The 2021 VW Atlas can perform well in the snow, especially if you get a four-wheel-drive version. 4MOTION is the name that Volkswagen has given its four-wheel-drive system. 4MOTION features a system called Active Control, and it consists of a dial that you can use to select different modes. In Snow Mode, the VW's engine will upshift earlier than it usually does; this keeps it in a lower RPM range. It's ideal for preventing the wheels from getting too much power too quickly.