LOVE the Atlas, just bought our 3rd one this 24 is AMAZING

@Shiitalker

6 ай бұрын

The 18s where pretty nice just has a lot of noise sometimes when in 1st gear going uphill

I’ve owed 14 + VW’s a few way over 100-150k don’t believe the hype,the internet still says Subarus have bad head gaskets yet it’s been years since they’ve had those issues,proper maintenance + oem replacement parts = a happy Volkswagen 💯

We just bought our second Atlas, in this case, a Cross Sport and I have nothing but praise for the reliability of the vehicle.

i never made a decision based on other people's opinions. i love my 23 Atlas Cross Sport i chose the VR6 SEL 4Motion. gas mileage could be better but i am coming out of a 99 suburban so i get over double (i hate the tiny 18.5 gal gastank on the VW) honestly it was the stone blue interior and opal whit pearl paint that sold me on my particular Atlas. buy what you like and take care of it. you will ultimately be happier at the end of the day. or you wont who really knows

@user-pw7mh2pf6n

2 ай бұрын

Off base. Bought 2024 Atlas SEL and it is great. Had to watch a lot of you tube videos to learn all or most of the functions.

I have a 2010 VW CC with a 2.0 Turbo with 109K miles.............Engine has been ROCK SOLID!......Although, I have gone through a few PCV valves over the years. VW covered the PCV valves even after warrantee for free. VW stands by their cars. My car is still squeak-free and handles like a dream. Built like an iron bar.

@gabemarah9465

4 ай бұрын

Can’t say that about Hyundai though, they’ll deny you just for having the oil level a picometer below the minimum. Secondly, they don’t have immobilizers and didn’t want to add one as a recall instead a software Ford’s shifter bushing recall is overall better. Instead of just replacing the shifter bushing and calling it a day, they add a cover so it doesn’t happen again. It’s better to look on the customer service aspect, Hyundai and Kia customer service and recall methods are trash. ford and VW, not sure. Just got a VW rabbit and it only overheated once(was a fluke). Fords with Duratec engines are built like Hondas, same with VW 2.5. ABSOLUTE TANKS Theta engines will make you constantly worry that it’s going to send a rod the moon. Yeah, THEY SUCK.

Just test drove the Cross Sport and loved it.

We really love our 2018 Atlas with V6. Its been flawless.

@chuntsechien

8 ай бұрын

same, my 2018 almost no issues, except one time the crack from one of my discs but that might be my driving habits. My only complaint is the oddly small gas tank. 18 gallons, who's the genius behind that design. A car like this needs a minimal 22 gallons.

@TheMlvswoll

7 ай бұрын

We own a 2019 SE w/tech. 51k miles. Been a great car and love it for road trips. Smooth, quiet, and very spacious.

@montyburns2899

4 ай бұрын

Same here. No issues with my VR6.

We have both a 2023 Tiguan and a 2023 Taos, and love them both.

I have to agree about the JD Powers comment. I had a 1991 Ford Explorer. There was all kinds of bad reviews. From JD Powers and Consumer Reports. I had no issues in 90k miles. I also had a 2013 VW sports wagon. That was caught up in the TDI scandal. That was a great car, fun to drive and I was getting 54 mpg on the highway. Too bad VW could not get that engine legal. I’m looking at the VW Atlas for the possible next car.

@LookingGlass24

9 ай бұрын

I too owned the Jetta Sportswagon TDI. Best car I’ve ever driven. I hated what happened with the diesel fraud. Broke my heart to part with my beloved wagon. Better than a hybrid in terms of mileage. Still miss it. 😢

The atlas is awesome and will probably always own one!

2018 SE 60K miles. No issues whatsoever. On highway drives, i managed to pull 27 mpg with VR6. Just did a 2400 miles trip from Buffalo NY to Winnipeg MB, thru the Trans Canada highway and a very comfortable vehicle. Sure!!! Sole units will have issues, but isnt that the case with every brand?

