Used 2021 Volkswagen Atlas SEL

Here is a detailed overview of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas SEL, a well-equipped midsize SUV designed for family comfort and modern tech. 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 allows for 4 customizable driver settings. It also has an overhead view camera, which allows you to see a birds-eye view of the vehicle- very handy to ensure you are actually centered in that parking spot! The car 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. The Atlas has a few other really nice options- adaptive cruise control, auto-dimming headlights, auto-wipers, and an auto-park feature (highest trim level only) for parallel and back in perpendicular parking. One of the best things about the Atlas is the industry leading warranty- 6 years/72k miles, bumper to bumper. Very few of the competitors even come close to this. And it is manufactured in the USA, which I really like.

• Navigation system
• Lane departure
• Automatic temperature control
• Emergency communication system
• Power moonroof
• Wireless phone connectivity
• Parking sensors
• Exterior parking camera rear
• Front dual zone A/C
• Auto high-beam headlights
• Rain sensing wipers
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Blind Spot Monitor
• Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto
• MirrorLink
• Heated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Leather seating surfaces
• Power panoramic sunroof

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