New 2026 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium R-Line

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. The rest of the cons are pretty minor.

• Navigation system
• Lane departure
• Leather upholstery
• Automatic temperature control
• Emergency communication system
• Power moonroof
• Wireless phone connectivity
• Parking sensors
• Exterior parking camera front
• Exterior parking camera left
• Exterior parking camera right
• Exterior parking camera rear
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Heated steering wheel
• Memory seat
• Proximity key: doors and push button start
• Remote engine start
• Surround View Monitor: Area View yes
• Alloy wheels
• Heated front seats

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