The middle row can be flipped forward with booster seats in place, for example, to make it easier to reach the third row, where two adults can sit in surprising comfort.
The Atlas makes good on its promise of easy access, too. VW Atlas InteriorĪ long wheelbase helps ensure that the generous exterior dimensions translate into good interior space. It’s noticeably less rounded than some of its rivals, with chiseled edges and some nice details in and around the grille and LED lights. VW describes the looks, which evolved from the CrossBlue concept of a few years back, as “wide, earnest and substantial, but not too aggressive”. In order to fulfill the brief, the Atlas is likely the biggest Volkswagen you’ve ever seen: longer, wider and higher than a Touareg, it’s sized properly for what it’s designed to do. As such the rear doors hinge conventionally outwards rather than sliding back, but VW has nonetheless tried to endow this SUV with minivan-like interior space and accessibility. To state the obvious, the Atlas is an SUV, not a minivan – VW has no wish to evoke memories of the unloved Routan and has recognized that SUVs now outsell minivans (though the good old family mover is making a sort of comeback with the likes of Chrysler’s all-new Pacifica, Pacifica Hybrid, and 2018 Honda Odyssey). We spent a week with a range-topping Execline (roughly equivalent to the SEL Premium in the US) to see how it shapes up. It’s been designed specifically for the North American market and was tested extensively there before going into production alongside the Passat in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The new, 7-seat Atlas goes head to head with established rivals like the Honda Pilot, Nissan Pathfinder, and Ford Explorer. If there’s an irony in the company pinning its post-Dieselgate hopes on a mid-size SUV with a thirsty gasoline V6, then I’m sure it’s not lost on Volkswagen. As the huge recall and compensation program progresses – around 590,000 vehicles in the US alone, not to mention $25bn in US legal settlements – it’s reshaping its range in a bid to move “deeper into the heart of the American market, moving from a small-car brand towards a more family-friendly lineup,” according to the company. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to modify the terms of this plan at any time.Calgary, AB – Volkswagen’s North American sales are creeping up again as the company recovers from the damaging Dieselgate scandal, but it still has a lot of ground to make up. See your Ford or Lincoln Dealer for complete details and qualifications. If you need additional information concerning the A/Z Plans, please refer back to your A/Z Plan Pricing website for complete details.Ī/X/Z Plan pricing, including A/X/Z Plan option pricing, is exclusively for eligible Ford Motor Company employees, friends and family members of eligible employees, and Ford Motor Company eligible partners. If you close your window or tab, you must re-access the site through the A/Z Plan Pricing website to ensure that all eligible plan pricing is visible. What happens if I close this site before I'm finished? Contact your local dealer to determine their level of participation in the program and final vehicle pricing. Also, some dealers may choose not to participate in A/Z Plan pricing. In addition, some vehicles, trims or options you select may not qualify for A/Z Plans. Note: A/Z Plan pricing information is not available on all Ford websites. Welcome A/Z Plan Participant Now you can view exclusive price savings on our Build & Price shopping tool.
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