One of the top five cars I drove last year was almost as old as I am. I found it in an oceanside parking lot, next to a row of ancient Volkswagens. It fired up with a fitful sputter and found first with less confidence than an American League pitcher …
Read More »2020 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2020 Subaru Forester: Compare Crossover SUVs
2020 Subaru Forester Just like every culture has a distinct take on a stuffed dough ball—empanada, pierogi, panzarotti—every automaker has a distinct take on a compact crossover. The 2020 Subaru Forester is the steamed bun of this analogy, and the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan is the lesser known bierocks. Both are …
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The 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan is a well-rounded crossover SUV, just don’t expect to use its third row for anyone bigger than the family dog. The 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan is a crossover SUV that doesn’t chase trends. It’s a conservatively styled, well-proportioned family hauler made a more attractive value this year …
Read More »2019 Volkswagen Arteon SEL R-Line: Pros And Cons
Go to the Volkswagen Arteon page on the German automaker’s website and you’ll see that it’s “the premium sport sedan.” On the surface, we’d buy that. The stunning shape is low and wide and exciting to look at, with fresh styling front and rear, so of course you’d think it’ll …
Read More »2021 Volkswagen Atlas review, 2021 Genesis G80 preview, GM’s electric future: What’s New @ The Car Connection
2021 Volkswagen Atlas review The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport are three- and two-row mid-size crossovers, respectively, that use big space and value to appeal to wide American shoppers. They’re comfortable for up to eight (or five in the Cross Sport) passengers and offer a longer warranty than …
Read More »2021 Volkswagen Atlas gets a fresh look but keeps the old price
The refreshed 2021 Volkswagen Atlas crossover SUV will start at $ 32,565 (including $ 1,020 destination) when it arrives at dealers this spring. The three-row crossover has the same base price as its predecessor, despite new front and rear bumpers, standard LED lighting, and more available features. The biggest news …
Read More »2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport First Drive Review: Trimming Down To Two Rows
Shipping out to dealerships now is the new 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, to which I know you’re thinking, “Yay! Another crossover!” Competing in a class the EPA classifies as “compact”, there’s nothing small about the Atlas Cross Sport…nor the Ford Edge, Honda Passport, or Jeep Grand Cherokee with which …
Read More »2021 Volkswagen Atlas preview
VW’s biggest people mover gets its most substantial update since it arrived on the streets. With the 2021 Atlas, Volkswagen has two crossovers: a three-row Atlas and two-row Atlas Cross Sport. Both crossovers share many similarities, including powertrains and available features. Much like their namesake, the crossovers carry a large …
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