Volkswagen Atlas
The Volkswagen Atlas three-row midsize SUV (not to be confused with the two-row Atlas Cross Sport) dates back to 2018 and was last refreshed for 2024. At that time, Volkswagen eliminated the V6 in favour of a turbocharged four-cylinder engine (269 horsepower, 273 lb-ft of torque) and added somewhat impractical touch controls to the dashboard. Furthermore, the Atlas Peak Edition joined the lineup. Cargo space is generous, and maximum towing capacity is rated at 5,000 lbs.
Volkswagen Atlas
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$50,995 (2025) |
| Fees | CA$2,150 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$960/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 269 hp @ 5,500 rpm (201 kW) |
| Torque | 273 lb·ft @ 1,600 – 4,750 rpm (370 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Mid-size SUV |
| Assembly | Chattanooga, TN, US |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 12.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.2 L/100km |
| Combined | 11.1 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 630 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 262 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | not available |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/60R18 |
| Rear tires | P245/60R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 7 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 5,097 mm (201″) |
| Width | 1,990 mm (78″) |
| Height | 1,787 mm (70″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,980 mm (117″) |
| Weight | 2,053 kg (4,526 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 7 |
| Trunk | between 583 l and 2,735 l |
| Fuel tank | 70 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 2,268 kg (5,000 lb, with trailer with brakes) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.7 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | 38 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 4/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 6/10 |
| Average | 62%(view ratings) |