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2027 Volkswagen Atlas Review
2027 Volkswagen Atlas offers refined driving experience and upscale features at competitive price.
In brief
2027 Volkswagen Atlas offers refined driving experience and upscale features at competitive price. The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas provides a satisfying upgrade with improved features and performance at a modest price increase over the 2026 model. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Volkswagen's most important model
Volkswagen's most important model is the three-row Atlas SUV with 80% of sales now being SUVs versus 14% ten years ago.
First generation Atlas sales
Over 1 million Atlas family vehicles sold since 2017, making it one in three Volkswagens.
Second generation Atlas launch
The second-generation Atlas is ready to launch after two facelifts in 2021 and 2024.
Customer preferences
51% of Atlas customers are women with average age 54, three people per household, and $170,000 household income.
Design evolution
The new Atlas is slightly longer but has cleaner exterior design with dual light lines and illuminated VW logo.
Interior upgrades
The second-gen Atlas features a more upscale interior with 15-inch touchscreen, customizable home screen, and improved climate controls.
Tech features
The 360-degree camera system on the top model has poor resolution and picture quality on the big screen.
Seating and comfort
The Atlas has 14-way adjustable Nappa leather seats with massage function and 60:40 split second-row bench seats.
Powertrain details
The 2027 Atlas uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine producing 282 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque.
Fuel efficiency
Front-wheel-drive models get 22 mpg city, 29 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined, while all-wheel-drive models get 20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined.
Driving experience
The Atlas has punchy powertrain, quiet cabin, and comfortable handling over LA's rough pavement.
Storage and features
The Atlas offers 21.2 cubic feet of storage space with third row folded to 55.9 cubic feet and second row down to 95.4 cubic feet.
Price range
The base Atlas SE starts at $43,135 including destination, with SEL R-Line Premium at $58,125.
Hybrid option
Volkswagen plans to introduce a hybrid powertrain with the Atlas' mid-cycle refresh in a few years.
What to remember
The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas provides a satisfying upgrade with improved features and performance at a modest price increase over the 2026 model.
