The 2.0T’s reduced expense and additional fuel efficiency was extra-appealing because ’s 2018 Atlas SEL 3.6-liter guzzled gas like a truck-based SUV with its 19-mpg combined EPA rating (now 18 mpg for 2021). I’m honestly just a fan of any iteration of this turbo 2.0-liter in modern VWs thanks to its refined power delivery and mid-range punchiness - though in a 4,400-pound Atlas, it can be a little pokey in anything but the driver-selectable Sport mode. The 2.0T (235 horsepower, 258 pounds-feet of torque) sells its power and torque up front without feeling any pokier around town than Volkswagen’s optional 3.6-liter V-6 (276 hp, 266 pounds-feet of torque). The 2018-20 Atlas paired the four-cylinder exclusively with front-wheel drive. 2021 Volkswagen Atlas | photo by Joe Bruzek The CarĪlso pushing the decision toward the 2021 Atlas was that the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine is newly available with AWD, which VW calls 4Motion.
While I surely spent more than I would if I’d bought a used Atlas, there were other reasons that drew me to buy new versus used. I opted for the VW’s extended warranty because the short standard warranty doesn’t get you far, and the Atlas’ not-so-great reliability reports combine with our own annoyances on the long-term 2018 model.
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Those used Atlases did have more warranty left than new ones, however, because VW scaled back its generous warranty from six years and 72,000 miles to four years and 50,000 miles starting with 2020 models (though it added two years’ free maintenance in the process). As a whole, used retail prices are high, and there are fewer used cars available compared with pre-COVID 2020 and before, according to Black Book. The more affordable 2.0T wasn’t offered on the 2019 Atlas SEL, which also helped the 2021 model have more parity with used 2019 model-year prices. I had tracked used Atlases for months, and the roughly $38,000 to $39,000 list price on a discounted new 2021 SEL 2.0T with AWD was the going rate in my area (within 150 miles) for a small selection of about 10 model-year 2019 Atlas SEL examples with 15,000 to 20,000 miles. View all 2021 Volkswagen Atlas models for sale near 60606 Granted, those were newly introduced SUVs at the time and not a mild refresh like the 2021 Atlas … and also not amid a pandemic that’s seen car inventory and sales shaken up, turned upside down and dropped on its head. Back in 2017, bought a 2018 VW Atlas SEL at an 8.8% discount. The cash on the hood was attributed in the listing to “dealer discounts,” and it’s a price that stuck to the end. Right off the bat, the 2021 Atlas SEL 2.0T with all-wheel drive I bought was listed on for $38,701, or 12.5% less than its retail price of $44,325, including destination charge and options (HomeLink rearview mirror, extended-range remote start and all-weather floormats). 2021 Volkswagen Atlas | photo by Joe Bruzek The Deal Also interesting (especially to me) is that deep discounts and an updated 2021 Atlas swayed me to buy a new SUV versus the used ones I was initially shopping for. In short, I never stepped foot in a dealership to buy this car, though I did have to go to one. I can confidently say this was the easiest buying experience of all my purchases - or personal - because of how car shopping has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. I’ve been part of the team that helps purchase the Editorial department’s long-term test fleet for nearly eight years running. Related: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas: Minimally Different, More Versatile So when it came time to buy a family truckster, I took my own advice and bought a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. There are more than a few Atlases ferrying around kids in my circle of friends and family because it’s my go-to recommendation thanks to its roominess and features for the money. Even in 2020, the Atlas continues to gain accolades by taking home ’s Family Car of the Year award. The Volkswagen Atlas has been a favorite of since its introduction for 2018, when we gave it our top award of the model year.
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