When it comes to midsize three-row SUVs, there are plenty of choices available to you. Picking the right one depends on a few factors that you should consider to help determine which one you should buy. How much space do you need for your family? That includes space for a family of five to seven people. How much stuff will you bring with you? Not just from behind the third row, but when you need to bring home larger items. Where are you planning to take your vehicle? It could be for the school run, after-school activities, or somewhere beyond the city.  

These are among the many reasons to consider the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas. It is the right vehicle for the family that travels together. How so? Let’s start with how much passenger space there is in the 2025 Atlas. Across all three rows, there is 153.7 cubic feet of room for up to seven people. In fact, 33.7 inches of third row legroom is available, which is great for growing children and average-sized adults. Also, the third row is easy to get into with wide rear doors and a single lever that folds the second-row seatbacks and moves it forward for better access.  

For families with small children, it is also important to note that the 2025 Atlas is one of Cars.com’s “Best Cars for Child Seats.” It scored “straight-A’s” for fitment of every type of child restraint across the second and third rows.  

A family that travels together is one that is connected and hydrated. Each passenger will find a USB port and a cup or bottle holder within reach of their seat. When it comes to loading up your luggage or the week’s groceries, the 2025 Atlas has one of the largest cargo volumes in its class. When you have all three rows up, there is a generous and deep 20.6 cubic feet area to start with. If you need more space to bring home a whole lot more, the second and third rows fold flat all the way for up to 96.6 cubic feet of space.   

With everyone – and everything – securely inside the 2025 Atlas, you are now ready to go. In front of you is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 269 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. A smooth shifting eight-speed automatic transmission can send that power to either the front wheels or all four of them through the 4Motion system. Behind you, the 2025 Atlas has the ability to tow up to 5,000 pounds, which is great for small trailers or an ATV to take to the campsite.  

Fuel economy is important to you. The EPA has rated the 2025 Atlas as averaging up to 26 MPG on the highway. An 18.6-gallon fuel tank means greater range and better control of your wallet at the pump.  

While you’re thinking about the nuts and bolts of traveling together as a family, all you have to do is decide which 2025 Atlas is the right one for you. There are five trim levels to choose from. Every trim level comes with a long list of standard features, including the IQ.DRIVE suite of driver assistance features designed to keep you safe. You can choose from the value-packed SE model, the added connectivity in the SE with Technology model, the tough and rugged Peak Edition, the well-deserved upgrade to the SEL model, or enjoy the perfect mix of luxury and sport in the SEL Premium R-Line model.  

If you are looking for an excellent, spacious, and versatile SUV for your family to travel together, contact us at Team Gillman Volkswagen of Kingwood to experience the 2025 – and 2026 – Atlas soon!