Common Questions
Common questions about the 2027 Atlas, answered.
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The 2027 Atlas uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder (EA888 evo5) rated at 282 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard on the SE and SE with Technology, and 4Motion all-wheel drive is available.
Yes. Volkswagen fully redesigned the Atlas for 2027 with new sheet metal, redesigned lighting, a new interior with a 12.9- or 15-inch touchscreen, a more powerful 282-hp engine and a new front center airbag (seven airbags in total).
EPA estimates are 22 mpg city, 29 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined with front-wheel drive, and 20 city, 27 highway and 23 combined with 4Motion all-wheel drive.
Up to 5,000 pounds with a braked trailer on the SE with Technology and higher trims, which have a factory-installed trailer hitch. The SE is rated at 2,000 pounds.
21.2 cubic feet behind the third row, 55.9 cubic feet behind the second row and 95.4 cubic feet with the second and third rows folded.
Seven as standard. Second-row captain's chairs are available on the SE with Technology and higher trims; they replace the bench with two individual seats, for six-passenger seating.
Four trims: SE, SE with Technology, SEL R-Line and SEL Premium R-Line. The SEL R-Line and SEL Premium R-Line come standard with 4Motion all-wheel drive.
4Motion all-wheel drive is available on the SE and SE with Technology (front-wheel drive is standard on those trims) and standard on the SEL R-Line and SEL Premium R-Line.
Seven airbags, including a new front center airbag, plus IQ.DRIVE driver assistance. Volkswagen lists Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist, Active Blind Spot Monitor, Emergency Assist Plus and front and rear Park Distance Control among the standard features.
The 2027 Atlas is a full redesign. Compared with the 2026 Atlas it has more horsepower (282 vs 269 hp) but less peak torque (258 vs 273 lb-ft), a longer body (203.1 vs 200.7 inches) on the same 117.3-inch wheelbase, slightly less maximum cargo space (95.4 vs 96.6 cubic feet), larger touchscreens and a seventh airbag.
No. Every 2027 Atlas uses the 282-hp gasoline turbo engine. Volkswagen has said a hybrid version is planned for a future update but has not announced timing or specifications.