


It went on sale in the United States and Canada in May 2017 as a 2018 model year. The name Atlas was picked for the region after the proposed Teramont name was rejected by dealers. The Atlas was introduced at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles on November 17, 2016. The CrossBlue previewed the Atlas/Teramont as a concept diesel plug-in-hybrid mid-size crossover SUV in September 2013. Up to the introduction of the China-only Talagon, the Atlas is the largest vehicle produced on the Volkswagen Group MQB platform. The vehicle features a transverse mounted four-cylinder or Volkswagen's narrow angle VR6. For markets outside China, the Atlas/Teramont is produced in the Chattanooga plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States. The Atlas is in one of the most competitive segments in the industry, against the likes of the larger Chevrolet Traverse and slightly smaller GMC Acadia as well as the Ford Explorer, rugged Kia Telluride, luxurious Hyundai Palisade, and quiet Buick Enclave.The Atlas is marketed as the Teramont outside North America and Chile, including the Middle East (except Israel, where it's sold as the Atlas), Africa, as well as in Mexico, Russia, Colombia and China, where production in Ningbo began in 2017. The big options here are captain's chairs instead of a second-row bench and for Execline and R-Line package with 21-inch alloys, special fascias front and rear, and an R-Line-badged steering wheel.įour Cylinder VW Atlas models should return an estimated 9.9 L/100 km city, 11.7 highway.
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Top-spec Execline adds 360-degree camera views, road sign display, lane keep assist and traffic jam assist lane-steering, park assist, and light assist plus 12-speaker Fender audio, digital cockpit display, and navigation. Highline adds dynamic lights, 20-inch alloys, and a panoramic roof as well as perforated seating, ventilated front chairs and heated rears.
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Three-zone climate control, remote start, and keyless access as well as a 10-way power driver seat are all included with leatherette seating and a heated wheel.

Voice control is added to the infotainment system that now has four USB ports and an 8.0-inch screen. Tinted glass and rain-sensing wipers as well as 18-inch alloys, and heated front seats are all part of the package.Ĭomfortline adds parking sensors front and rear, adaptive cruise, and dynamic rear camera lines.
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USB-C charging is included as is a 6.5-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Trendline starts with cruise control and hill descent control as well as blind-spot monitoring, front assist emergency braking, and automatic headlights. Execline is V6 only and all have an eight-speed auto. The first gets only a 2.0L turbo-four while Comfortline and Highline get a 3.6L V6 or the turbo-four. The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas is offered in Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, and Execline. All-wheel drive is standard across the board and the four-cylinder is available on more trims. A new steering wheel keeps the cabin modern and leather-trimmed models gain contrast stitching for a more premium feel. This year, the changes start with a new three-bar grille and new headlights along with bumpers that make the Atlas 75 mm longer. After skipping the 2020 model year, the lineup has expanded with a shorter Atlas Cross Sport two-row model so the Atlas has gotten some changes to keep it fresh. This is still the first generation of the Volkswagen Atlas, the company's biggest vehicle and a full-size three-row family-ready model.
