# 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Review

> 2027 Volkswagen Atlas offers refined driving experience and upscale features at competitive price.
- Title: 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Review · Jalopnik | Shortify
- Summary: 2027 Volkswagen Atlas offers refined driving experience and upscale features at competitive price. The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas provides a satisfying upgrade…
- Keywords: volkswagen, atlas, 2027, suv, three-row, wheels, infotainment, hybrid, powertrain, volkswagen atlas, seahawks, nfl
- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2278359/2027-volkswagen-atlas-three-row-suv-first-drive-review
- Author: Daniel Golson
- Published: 2026-10-06T13:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: volkswagen, atlas, 2027, suv, three-row, wheels, infotainment, hybrid, powertrain, volkswagen atlas, seahawks, nfl
## 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.
## Key takeaway

The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas provides a satisfying upgrade with improved features and performance at a modest price increase over the 2026 model.