Atlas Research Center

What's new for 2027

Volkswagen fully redesigned the Atlas for the 2027 model year. It is still a three-row, seven-seat SUV built in Chattanooga, Tennessee, but nearly everything else is new.

• New exterior: all-new sheet metal and redesigned front and rear lighting. At 203.1 inches long it is longer than the 2026 Atlas (200.7 inches) on the same 117.3-inch wheelbase.
• More horsepower: the new EA888 evo5 2.0-liter turbo makes 282 hp (up from 269 hp), while peak torque is 258 lb-ft (the 2026 engine was rated at 273 lb-ft).
• New interior: a 12.9-inch or 15-inch center touchscreen, a 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro.
• More standard equipment: a power liftgate, rear sunshades and front and rear Park Distance Control are now standard, and a new front center airbag brings the total to seven.

Powertrain and fuel economy

Every 2027 Atlas uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder (EA888 evo5) rated at 282 hp at 6,000 to 6,500 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque from 1,900 to 5,750 rpm, paired with an 8-speed automatic. Regular unleaded fuel is recommended. Front-wheel drive is standard on the SE and SE with Technology; 4Motion all-wheel drive is available on those trims and standard on the SEL R-Line and SEL Premium R-Line.

EPA estimates are 22 mpg city, 29 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined with front-wheel drive, and 20/27/23 mpg with 4Motion. The fuel tank holds 18.6 gallons.

Volkswagen has said a hybrid version is planned for a future update. Not yet confirmed No timing or specifications have been announced, so this page covers the gasoline Atlas only.

Interior, seating and cargo

The Atlas seats seven as standard. Second-row captain's chairs are available from the SE with Technology up, replacing the bench with two individual seats for six-passenger seating. Third-row legroom is 34.1 inches.

• Cargo space: 21.2 cu ft behind the third row, 55.9 cu ft behind the second row and 95.4 cu ft with the rear seats folded.
• Heated and ventilated front seats are standard. Heated second-row seats come on the SEL R-Line and SEL Premium R-Line.
• Upholstery runs from leatherette on the SE to Varenna leather on the SEL R-Line and Nappa leather on the SEL Premium R-Line.
• A panoramic sunroof, massaging front seats, 30-color ambient lighting and a 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio system are available, depending on trim.

Technology

• Screens: a 12.9-inch center touchscreen on the SE and a 15-inch touchscreen on every other trim, with a 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro instrument display on all trims.
• Head-up display: standard on the SEL R-Line and SEL Premium R-Line.
• Connectivity and charging: wireless device charging and multiple USB-C ports, plus an available voice assistant that Volkswagen describes as generative-AI based.
• Audio: a 14-speaker Harman Kardon system on the SEL Premium R-Line.

Safety and driver assistance

Every 2027 Atlas has seven airbags, including a new front center airbag between the front seats. Volkswagen lists Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist, Active Blind Spot Monitor, Emergency Assist Plus and Park Distance Control with Maneuver Braking among the standard driver-assistance features. Travel Assist now supports driver-initiated lane changes on the highway.

The SEL Premium R-Line adds Park Assist Plus.