The refreshed SUVs from Volkswagen characteristic a brand new engine, new paint colours, a brand new inside, and extra
July 13, 2023 at 12:50
The facelifted 2024 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport are coming to a supplier close to you quickly. In preparation for that, VW invited Carscoops to return out and take a look at every earlier than they attain clients. What do you wish to learn about each?
It’s value noting that there isn’t an excessive amount of distinction between these SUV siblings. Each make the most of the identical simplified powertrain lineup that consists of 1 easy package deal. It consists of a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and an eight-speed computerized.
That combo feeds energy to the entrance wheel or all 4 relying on specification. On the flywheel, the Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport make 269 hp (198 kW) and 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) of torque. Towing capability stays at a most of 5,000 kilos when correctly geared up.
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Other than the drivetrain, the massive adjustments for the Atlas household come within the type of inside and exterior updates. Exterior, these SUVs get new lighting, new paint colours, and barely redesigned styling cues. Contained in the cabin, issues are dramatically completely different.
The sprint is totally modified and now features a bigger 12-inch touchscreen together with capacitive contact controls solely. That’s proper, the bodily quantity knobs and local weather management buttons are lengthy gone. A ten.25-inch digital gauge cluster is current too with top-notch configurability.
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The middle console is up to date as nicely and now options a big storage cubby beneath the principle deck. VW says that’s as a result of it’s moved to shift-by-wire. It’s not the one intelligent space for storing although as a result of there are extra in every row on the door playing cards. The three-row Atlas advantages from kid-sized cupholders in that again row too.
The massive distinction between the 2 is solely that further seating and consequently a little bit of the outside styling. Whereas the Atlas Cross Sport advantages from rather less curb weight and a bit extra commonplace cargo room, the Atlas can simply match 5 adults and some youngsters within the again. The Atlas household begins at $38,065.
All of that being mentioned, what do you wish to learn about these two SUVs? Tell us within the feedback beneath and we’ll dig up the solutions for you!
