VW Atlas

[snwbrdr]

The Atlas was on my short list.... but when Toyota announced the Highlander Hybrid with 35 mpg combined.... I bought a Highlander Hybrid Platinum AWD instead.

The VR6 on the Atlas, if you uncork the exhaust, has the classic VR exhaust note.

But I don't mind having a smaller than the competition midsize SUV. It's not like I had a 2016 Tiguan, which was a smaller than the competition compact SUV.

 

[snwbrdr]

I have to agree with this. Mid size SUV's have the space of a small SUV and the economy of a large one.

This is definitely larger inside than my previous SUV and much better economy.

Untitled by thisistan, on Flickr

Mammoth by thisistan, on Flickr

Granted, the small SUV I had had the fuel economy of the typical midsize SUV.

 

[nay]

Suburu Ascent is probably in the “you aim it” category rather than drive it. Also very easy to find yourself doing 80mph. Would be interesting to drive one like @nay ’s with smaller wheels and Falken tires.

Definitely worth consideration.

The Ascent in Touring trim is pretty amazing - C&D drives the pedestrian mid level trim and they don’t like CVT…which I’d agree except they play very nice with a turbo especially at altitude where the 2.4L 4 cyl has better power at the ready than the big V8s.

It’s not really a driver’s car, but then why bother with big vehicles. Extremely capable with a correction in wheel size and tires, but I’d really only buy it in Touring where for under $50k it really shines.

 

[scott43]

So just did some research. The Ascent is by far the cheapest of the mid SUVs. Next is the Atlas also relatively cheap. @nay how is yours? Specifically the cvt and motor. Here the ascent starts $8k below the Honda Pilot and company...

 

[Ogg]

So just did some research. The Ascent is by far the cheapest of the mid SUVs. Next is the Atlas also relatively cheap. @nay how is yours? Specifically the cvt and motor. Here the ascent starts $8k below the Honda Pilot and company...

My friend has one and loves it. He went to get another Forester but they didn't have any to sell so he bought a loaded Ascent.

 

[scott43]

My sig oth is rigidly anti-turbo and cvt... So I have THAT barrier to cross....

 

[James]

It has plenty of power. I’m not a fan of cvt either, but it’s better than the older ones. It’s boaty, but is what it is.
Nay likes the Touring edition, and replaced the 20” rims with 18in I think.

 

[nay]

So just did some research. The Ascent is by far the cheapest of the mid SUVs. Next is the Atlas also relatively cheap. @nay how is yours? Specifically the cvt and motor. Here the ascent starts $8k below the Honda Pilot and company...

Touring edition is a luxury car. I doubt I’d buy any other model.

The CVT with turbo is a dream at high altitude, it just eliminates grade and elevation.

Not a driver’s car, but what is these days?