2021 Volkswagen Atlas

Inside, the Atlas is simple in the best way. Volkswagen uses clean lines, durable materials, and a functional layout that doesn’t feel cheap — just purposeful.

Driver Comfort

The seats are wide, which I love. I never feel overlapped or squeezed in, and this comfort continues through all three rows. They are a bit firmer than some competitors but still comfortable for daily driving.

The cabin is uncluttered:

• A responsive touchscreen with actual shortcut buttons
• Physical climate control buttons (thank you!)
• Deep cubbies and a large center console
• A beautiful digital gauge cluster that feels modern and sporty

Oh — and the cup holders? Some of the best in the game. I’ve put everything in them, including a giant Gatorade and a 54 oz water bottle. They can handle it.

Storage Highlights

• Massive center console (I stored jammies, diapers, wipes, toys, water bottles — still had room)
• Large side door pockets (my Bissell vacuum fits — that’s the test)
• Multiple USBs + 12V outlet

It’s a mom’s cockpit done right.

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Jumping into the second row, I have plenty of room with the front seat set for me and I’m about 6 feet tall. As far as amenities, I have sunshades, great cubby spaces, 2 USBs, and climate control. But I’m missing ceiling vents. There are vents down below, but with car seats ceiling vents make a big difference. One of the reasons why I love this car so much is how wide the bench is. It is a gret option for families who need to do three across.  

The VW Atlas has three sets of lower anchors in the second row. That extra set of lower anchors really gives you some good car seat flexibility. It doesn’t have any lower anchors in the third row, but it does have tether anchors in all 5 seats in the second and third row. And like I mentioned earlier, it has the car seat tilt so you can access the third row even when car seats are installed using the lower anchors.

These mid-size, 7-passenger SUVs are not known for their roomy trunk space, but the trunk in the Atlas is one of the largest. The only mid size SUVs with a larger trunk are the Buick Enclave and Chevy Traverse. My Uppababy Vista fits back here with a little bit of extra space to put things in the side compartments. I can lift and lower the third row from the trunk, making for tons of trunk space.

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