Love this video! My comments from the other post made it into a video! I hope VW is making better and better cars because I always like their look and their technology…but for me, I will only do Honda or Toyota or possibly a Subaru. (Or the luxury versions of them…Lexus, Acura, etc.) I have had a lot of cars - A couple of Fords, Chrysler, 3 Hondas, Mitsubishi (really bad choice), 2 Jeep Wranglers, a Nissan pickup, and 3 Toyotas. I have never had a mechanical problem with any of the Honda’s or Toyota’s…the rest were constantly being recalled or having problems. That Mitsubishi left me stranded on the side of the road so many times in Dallas. Now I live in the Colorado mountains…cannot afford to get stranded!

@KingKong-

Жыл бұрын

Toyotas too are 2.4 turbo.....reliability is a question😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬....Hondas Acura still with V6👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@grege9244

Жыл бұрын

Subaru for the win. Best in class reliability and value retention. Not to mention subaru is a great overall brand.

I've leased 2018 SE and currently 2021.5 SE w/tech. Zero problems. My lease expires next year so of course I reconsidered the 2024. I'm going to buy this out for two reasons. Call me old skool but I do not like all the tech in dash and console. Most importantly the new engine.

My dad has a 2015 2.0T audi Q3, 210hp back then. After 8 years no problems at all. VR6 engine was very old technology from VW, 2.0T technology has been out there for long time now, with many improvements. 2024 atlas engine comes from the latest VW GTI version, so if not sporty due to excess weight, is built to perform and last. Atlas is VW best seller in the US, they wont risk its best seller car sales by installing a crappy engine. Now Ford, Chevy, even toyota moved to Turbo 4s.

The EA888.4 is a great engine. My GTI has the EA88.3 and I have 75k miles on it. Fully bolted and tuned. The only issue I had was the water pump that I replaced myself. The VR6 has more issues, especially head gasket. The new Atlas will be my car to add. Those comments are so out of touch of reality

Volkswagen turbo are generally very reliable but it is perception that has been built around in 90s hence people are afraid to trust VW. Not to mention, you hear the word German and it scares people away. We have two VWs; Jetta and Atlas. Reliable and trouble-free so far. Why? Maintenance.

Dave, my man, your channel's great I've been a subscriber for years. Love what you're doing and trying to accomplish and actually are accomplishing. But Dave dude, what's up with the platinum blonde hair?

We had the 2022 and one month ago we buy the new 2024 and cero problems with the first and just happy with the second one, new engine is more faster and I love the cargo space and the price, there’s no suv in us in that price with better cargo space than the atlas !!!

I pay no mind to the negative VW comments. Sure, there may be some stories out there. Love my 2021 Cross Sport V6. No issue whatsoever.

I have a 2021.5 with the VR6 and 4Motion. No regrets and no issues in 46k miles so far. It’s been awesome for traveling and we’ve averaging 22 mpg in mixed driving which isn’t bad.

I have a 2018 Atlas VR6 with 4 motion. 125k miles and ZERO issues. I take care of it, get all the maintenance done. Just new tires and brakes. I’m kind of surprised.

@everymandriver

4 ай бұрын

Good for you!

I had several issues with my tiguan, and one time the service guy that drived me home told me they have multiple electrical issues with tiguans and atlas, he said the majority of the cars entring service are tiguans and atlass for electrical problems so never a vw

People who are happy with their vehicles don’t file complaints. You never hear about all those success stories.

Love your sense of humor, thank you. You rock. These video segment rocks.

We just traded in our vr6 2019 for the new 2024. I like our car just fine the only big minus is the noice coming from the transmission. You feel its slipping jet the dealer says its normal. Also AC compressor failed twice. We still love the size and the price. So we stay with VW. I have owned them my whole life. Went to ford ones wont do that again

@bmw803

8 күн бұрын

Should have kept the VR6. A turbo charged 4 on this big vehicle? That's gonna be trouble.

This is a great video. Genuinely should do this for the most polarizing vehicles you do

I have a 2024 crosssport And it's absolutely awesome for the price

@everymandriver

4 ай бұрын

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I rarely believe anyone in KZread comments. My favorites are those who say, “I have two Porsche’s, a Bentley, and am considering a Telluride.”

I owned 3 VW GTI, and I have no regrets However, I would never own 3 Atlas lol

it seems that the people who owns this SUV say good things about it, while others tend to speculate. I'm looking to buy a SUV in this segment, now I narrowed my choices to this 2024 Atlas or the 2024 Grand Cherokee L. Both of them are amazing on the road, I took both of them on test drives, but the GC has more sporty feel to drive, the Atlas is very comfortable and almost unbelievably flat on corners. The Atlas cornering defies physics compared to its size. I would like to add note that I excluded the SUVs with a CVT, because they are poor to drive. The new Pathfinder drives amazing too but not within my options anymore.

