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Review: VW's New Atlas SUV Provides Tough Competition For Ford, Toyota

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Simply put, America has an insatiable appetite for sports utility vehicle. In fact, 40% of all vehicles sold in the United States in July, 2017, were crossovers and SUVs. Trying to get its footing back in the American market after its emissions test-cheating software debacle, the Volkswagen Atlas is VW's new flagship SUV, and is designed to conquer the US market. According to Business Insider, it's roomy, comfortable, and feels like a German take on the Ford Explorer. However, the interior fit and finish of the Atlas leaves a bit to be desired, as some pieces in a barely used model already showed some wear. That's not a good sign for a vehicle that needs to survive the rough and tumble life of a family hauler. And then there's price. The standard four-cylinder Atlas's opening price of $30,500 is aimed directly at the Ford Explorer's and the Toyota Highlander's starting sticker prices. But a fully-loaded, top-of-the-line V6 SEL Premium will leave the showroom at $49,415. Fifty grand for an SUV is a big chunk of change, so Volkswagen will have to do some hard marketing to get these off the lot.

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