Volkswagen Unleashes 2024 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport

Volkswagen often points out that the Atlas, and later the Atlas Cross Sport, were the company’s first SUVs built with Americans in mind. For 2024, the automaker’s added more of the features that Americans like.

“The Atlas was the first modern Volkswagen designed, engineered and produced specifically for American buyers, and since its debut, it has become a major player in the U.S. market,” said Pablo Di Si, president and CEO, Volkswagen of America. 

“The refreshed Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport continue to build on that success, with an elegant new interior and a sophisticated turbocharged engine that improves both performance and the driving experience.”

Sounds like they’re hitting the right buttons: more power, more room and more comfortable for the five- and seven-seat offerings VW builds at its sprawling complex near Chattanooga, Tennessee.

More power

One of the criticisms of the utes is that they could use a little more under the hood. VW is making that happen. Both models will be powered by a turbocharged 4-cylinder with direct injection. The outgoing models had two options. The new powerplant puts out 269 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. That’s a substantial bump over the 2.0-liter 4-cylineder offered last year that put out 235 hp.

The other option last year was a 3.6-liter VR6 that put out 276 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque. While giving up a very minor amount of ponies, the new engine adds little torque, which is nice when you’re trying to win the Traffic Light Grand Prix. It’s also designed to improve fuel economy, although no estimates were provided.

Towing capacity remains the same, at 5,000 pounds. An eight- speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive are standard; Volkswagen’s 4Motion all-wheel-drive system is available across the model lineup. 

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