I have atlas 2021 rline v6 it’s really a solid car… I am thinking to buy a new atlas maybe next year and try the new turbo engine.

2024 Volkswagen Atlas recalled in Oct'23 for faulty turbo engine. Go figure the rest.

Leasing a 23 Highline - Rline, if I wanted a larger SUV this would be my choice.

I really liked this video. It was nice to hear you read the comments.

getting one as a company car, hope its reliable. no cost to me, just need reliability

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4 ай бұрын

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I’ve been a VW owner since 1998. Mostly GTIs… my mk7 is going on 9 plus years hardly any issues at all. I get a turbo for the smaller cars but this is a little large for a turbo smaller than mine

Good to hear from real users

@everymandriver

11 ай бұрын

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Huh…Interesting take on these comments. I have to agree with the guy roasting JD Power. And yeah, VW uses too much technology. I mean, my uncle works at Aisin in Japan, and although he knows how to fix cars, he said how the VW kept breaking. It was usually the little sensors or the crappy plastic stuff and what’s worst is that the cheaply made parts costed a small fortune to buy. Otherwise it was a nice car that I pushed my uncle to get. It was a Lupo. I understand your wife likes the ergonomics and overall looks and features, and I think it’s an ok buy if you either lease it or have good warranty. Like I said, VW makes awesome vehicles.

@theruleoffire

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏾

@KingKong-

Жыл бұрын

Atlas uses 8 speed Aisin transmission....so no issues there....only problem is their turbo engines

@mrgurulittle7000

Жыл бұрын

@@theruleoffire Oh, was that you?! 😂👏👏👏

@mrgurulittle7000

Жыл бұрын

@@KingKong- Haha! Agree.

@MarkCalica

Жыл бұрын

@@KingKong-the EA888 engine family has been bulletproof. I don’t know where you are getting your opinions from. The VR6 motor had head gasket issues

Time will tell…

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4 ай бұрын

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Major downside of this new model is the very low ground clearance, 6.3 inches, which is 1.7 inches lower than previous generation. Why does VW choose to go with Sedan level ground clearance for their midsize SUV?

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4 ай бұрын

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People who complain about turbo reliability change their oil at 15,000 miles. I have a 2014 Jetta turbo that has 180,000 miles with zero issues. Change your oil between 5,000-7,500 miles regardless of what manufacturer says….

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4 ай бұрын

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Does the 2024 turbo engin requires premium gas ?

@everymandriver

3 ай бұрын

You’ll have to check it out

@michaelsash9813

2 ай бұрын

no

@anuragbhatnagar1145

2 ай бұрын

No I own one and on the gas cap it says use 87

@BrankoFlyFish

2 ай бұрын

@@anuragbhatnagar1145 thank you !

It looks nice, but I am not sure in 10 years from now.

We have a 2019 that my wife drives and it has treated our family amazingly! The V6 is a workhorse. Taking it to Florida and back to NJ two years in a row now, carrying 6 people each way, with a crap of baggage. Would not buy the 4 turbo. Family has outgrown this and seriously considering Yukon or Tahoe.

Here is my comment. Why do reviewers lift the hood and show the engine?

I cannot believe in JD power rating on reliability or they have to define their definition for reliability. I have 2018 VW Atlas VR6 with 4motion over 90k . No issues and drives great with 15-18 mpg on city and 22-23 mpg on highway

I previously owned a 2019 Atlas V6 awd and it was the worst vehicle I have owned. It needed a brand new engine at 60k miles due to head gasket issues and “engine warping” per the dealership. Evening was covered under warranty but I was advised to get out of the vehicle asap. Went Honda and not looking back.

@kktakacs

4 ай бұрын

Hello, was looking for a comment just like this. I also have a 2019 v6 with tech and 4 motion. Was having problems since 40k miles Nov 2022; engine hesitations, lack power, stalling, ticking noises at idle. Brought it to the dealer under warranty and they tried to fix 5 different times. Now at 65k miles, they are replacing the engine. Asked for a buyback, but due to the mileage, they offered $3500 cash and keep or trade assist at $4000, declined a buyback. Didn’t get any info on why the engine replacement as of yet. Did you go thru VW of America for any assistance? If so, what was the outcome?

