[TEST DRIVE] Volkswagen Atlas SUV set to challenge Palisade with comfortable ride

YEONGJONG ISLAND, Incheon — Volkswagen Group Korea’s Atlas SUV aims to challenge the Hyundai Motor Palisade's stronghold in the local family vehicle market. The Atlas recently made its debut in Korea, seeking to capture the rising demand for three-row family SUVs. The vehicle was as comfortable and soft as typical sedans during a one-hour test drive from Seoul to the West Sea island. The Atlas looked to focus on ensuring driving comfort to appeal more to customers seeking a family vehicle. Unlike other common German vehicles, the Atlas exuded softer driving performance during drives both in a highway and a city. The SUV was equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine. Its maximum output reaches 273 horsepower. However, it felt like this was not sufficient for the huge SUV, with a length reaching 5,095 millimeters, the longest among vehicles available for sale in the same segment here. At some points along the highway, the Atlas displayed weak acceleration performance, which was the largest downside to the vehicle. Despite the shortcomings, it was still a decent option for tWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times