The upcoming 2019 VW Atlas is an attractive 3-row midsize SUV with a low price and great warranty. This SUV offers elegance and is a very tech-friendly vehicle with an appealing interior. The cabin is spacious and the 3rd-row is easy to access. Atlas offers good cargo space with its boxy shape, and it is a very family friendly vehicle as well.
While the engine could be more powerful, Atlas is a competitor for some heavyweight midsize SUVs, but his practicality is hard to beat. Atlas is Volkswagen’s first three-row model and with those specs and some fresh updates, it will make him a good competitor in the market.
2019 VW Atlas Perfectly Designed 3-row midsize SUV
While it looks like a huge vehicle, VW Atlas actually is smaller than other SUVs in its class. Atlas is coming with a boxy design and macho appearance, and its maneuverability is much better than its bulk shows. Moreover, the exterior design is excellent, with standard LED headlights and daytime running lights. All models are coming with aluminum wheels and roof rail for additional cargo-hauling options. Cargo area is easy to access with an optional power tailgate. Some higher models are available with a huge panoramic sunroof and you can even add an R-Line styling package.
2019 VW Atlas Interior
The 2019 VW Atlas is a good choice among the customers, mostly because of his practicality. The use of interior is easy, from all controls to even cupholders. Third-row seats are comfortable and easy to access. Volkswagen claims that there is a room for the whole family in their 2019 Atlas. The interior space is massive. Second-row seats can slide forward in order to create more legroom for those in the back. The design inside the cabin is far from being complicated. Materials are durable but some of them lack top quality. Some materials are plastic, but controls are very easy to reach. Furthermore, the infotainment system is now more intuitive. The cabin is very versatile, with a lot of features to be offered. Many will find it funny, but Volkswagen installed 17 cup holders inside the cabin.
Cruise control, 2-zone climate control, power mirrors, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are all coming as standard. Atlas offers a good 6-speaker audio system and some useful safety features like post-collision braking and Intelligent Crash Response System. This system will cut the fuel supply, it can unlock the doors and even turn on the hazard lights, and all that moments after the crash. Atlas comes with six airbags.
2019 VW Atlas Engine Details
The approaching 2019 VW Atlas will now come with two drivetrain options. A 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 235 HP and 260 lb-ft of torque is a popular choice. This engine comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The new power unit is 3.6-liter V6 and it can produce up to 280 HP and 265 lb-ft of torque. Like the first one, this engine also uses an 8-speed automatic transmission. Both powertrains are available with either front or all-wheel drive.
The Volkswagen now offered more options to the customers, so the ideal setup is a matter of choice for many buyers. Off-road modes will let you adopt new Atlas to a different weather and terrain conditions. Additionally, on-road modes like Normal, Sport and Eco are available as too.
With the stronger engine, the SUV can accelerate from 0-60mph in 7,9 sec, while the top speed is limited to 116 mph.
2019 VW Atlas Fuel Consumption
Like the previous model, the new 2019 VW Atlas comes with decent fuel consumption. The numbers for the turbocharged engine are little better than in current one model. In the city/highway, this engine brings fuel economy of 22/26 mpg. The next one engine V6 comes with FWD and AWD system. The city/highway fuel economy for this one is 18/25 mpg (FWD) and 17/23 mpg (AWD).
2019 VW Atlas Cargo Space and Trailering
The upcoming models come with very spacious interior volume. Furthermore, the third row of seats has enough space to comfortably accommodate two tall adults. When looking its size, you will worry and think that is too big to fit in a garage, but the newest model is smaller than other SUVs in its class. Every detail and space in this SUV is cleverly designed.
- Cargo Space to Seat 1 – 96.8 ft³
- Space to Seat 2 – 55.5 ft³
- Cargo Space to Seat 3 – 20.6 ft³
- Dead Weight Hitch – Max Trailer Wt – 5000 lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch – Max Tongue Wt – 500 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch – Max Trailer Wt – 5000 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch – Max Tongue Wt – 500 lbs
- Maximum Trailering Capacity – 5000 lbs
2019 VW Atlas MSRP and Release Date
Atlas is available with five trim levels. The price for a base model will start at around $31,000, while the top-range SEL Premium model will go up to $50,000. While the release date is not official yet, we can expect the 2019 VW Atlas to hit the car markets by the end of the year. Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and Ford Explorer are the most likely competitors.