I don't have an Atlas but a 2021 Tiguan, no issues with over 20k miles, the only disappointment was it didn't come with Remote Start at the price point I paid ...

The answer is obvious...CX-90.

@ravenguard1495

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same… until I didn’t see care car nuts video on it. It has all the elements of a maintenance nightmare apparently, totally different from their proven 4 cylinders

@bigbuckoramma

Жыл бұрын

@@ravenguard1495 it's very rare that Mazda makes a dud engine. Even when they were using Ford derivative engines, their careful redesigns were always significantly more robust and reliable than their Ford counterparts. Given that their new inline 6 is heavily derived from their 2.5L Skyactive 4 cylinder architecture, with better primary balance, and less total output for displacement, plus electric assistance under load, there are a lot of good traits there to speak to it's longevity. I will not discredit the fact that the platform has yet to prove itself, but I would put way more faith in Mazdas new i6, than I would in VW's 2.0L Turbo i4, which is universally praised for being a fantastic paperweight. The sad truth is, any new car you buy is going to be a maintenance nightmare for any major repairs. The days of simple cars is long gone. It is an unfortunate reality you just have to accept if you want all of the modern amenities a new car offers.

2021 RLINE FANTASTIC VEHICLE RIDES LIKE A CADILLAC IF YOUR WORREY ABOUT GAS BUY AN EV AND GOOD LICK WITH THAT IF YOU LIKE PROBLEMS

I really like this VW!! However I owned a VW and had problems within 2 years!!! I have owned Honda’s for years and never have problems !! I would get the Honda Pilot before this , just my experience

I've only driven the JC Whitney VW's where can rebuild an entire car by purchasing anything snd everything from this magazine! 😂 My last foreign made car was a MINI Cooper owned it for 8 years but man that thing was expensive to repair, not the only reason I got rid of it but definitely a big one. I think you'll find to that almost any luxury foreign automakers vehicles on the used car market are dropping consistently more in resale than say american brands, that's what I've seen anyway. Our family brand is now Hyundai and you can say all you want about the brand, but when purchasing a used vehicle both Hyundai and Kia give the subsequent owners the remaining warranty terms, no other brand that I know of does that, that's what sold us on the Hyundai brand. We did have a Kia Soul at one point, it was one of the special editions, its fuel mileage back then was horrible even on long trips, it just didn't work for us. Everyone will have their preference in automakers that's just the way it's always going to be.

I thought you were Diplo!

@everymandriver

10 ай бұрын

Yep.

I have a 2020 Audi Q3 with 2.0 turbo with 50K km on it , i had no iasue at all. And let's face it a Q3 its a huge streched AWD luxury Golf , thats kinda odd. 5:35

Leased a 2021 Atlas R-Line. Lease is up so after a month of looking leased another Atlas this time a 2024 SE with Tech 4 motion and Captain Chairs again. After 3 years with the R Line not one issue. Unlike the Ford Exploder (too small and too expensive) and the Chevy SUV I once owned. With an 11 year old 9 and 8 year old boys the Atlas is by far the biggest in it's class. The 3rd row fits the big boys easily and adults. The Ascent is a plastic and way too small. The Jeep L same thing and the seat comfort doesn't come close to the Atlas. 3rd row is awful. Mazda 90 same thing too small and it's a Mazda. Toyota Grand Highlander is the only alternative but good luck finding one. They want a $5K + premium on them. Why? Not worth it. I spent an entire month trying not to buy another Atlas only to run back home to Momma.

@everymandriver

10 ай бұрын

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Great review Dave but I noticed you look more buff.

@everymandriver

Жыл бұрын

Nope, less buff.

