Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2023– car dimensions: 4966 mm long, 1990 mm wide and 1723 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,870 kg. Braked towing is 907 kg.
The SE cabin seats five with leatherette upholstery, heated front seats and a 10-way power driver's seat. A 6.5-inch touchscreen provides Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Manual climate control is standard. Cruise control is included. Driver aids standard across the generation include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot warning and rear traffic alert plus a reversing camera. Parking sensors and lane keep assist are on higher trims only.
Cargo volume is 1141 litres behind the rear seats. Folding the 60/40 split rear seats opens it to 2203 litres.
The SE uses the 2.0T engine with 907 kg braked towing capacity when fitted with a hitch. Payload is 490 kg. It suits light towing and family hauling but lacks heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension.
The cabin seats five with leatherette surfaces, heated front seats and a 10-way power driver's seat with lumbar support. Passenger volume is 112 cubic feet. The rear bench splits 60/40 and reclines. Manual climate control is standard with second-row vents. The space feels roomy and practical for daily use.
2.0T FWD fuel economy 21 city/25 highway/23 combined mpg
Oil and filter service every 10,000 miles or 1 year
NHTSA overall 5-star crash rating
Standard Front Assist AEB with pedestrian detection, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert, six airbags, ESC
The SE uses the 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder. Front-wheel-drive versions are rated 21 city, 25 highway and 23 combined mpg. All-wheel-drive drops to 20/24/22. The V6 is not offered on this trim.
Minor maintenance starts at 10,000 miles or one year, then every 20,000 miles or two years. It covers oil and filter changes plus inspections. Carefree Maintenance is available as a prepaid option covering scheduled services.
NHTSA rates the vehicle five stars overall, with four stars frontal and rollover plus five stars side. Standard kit includes Front Assist with autonomous emergency braking and pedestrian monitoring, Side Assist blind-spot monitor, Rear Traffic Alert, six airbags, electronic stability control, ABS and a rearview camera.
Basic warranty is four years or 50,000 miles. Powertrain matches that term. Corrosion coverage runs seven years or 100,000 miles. Keep up with the oil-change schedule and inspections to maintain reliability.
Length 4966 mm, Width 1990 mm, Height 1723 mm, Wheelbase 2980 mm (Atlas Cross Sport 2023 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Volkswagen 2022 Atlas Cross Sport Technical Specifications PDF and 2023 Atlas Cross Sport Press Kit, Cars.com/Edmunds/C&D.