That’s all I need to know. Hope they resolve your issue soon!

So sorry you guys are going through this. I'm glad the deer accident didn't have a worse outcome. May Yah bless you to have this situation resolved very soon.

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I understand your frustration with the parts shortage for your Volkswagen Atlas. However, it's crucial to recognize that this isn't isolated to VW - there's a widespread global shortage affecting the entire automotive industry. Supply chain disruptions, increased demand, and logistical challenges are impacting various manufacturers. Volkswagen, like others, is navigating through these unprecedented times. It's not a matter of them choosing not to produce parts; it's a complex issue affecting the entire sector. I recommend staying informed about the broader challenges in the automotive supply chain. It adds credibility to discussions about delays and helps set realistic expectations.

​@efthimiosgeros6430 nonsense.. using global blah blah shortage as excuse to cut operating expenses. They clearly don't want to make the parts and spend the money to do so

Check the acceleration numbers…almost a second faster to 60 than the old Vr6 version. It’s very competitive with the pilot and other competitors

It’s unavoidable with government and EPA. Probably got incentives to do it. But agree it’s like the heart in a Great Dane

Oh wow! Thanks for sharing that great ownership input!

Indeed, not to mention the issues with ACC of continually slowing down and having to speed correct to the set speed when there is no justified reason to slow down and sometimes only a need to change lanes. I think the reason for these dangerous and unproductive changes, which are in no way improvements, is that some manufacturers want to be on the cutting edge and take steps to move into the future of autonomous driving when there will be no driver involvement. Until then, redundancy is essential for safety, assuming that autonomous driving will ever be safe. I had to deactivate lane assist because counteracting the action of ACC by manually accelerating to restore it to where I set it and it should remain, which requires focusing on my current speed, if using ACC, and viewing and trying to navigate menus while driving, which is insane, I can't stay in the middle of a lane. Otherwise lane assist makes the steering wheel vibrate and take control of the wheel. I can turn off vibrate but not reverse the problem causing me to divert my eyes from the road. Cars with these futuristic changes imposed on drivers without the redundant knobs and buttons are called "intelligent." It takes more than the standard cursory test drive at a dealership to appreciate the impact of these "intelligent" problems. I hope manufacturers are listening: Redundancy is critically needed and so too the option to offer conventional cruise control at the same time as ACC. Good point about what happens when the infotainment screen malfunctions absent redundancy. I feel like drivers are being used as guinea pigs for the benefit of manufacturers. This has forced me to go forward to the past and drive with my foot on the pedals at all times and drive only when essential and try to reduce what is essential. It's safer to talk on a cell phone while driving; at leaset the driver can still keep their eyes on the road. This car still has great features that others don't and for them would probably buy it again but would take a fresh look around first.

It’s just so slow

They got the badging mixed up 😂

This is the way

How do you still like it? We wanna buy one this week and have our doubts.

how’s gas on it

honda cannot be better than this vehicle on anyway. if u choose acura thats okay tho.

2024 Honda Passport has 100.8 cf of storage, 2024 Atlas (non-crosstour) has 96.8 cf of storage. If you want to drive that FUGLY Honda that looks like it was designed in 1985 because you want 4 extra cf of storage then go for it.

The Ford like the Koreans, Mazda, Subaru, and Toyota have large 4 cylinder engines that produces more power and torque to handle the size of their vehicles. I know VW doesn't have a large 4 cylinder engine in their stable, but they do have have the 2.5t v6 engine (300hp/300tq) tucked away in China waiting to be used in NA. Unfortunately, VW still somewhat treats our market like a redheaded stepchild.

@@JT-fq2blit’s there middle finger to NA for diesel gate 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

​@@JT-fq2blyeah VW America might need some changes in their marketing dept. I too noticed that the VW Tharu in China/Phillipines has a much more premium luxury interior, compared to VW Taos in America. I think some execs at VW America must not want their cars to compete with Audi. I think a VR6 turbo would be a powerful driving experience, and potentially switch some Audi Q7 customers over to the VW Atlas.

This is a 4-cylinder Turbo 16-valve EVO Engine. It is the 3rd Generation, same as the Arteon until 2021. Very easy to increase the horsepower and torque. Changing the Air system to APR Carbon fiber and Muffler Delete and the 4 coils to the Audi version will increase the HP to 300, with the same gas mileage. Eventually, APR will probably release new software for the computer(costly, around $1,000), increasing the HP to 400HP and matching the torque too. Since 2022, the Arteon has lost one gear in the transmission from 8 to 7 speeds, increasing torque and horsepower to 300HP as standard. They may do the same with Crosspost in the future. But it is not a car; it is a full-size SUV that is too high and unsafe at high speed because of the center of gravity. I have owned many VWs; The six-cylinder version is matched with the 4 cylinder turbo version; the only exceptions to that have been the 2019 Passat 3.6 GT and 2004-2008 R32s, which deliver torque and speed at Porsche and Audi levels.

