CHICAGO — Volkswagen’s reengineered 2024 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport crossovers will lose their V-6 engine choices in favour of a normal turbocharged inline-four engine — one that may keep the earlier technology’s 5,000-pound tow ranking — whereas gaining a extra upscale inside.

The three-row Atlas and two-row Atlas Cross Sport are getting a rework partly to line up an eventual changeover to a battery-electric powertrain for the model’s largest crossovers. The 2 autos are due for one final full redesign in 2026 earlier than the introduction of what the model refers to as a B-segment electrical car later within the decade. The reengineered autos have been proven Thursday on the Chicago Auto Present.

For 2024, the Atlas household will come outfitted with a single powertrain variant: a 269-hp turbocharged inline-four mated to an eight-speed computerized transmission, able to producing 273 pound-feet of torque. VW says the brand new powertrain is predicted to supply improved gas economic system, although it did not launch an estimate. All-wheel drive might be commonplace.

On the outside, the reengineered Atlas variations will characteristic new entrance fascias with differentiated grilles between the 2 fashions, in addition to new lighting options that embody a lit bar throughout the grille and outlining the LED headlights on all however the base trim stage. Adaptive headlights come as commonplace tools, as does a brand new rear spoiler. The brand new lighting signature can also be carried over to the rear deck.

Within the cabin, the usual variations may have a heated steering wheel, ventilated entrance seats and a height-adjustable passenger seat. Added storage was designed into an space beneath the centre console. The instrument cluster is a configurable 10.25-inch digital display, whereas the infotainment system is displayed on a normal 12-inch contact display.

When it comes to security, the Atlas fashions will come commonplace with VW’s IQ.Drive driver-assistance package deal. Elective upgrades embody a head-up show and predictive adaptive cruise management.

Each are made at VW’s meeting complicated in Chattanooga. Pricing for the 2024 fashions has not been disclosed. The autos are anticipated to be in showrooms within the third quarter.