Don't Overpay for Your New Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Overview
Notable Features
8-inch digital instrument panel now standard
Seats six or seven in three rows
Two-row Atlas Cross Sport available
Four-cylinder or V-6 power
Front- or all-wheel drive
Automatic emergency braking standard
The Good
Second-row comfort
Cargo space
Three child seats fit in second row
8-inch multimedia screen is sharp and bright
The Bad
V-6 power underwhelming
Not enough hidden storage space
Steering is too light
Austere cabin
What Is the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas? The three-row Atlas is Volkswagen’s largest SUV, positioned above the compact Tiguan in VW’s lineup. If you don’t need a third row but like the Atlas’ size otherwise, VW also sells a two-row Atlas Cross Sport with seating for five and sleeker styling.
Power comes from a standard 235-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine or an available 276-hp, 3.6-liter V-6. Both engines work with an eight-speed automatic transmission, and front- and all-wheel-drive models are available. Rivals include the Honda Pilot, Kia Telluride and Mazda CX-9.
The Atlas offers 29.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind its second row and 14 cubic feet behind its third row, according to Cars.com’s cargo measurements. The Atlas Cross Sport, meanwhile, has 20.7 cubic feet of space behind its backseat. You can see how both scored in our Car Seat Checks here.
What’s New on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas? An 8-inch digital instrument panel is now standard, and the SEL trim level gains 20-inch wheels. R-Line Black models get 20-inch black wheels and black accents.
What Features in the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
LED headlights and taillights
Power liftgate
18-inch alloy wheels
8-inch touchscreen multimedia system
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
Forward collision warning
Automatic emergency braking
Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert
Available features include:
Panoramic moonroof
Hands-free power liftgate
20-inch alloy wheels
Second-row captain’s chairs
Fender premium stereo
Navigation
Lane-keeping assist
Adaptive cruise control
Automatic high-beam headlights
Front and rear parking sensors
Should I Buy the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas? The Atlas is an excellent choice for SUV shoppers who need a vehicle that can haul lots of people, cargo or a combination of both. Other highlights include a comfortable ride and the ability to fit three car seats in the second row. The cabin is a bit austere, however, and we were underwhelmed by the available V-6’s power.
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