Volkswagen Atlas 2017–2020 car dimensions: 5036 mm long, 1989 mm wide and 1778 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,915 kg. Braked towing is 2,268 kg.
The cabin seats seven with a standard 6.5-inch touchscreen that grows to 8 inches on higher grades, both with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Two-zone manual climate control is base equipment while three-zone automatic arrives on upper trims. Cruise control is standard and adaptive cruise joins on SE with Technology and above. A rearview camera is standard. Blind-spot monitoring starts on SE, while automatic emergency braking and lane keep assist arrive on SE with Technology and higher. Parking sensors are fitted on SEL and above.
Cargo space measures 583 litres behind the third row and opens to 2741 litres with the second and third rows folded flat.
Braked towing reaches 907 kg on the 2.0-litre turbo and 2268 kg on the 3.6-litre V6 when fitted with the factory hitch. Unbraked towing is rated at 748 kg. Payload sits at 550 kg across the range.
The cabin is large and practical with seating for seven adults, solid headroom and legroom across three rows, and a second-row bench that slides and tilts for easy third-row access. Higher trims add power multi-way seats with lumbar, heated and ventilated fronts, heated second-row outboard seats, a heated steering wheel, three-zone climate control, and a panoramic sunroof that runs nearly the full length. Materials feel durable with available leather or leatherette, ambient lighting on the top trim, and plenty of cupholders and storage. The ride is plush and the driving position supportive for long trips.
Regular unleaded fuel. EPA 22 city/26 hwy/24 combined for 2.0T FWD, 18/25/20 for V6 FWD, 17/23/19 for V6 AWD.
Oil and filter change at 10,000 miles or 1 year, then every 20,000 miles or 2 years for minor service.
NHTSA overall 5-star rating. IIHS Top Safety Pick.
Standard safety includes dual front and side airbags, side curtain airbags for all rows, ABS, ESC, rearview camera, Automatic Post-Collision Braking, and TPMS.
6-year/72,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty.
The Atlas runs on regular unleaded. The 2.0T FWD is rated 22 city, 26 highway, and 24 combined mpg. The V6 FWD is 18/25/20 and the V6 AWD is 17/23/19. An 18.6-gallon tank is fitted across the range.
Service follows a 10,000-mile or one-year first oil and filter change. Minor services then come every 20,000 miles or two years. Standard services add fluid and component checks at similar intervals. Brake fluid, filters, and other items follow the published schedule. Severe conditions may need more frequent oil changes.
Crash tests give a full NHTSA 5-star overall score with five stars front and side and four for rollover. IIHS rates it a Top Safety Pick with Good scores in tested categories. Standard kit covers six airbags including full-length curtains, stability control, post-collision braking, and a rear camera. Higher trims add blind-spot monitoring, lane assist, adaptive cruise, and front assist.
Ownership is backed by a transferable 6-year/72,000-mile limited warranty plus corrosion coverage. Keep up the scheduled services and monitor for any recalls to maintain reliability and value over time.
Length 5036 mm, Width 1989 mm, Height 1778 mm, Wheelbase 2979 mm (Atlas 2017–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, VW 2018 Atlas Technical Specifications PDF, VW press release, converted cargo 20.6 cu ft=583 L, max 96.8 cu ft.