | Photo: VolkswagenĪmong the notable updates is the fact that the standard turbocharged 2.0-litre 4-cylinder is now offered with included AWD, like the Atlas Cross Sport.
Luxury alternatives like the InfinitiQX60, Lexus RX L, Cadillac XT6 (the high-end clone), and Acura MDX are priced from $50,000.Īs such, a $45,000 – $50,000 budget can go a long way.
Vehicles such as the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Nissan Pathfinder, Mazda CX-9, Subaru Ascent, Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, Dodge Durango, Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Traverse (and all its clones) are all roughly priced between $35,000 and $55,000. In this segment, and depending on selected trims and options, some luxury offerings can blend in with the more mainstream products. While pricing for the ’21 Volkswagen Atlas will only be disclosed in May, however, we suspect that its based price will be less than $1,500 more than ’20 Atlas Cross Sport which starts at $38,995. Two-row midsize SUVs are numerous but in a number of cases, the price gap for the extra seating and cargo capacity is too small to pass up on.
The three-row midsize SUV segment continues to grow to meet demand.