Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (2027)

Sophisticated ambient lighting further enhances the premium feel inside the cabin. A 10-color setup is standard, and the top two trims receive 30 color options; a standard "Atmospheres" feature coordinates lighting and audio settings. On most trims, the ambient lighting flows through the dashboard loop and front footwells. The top two trims add an organic spiral pattern to the dash, which twists and morphs through innovative perforated backlit door panels in the front and rear doors.

All aspects of the interior have been reimagined to enhance the experience for drivers and passengers. Drivers benefit from a revised 12-way ergonomic seat with enhanced 4-way lumbar support on all models. On upper trims, drivers get thigh support and improved full-back massage function for driver and front passenger. As in the outgoing model, a panoramic sunroof is available on most trims. The new 2027 Atlas Cross Sport is built on the upgraded MQB Evo architecture and maintains its spacious interior-particularly the generous trunk space and rear-seat legroom.

New standard features include a power liftgate with Easy Open, rear sunshades, auto-dimming driver-side mirror, dual hatch lights, and front and rear Park Distance Control. The base Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport upgrades to a 9-speaker audio system, and a 14-speaker Harman Kardon® premium audio system is available on the top trim.

Intuitive tech makes life easier and more enjoyable. The entry trim gets a 12.9-inch free-standing infotainment screen, upgraded to 15 inches on 90% of Atlas Cross Sport models. All models feature Volkswagen's 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro configurable gauge cluster. A new Driver Experience Dial in the center console controls audio volume, drive modes, and the Atmospheres feature. The console also has room for two cellphones to charge side by side with updated Qi2 wireless charging; 5 USB-C ports are available throughout the vehicle as well.

Beginning in model year 2027, premium connected vehicle services enabled by myVW+ will be bundled together in one in-Vehicle Premium subscription for increased convenience. This includes available features such as:

• Premium Navigation that includes Real-Time Traffic and online Points of Interest
• Premium Speech that includes generative AI
• Premium Radio that allows access to more than 30,000 radio stations and more than 1 million podcasts
• Wi-Fi hotspot capability that can connect up to four devices
• AirConsole®, which allows you to use the infotainment center as a gaming platform in conjunction with passengers' smartphones while the vehicle is parked
• myQ Connected Garage, which adds remote access to your garage via the in-vehicle touchscreen, Valet Mode on the myVW app, and geo-fencing

The comprehensive package of safety-enhancing and driver assistance features is also improved to further inspire confidence for driver and passengers. A new front center airbag brings the total number of airbags to seven, and the new Atlas Cross Sport features refinements to the standard suite of IQ.DRIVE® driver assistance technology. The Travel Assist feature, which enables semi-automated hands-on driving capability from 0 to 95 mph, has been upgraded to allow for driver-initiated lane change, and Emergency Assist Plus can now guide the vehicle to the side of the road if it senses a medical emergency.

The latest version of Park Assist Plus is added to the top trim, while enhanced Predictive Adaptive Cruise Control (pACC) is on the top two trims. When using the available native navigation system and ACC is engaged, pACC adapts vehicle speed based on route guidance. It supports speed adjustment on curves, roundabouts, exit ramps, and speed bumps, primarily on urban and rural roads.

The engine in the Atlas Cross Sport is the most powerful ever fitted to the model. The latest evo5 version of the EA888 turbocharged and direct-injection 2.0-liter four-cylinder TSI® powerplant is essentially an all-new engine employing a variable geometry turbocharger. It now makes 282 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque yet is anticipated to provide better fuel economy despite a 13-hp bump in output over the previous engine.

This engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® manual shifting. Front-wheel drive is standard, and Volkswagen's 4Motion® all-wheel-drive system is available across the lineup. A hybrid variant is planned to arrive with the midcycle refresh. Towing capacity remains at 5,000 pounds for models with a factory-installed trailer hitch.

Since the beginning, the Atlas Cross Sport has been proudly assembled alongside the Atlas 7-seater at Volkswagen's factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where about 4,000 people are employed. The Atlas family is hugely important to Volkswagen's lineup and currently comprise around a third of Volkswagen's U.S. sales.