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Post by brux on Apr 29, 2018 11:18:43 GMT -6
For the sweet jorkzy, I shall post my in-depth professional review of the VW Atlas. The model:  |
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Post by brux on Apr 29, 2018 11:19:51 GMT -6
The trunk is huge. Imagine all the suitcases and dogs you can fit back here. With the third row tucked away:  And with the third row up for seating:  |
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Post by brux on Apr 29, 2018 11:20:56 GMT -6
I can stretch out and waste time on HIH while H drives. And he can barely reach me to grab my phone out of my hands!  |
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Post by brux on Apr 29, 2018 11:22:19 GMT -6
The second row, bench seat style. SO MUCH SPACE FOR MY FLAILING BODY!  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2018 11:23:13 GMT -6
Did you buy this? I see them. I don’t love them like I loved the Touareg.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2018 11:23:33 GMT -6
You look great btw.
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Post by brux on Apr 29, 2018 11:24:37 GMT -6
One cool feature is the tilting second row for access to the third. I installed a second car seat just for you.  And look, my leg has plenty of room to wedge myself into the back!  But once I’m back here, my knees touch the back of the 2nd row. Maybe there’s an adjustment I can make for this. I didn’t investigate further. Just put kids back here or non-whiny adults.  |
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Post by brux on Apr 29, 2018 11:25:34 GMT -6
I had no problems getting back out of the casket-sized third row!  |
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Post by brux on Apr 29, 2018 11:26:04 GMT -6
Hate the sun? There are integrated sunshades in the back!  |
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Post by brux on Apr 29, 2018 11:27:19 GMT -6
H insisted that I point out how great the safety features are. And how well it drives in the snow.
DS insisted that I share it can go up to 160 MPH.
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Post by brux on Apr 29, 2018 11:28:39 GMT -6
I want to point out that I’m a bit of an oblivious driver and I get nervous driving big SUVs. But I’m really comfortable driving this one.
It’s big but feels more like driving a long tall car, so I enjoy borrowing it for shopping trips.
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Post by brux on Apr 29, 2018 11:30:31 GMT -6
Did you buy this? I see them. I don’t love them like I loved the Touareg. its H’s car. I keep trolling him that I want one too because I love it so. |
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Post by brux on Apr 29, 2018 11:31:23 GMT -6
😘 I took a few to try for good angles. Lol. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2018 11:38:30 GMT -6
Did you buy this? I see them. I don’t love them like I loved the Touareg. its H’s car. I keep trolling him that I want one too because I love it so. This is all great info. Thank you for sharing! |
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Post by crazydoglady on Apr 29, 2018 11:42:03 GMT -6
My husband also bought the atlas and we love it
You can adjust the middle row to give more leg room to the 3rd row
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Post by joy on Apr 29, 2018 11:42:44 GMT -6
I had no problems getting back out of the casket-sized third row] [ Read this too fast and thought it said that you had no problem getting a casket out of the third row... |
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Post by brux on Apr 29, 2018 11:46:42 GMT -6
I had no problems getting back out of the casket-sized third row] [ Read this too fast and thought it said that you had no problem getting a casket out of the third row... maybe that is what I meant 😈 |
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Post by brux on Apr 29, 2018 11:47:15 GMT -6
My husband also bought the atlas and we love it You can adjust the middle row to give more leg room to the 3rd row thanks!! I figured that could happen but I felt trapped and wanted to just get out of there! |
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Post by Pizzaslut on Apr 29, 2018 11:57:30 GMT -6
I love your top!
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Post by Pizzaslut on Apr 29, 2018 11:58:32 GMT -6
Also love that you can tilt the second row to access the third row. This is an issue I am having with my bench seat in the Traverse. The infant seat I have is two big to be right next to the convertible and I have to block the third row access.
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Post by boycebear on Apr 29, 2018 12:14:01 GMT -6
OMG it's so clean!!
I love VW's! I wanted either the Touareg or the Tiguan, I ended up with a Sharan (7 seater and lots cheaper). It is a step up from my Vauxhall Astra though, which I think you call an Opal?
Have you seen the new Suzuki Vitara? I'm a little bit in love with those too, but I can't afford the £30,000 price tag.
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Post by jorkzy on Apr 29, 2018 12:49:01 GMT -6
ILY brux. Amazing and quite the salesperson! I had the same concerns about getting in and out of the third row but you are convincing me that it's NBD. Also love that the second row seat can tilt even with a car seat installed. My h wants an atlas but I'm holding out to see what the Subaru Ascent ends up like (new this summer). Is it AWD or 4WD? What does your h think of the mileage? I love the light coloured interior. Is it leather? Easy to clean? |
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Post by brux on Apr 29, 2018 12:55:18 GMT -6
It’s AWD and the interior is leatherette.
I turned my nose up at that because it seems cheap of VW to charge so much for a car and it’s not real leather, but I honestly can’t tell a huge difference. The seats are so smooth.
I think the mileage is good for the size it is, but TBH I have no clue. H doesn’t drive a ton.
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Post by rvasc on Apr 29, 2018 13:16:23 GMT -6
I’m just here to express my love for my Kia Sorento. I have the third row, and it is 👌.
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Post by lovescheese on Apr 29, 2018 15:02:22 GMT -6
I’m not shopping for cars but I loved your review! You should make a blog about review things. I’d read it.
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Post by Pizzaslut on Apr 29, 2018 19:11:02 GMT -6
I’m just here to express my love for my Kia Sorento. I have the third row, and it is 👌. Can you tilt the second row seat with a car seat in it to access the third row? |
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Post by rvasc on Apr 29, 2018 20:20:28 GMT -6
I’m just here to express my love for my Kia Sorento. I have the third row, and it is 👌. Can you tilt the second row seat with a car seat in it to access the third row? Uncertain. Will check tomorrow! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2018 6:59:27 GMT -6
brux, thanks for this. I think I’m going to go drive one today.
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Post by charlotte on Apr 30, 2018 7:03:42 GMT -6
I love how much trunk room there is with the third row up!
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Post by catspajamas2 on Apr 30, 2018 7:08:11 GMT -6
We bought an Atlas on Saturday, picking it up today. I hope I love it as much as you do!
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