SE with Technology
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8756-C Hwy 17 Bypass S
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Major refresh of Atlas family boasts significant interior upgrade with premium materials and elegant design
Refresh adds standard content, including high-end comfort features like Climatronic®, ventilated front seats, and heated steering wheel, as well as the IQ.DRIVE® suite of driver assistance features
New 2.0-liter turbo powertrain replaces previous four-cylinder and VR6® options, bringing better torque and acceleration than the outgoing engines and improved fuel economy compared to the VR6
MSRP starts at $36,715

Powertrain
All Atlas Cross Sport models are propelled by one of the most advanced Volkswagen engines ever built, the new “Evo4” 2.0-liter four-cylinder TSI® EA888 engine Producing 269 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque with regular fuel—an increase of 34 horsepower and 15 lb-ft over the previous generation four-cylinder engine—it offers similar horsepower and more torque over a broader rev range (1600-4500 rpm) than previous six-cylinder models.

Combining direct fuel injection and turbocharging to balance efficiency and power, modifications to the 1,984 cc Evo4 engine include new fuel injectors along with an increase in injection pressure from 200 bar (2,900 psi) to 350 bar (5,076 psi). Improvements to reduce internal engine friction include a new balancer shaft design that already utilized roller bearings, a narrower oil pump drive chain, a simplified valvegear drive-chain tensioner, and a new throttle valve that reduces air leakage.

The engine’s acoustic properties have been additionally refined thanks to noise-reducing reinforcements on the crankcase and upper parts of the oil pan, along with additional sound insulation on the engine’s intake side. Emissions have been improved by increasing the volume of the catalytic converter, ensuring compliance with the latest emissions standards.

Augmenting the EA888’s 16-valve, dual-overhead-camshaft layout is Volkswagen’s latest variable cam phasing system, which controls both intake and exhaust valves, as well as a variable lift system for the exhaust valves. On the Evo4 engine, new ignition coils energize upgraded spark plugs, and the cylinder head is now cast via a more robust bottom-filling method. The cast-iron engine block uses a wall thickness of just 0.12 inches to help contain its weight to only 72 pounds, while lightweight aluminum-alloy screws and fasteners reduce mass.

The engine’s exhaust headers are integrated directly into the cylinder head, optimizing turbocharger proximity and permitting more rapid warm-up (which improves efficiency), while allowing greater thermal management of the exhaust stream. The new Evo4 single-scroll turbocharger feeds intercooled air through the aluminum-alloy crossflow cylinder head, while providing a new V-band mounting connection to the exhaust system and accommodating the greater-volume catalytic converters.

On all Atlas Cross Sport models, an eight-speed automatic transmission designed to maximize efficiency sends power to either the front wheels or to all four wheels when equipped with 4Motion with Active Control all-wheel drive. Urban efficiency is aided by start/stop technology, which turns off the engine during idle when the brake pedal is held (such as when waiting at a red light). When the brake pedal is released, the engine restarts.

The majority of Atlas Cross Sport models now offer a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs with a braked trailer. SE with Technology models and above include a trailer hitch as standard. SE models offer a towing capacity of 2,000 lbs with an aftermarket hitch and a braked trailer—hitch preparation is included.

EPA-estimated fuel economy for 2024 models equipped with front-wheel drive is 20/27/23 mpg (city/hwy/combined). For models equipped with the 4Motion all-wheel-drive system, the EPA-estimated fuel economy is 19/26/22.