2018 Volkswagen Atlas

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75

Years

Consumer Rating

The J.D. Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners.
J.D. Power
75
Out of 100

Quality & Reliability

Fair
66/100
Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.

Driving Experience

Great
84/100
Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.

Resale

Great
84/100
J.D. Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.

Dealership Experience

Not Rated
Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.

Best Midsize SUV of 2018

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Owners Like

Measured owner satisfaction with 2018 Volkswagen Atlas after 90-days of ownership.
  • Comfort of the 3rd row seats
  • Amount of trunk/hatch space
  • Rear visibility

Owners Don't Like

The problems experienced by owners of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas during the first 90-days of ownership.
  • Vehicle acceleration
  • How the interior materials feel
  • Quietness of the vehicle interior

Performance Specs

MPG City

17 - 22

MPG Hwy

23 - 26

Horsepower

235 - 276

Transmission

8 speed, Automatic w/OD

Engine

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4, Regular Unleaded V-6

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive

Available Trims

2018 Volkswagen Atlas Review

Overview
Designed for American families and built in an American assembly plant the Volkswagen Atlas has over 150 cubic feet of interior space. It can carry seven passengers comfortably—something its competitors can’t say with a straight face. Choose from five models starting with the Launch Edition and moving through the top-of-the-line SEL Premium. Two engines are available to power your Atlas. A turbocharged two-liter inline four comes standard and a 3.6-liter V-6 is available. Add a factory-installed trailer hitch and you can tow up to 5 000 pounds. Inside the Atlas is the roomiest Volkswagen yet featuring over 96 cubic feet of cargo space—and a third-row seat with best-in-class legroom. It’s easy to get back there too because the second-row seats slide and tilt forward—even with child car-seats attached. Because the Atlas is designed for families it’s designed to be safe. Seven stability-enhancing systems and a rear-view camera come standard and additional driver-assist features like blind-spot monitoring and lane-keep assist are available. Choose from a variety of colors options and accessories and build an Atlas that’s all yours. The Volkswagen Atlas. Because family comes first.
Technology
The Volkswagen Atlas is loaded with technology like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Have you ever looked out your window at work noticed it was raining and wondered if you rolled up your car’s windows? Or boarded a plane and remembered you forgot to lock your car’s doors? Car-Net Security & Service is available to let you fix things like that with your smartphone. If you like music there’s an available Fender Premium Audio system ready to entertain you. The Volkswagen Atlas. It’s your family fun zone
Safety
Because the Volkswagen Atlas is designed for families it’s designed to be safe. Six airbags come standard. The body is built with crumple zones to absorb crash energy and a rigid safety cage to deflect the rest. And the Atlas is the only vehicle in its class to come with Automatic Post-Collision Braking. Seven stability-enhancing systems and a rear-view camera also come standard and additional driver-assist features like blind-spot monitoring and lane-keep assist are available. The Volkswagen Atlas. It’s your family’s safe zone
Performance
The Volkswagen Atlas is ready to take your family wherever they want to go. Two engines are available: A turbocharged two-liter inline four comes standard; and a 3.6-liter V-6 is available. Add a factory-installed trailer hitch and you can tow up to 5 000 pounds. 4Motion all-wheel drive is available on V-6 models. The 4Motion Driving Mode Selection feature lets you choose from four settings based on road and other driving conditions. Each setting adjusts engine transmission steering and other operating systems. The Volkswagen Atlas. It’s ready to go.

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