Volkswagen has revealed the mid-life replace of its massive Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport crossovers on the 2023 Chicago motor present within the US.
The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport will launch within the US early within the third quarter of this yr, although it’s not on playing cards for an Australian launch any time quickly.
“The Atlas stays a US-focused mannequin produced solely in left-hand drive,” stated a Volkswagen Australia spokesperson.
“Volkswagen Australia has no plans so as to add to our vital SUV line-up of T-Cross, T-Roc, Tiguan, Tiguan Allspace and Touareg.”
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The Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport have by no means been bought regionally and be part of the likes of the Honda Pilot, Subaru Ascent, Ford Explorer and Kia Telluride as left-hand drive-only crossovers.
If it was bought regionally they’d compete towards the Hyundai Palisade, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Mazda CX-9 and Nissan Pathfinder.
Volkswagen has axed the three.6-litre VR6 engine, with your complete vary now powered by a brand new 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine which produces 200kW of energy and 370Nm of torque.
This can be a comparable quantity of energy (206kW) to the outgoing VR6 engine, and a slight bump in torque (361Nm).
The up to date four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine is mated to an eight-speed automated, with the crossovers accessible with both front-wheel drive or Volkswagen’s 4Motion all-wheel drive system.
On the surface the up to date Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport has a large chrome four-bar grille that’s framed by LED headlights with normal Adaptive Entrance-lighting System (AFS).
On all however the entry-level trims, there are full-width mild bars on the entrance and rear. There’s additionally an illuminated VW brand on the entrance.
Down again, each fashions have a bigger spoiler, with Atlas Cross Sport fashions gaining a extra aggressive rear diffuser.
All trim ranges get new wheel designs starting from 18- to 21-inches with machined alloy and black finishes accessible.
Inside, there’s a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system with a ten.25-inch Digital Cockpit Professional instrument cluster.
New options embrace wi-fi smartphone mirroring, wi-fi cellphone charging, six USB-C ports with 45W fast-charging, and a storage cubby below the centre console.
There’s additionally a heated steering wheel with shift paddles, ventilated entrance seats, local weather management, and voice management as normal.
On the security entrance, the up to date Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport get the total suite of IQ.DRIVE driver help know-how with hands-on semi-automatic functionality now normal.
Non-compulsory options embrace adaptive cruise management and a head-up show.
As famous above, the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport received’t be launching in Australia any time quickly as they’re solely produced in left-hand drive.
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