The all-new, second-generation 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, powered by a 282 horsepower turbocharged direct-injection 2.0-liter four-cylinder TSI® engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® manual shifting, is 5.4 inches shorter at 195.6 in overall and 2.1 inches lower compared with the 2027 Atlas 7-seater. Front-wheel drive is standard, and Volkswagen’s 4Motion® all-wheel-drive system is available across the lineup. A hybrid variant is planned to arrive with the midcycle refresh. Towing capacity remains at 5,000 pounds for models with a factory-installed trailer hitch. The entry trim gets a 12.9-inch free-standing infotainment screen, upgraded to 15 inches on 90% of Atlas Cross Sport models. All models feature Volkswagen’s 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro configurable gauge cluster. A new Driver Experience Dial in the center console controls audio volume, drive modes, and the Atmospheres feature. The console also has room for two cellphones to charge side by side with updated Qi2 wireless charging; 5 USB-C ports are available throughout the vehicle as well. Further details, specifications, and pricing will be announced prior to launch in early 2027.
