In order to gain more traction in the American Market, Volkswagen departed from its small hatchback roots to introduce the Atlas SUV back in 2017. Not only was the Atlas a unique offering for the segment, it also posed as a unique entry point to gain a taste of Audi as well. Now, VW has given the Atlas an extensive refresh for 2024, and there is a lot to take in! This article is here to detail everything we know about the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas!

What’s New for 2024?

  • Refreshed Exterior and Interior Design
  • Revised Trim Line-up
  • New Features Inside and Out
  • New Turbo I-4 Powertrain to Replace the V6

Trims and Pricing

MSRP for FWD unless noted

SE: $37,725

SE Tech: $41,625

Peak Edition AWD: $46,555

SEL AWD: $48,445

Peak Edition SEL AWD: $50,435

SEL Premium AWD: $52,445

Prices have dramatic increases on the lower trims and less harsh on the upper trims.

Slam Dunk and Air Ball

Slam Dunk: 2024 Updates, especially for the interior and exterior design

Air Ball: The driving dynamics lack refinement, even for its class

VW Atlas Exterior
VW Atlas Side
VW Atlas Rear
VW Atlas Interior

Design and Features

Please stay tuned for a full in-depth exploration video of the exterior design and differences. The Atlas has seen some much needed revisions to its design for 2024, bringing in a more refined and handsome look. Welcome changes continue to the inside, where VW has continued to update the tech features. With a very crowded segment for the Atlas to compete in, all of these changes are crucial!

Here is the full breakdown of what we currently know about the feature availability:

Feature

Availability

Exterior

LED Headlights

Standard with Adaptive abelites

LED Light Bar and Emblem

SE Tech+

Wheels

18-21-inch alloy wheel options | New Designs for 2024

Mirrors

Standard Heating, BSM, and Rear Cross Alert | Puddle Lamps and Power Fold on SEL Premium

LED Taillights

Standard

LED Light Bar and Emblem (Rear)

SE Tech+

Tow Rating

5,000lbs (Same as former V6 model)

Forward Emergency Braking

Now Standard on all trims for 2024 (IQ Drive)

Lane Keep Assist

Auto High Beams

Adaptive Cruise Control with Travel Assist

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Standard

 

When it comes to the Interior, the Atlas will continue to see some updates.

 

Interior

Remote Start

Standard SE Tech+

Seat Materials

Leatherette on Most trims | SEL Premium has leather seats

3 Person Memory

SEL+

Seat Adjustment

Standard 10-way power

Push Button Start

Standard

Gauge Cluster

Standard 10.25-in digital cockpit

Heads-up Display

SEL Premium Exclusive

Steering Wheel

Standard Leather and Heated

Rain Sensing Wipers

Standard

Wireless Charging

Standard

Backup Camera

Standard | Parking Sensors on SEL+ | 360 on SEL Premium with Parking Assistant

Automatic Climate

Standard Three Zone

Seat Climate

Heated and Ventilated Seats: Standard

Audio

Standard 6-speaker audio | SEL Premium gets 12-speaker Harmon Kardon

Screen

Standard 12-inch display | Wireless CarPlay or Android Auto | Navigation on SEL+

Moonroof

Standard on Peak Edition+

 

The standard Atlas offers range topping space for the VW Brand.

 

Rear Amenities

Captain’s Chairs

Available on most models

Rear Vents and USBs

Standard

Heated Rear Seats

SEL and SEL Premium

Rear Sunshades

SE Tech+

Tilt and Slide Seats to 3rd row

Standard

Tailgate

SE Tech+: Hands-free Power Tailgate

Rear Legroom and Cargo Space

Rear Legroom is large for its class due to length | Cargo space is lacking due to its sloping design

 For in depth details  and numbers on the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas, watch our full first look review, soon to be linked at the bottom of this review.

VW Atlas Exterior

What’s Under the Hood?

The big change for 2024 is that the Atlas no longer comes with a V6 option, becoming another SUV to be 4-Cylinder exclusive:

  • 2.0L Turbo I-4: 269 hp | 273 lb.ft of torque
  • 8-Speed Automatic
  • FWD or AWD

Don’t fret too much though, as this new powertrain still puts out comparable numbers to the old V6. There are two main fuel economy figures for the Atlas:

  • FWD: 20/27/23 MPG
  • AWD: 19/26/22 MPG (or 21 combined SEL, 20 combined Peak)

We hope you have found this overview of the 2024 VW Atlas helpful! For a more detailed first look of the Atlas, please watch our video below! What do you think of the new Atlas? Let us know in the comments!