I have a 2018 VW Passat GT. The car has been reliable, and I LOVE the VR6 engine. Electrical gremlins have started showing up though. Backup camera works intermittently, problems with the electric passenger side rear window, same door intermittently starts locking and unlocking by itself... Fortunately, I still have a year and a half left on the 6 year/72K mile factory warranty. If new gremlins start showing up it will be bye bye Passat at the end of next year. As far as the new Atlas is concerned, I'm not a fan of the new 2.0 liter 4-cylinder-only engine option and I HATE the haptic and touch screen controls for the climate control system (similar to the GTI) Both are deal breakers for me regardless of the other improvements in the new model.

I always purchase the basic line of any vehicles. Turbos are problematic. Less is more.

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2 ай бұрын

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Drive them like a normal person and warm up cool down and change oil often and they easily run 200k or more. But if you like 10k mile oil changes. Be about 100k and junk. Mfg likes that. Planned obsolescence for the lazy.

How about reviewing the car instead of reading reviews for half the video?

Thanks for reading out my comment to give public awareness🙏🙏🙏......Thats right....VW Atlas was good till 2021 with V6 ....you can get used ones for 250k kms too....older Atlas 2019 even had fog lamps which I retrofitted with 100w led👍👍...excellent for long night drive....Now VW has made Atlas to be "ENGINEERED TO FAIL". Stick to Honda or Acura with V6 for troublefree ownership🤙🤙🤙🤙 or may be Toyota Hybrid with auto trans (not cvt) ....time will tell if Toyota turbo will fail or not😬😬😬😬😬

@saad-wb4zg

Жыл бұрын

You are commenting on all the reviews against the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas. Are you interested in discrediting the Atlas?

@KingKong-

Жыл бұрын

@@saad-wb4zg are you vw dealer???🤣🤣🤣🤣......if it is bad from previous gen then people have all right to comment.....let vw fix the drawbacks next time🤪🤪🤪🤪

@MarkCalica

Жыл бұрын

The VR6 has head gasket issues. What are you talking about?. The EA888 turbo engines have been reliable and bulletproof

@KingKong-

Жыл бұрын

@@MarkCalica subaru with head gasket issues🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.....with regular oil change no issues....Atlas VR6 with 250k kms are in used car market.....go check it out😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜

@MarkCalica

Жыл бұрын

@@KingKong- 🥱

To much technology…

The infotainment is a little quirky.

I don’t expect any vehicle to have problems before 100,000 miles.

@TheRealCatof

Жыл бұрын

Have you tried a Stellantis car?

@robshaw2990

Жыл бұрын

@@TheRealCatof I have a 2012 Ram 1500 with 90,000. No major repairs to report. Runs as smooth as the day I bought it new

The YOUTubers are on the nose. VW sucks at electricals. My radio went completely out in a Passat after about 40K miles. if it wasn't for the 10 year warranty, i would be out a radio. The dealer gave me bad advise when apple car play didnt work. if they would have taken me seriously, i would have had it fixed before the standard warranty expired. As a result, I don't trust VW.

VW needs to bring a subcompact SUV to the US.

@davewilson7602

Жыл бұрын

Taos is subcompact

@glennkennedy441

Жыл бұрын

@@davewilson7602 not in my opinion, 166 inch's (length) or less.

@glennkennedy441

Жыл бұрын

Not were I come from 😞

@glennkennedy441

Жыл бұрын

@@davewilson7602 What is the length in inches ?

@glennkennedy441

Жыл бұрын

@@davewilson7602 not with 175.8″ in length !

The day I came to the LA car show and sat in a VW Beetle and felt the very cheap plastic I would never buy a VW. If they’re going to cheap out on an icon it’ll be just the same w the other cars. Subaru, Toyota and Honda all use better materials.

My 2018 Atlas V6 purchased preowned has been the 2nd worst car I’ve ever had. Only topped by a 2005 Hyundai accent. Like many euro’s it’s not friendly to work on. Along with poor reliability, constant recalls and laughable resale value.

I am sorry I lost my faith in Volkswagen products since the diesel scam!!

@MarkCalica

Жыл бұрын

🥱

@Hercegovac.1

11 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Beautiful SUV. The problem is…. It’s a Volkswagen. And the Car Wizard says that the 2.0 Turbo is one of the worst most unreliable engine. And the manufacture is putting these garbage engines in everything

@GMTSuburban

11 ай бұрын

VAG current gen 2.0t is one of the best most reliable turbo engines today. You can't just generalize all in a category like that. Silly.

EXPLORER IS TRASH