I have a 2024 also there is a option for you to turn the start and stop off. Look in the settings part

I bought same about 3 weeks ago. Very happy with it so far.

​@@Brian_Eugene_Lee- agreed! They took it away and gave us the bloated weak Atlas. They thought it cut into Audi Q7 sales. Boo hoo!

@@jeffs6090actually that’s not correct. I had one! They were selling poorly in the states. People couldn’t justify spending 50-60k on a premium quality made European vehicle. But can justify spending 100k plus on a rebadged Chevy Tahoe.such a shame.

I don’t think that you’re correct in thinking that it’s just VW jiggling the numbers. Bear in mind that the Audi Q7 base engine is this same engine with a few less horse power and it weighs a bit more. I just traded in my 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback for this exact vehicle as spec’d by Joe. The Q5 has the same engine as the base Q7. I truly enjoy the refinement, feel and adequate power of the VW Group 2.0l 4 cylinder. Just my thoughts.

@@troysmith1749how do you like it so far? I’m about to pull the trigger on one tomorrow.

@@stevencantu6382I’m enjoying it so far. The main reason that I traded in my Q5 for the Atlas Cross Sport was because I needed something a bit larger in cargo capacity. I kept running into limitations with the cargo space of the Audi. To me, it drives similar enough to the Audi to meet my needs. Some of the tech/automation features are even a bit more advanced than the Audi. Honestly, my biggest gripe is the fact that the touch sensitive controls for the temperature and volume aren’t backlit, so they are extremely difficult to use at night. If you can live with that downside then you will probably be happy with vehicle. I love the Pure Grey color. My differs from Joe’s review in that mine has the black interior with blue highlight. I think that both interior colors look very upscale. Let me know if I can answer any other questions that you may have.

As someone that has owned 3 2.0 TFSI vehicles from VAG and also tuned them as my job, do not sleep on the power of any VAG engines. Like the 1.8T before it the 2.0 TFSI has won many engine of the year awards. In fact even prior to the refresh to add a timing chain, harmonic crank, and replaced parts which proved to be not up to VAG standards, they won 6 years in a row. They have also changed the turbine geometry on the turbo, improved the injectors and the high pressure fuel rail pump which wore out the cam lobe over time, and designed new PCV valves to aid in crankcase venting. Horsepower stats continue to rise and have a factory option for adding APR tuning onto vehicles like the GTI which puts you at 300 Crank HP / 320 Tq. All with full warranty in place. The turbo is a borg-warner custom designed part, but it spools up fast and provides instant/near-instant access to tons of power. All versions are an absolute blast to drive.

Thanks for letting me share the laughs and the cars with you Douglas!

I bought this suv 2 weeks ago. There is a button. I see it in the video but he skips right over it lol. Plenty of power with the new engine too.

Volvo nails this

You are exactly right and I hope more people read this.

Looking elsewhere

LOL At least you will always pass emissions during inspection.....

They are super simple to work on vs other modern cars

I read this. Thank you for putting this out 👍

Thanks for having my back! BY THE POWER OF GREY SKULL!

Heck yeah Pat! I actually live in Clearwater!

There are a lot of lousy dealerships, whether lousy for sales, service, customer experience or all three. Since you seem okay with the brand you may, depending on where you live and how far you're willing to travel, want to know about the dealership someone told me about that breaks the mold in every positive way: Nemer VW in Latham, NY. This is near Albany, NY. Just made a long distance trip there where I leased a Cross Sport. Simply for an oil change or topping off fluids I'm not fussy and will have this done where I wouldn't consider buying/leasing, but Nemer VW is a dealership to know about. I'm just not liking the changes to the VW but hope I'll adapt. Had 2 VWs from another dealer before.

You are not the first to say that!

Thanks Kimberly for tuning in. No info yet but stay tuned..

@RaitisRides thanks for the response, will keep watching.

I am so sorry to hear about that!

Same here. I notice quite a number of manufacturers are no longer making foglights. I don't care that they are not as functionally needed as they were in the past. They just make the vehicle look better.

​@s.patterson5698 well put sum aftermarket ones on 😅

@@johnblack4915 lol!!! Yep...don't give me ideas 💡 😃

@@s.patterson5698 get sum rigid fog lights lol