The Volkswagen Atlas is a three-row midsize SUV built specifically for the North American market, where it serves as Volkswagen’s largest and best-selling SUV. It measures 5,098 mm long on a 2,980 mm wheelbase, with seating for up to seven across three rows.
The Atlas uses a single 269 hp turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine (2.0 TSI) producing 273 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission across the lineup. Front-wheel drive is standard on the SE, with Volkswagen’s 4Motion all-wheel-drive system optional there and standard from the Peak Edition trim upward. Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 20/27/23 mpg city/highway/combined with front-wheel drive.
Trim levels run from SE through SE with Technology, Peak Edition, SEL, and SEL Premium R-Line, with the Peak Edition adding all-terrain tires and distinct exterior cladding aimed at a more rugged look. Towing capacity reaches 5,000 lb across the range.
Pricing starts from $39,310 for the SE with front-wheel drive and rises to $54,630 for the SEL Premium R-Line, with destination charges of $1,475 added across all trims.
