Is the 2024 VW Atlas a better midsize SUV than a Hyundai Palisade? 

VW got me for life. I have a 2022 SE V6 w/Tech and 4motion. Dealers were price gouging 8-15K over MSRP (I started with Teluride, then Palisade, Mazda, Highlander, Explorer, and Pathfinder). I refused to bribe the dealers and landed at the VW dealer. Just at my 2-year anniversary and I love everything about this SUV. Classy, luxurious, quiet, comfortable. One minor zonk is the annoying squeaky brake sounds especially in colder weather. I was told it’s by design due to the ceramic brakes 🤷‍♂️.

2024 Atlas is amazing. Lots of room inside and useful 3rd row! 2.0L is awesome.

That's a lot of car for $39K quite honestly. Since it's a VW and reliability isn't class leading based on history, this would be a good lease candidate while the warranty is in force.

Thanks Joe and your crew for the best and funniest car reviews 😂 it's become a must for me to watch every video you guys post. Keep up the good work 👏🏿

Two TShirts I would like you to make with the sayings: “On Throttle” “To the Door Panel”

I own both a 2024 BMW X3i and a 2024 VW Atlas R Line. I like the Atlas for its spaciousness and refined appearance, and I like the BMW for its sporty design, and practical features, such as functional air intakes and real exhaust tips. I compared the Telluride and Palisade with the Atlas, and all quirks aside, I just think the Atlas looks better. I especially like the front and rear lights. Let's face it, the cars we choose to buy are based more on subjective impressions and less on objective metrics. Nonetheless, the Atlas does have good numbers that enhance its practicality (such as interior design and spaciousness and reasonable fuel economy). The Atlas is also well-equipped with 6 USB-C drives. I have a lifetime of music stored on a 512 GB USB C drive. The interface allows me to navigate all the music in an easy interface that you can choose to organize like a directory structure on your computer hard drive. VW has always provided the best way to access music from external sources. The Atlas is a great vehicle to use for long road trips (camping trips), with enough space for a large cabin tent, 30 gallons of water, a 2,786W Eco Flow power station and a solar panel and a bathroom tent equipped with a shower and a toilet. Who needs an expensive RV when I can fit it all in my Atlas!

How they can get 20 MPG with such a heavy car speaks to how efficient 4 cylinder motors have become. Hate the fake exhaust. Don't like any chrome. Overall a very competitive offering. Like the wood trim; very tasteful.

I have the 21 atlas and it’s been really good to me . I still like it and it’s great on the highway .

I agree. Silver looks freaking stellar on the newer jettas

Raitis ride covers every corner of the USA. Went from Los Angeles to Florida.

I do like the looks of the Atlas ..

The SE w/Tech, AWD, panoramic roof is $46k. Pretty good to me. I like the silver too.

Everything works really well. I like the thicker sidewall tires, my only zonk on the exterior is the trim around the fake front vents. Smoked chrome would look better in my opinion.

I like the fact that you can get a bench seat on every trim level VW offers. Kia only offers a bench in the low trim models.

You’re the man Joe…..flying from Cali to Florida in under 3 hours to bring us another VW. Thanks Joe !! 😃😂

Your description says it's has a 2.5L engine. Probably a typo because you said it's a 2.0L in the video. :)

Our 2021 Tiguan has a great clear backup camera ...

Joe you always bring great reviews!! Atlas is honeslty somehting I like a lot by VW.

I have the 24 SEL and love it. Wanted a Grand Highlander but they were delayed months. I will say this SE is the best bang for your buck in the segment. I went with the SEL as we wanted moonroof and memory seats.

Joe is my car cousin

They should have like little elbow trays inserted into each side of thay middle seat rest in the 2nd row. Something that would be soft touch and would be able to be pulled out on each side when needed. And pushed in when not. Theres clearly enough room in my opinion.

These new whips are something.

This video was not titled properly. Where is the Palisade you were comparing it to? It just showed the Atlas.

Nice! Being that its in a line of hertiage of Bentley, Audi, Porsche it will do well in sales. Matter of fact it's in my budget. Thank You Joe for the content. Steven with the camera well done sir!!

Under 40k, 3 adult rows plus a large trunk, looks good (I could live with the fake exhaust tips) absolute bargain. Plus rear and forward facing child seats can remain in place, when the middle row is pushed forward to access the third row.

you are hilarious I love all the random things you say, those are part of what makes it! lol , love the Atlas review! you’re the boss, thank you Joe!

Yes of course Joe and I thinking of buy this.

Nice suv 👌🏾

Almost got this car! Loved everything about VW, these updates are so insane but i decided to save just a bit of money & went w the last 2023 SE w tech v6 the dealership had on their lot. Heated and ventilated seats on their base was soooo tempting not to mention the space it offers

I would prefer the exterior of the pre facelift, but the interior they nailed it in the new one.

I love VW!

Amazing review Joe.

Recently bought one, I love it

The SE w/Tech, AWD, panoramic roof is $46k!!!

VW needs to make the front lower vents and rear lower exhaust functional. Especially on the SEL R Line premium and above the wheel well color of the vehicle than plastic. It takes away beautiful vehicles.

