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2018 Volkswagen Atlas consumer reviews

$30,750 starting MSRP
side view of 2018 Atlas Volkswagen
(232 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.6
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Excited about our new car purchase!

Sleek design, spacious, and has everything I need in a vehicle! Smooth drive and great interior! Happy with our new purchase.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best decision ever to purchase the Atlas

We absolutely love the Atlas! It is very comfortable front and back with plenty of leg room! It is perfect for our 2 toddlers, the captain seats are great option! The drive is very comfortable, parking is so easy with auto steering. Both exterior and interior is very classy. So very happy with our purchase, perfect for our family of four!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Worth The Wait, Thank You VW

After driving a 2007 Cadillac SRX and a 2016 Audi Q5, our original plan was that the next car would be the Audi Q7. However, we stumbled across the VW Atlas reviews in March of 2017 and we decided to wait until July when they were to hit the dealerships and give them a drive. Wow! We am so glad we waited! We got the SEL Premium 4Motion for several thousand less than what the Q5 cost in 2016 and about $35k less than the new Q7 with the same options. The ride is amazing, very comfortable and quiet. Love the Apple CarPlay and all the safety features. The only feature I've not used a lot is the auto park. That's going to take some practice for me to turn loose of the wheel and let this big SUV park itself.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my new Atlas

Great, was looking for a 7 seater and this vehicle handles great and has plenty of room for the whole family. Love it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Its Not Bad

Its A Average Vehicle. Nothing Too Special. Near 60 KMS It Vibrates For Some Reason . I Prefer To Go Back To American Car Again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great Vehicle

This SUV is great, I am 6'4" and can fit in the third row. Looks great and drives like a dream. I find whatever reason I can to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Love the space!

Owned 3 Explorers and then 3 MDX's and each time I got the new model it shrunk in size. The Atlas put an end to that with much needed space. I don't need a Tahoe or Armada and this is the perfect size. Ride is great and has all the gadgets you would need. I have the Premium model which still prices out great. I highly recommend it. Oh and it looks really cool too.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Above and Beyond Expectation!

Best car ever driven. Great muscular look. I feel in control! My kids love this car! Amazing 3 row seating has ample space to fit 2 full size adults whivh is key for our family. Best decision ever!!!! Love all the techy features. Slowly learning them!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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SEL Premium well worth the premium price.

I traded a GMC Acadia Denali but I have no regrets! The digital cockpit is the best thing since sliced bread.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Superior ride characteristics in this chunky suv!

I absoutely love the creamy smooth ride of the Atlas. It definetely gets better fuel economy than its EPA estimates. Quite often I average around 8.1 liters per 100km highway!!! Its so roomy and handles extremely well for such a big vehicle. Plenty of power with the vr6, however if you want more power than use premium as the vr6 can adapt to both 87 or 91 octane.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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