3 Things To Expect From The New Volkswagen Atlas

May 18, 2017

The Atlas has arrived and, Volkswagen drivers in Lafayette finally have the family SUV they’ve been waiting for. As Volkswagen drivers’ lives have changed, their needs have changed and the Atlas is Volkswagen’s response to those evolving needs. The new Atlas has been described as, “the biggest and boldest Volkswagen ever built in the United States.” But, what exactly can drivers expect from the new Volkswagen Atlas?

The Atlas features a 3^rd row of seating.

The first thing everyone will notice about the Atlas is the size. It measures in at 198.3 inches long, 77.9 inches wide, and 69.6 inches high while still maintaining the classic Volkswagen proportions. The difference in size shows up inside with a third row of seating, meaning it can comfortably seat seven adult passengers, with head room and leg room to spare. The third row can be reached by an innovative folding seat solution. With a growing family in mind, the folding seats work even with child seats installed in the second row.

The Atlas offers the best bumper to bumper warranty available.

Volkswagen is offering a six year, 72,000-mile bumper to bumper warranty on the new Atlas. That is double the usual three year, 36,000-mile warranty, and even exceeds the usual five year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty that most automotive manufacturers provide. Taking things a step further, the warranty on the Atlas is transferable. So, should you decide to sell you Atlas before the warranty expires, the new owner would inherit the remaining mileage.

The Atlas offers all the safety and technology features you expect from Volkswagen.

Safety is always at the forefront for Volkswagen, and the Atlas is no exception. Some of the features of the Atlas include: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC); Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist); Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert; Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist), which actively helps the driver steer the car back into its lane; and Parking Steering Assistant (Park Assist).

As for technology, the available Volkswagen Car-Net® system provides a full suite of connected vehicle services, including standard App-Connect technology that offers integration with the three major smartphone platforms—Apple CarPlay™, Android Auto™ and MirrorLink®.

These three things are just a few examples of what is being offered with the new Atlas. When you look at every possible feature, it means getting more out of your daily commute and more out of your recreational time with your family. If you have any questions about pricing or the capabilities of the Atlas, please call our team at Southwest Volkswagen to learn more.