Front air conditioning (automatic climate control)
Front air conditioning zones (dual)
Front airbags (dual)
Front brake diameter (13.2)
Front brake type (ventilated disc)
Front brake width (1.2)
Front bumper color (body-color)
Front fog lights (cornering)
Front headrests (2)
Front headrests (adjustable)
Front seat type (bucket)
Front seatbelts (3-point)
Front shock type (gas)
Front spring type (coil)
Front stabilizer bar
Front struts (MacPherson)
Front suspension classification (independent)
Front suspension type (lower control arms)
Front wipers (rain sensing)
Front wipers (variable intermittent)
Fuel economy display (MPG)
Fuel economy display (range)
Gauge (tachometer)
Grille color (chrome)
Headlights (LED)
Headlights (auto delay off)
Headlights (auto on/off)
Heated windshield washer jets
Hill holder control
Impact absorbing bumpers
Impact sensor (door unlock)
Impact sensor (fuel cut-off)
Impact sensor (post-collision safety system)
In-Dash CD (MP3 Playback)
In-Dash CD (single disc)
Infotainment (Android Auto ready)
Infotainment (Apple CarPlay ready)
Infotainment screen size (8 in.)
Interior accents (metallic-tone)
Lane deviation sensors
Liftgate window (fixed)
Mirror color (body-color)
Multi-function display
Multi-function remote (panic alarm)
Multi-function remote (proximity entry system)
Multi-function remote (trunk release)
One-touch windows (4)
Passenger seat (heated)
Passenger seat manual adjustments (4)
Passenger seat manual adjustments (reclining)
Power brakes
Power door locks (anti-lockout)
Power door locks (auto-locking)
Power outlet(s) (115V rear)
Power outlet(s) (12V cargo area)
Power outlet(s) (12V front)
Power outlet(s) (12V rear)
Power steering (variable/speed-proportional)
Power windows (lockout button)
Power windows (remotely operated)
Power windows (safety reverse)
Pre-collision warning system (audible warning)
Pre-collision warning system (visual warning)
Push-button start
Radio (AM/FM)
Radio (HD radio)
Radio (touch screen display)
Radio (voice operated)
Radio data system
Reading lights (front)
Reading lights (rear)
Reading lights (third row)
Rear air conditioning (automatic climate control)
Rear air conditioning (independently controlled)
Rear air conditioning zones (single)
Rear brake diameter (12.2)
Rear brake type (disc)
Rear brake width (0.9)
Rear bumper color (body-color)
Rear door type (power liftgate with closure assist)
Rear headrests (3)
Rear headrests (adjustable)
Rear privacy glass
Rear seat folding (flat)
Rear seat folding (split)
Rear seat manual adjustments (reclining)
Rear seat type (60-40 split bench)
Rear seatbelts (3-point)
Rear shock type (gas)
Rear spring type (coil)
Rear stabilizer bar
Rear suspension classification (independent)
Rear suspension type (multi-link)
Rear vents (third row)
Rear wiper (intermittent)
Rear wiper (with washer)
Rearview mirror (auto-dimming)
Rearview monitor (in dash)
Remote engine start
Retained accessory power
Roll stability control
Roof rails
Roof rails color (black)
Safety brake pedal system
Satellite radio (SiriusXM)
Seatbelt pretensioners (front)
Seatbelt pretensioners (rear)
Seatbelt warning sensor (front)
Shift knob trim (leather)
Side airbags (front)
Side curtain airbags (front)
Side curtain airbags (rear)
Side curtain airbags (third row)
Side mirror adjustments (manual folding)
Side mirror adjustments (power)
Side mirrors (heated)
Side mirrors (integrated turn signals)
Side-curtain airbag rollover sensor
Smart device app function (horn/light operation)
Smart device app function (lock operation)
Smart device app function (maintenance status)
Spare tire mount location (inside)
Spare tire size (temporary)
Spare wheel type (steel)
Speed sensitive volume control
Stability control
Steering ratio (16.3)
Steering wheel (tilt and telescopic)
Steering wheel mounted controls (audio)
Steering wheel mounted controls (cruise control)
Steering wheel mounted controls (multi-function)
Steering wheel mounted controls (phone)
Steering wheel mounted controls (voice control)
Steering wheel trim (leather)
Storage (cargo tie-down anchors and hooks)
Storage (door pockets)
Storage (front seatback)
Sunshade (side window)
Third row headrests (2)
