2027 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Debuts with Refined Styling and More Power
The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport enters its second generation with a sleeker exterior and a more upscale cabin, according to Car and Driver. The two-row SUV, a sibling to the three-row Atlas, now features smoother body lines, a more squared-off hood, and a subtle character line replacing the previous bulging one.
4 inches, giving it a tidier silhouette.
0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, producing 282 horsepower, 13 more than before, while torque dips slightly to 258 pound-feet. An eight-speed automatic pairs with either front-wheel drive or 4Motion all-wheel drive. Fuel economy improves, though official EPA numbers aren't out yet; estimates suggest around 25 mpg combined for FWD and 23 mpg for AWD, based on the Atlas's published figures.
Inside, the dashboard is near-vertical and trimmed in real wood. 9-inch touchscreen is standard on the base SE, while higher trims get a 15-inch display. 3-inch digital instrument cluster. The shifter moves to the steering column, freeing space for two wireless chargers and a new Driver Experience Dial that controls volume, drive modes, and ambient lighting.
Rear sunshades are standard, as is a nine-speaker audio system, with a 14-speaker Harman Kardon setup on the top SEL Premium R-Line.
Trim levels include SE, SE Tech, SEL R-Line, and SEL Premium R-Line. Built in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Cross Sport goes on sale in early 2027, following the three-row Atlas, which arrives this October.
Source: Car and Driver
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