Volkswagen Atlas
The Volkswagen Atlas is the family anchor, the one that waits in the driveway like a trusted friend, ready for early-morning practice runs and late-night airport pickups. In its latest form, it looks every bit the part: squared-off and honest, all broad shoulders and clean lines, like a three-row SUV that isn't trying too hard to impress anyone. It simply looks capable. A turbocharged 2.0L engine delivers 269 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque, powering the Atlas, so moving a full load of passengers and gear never feels like a struggle.
Open the doors, and the scale of the cabin hits you: real adult space in the third row, wide seats in the second, and cargo room that doesn't flinch at coolers, strollers, and suitcases stacked for a full week away. On the highway, the Atlas feels composed and steady, shrugging off rutted pavement and crosswinds with the same calm. It's the SUV you pick when your life includes a lot of people and a lot of stuff, and you want both to arrive in one piece and good spirits.