Trending Now - 2027 Volkswagen Atlas: Enhanced Family SUV With GTI Power

WHO:

Jalopnik - Volkswagen is the manufacturer of the 2027 Atlas SUV.

Motor1.com - Volkswagen is the manufacturer of the Atlas SUV.

WHAT:

Jalopnik - The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas features an upgraded interior with upscale materials, including soft-touch materials, real wood, and metal.

Jalopnik - The 2027 Atlas offers four color options: Pebble Grey, Black, Dark Grey, and Deep Wine.

Jalopnik - The 2027 Atlas includes a 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster and a 15-inch center infotainment touchscreen (the base model has a 12.9-inch screen).

Motor1.com - The 2027 Atlas is powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 282 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque.

Motor1.com - The Atlas offers standard front-wheel drive, with an option for Volkswagen’s 4Motion all-wheel-drive system.

Motor1.com - The expected starting price for the 2027 Atlas is in the mid $40,000 range, with top-trim models approaching $55,000.

WHERE:

Motor1.com - The Atlas is a best-selling SUV in the United States, where SUVs made up 80% of Volkswagen’s sales as of 2025.

WHEN:

Motor1.com - The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas is expected to be available in dealerships by Fall 2026.

Motor1.com - The first-generation Atlas was released almost a decade ago, indicating its initial launch around 2017.

WHY:

Motor1.com - The refresh of the Atlas was necessary due to increased competition in the large three-row SUV market.

HOW:

Jalopnik - The transmission lever has been moved to the steering column to create more space in the center console.

Jalopnik - The Atmospheres feature includes an ambient lighting system with 10 standard colors and 30 colors in higher trims, coordinating lighting and audio settings.

Motor1.com - The interior features upgraded materials, including real wood accents and Nappa leather in higher trims, along with a physical volume knob for audio and drive mode selection.

(UPDATED April 1, 2026 05:41 UTC)

Volkswagen has unveiled the 2027 Atlas SUV, which features an upgraded interior with upscale materials like soft-touch surfaces, real wood, and metal accents. The new model will offer a 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster and a 15-inch center infotainment touchscreen, along with a powerful 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 282 horsepower, and is expected to hit dealerships by Fall 2026 with a starting price in the mid $40,000 range. This refresh comes as Volkswagen's best-selling SUV in the U.S. faces increased competition in the large three-row SUV market, prompting significant updates to its design and features.