You always reference a gallon of YooHoo, but in all my 40 years on this planet, I have never once seen yoohoos in gallon sizes

Great Video... Will I be able to change the front bumper, headlights and grill on the 2019 model to a 2024.

"Everything's gotta be a video game" your old man is showing

Hey Joe, you should have double zonked when there is dual fake exhausts on the back, which makes it worse than just one fake exhaust

Gonna miss my rouge but think I’m gonna love the atlas

Hey Joe, its been a while since you reviewed a Grand Cherokee. When you gwtva chance, it would be cool to see a 2024 Grand Cherokee brother 😀

This engine or 2.4 turbo in Grand Highlander?

Is there a typo here on the price? The big SUV from VW, big screens, all digital, wood trim, heated and ventilated seats, wireless charging etc? I know passenger has only manual adjustment and no sunroof etc, but compared to competition, this is a lot of vehicle for $39 grand. Just wish it had 300 HP.

They totally reinvented the Volkswagen Atlas, but Joe where is the LED fog lights also is this FWD or 4motion

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

Excellent review!!!!!!

I've had at least one VW in the family since 1996, but no longer. I feel they've cheapened the materials and raised prices to the point where they're just not really that competitive. In my opinion the other German brands beat them at the high end and Hyundai/Kia beats them in the mainstream market. For every Atlas I see on the road I see 4 Telluride's.

AUDI Q8 or Volkswagen Atlas which do you perfer ?

Hey Joe, I believe this particular model in this video is FWD. Does the FWD model also tow 5,000lbs?🤔

The light across the back is just too much. Also, I have a 22 Tiguan and I hate the lack of real buttons. Dangerous while driving, too. Need a bigger car for more twinkies now!

I want a v6. I really wish automakers would put the rear wiper up top. 😢

Does it have a heated steering wheel? Compared to the CX-5, which is peppier?

Is that 2.0 the same engine in the Tiguan?

Does it not have remote start on the FOB?

Why is everything a 4 cylinder! When I was young I had a 4 cylinder and wanted to work to get a brand new car with a v6 or v8. Now almost everything has gone 4 cylinder. I'm definitely getting the ford explorer st

Like always guys great video’s 🇺🇸💯👍🏻

I love VW....my vehicle anyday

Just a heads up not 6 seconds 0-60. More like 7.2-7.5 seconds

Is this a second refresh?

2.0lt turbo vs 3.8lt v6?

Joe, since you do so many practical reviews, in your opinion, is the 2024 VW Atlas a better midsize SUV than a Hyundai Palisade?

problem with most vw's they arent known for good reliability. and expensive reapairs after warranty.

Looks like a baby German expedition

I just don't think a vehicle this size the engine equipped is a big no no. A 6 BANGER is a must, or at least a twin turbo for any smaller engine.

Nice video. Best wishes. Cannot afford any of these vehicles.

Why no sunroof? Lol

Car needs a redesign badly, I don’t get how many semi cheaper SUV’s under this one have plenty of high quality fit’n finishes throughout. This is why I always say a proper “no issues” used vehicle that you can find provides more for way cheaper.

By V6 you mean VR6 right? It a shame VW didnt invest more in that engine 😢

I'm liking the Honda Pilot in this class of vehicle. VW has been slipping severely in the past decade. Atlas has had some issues too.

The fact that the resale value is so bad makes me not want to buy this. However the price has me on the fence.

Bro what? 39k for a base model? That thing looks like it was made in 2014 man

Alright Joe let’s see is this VW atlas worth every penny

Giving Ford Explorer/Expedition headlights and front facial design language...wait...didn't VW collab with the new EV Explorer..makes sense.

My pick of the segment - I still have a certain unshakable stigma toward Hyundai/Kia. Toyota/Honda are just boring and have been following the same recipe for decades at this point. The VW is classy and tasteful - and that it is the bargain offering of the segment is hard to believe - I remember when the original Touareg was really an X5/GLE competitor in disguise (and priced like one, too).

Quanto é o preço do atlas sel no Brasil 2024

How about reliability

The interior is just miles behind the Hyundai Palisade. Theres no competition at all.

Not a fan of i4 on a mid size SUV...

Boa noite. 🇧🇷 🥰🥰🥰🥰

I knew this one would get many zonks. The fake vents, fake exhaust, and a major one for me is the power train turbo 4 banger in a midsize suv makes no sense. V6 is the way to go. The palisade is a much better choice

Giving Ecoboost engine figures

As Scotty Kilmer would say lease dont buy...

NO!

Tons of space Z

Yep. Those fake exhausts are a double zonk.

the car just looks so neutered compared to its competitors, nothing about it stands out or looks amazing

Too many zonks for me.

First

Ford explorer

vw Poor workmanship😂

Hell NO

Fake air curtain, fake exhaust, low-resolution backup camera, no sunroof, and still $40K... Ouch

No sunroof Fake Exhaust Fake vents No AWD Standard For 40k ? Slacking .

Never ever i repeat never ever get a Chevy..Volvo..mini..ford..bmw....go buy Toyota..Lexus..Honda..Subaru..you will save a lot of money

The zonks are truly justified, thanks again for the hard work! 🫡