2024 VW Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport Crossovers Get Major Refresh

Volkswagen has stripped the covers of its two biggest crossovers: the 2024 Atlas And Atlas cross sport. The German car manufacturer In addition to a new face that Atlas now says has a tonne of new technical features, and a upgraded and livelier interior. Since it’s 2023, VW added a front light bar to the sister vehicles, to keep up with the rest of the industry.

The 2024 Atlas exterior

While this isn’t a major makeover for the Atlases, Volkswagen has updated the exterior, meant clearly distinguish the two cars. Both have similarities, including a wider four-bar grille framed by standard adaptive LED headlights. DRLs wrap around the headlights and transition into the aforementioned light bar with an illuminated VW logo underneath on all trims except the base.

A fairly brand new frontfascia with better integrated air intakes complete the look for the two crossovers. However, Cross Sports will feature gloss black grille detailing as well as a gloss black “X” design element across the lower frontcia.

Rear, Both crossovers get a larger spoiler that adds length roofline. Just like the front apron Moldings across the base have a Light Bar on the trunk lid – To mirror the one Front. TThe Cross Sport differs from the regular Atlas by having a more aggressive rear diffuser than the previous model.

Both Atlas and Atlas Cross have a choice of 18- up to 21-inch wheels, depending on the trim level chosen.

Inside the 2024 Atlas

The German automaker says there are some key tweaks and upgrades to the interior of both vehicles for the 2024 model year. As with all mid-range not-quite-luxury There is plenty of imitation leather on the seats, the center console and the dashboard. However, if you opt for the top trim, you get genuine leather seats with a quilt diamond pattern. Leather seats and heated rear seats are also available as an option in the rear.

Aambient lighting is available to change 30 different colors for What Volkswagen says is “innovative backlit dash decor”. become the owner you also get a heated steering wheel with shift paddles heated and ventilated front seats.

The automaker also says the center console has been completely redesigned to house a storage compartment underneath. Customers will find it at the top new proprietary VW stub shifter. I kind of like it, even if it’s a bit strange.

Atlas 2024 technology and engine

As we see more of recently debuted vehicles, the atlases now have a “floating” 12-inch infotainment display, paired with a fully configurable 10.25-inch Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro display. Accompanying these two screens is a heads-up display. buyer Also get standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. If that’s not your mood, there are also six to eight USB-C ports available to add things depending on equipment selection. Another hands-free feature is the ability for drivers to access it Climate control via the voice control system from VW.

Default on both atlases Volkswagen’s IQ.DRIVE driver assistance suite that includes semi-automatic driving, lane centering and capacitive steering wheel. Like other semi-autonomous driving systems, IQ.DRIVE let you know if there is a surprising obstacle in front of you.

Gone is the VR6 under the hoodSo whether you choose the five-seat Atlas Cross Sport or the seven-seat Atlas, you’re getting a turbocharged four-Cylinder engine presses from 269 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. Both numbers are comparable to the outgoing model.

At the time of writing this article, there is no information on pricingBut Volkswagen says it will announce those numbers sometime before the vehicles actually hit the market in the third quarter of this year.