Volkswagen revamped its largest SUV, the Atlas, just last year, in an attempt to win back more of the American market. The Atlas has a lot of space and luxury to offer, and it gains even more features for 2025! But, is this Atlas truly bringing German class to the mainstream segment? This article is here to detail everything we know about the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas!
What’s New for 2025?
- Updated Infotainment with ChatGPT Voice Assistant
- Newly standard 15W Wireless Charging and Light Assist
- SEL Premium gets Perforated Headrest, 4-way lumbar, and Massage
- Mountain Lake Blue, Avocado Green, and Pure Gray with expanded availability
Trims and Pricing
MSRP for FWD unless noted
SE: $37,995
SE Tech: $42,100
Peak Edition AWD: $46,990
SEL AWD: $48,880
SEL Premium AWD: $52,890
Prices only go up around $500 for 2025, which is nice to see.
Air ball and slam dunk
Slam Dunk: The Atlas has a lot of standard features for the segment
Air Ball: The cabin is filled with too much Piano Black and touch capacitive elements
Design and Features
As mentioned above, please watch the video linked below for a full in-depth exploration of the exterior design and differences. The Atlas doesn’t get any major changes following its redesign last year. It will retain its bold styling with the newest VW elements, and even bringing down some Audi elements as well.
Here is the full breakdown of what we know about the feature availability:
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Feature |
Availability |
Exterior |
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LED Headlights |
Standard with Adaptive abelites |
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LED Light Bar and Emblem |
SE Tech+ |
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Wheels |
18-21-inch alloy wheel options | New Designs for 2025 |
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Mirrors |
Standard Heating, BSM, and Rear Cross Alert | Puddle Lamps and Power Fold on SEL Premium |
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LED Taillights |
Standard |
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LED Light Bar and Emblem (Rear) |
SE Tech+ |
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Tow Rating |
5,000lbs (Same as former V6 model) |
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Forward Emergency Braking |
Now Standard on all trims for 2025 (IQ Drive) |
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Lane Keep Assist |
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Auto High Beams |
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Adaptive Cruise Control with Travel Assist |
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard |
When it comes to the Interior, the Atlas will continue to see some updates.
Interior |
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Remote Start |
Standard SE Tech+ |
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Seat Materials |
Leatherette on Most trims | SEL Premium has leather seats |
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3 Person Memory |
SEL+ |
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Seat Adjustment |
Standard 10-way power | SEL Premium: 4-way Lumbar and Massage |
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Push Button Start |
Standard |
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Gauge Cluster |
Standard 10.25-in digital cockpit |
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Heads-up Display |
SEL Premium Exclusive |
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Steering Wheel |
Standard Leather and Heated |
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Rain Sensing Wipers |
Standard |
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Wireless Charging |
Standard (new 15W Setup) |
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Backup Camera |
Standard | Parking Sensors on SEL+ | 360 on SEL Premium with Parking Assistant |
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Automatic Climate |
Standard Three Zone |
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Seat Climate |
Heated and Ventilated Seats: Standard |
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Audio |
Standard 6-speaker audio | SEL Premium gets 12-speaker Harmon Kardon |
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Screen |
Standard 12-inch display | Wireless CarPlay or Android Auto | Navigation on SEL+ | New ChatGPT Integration for 2025 |
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Moonroof |
Standard on Peak Edition+ |
The standard Atlas offers range topping space for the VW Brand.
Rear Amenities |
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Captain’s Chairs |
Available on most models |
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Rear Vents and USBs |
Standard |
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Heated Rear Seats |
SEL and SEL Premium |
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Rear Sunshades |
SE Tech+ |
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Tilt and Slide Seats to 3rd row |
Standard |
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Tailgate |
SE Tech+: Hands-free Power Tailgate |
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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 2025 Volkswagen Atlas, watch our full first look review linked at the bottom of this article.
What’s Under the Hood?
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 2025 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!
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