Volkswagen Atlas
Volkswagen’s three-row midsize SUV can seat six or seven people depending on the configuration. For 2023, equipment revisions include a standard digital instrument panel in Comfortline trim. Engine selection once again consists of a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder (235 horsepower) and a naturally aspirated 3.6-litre V6 (276 horsepower). Don’t forget the Atlas Cross Sport, a coupe-like variant that is slightly more affordable than the regular Atlas but only accommodates five passengers.
Detailed ratings
The Car Guide rating | 62% |
---|---|
Fuel economy | 5/10 |
Reliability | 4/10 |
Safety | 8/10 |
Infotainment | 7/10 |
Driving | 6/10 |
Overall | 6/10 |
What's new in 2023
Equipment overhaul. Comfortline: digital cockpit as standard in the Comfortline version. Execline: diamond pattern stitching.
Pros
- Versatile interior space
- Good road handling
- Good warranty
Cons
- Disappointing interior quality
- Jerky transmission gear shifts
Competitors
- Chevrolet Blazer
- Chevrolet Traverse
- Dodge Durango
- Ford Edge
- Ford Explorer
- GMC Acadia
- Honda Passport
- Honda Pilot
- Hyundai Palisade
- Hyundai Santa Fe
- Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Kia Sorento
- Kia Telluride
- Mazda CX-9
- Nissan Murano
- Nissan Pathfinder
- Subaru Ascent
- Subaru Outback
- Toyota Highlander
- Toyota Venza
- Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport