Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

The Atlas Cross Sport is a sportier-looking version of VW’s largest crossover SUV, the midsize Atlas. To achieve its fastback look, the Cross Sport shaves a few inches off the back of the standard Atlas. In the process, it also loses the third row, reducing seating capacity from seven to five. Maximum towing capacity is 5,000 pounds.

Volkswagen offers the Atlas Cross Sport in three main trims: the base-level S (which was eliminated in 2022), the mid-tier SE, and the well-equipped SEL. All versions come standard with LED headlights, forward collision mitigation, blind-spot warning, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Stepping up to the SE adds heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a wireless smartphone charging pad, while the SEL also offers navigation, a digital gauge cluster, and a panoramic sunroof. The trims can be further customized with equipment groups, including the Technology package, which offers adaptive cruise control and parking sensors, the R-Line, which adds black trim accents and unique wheels, and the Premium, which includes heated and ventilated leather seats, among other goodies.

Motivating the Atlas Cross Sport is either a standard 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder making 235 horsepower or an optional 3.6-liter V6, which boosts output to 276 hp. Both engines are backed by an eight-speed automatic transmission, which routes power to the front wheels unless the model is equipped with optional all-wheel drive, which VW calls 4Motion. No hybrid or electric versions have been produced.