We all know about dieselgate at this point. I am not going to waste any more time covering that.
So, now what?
Well, Volkswagen is going to try to win its way back into the American consumer's heart by producing an all-new, much-needed, seven-seat sport-utility vehicle. Can you say "Late to the game?"
Regardless, we've been provided with the all-new VW Atlas. Finally, a strong name from this manufacturer! Nameplate aside, is it the real deal or is it simply underwhelming? One thing is for sure, it won't be sold based on its styling, which is the definition of Plain Jane.
See what our friends at AutoGuide have to say about it after a brief test.
And, let us know what you think: Does the Atlas have a shot at restoring VW's credibility in the U.S. market?
Despite opening up its wallets to customers, offering buybacks and profusely apologizing to the public, Volkswagen still has a lot of work to do in earning trust from consumers.
How can they succeed when everyone is looking at them with a critical eye, when everyone is skeptical of any claim about their vehicles? Well it seems like they’re dealing with this situation by making some of the best new cars we’ve seen in a long time.
With the VW Golf Alltrack making our own shortlist for Car of the Year, and even won the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada’s Car of the Year. That’s clearly not enough and the automaker is finally addressing a weakness in its lineup with a new three-row crossover called the Atlas.
To call the Atlas an important vehicle to Volkswagen is an understatement. Not only do they have to prove to buyers that they’re a competent automaker making vehicles without bending the rules, but they also have to deliver in a segment that’s extremely important to Americans.