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Refreshed Volkswagen Atlas gets bolder design, interior upgrades for 2021

Chris Teague

Chris Teague

Volkswagen has refreshed its seven-seater SUV, the Atlas. For the 2021 model year, the model has gotten a bolder face, interior enhancements, and high-tech upgrades.

“The Atlas has been a huge success story for Volkswagen of America, helping us to position the brand with a greater emphasis on the family-friendly SUVs that consumers are buying,” said Scott Keogh, president and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America. “This refreshed model brings all the functionality of the previous model, and ups the ante with new technology and more style.”

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The Atlas is three-inches longer for the 2021 model year.Photo courtesy of Volkswagen AG
While the Atlas’s underpinnings are the same, the 2021 model is three inches longer than the 2020 version because of new front and rear bumper designs. There’s also new headlight and taillight designs that include LEDs. Unique bumpers, side skirts, 20- and 21-inch wheels, and R-line badging are available.

VW has also upgraded the Atlas’s interior saying that it’s now more comfortable than before and it delivers a more connected user experience. The long list of upgrades includes: a new steering wheel, available contrast-stitching on the leather seating surfaces and door trim, and an 8-inch Composition Media infotainment system on all models but the base S trim. Other available features include the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit, Fender Premium Audio System, ambient lighting, tri-zone Climatronic climate control, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, wireless charging, and remote start.

The SUV also comes with VW’s next-gen Car-Net telematics system. The system includes an updated mobile app, a long list of no-charge services for five years, and a variety of subscription options for customer flexibility—including in-car Wi-Fi capability when you subscribe to a data plan. The Car-Net hot spot connects with up to four devices simultaneously.

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V6 Atlas models can tow up to 5,000 pounds.Photo courtesy of Volkswagen AG

Volkswagen offers the Atlas equipped with a number of standard driver assistance technologies including forward collision warning and emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot monitoring, and rear traffic alert. Adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane keeping assist, park distance control, park steering assistant, a bird’s eye view camera, traffic jam assist, and dynamic road signs display are available.

Buyers can choose between an Atlas equipped with a new 235-horsepower turbo-four engine or a 276-horsepower V6 one. Both engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is available with both engines. V6 models can tow up to 5,000 pounds, when equipped with the V6 Towing Package.

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Volkswagen has upgraded the models comfortability.Photo courtesy of Volkswagen AG

More details and pricing will be announced ahead of the launch in the Spring of 2020.

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