Volkswagen Off-Road Volkswagen off-road is a phrase we haven't heard much of for years. Not since the Meyers Manx dune buggies were created from Beetles has VW really been associated with off-roading. But that's changing thanks to Americans' love affair with crossover SUVs. Because of that Volkswagen has recently spruced up and added to its crossover SUV lineup. So, 2020 brings three Volkswagen off-road / crossover SUV options. There's the compact Tiguan which is in its second generation. It has an optional 3rd row of seating. But it's mainly for smaller humans. :0) Plus, the Atlas Cross Sport which is a 5-seat midsize new entry to the lineup. It will soon be available at Southern California Volkswagen Dealers. And the Volkswagen Atlas, which arguably bumps up to full-size status with the entry of the Atlas Cross Sport. Because it's a 3-row 7-plus seater that VW just added to its lineup in 2018. Now, are all of these Volkswagen's off-road-ready? While not in a dedicated off-highway vehicle sense (OHV), it really depends on your degree of off-road-mindedness. And following Volkswagen's off-road trend, my friends at Ontario VW recently danced-up this Atlas. Off-Road-Ready - VW Atlas Volkswagen Off-Road - Customized Atlas So, Ontario VW customized this Volkswagen Atlas for off-road use. And they did so both on the interior and exterior. I'll walk you through those details but first wanted to share the above wide-shot. First, because it shows off the exterior customization nicely. But also because I was able to get a cool shot with a big jet landing at Ontario Airport in the background. :0) Sparco Terra Wheels Since the wheels are where the rubber hits the road - figuratively and literally - we'll start there. Sparco 10-spoke performance wheels This 2019 VW off-road-ready Atlas was upgraded with Sparco 10-spoke performance wheels and Continental off-road-ready tires. And what I loved about test driving this VW is that it was still quiet while cruising at 65 mph. In fact, the loudest sound I heard was from the boxes on the Thule roof rack. So the exterior off-road accessories, including the off-road tires, didn't create a bunch of road noise at highway speeds. That's a big plus when it comes to Volkswagen off-roading. VW Off-Road Roof Rack by Thule And what's arguably the perfect off-road roof rack, Ontario VW added Thule's to this Atlas. Thule Roof Rack And that's complete with Thule cargo basket and netting. As you can see the fit is perfect. Plus taking this VW off-road with the basket and netting probably safer than a roof box. Because a mounted box could catch a tree branch and cause lots of damage. While clipping that same tree branch would just mean you have the gear to get back on the roof! Off-Road Hood Deflector Another helpful off-road addition to this Atlas is the hood deflector. Bug and small debris protection Not only will a good hood deflector help protect from bugs but also small debris as well. Yes, of course, they can look great too. Contoured Volkswagen off-road hood deflector But do hood deflectors work overall? Well, as someone who tends to go through windshields like tanks of gas I can say this. Nothing is failsafe and anything that lends a hand in protecting the vehicle is worth it. Especially if you're heading off-road! Sidestep Convenience & Off-Road Protection Perhaps you're tall enough to not require sidesteps/running boards like the ones on this off-road-ready Volkswagen Atlas. Sidesteps aka running boards However, even if you step over them to get into the vehicle they ...
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