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 stated the refreshed 2024 Atlas will go on sale within the third quarter with pricing, gas financial system, and trim particulars to be launched nearer to launch.
2024 Volkswagen Atlas
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 informed Motor Authority the up to date Atlas might be a half-second faster from 0-60 mph, with a gas financial system enhance of 5% to 10% versus the present VR6, and effectivity similar to at this time’s much less highly effective turbo-4.Â
An 8-speed automated transmission and front-wheel drive stays commonplace whereas all-wheel drive continues to be an choice throughout the lineup. VW stated the turbo-4 Atlas might be rated to tow 5,000 kilos.
2024 Volkswagen Atlas
2024 Volkswagen Atlas
2024 Volkswagen Atlas
2024 Volkswagen Atlas
Larger 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 is not going to be backlit, as with different VW merchandise such because the ID.4.Â
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 area beneath with sufficient area to carry a handbag or small bag due to an digital shift-by-wire gear selector with an identical design as what’s discovered within the newest GTI.
2024 Volkswagen Atlas
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 emblem on all however the base trims.
Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport fashions will experience on 18- to 20-inch wheels, with R-Design fashions upsizing to 21s.
Each Atlas will come commonplace with energetic lane management, however a head-up show and adaptive cruise management might be obtainable solely on higher trims.
