Volkswagen has unveiled the up to date 2024 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport on the Chicago Auto Present. Each fashions profit from a redesigned face, an overhauled inside with extra package and improved supplies, plus a livelier 2.0 TSI engine with elevated energy and torque figures, although they lose the V6 possibility.

That is the second facelift for the seven-seater Atlas that was initially launched in 2017 and was up to date in 2020, however the first one for its five-seater Cross Sport sibling that entered the US market in 2020.

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The visible modifications on the 2024 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport are targeting the entrance finish. They each characteristic a pair of bigger headlights related by an LED bar above the illuminated VW emblem (commonplace on all fashions besides the bottom trims), with the outer form of the clusters sending some Ford Expedition vibes. These new lighting models, together with the enlarged grille and interconnected bumper intakes, distinguish the US-spec SUVs from the associated Chinese language VW Terramont and Terramont X.

2024 VW Atlas

The profile is carried over from their predecessors, aside from the brand new wheel designs measuring between 18 and 21 inches, relying on the trim stage. On the again, the taillights are actually related to one another above the chrome bar which makes extra sense from a visible standpoint. Once more, all however the base trim get the LED bar and illuminated brand. Within the Atlas Cross Sport, the rear diffuser is extra pronounced as an additional technique of differentiation, whereas each SUVs received bigger rear spoilers. VW solely confirmed the flagship R-Line trims, that includes 21-inch alloy wheels, R badges, and sporty trim touches just like the fake quad chrome tailpipes.

Redesigned Sprint And New Tech Options

Setting apart the outside updates, the inside is the place VW invested many of the work for the 2024 MY, specializing in extra premium supplies and additional commonplace options. The dashboard has been redesigned with the air vents being relocated under the brand new free-standing 12-inch infotainment touchscreen that’s mixed with a ten.25-inch digital instrument cluster, leatherette upholstery, and illuminated Atlas / Atlas Cross Sport lettering on the passenger facet in keeping with the 30-color ambient lighting.

All trims of the 2024 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport come commonplace with a set of superior options together with the digital cockpit, tri-zone Climatronic, ventilated entrance seats, heated steering wheel, wi-fi charging, six USB-C ports, and voice management. Greater-end fashions additionally get a premium quilted leather-based upholstery with a diamond sample. When it comes to superior driver help techniques (ADAS), the usual IQ.DRIVE bundle supplies semi-autonomous driving, with the optionally available Adaptive Cruise Management and head-up show for enhanced driving expertise.

No Extra V6

The 2024 Atlas household is solely accessible with a single four-cylinder powertrain, as Volkswagen dropped the six-cylinder possibility. The brand new turbocharged 2.0-liter TSI produces 269 hp (198 kW / 273 PS) and 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) of torque. The facility determine represents a rise of 34 hp (25 kW / 34 PS) in comparison with the outgoing 2.0 TSI four-pot, which means it is just 7 hp (5 kW / 7 PS) weaker than the three.6 VR6. However, torque is increased than each of the earlier engines and throughout a wider rev vary, with VW anticipating enhancements in each efficiency and gas financial system.

The brand new 2.0 TSI is solely mated to an eight-speed automated gearbox. Energy is transmitted to the entrance wheels, or to all 4 wheels by means of the 4Motion AWD system that’s optionally accessible throughout the vary. Lastly, the towing capability score of 5,000 kilos (2,268 kg) is carried over.

The 2024 VW Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport are scheduled to reach in US showrooms initially of the third quarter of 2023, with pricing to be introduced nearer to that date.

2024 VW Atlas Cross Sport