Since its introduction three years ago, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has been a significant player in the midsize SUV arena. This two-row version, inspired by the larger Atlas, offers a more dynamic, sportier feel with its distinct design and character. It retains the same level of luxury, refinement, comfort, and technology as the three-row Atlas, but adds a bit more nimbleness on the road and distinctive styling. The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport comes with a myriad of enhancements, from an updated interior and exterior to an engine that’s both more powerful and efficient. The latest Atlas Cross Sport expertly fuses practicality with a sporty touch and luxury with excitement, while delivering both power and efficiency. Its new turbocharged engine enhances performance and fuel economy, complemented by an interior rich in upscale materials and advanced features, ensuring every journey is a delightful experience.
The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport showcases a sophisticated exterior design that immediately catches the eye. It features a new grille with a sleek four-bar design, complemented by LED headlights equipped with an adaptive front lighting system. This lighting system aligns with the steering wheel’s direction to provide enhanced illumination during cornering. The model’s distinctive LED light bar extends across the grille and is further emphasized by a prominently illuminated Volkswagen logo, adding to the vehicle’s unique visual identity. The newly designed air intakes contribute to a sportier appearance, while fresh wheel designs, such as the exclusive 21-inch aluminum alloy wheels available in the R-Line trim, blend refinement with a sporty edge, perfectly representing the Atlas Cross Sport.
Moving to the rear of the vehicle, the 2024 Atlas Cross Sport boasts a sleek and almost coupe-like silhouette. It is highlighted by a larger spoiler, which adds to its dynamic profile. The addition of a new rear diffuser brings the vehicle’s design together, striking a perfect balance between boldness and modern sophistication. The rear diffuser, more assertive than in previous models, injects an extra degree of dynamism into this new Volkswagen SUV, enhancing its overall sporty appeal.
The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport boasts impeccable craftsmanship and outstanding quality, elevating its appeal in the latest iteration. Stepping inside, one immediately notices the harmonious blend of upscale materials and trims that redefine the cockpit’s design. Soft-touch leather engulfs the dashboard, door panels, and console, exuding a true sense of luxury across all Atlas Cross Sport trims. This premium treatment extends to the rear door panels, creating a seamless flow of elegance throughout the entire interior. The inclusion of high-quality trim further enhances the styling, wrapping around the entire dashboard. Notably, the Atlas Cross Sport introduces a remarkable 30-color ambient lighting technology, allowing for personalized mood and ambiance. Complementing this unique lighting feature is the backlit décor integrated into the dashboard, featuring the captivating Atlas emblem, creating a breathtaking atmosphere during nighttime drives.
TWhile the Atlas Cross Sport doesn’t feature third-row functionality like its three-row Atlas sibling, it excels in versatility, boasting over 1,800 litres of cargo space. Not compromising on practicality, the Atlas Cross Sport offers generous rear leg and headroom, making it an ideal choice for families. The abundance of space ensures utmost comfort within the Atlas Cross Sport. Moreover, it offers a host of impressive features that enhance the overall driving experience. In winter, the heated steering wheel and heated front seats in every trim keep you cozy, while standard ventilated front seats set it apart from the competition, ensuring you remain cool during hot summer days. Notably, the Atlas Cross Sport interior also showcases a new height-adjustable passenger seat. Setting new benchmarks in practicality, luxury, and premium materials, the Atlas Cross Sport delivers an extraordinary driving experience that surpasses expectations.
The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport showcases advancements in technology through its various features and safety technologies. It includes the standard IQ Drive suite, which offers semi-automated driving with lane centering capabilities on highways, enhancing safety and reducing fatigue during long drives. The system gently keeps the vehicle centered in its lane, making subtle adjustments as needed. Additionally, the IQ Drive includes advanced forward monitoring to alert drivers of unexpected obstacles in urban settings.
In terms of safety, the Atlas Cross Sport offers adaptive cruise control and a head-up display, focusing on seamlessly integrating these features into the driving experience and activating only when there is real danger. The emphasis is on ensuring that the safety technologies do not overly interfere or distract the driver. The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport also prioritizes connectivity options. It features a new 12-inch floating centre touchscreen with the latest Volkswagen infotainment system, offering user-friendly navigation and intelligently organized features. The car’s 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster can be customized to display crucial information in the driver’s line of sight. Additionally, the Volkswagen Car-Net app provides remote access to the SUV, allowing users to control various features such as engine and door functionality. The app also offers functions like locating the Atlas Cross Sport using a mobile phone.
For 2024, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is available in three trims: Trendline, Comfortline, and Highline. This lineup mirrors the previous Atlas Cross Sport models but stands out with a broader range of standard features across all versions.
The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport swaps its previous engine options for a standard turbocharged four-cylinder powertrain, providing more power than the outgoing V6, yet better fuel economy. With 269 hp and 273 pounds of torque, the new Atlas Cross Sport offers more standard torque than the previous version’s 3.6L V6 engine. Additionally, its average fuel consumption rating of 10.8 L per 100 km makes it more fuel-efficient in 2024. The added torque ensures quick accelerations and confident passing on the highway, without hesitation. One of the standout features of this engine is that the Atlas Cross Sport delivers better efficiency than ever before. The 4MOTION all-wheel drive, which comes as standard equipment, provides stability and safety in challenging conditions. Connected to the engine through an eight-speed automatic gearbox, controlled via paddle shifters on the steering wheel, the 4MOTION AWD technology guarantees performance. The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport also offers a substantial 5,000 pounds of towing capacity, making it a versatile choice for various needs and adventures.
The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is currently on sale.
The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has a starting price of $51,560 for the Comfortline entry-level trim. The new 2024 Atlas Cross Sport Highline model starts at $58,560 while the top-of-the-line Execline trim starts at $61,560.