New 2026 Volkswagen Atlas SEL

The Atlas was one of 4 finalists for us. The others were the GMC Acadia, the Chevy Traverse, and the Infiniti QX60. These were our finalists for one primary reason- access to the rear seat with car seats installed in the middle row seats (without climbing into the middle row, and going through the middle space between the captain’s chairs). No other 3 row SUVs had this option, although I understand some will have it for the 2020 model year. Because we only had 4 models to look at, we focused all our attention on these models. The interior of the Atlas is huge, the door openings are very wide to provide easy access, and it is very comfortable. The seats in the Atlas were by far the most comfortable of any vehicle we tested. When I say that, I mean all of the seats, to include the 2nd and 3rd rows, and the 3rd row is actually usable by adults. The Atlas has an infotainment system that is easy to use and intuitive. The digital instrument panel offers a birds-eye view of the vehicle- very handy to ensure you are actually centered in that parking spot! (this is only offered in the highest trim level) The Atlas allows for 4 customizable driver settings. It also has a traditional shift lever. This appeals to me, because I’m old school. The Atlas has a very nice exterior, and it looks great from both the front and the back. The LED headlights are really nice, and much brighter than standard headlights. Also, the daytime running lights look really cool (I noticed that when another Atlas pulled up behind us on the freeway). It also has a small turn radius, which makes maneuvering in tight spaces much easier.

• Navigation system
• Lane departure
• Leather upholstery
• Automatic temperature control
• Emergency communication system
• Power moonroof
• Wireless phone connectivity
• Parking sensors
• Exterior parking camera rear
• Front dual zone A/C
• Heads up display
• Auto high-beam headlights
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Heated steering wheel
• Memory seat
• Proximity key: doors and push button start
• Remote engine start
• Remote keyless entry
• Alloy wheels
• Heated front seats
• Heated rear seats

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