2018 Volkswagen Atlas – First Look04:33

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Published on February 28, 2017

The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas is a seven-seat SUV designed specifically for the U.S. at a time when sales of SUVs are booming. When it goes on sale next year, the Atlas will be the largest VW model sold in the U.S.

Volkswagen promises plenty of room for seven passengers and their luggage, meaning the Atlas will compete against family haulers like the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander, not to mention minivans.

The Atlas will be available with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12-speaker Fender audio system, and a Volkswagen Digital Cockpit reconfigurable dashboard display. It will also get a full suite of safety features, including adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, park assist, autonomous emergency braking, and a post-collision braking system meant to keep the car from moving after an initial collision.

Volkswagen will offer two engine options at launch: a 238-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, and a 280-hp VR6 (basically a V6, but more compact). Both engines will be paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive will be standard, with all-wheel drive available on VR6 models.

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