Ford Explorer cargo space behind second row is 47.9 cu.ft. That’s less than GM’s offerings.
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Ok, adequate power, thanks to the torque of electric motor.
I daily drive a nugget with double-digit horsepower at the wheels, so excuse me for considering the Sienna powerful when compared to my Hyundai nugget.
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Power is in the eye of beholder.
But, if you talk about certain vehicle, I would say comparison is to competition or vehicles one is considering to purchase.
The Mazda is an example of packaging inefficiency. It’s the size of the larger midsize SUV with the interior space of the smaller Highlander.
I think the Trailsport AT looking tires might take some away from the ride too compared to the other trims
I wish you would join the Mazda cult...I mean family!
There is no cult here. The Mazda was a suggestion but as the discussion has gone it’s apparent that the OP needs a bigger vehicle.
Oops! I forgot. The first rule about Mazda cult is you don't talk about Mazda cult.
Atlas, a good solid and proven reliable engine and drive train, rust is not an issue with VW even in the salt belt.
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Trailsport comes with Continental Terraincontact which are considered most civilized in that “on road, sometimes light off road” segment.
Which engine is proven and reliable? The v6 or turbo 4?
Are they easily maintained at home?
I think read too deeply on the internet . All car brands have some issues there is no magic bullet. Buy what you like .
Somehow at 5 years old 130k our 2018 VW Tiguan is least troublesome vehicle in first 5 years of ownership. That is compared to Honda, Subaru and Toyota products.
Somehow at 5 years old 130k our 2018 VW Tiguan is least troublesome vehicle in first 5 years of ownership. That is compared to Honda, Subaru and Toyota products.
Already joined in 18 with my Mazda 6. I think Mazda is about the best value and still a great car, but their SUVs are too small for our family car.
edyvw
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Both.
VR6 is old, proven engine. No better sounding V engine in that vehicle segment. But, it does have love affair with gas.
2.0T is proven too, better on gas, and torque down low. I went this engine bcs. altitude. Drove VR6 and 2.0T numerous times back to back, and turbo is much better here, especially uphill. My long term mpg is on average 24.7mpg. And I definitely do not baby vehicle. It is better than my Tiguan.
You will need to replace water pump definitely before 100k. It cracks, starts slow leak.
We have Tiguan with first generation EA888 turbo that we bought with 24k miles in 2013. By tgen intake manifold was changed. I did at 64k preventively timing chain tensioner (issue until mid 2012) and HVAC resistor died ($5). Has 100k now. Just did 2,800 mile trip in December.
They are easy to maintain at home. Nothing dramatic. Cottage industry of really good OBD readers to do coding etc. @TiGeo can tell you more about that.
VW has great incentives on current Atlas as 2024 redesign is coming. My local dealer slaps 100k warranty on all new ones.
The VR6 and the 2.0 are both very reliable, for ease of maintenance the 4 is a little easier but neither are very difficult. The VR6 AFAIK will no longer be offered in 24 models.
You’re right, they’re getting rid of the 6.
The 4 cylinder is a timing chain engine?
How much of a worry is this crazy braking issue that was all the news awhile back? The atlas’s were just automatically coming to a screeching halt for no reason?
Plus one.
OP I had an Atlas loaner for a week. Way bigger than they look and they look big. Simply huge. The 2.0 drove really nice, quiet and smooth and I managed 21 mpg without trying.
VW will give you way better build quality than your Hyundai you should at least look at one. VWs don’t bite.
