VW Atlas heavily refreshed for 2024...
02-10-23, 06:47 AM
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02-10-23, 12:33 PM
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02-10-23, 12:38 PM
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It's interesting that, time after time, manufacturers get blasted for eliminating hard buttons for frequently used functions like A/C, and auto makers keep disregarding those complaints and keep eliminating A/C hard buttons. I can accept it for radio controls because there's still hard buttons on the steering wheel, but eliminating all A/C buttons (especially heated seats and steering wheel) is questionable.
02-10-23, 12:58 PM
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How do ppl drive Suvs this size with 4cyl engines?!
I got a 4cyl X3 loaner when my car was in service and I couldn’t wait to go back to my car. The engine was sufficient when i got the 4cyl 330i but not in bigger/heavier X3. The BMW 4cyl turbo is way superior than what VW offers.
I got a 4cyl X3 loaner when my car was in service and I couldn’t wait to go back to my car. The engine was sufficient when i got the 4cyl 330i but not in bigger/heavier X3. The BMW 4cyl turbo is way superior than what VW offers.
02-10-23, 01:10 PM
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Clean and elegant interior design. Boxy exterior is appropriate and appreciated. Front light bar is cheesy and gimmicky.
Overall, a nice package. Just not confident VW has improved their reliability.
Overall, a nice package. Just not confident VW has improved their reliability.
02-10-23, 01:42 PM
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It's interesting that, time after time, manufacturers get blasted for eliminating hard buttons for frequently used functions like A/C, and auto makers keep disregarding those complaints and keep eliminating A/C hard buttons. I can accept it for radio controls because there's still hard buttons on the steering wheel, but eliminating all A/C buttons (especially heated seats and steering wheel) is questionable.
02-10-23, 01:56 PM
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02-10-23, 01:59 PM
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I know a bunch of people that have them, and they love them. Reliability is a little iffy, thats probably why the owner satisfaction is low in CR. In a 3 row crossover though there isn't much to dislike in an Atlas...
02-10-23, 02:51 PM
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As someone who drives a CX-9, I can only guess that it's because I haven't been spoiled with a true luxury SUV yet. Most modern turbo4s in SUVs spool up very early, so they don't feel as underpowered. They do 0-60 in 6 to 7s, which is perfectly fine at this price point. And these drivers probably spend a lot of time with the radio on and passengers/kids in the car, so they wouldn't get to enjoy winding out the car in silence very often. Also, with the CX-9, the cabin is isolated well enough to feel smooth and fairly quiet during my daily drive.
02-10-23, 02:57 PM
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The V6 in this is replaced with a turbo 4 that gets the same power the old V6 did.
02-10-23, 03:21 PM
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How do ppl drive Suvs this size with 4cyl engines?!
I got a 4cyl X3 loaner when my car was in service and I couldn’t wait to go back to my car. The engine was sufficient when i got the 4cyl 330i but not in bigger/heavier X3. The BMW 4cyl turbo is way superior than what VW offers.
I got a 4cyl X3 loaner when my car was in service and I couldn’t wait to go back to my car. The engine was sufficient when i got the 4cyl 330i but not in bigger/heavier X3. The BMW 4cyl turbo is way superior than what VW offers.