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one of our 151 recommended SUVs

2023 Volkswagen Atlas

0-100 Scale
 
Overall Score 61
45 Lowest
Rated
87 Highest
Rated
 
Atlas product image.

Road Test Results

Overall

 

80 / 100

Acceleration

 

3 / 5

Transmission

 

5 / 5

Braking

 

4 / 5

Emergency Handling

 

3 / 5

Fuel Economy

 

2 / 5

Ride

 

4 / 5

Noise

 

4 / 5

Usability

 

4 / 5

Highs

  • Huge interior
  • Roomy third-row seat
  • Smooth powertrain
  • Easy to use controls

Lows

  • Outright acceleration trails main competitors

Best Version to Get

Opting for the SE model with the Technology package gets buyers a panoramic sunroof as well as most of the desirable features and still land in the mid-$30,000 range. Buyers can choose between the 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder and a V6 and front- or all-wheel drive. 

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