It is time to say goodbye to the VW VR6 engine. RIP.

On Thursday, the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas made its debut with solely turbo-4 energy, a bigger touchscreen, and extra commonplace consolation options.

Volkswagen mentioned the refreshed 2024 Atlas will go on sale within the third quarter with pricing, gasoline economic system, and trim particulars to be launched nearer to launch.

Turbo-4 for all

With the top of the VR6 narrow-angle V-6, each 2024 Atlas might be powered by a brand new 2.0-liter turbo-4 rated at 269 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. That places the up to date Atlas down 7 hp however up 7 lb-ft of torque over the outgoing VR6, although that engine wasn’t commonplace. The brand new turbo-4 is up 34 hp and 15 lb-ft of torque over the outgoing turbo-4. Volkswagen of America senior VP Hein Schafer advised Motor Authority the up to date Atlas might be a half-second faster from 0-60 mph, with a gasoline economic system increase of 5% to 10% versus the present VR6, and effectivity akin to right now’s much less highly effective turbo-4. 

An 8-speed automated transmission and front-wheel drive stays commonplace whereas all-wheel drive continues to be an choice throughout the lineup. VW mentioned the turbo-4 Atlas might be rated to tow 5,000 kilos.

Greater screens and extra options

Each 2024 Atlas will function a ten.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 12.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with touch-based controls for the quantity and temperature controls. These sliders won’t be backlit, as with different VW merchandise such because the ID.4. 

Inside supplies have been upgraded with soft-touch dashboard and the middle console trimmed by a leather-like materials. Higher trim fashions will now have quilted leather-based seating floor that includes a diamond sample. A heated steering wheel, cooled entrance seats, a height-adjustable entrance passenger seat, and three-zone automated local weather management are actually commonplace throughout the lineup. Leather-based upholstery and heated seat seats might be obtainable. For extra cupboard space the middle has been redesigned with an open house beneath with sufficient house to carry a handbag or small bag because of an digital shift-by-wire gear selector with an analogous design as what’s discovered within the newest GTI.

Extra LED lighting

The outside of the Atlas receives a once-over with a brand new four-bar grille, and revised LED adaptive headlights are commonplace. These headlights are framed by LED daytime working lights, a full-width LED mild bar, and illuminated VW badges on all however the base trim. Each the Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport function built-in rear spoilers to increase the roofline, plus an illuminated rear mild bar and VW brand on all however the base trims.

Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport fashions will trip on 18- to 20-inch wheels, with R-Design fashions upsizing to 21s.

Each Atlas will come commonplace with lively lane management, however a head-up show and adaptive cruise management might be obtainable solely on higher trims.