Third row headrests (adjustable)
Third row seat folding (flat)
Third row seat folding (split)
Third row seat type (50-50 split bench)
Third row seatbelts (3-point)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Tire type (all season)
Total speakers (6)
Traction control
Trailer stability control
Trip computer
Trip odometer
Turns lock-to-lock (2.8)
Upholstery (leatherette)
Upholstery accents (perforated)
Vanity mirrors (dual illuminating)
Warnings and reminders (lamp failure
low fuel
engine oil
coolant)
Warnings and reminders (maintenance due)
Warnings and reminders (tire fill alert)
Wheels (alloy)
Wifi (hotspot)
Window defogger (rear)
Window trim (chrome)
Wireless data link (Bluetooth)
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2020 Volkswagen Atlas
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With three rows of seating and plenty of room for its occupants, the 2020 VW Atlas offers practicality and a comfortable ride without even a hint of minivan-ness. While its base four-cylinder engine is underpowered when there’s a full load of people and cargo, the optional V-6 provides acceptable motivation but it’s lacking in fuel efficiency: the V-6–powered Atlas in our long-term test fleet averaged 19 mpg. Driver-assistance technology is on hand, with automated emergency braking, forward-collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert all standard. Since it was an all-new model for 2018, not a lot has changed for the 2020 Atlas. VW’s infotainment system, Car-Net 2.0, is standard, along with a Wi-Fi hotspot. The SE with Tech gets 20-inch wheels, the SE with Tech R-Line gets a foot-activated liftgate and rear parking sensors, and the SEL Premium gets 21-inch wheels. The biggest change for 2020 is that what was previously the industry’s best bumper-to-bumper warranty at six years and 72,000 miles of coverage has been shortened to four years or 50,000 miles. To help make that reduction in coverage a little easier to swallow, all 2020 Volkswagens offer two years of regularly scheduled maintenance included at no charge. With three basic trim levels, VW keeps things fairly straightforward for buyers. The turbocharged 2.0-liter engine is offered only with front-wheel drive; if you want all-wheel drive (which VW calls 4Motion), you’ll have to go with a more expensive V-6 model. Our choice here would be the mid-level SE, which adds useful features such as the V-6, keyless ignition with passive entry, heated front seats with power adjustments for the driver, an infotainment system with an 8.0-inch touchscreen, and three additional USB ports. The Atlas comes with one of two engines—a 235-hp four-cylinder or a 276-hp V-6; an eight-speed automatic transmission is standard but all-wheel drive is only offered with the V-6. The V-6 feels and sounds refined, transmitting nary a shiver into the cabin. Though the Atlas fairly sauntered from zero to 60 mph in our testing—7.9 seconds for an all-wheel-drive V-6 model and 7.2 seconds for a four-cylinder front-wheel-drive one—out on the road it rarely feels underpowered. While it’s not as fun to drive as the Mazda CX-9, the Atlas responds obediently to steering inputs and never feels clumsy. It is composed on the highway and feels nimble in the city. Ride comfort is smooth, and all but the harshest potholes are absorbed and dispensed with. Family-friendly interior space, a straightforward layout of its controls, and an overabundance of cupholders make the Atlas a practical choice, even among other highly practical rivals. Plus, a third row of seats that can comfortably accommodate real live adults is an impressive selling feature. The interior design of the Atlas is uncomplicated and utilitarian—perfect for families but less so for style mavens. The interior of the Atlas should accommodate just about anything a suburban family can throw at it, and there are plenty of thoughtfully placed storage nooks to stash small items. In our carry-on-luggage testing, the Atlas impressed us by tying with the enormous Honda Pilot. We fit four of our carry-on suitcases behind the third row of seats and 38 when we folded the second and third rows