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2027 Volkswagen Atlas
The Volkswagen Atlas receives a comprehensive makeover as it enters its second generation for 2027, with a more muscular powertrain, reworked styling and updated interior features. The 2.0-liter turbo four now makes 282 hp and 258 lb-ft with an 8-speed automatic and standard Qi2 wireless charging pads. MSRP runs $43,135 to $58,135.
Current archiveChecked Aug. 28, 2026United States specification
Powertrain2.0L turbo four-cylinder (EA888 evo5)
Output282 hp
DrivetrainFWD / 4MOTION AWD
Seating6 or 7
Maximum towingUp to 5,000 lb
Decision answers19Trim, ownership and verification
What changed for 2027
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the Atlas receives a comprehensive makeover as it enters its second generation. A more muscular powertrain, reworked styling, and updated interior features are all set to improve the experience for the driver and passengers.
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) adds standard Qi2 wireless charging pads to the redesigned interior.
Pricing and powertrain for 2027
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists MSRP at $43,135-$58,135.
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the redesigned Atlas uses the fifth-generation EA888 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, now making 282 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, an increase of 13 hp and a decrease of 15 lb-ft versus the outgoing engine, paired with an 8-speed automatic.
How it compares to its closest rivals
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) lists top-ranked competitors as the Kia Telluride, Honda Pilot, Chevrolet Traverse, and Hyundai Palisade.
Questions buyers ask
What's new for the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says a comprehensive second-generation makeover with a more muscular powertrain and reworked styling.
How much does the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas cost?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists MSRP at $43,135 to $58,135.
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Record summary
What to know first
The 2027 Atlas is a full second-generation redesign: new exterior sheet metal, a reimagined cabin and an updated 282-hp EA888 evo5 2.0L turbo engine (up from 269 hp). SE and SE with Technology offer standard FWD or available 4MOTION AWD; SEL R-Line and SEL Premium R-Line come standard with 4MOTION AWD. The base gets a 12.9-inch touchscreen, with all other trims moving up to a 15-inch display.
Model-year note
This is a full second-generation redesign, not a refresh, so the previous generation's 269-hp output and trim names do not apply. The Peak Edition and plain SEL trims from the outgoing generation are gone, replaced by SEL R-Line as a distinct trim from SEL Premium R-Line.
Trim map
How the lineup separates.
Trim descriptions identify the meaningful change from one trim to the next; individual options can still vary.
| Trim | Place in the lineup | Notable equipment |
|---|---|---|
| SE | Entry trim | 2.0L turbo EA888 evo5 engine standard, 282 hp, 12.9-inch touchscreen standard, Standard FWD, 4MOTION AWD available |
| SE with Technology | Trim 2 of 4 | Hands-free remote power liftgate standard, 15-inch touchscreen upgrade over base SE, Remote engine start standard |
| SEL R-Line | Trim 3 of 4 | R-Line styling and standard 4MOTION AWD, 15-inch touchscreen and Driver Experience Dial standard, Real wood décor and soft-touch surfaces standard, per the redesigned cabin |
| SEL Premium R-Line | Top trim | 21-inch alloy wheels and R-Line styling standard, Massage front seats with 4-way lumbar standard, Harman Kardon premium audio standard |
01
Entry trim
SE
- 2.0L turbo EA888 evo5 engine standard, 282 hp
- 12.9-inch touchscreen standard
- Standard FWD, 4MOTION AWD available
02
Trim 2 of 4
SE with Technology
- Hands-free remote power liftgate standard
- 15-inch touchscreen upgrade over base SE
- Remote engine start standard
03
Trim 3 of 4
SEL R-Line
- R-Line styling and standard 4MOTION AWD
- 15-inch touchscreen and Driver Experience Dial standard
- Real wood décor and soft-touch surfaces standard, per the redesigned cabin
Trim-by-trim specifications
The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas: 6 trims compared.
Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | EPA city / hwy / comb | Seats | Basic warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic | FWD | 269 | 273 | 22 / 29 / 25 mpg | 7 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| SE 4MOTION | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic | AWD | 269 | 273 | 20 / 27 / 23 mpg | 7 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| SE w/Tech Pkg | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic | FWD | 269 | 273 | 22 / 29 / 25 mpg | 7 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| SE 4MOTION w/Tech Pkg | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic | AWD | 269 | 273 | 20 / 27 / 23 mpg | 7 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| SEL R-Line 4MOTION | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic | AWD | 269 | 273 | 20 / 27 / 23 mpg | 7 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic | AWD | 269 | 273 | 20 / 27 / 23 mpg | 7 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Trim | Curb weight | Length | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle | Front headroom | Front legroom | Towing | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | 4,317 lb | 200.7 in | 70.4 in | 117.3 in | 6.3 in | 41 ft | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | 18" | |
| SE 4MOTION | 4,484 lb | 200.7 in | 70.4 in | 117.3 in | 6.3 in | 41 ft | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | 18" | |
| SE w/Tech Pkg | 4,317 lb | 200.7 in | 70.4 in | 117.3 in | 6.3 in | 41 ft | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | 5,000 lb | 20" |
| SE 4MOTION w/Tech Pkg | 4,484 lb | 200.7 in | 70.4 in | 117.3 in | 6.3 in | 41 ft | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | 5,000 lb | 20" |
| SEL R-Line 4MOTION | 4,636 lb | 200.7 in | 70.4 in | 117.3 in | 6.3 in | 41 ft | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | 5,000 lb | 20" |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION | 4,636 lb | 200.7 in | 70.4 in | 117.3 in | 6.3 in | 41 ft | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | 5,000 lb | 21" |
Equipment by trim
Which 2027 Volkswagen Atlas trim has what.
Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.
| Equipment | SE | SE 4MOTION | SE w/Tech Pkg | SE 4MOTION w/Tech Pkg | SEL R-Line 4MOTION | SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | ||||||
| Adaptive headlights | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Anti-theft alarm | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Blind-spot alert | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child door locks | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child-seat anchors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hill-descent control | – | Std | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Hill-start assist | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Pedestrian detection with automatic braking | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rearview camera | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Surround-view camera | – | – | – | – | – | Std |
| Front and rear parking sensors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Electronic stability control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Technology | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Bluetooth | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hands-free calling | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| IPod interface | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Built-in internet access | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Navigation system | – | – | – | – | Std | Std |
| Premium audio system | – | – | – | – | – | Std |
| Satellite radio | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering-wheel audio controls | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Touchscreen | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Voice recognition | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Comfort | ||||||
| Heated front seats | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated mirrors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power front seats for driver and passenger | – | – | – | – | Std | Std |
| Power driver's seat | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Leather seats | – | – | – | – | Std | Std |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | – | – | – | – | Std | Std |
| Front and rear climate zones | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Panoramic moonroof | – | – | Opt | Opt | Std | Std |
| Tilt steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cup holders | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Folding rear seat | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Exterior and convenience | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Roof rails | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power-folding mirrors | – | – | – | – | – | Std |
| 12-volt power outlet | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote engine start | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Push-button start | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Integrated garage-door opener | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rain-sensing wipers | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
Complete certification table
4 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50408Atlas | 2L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 | N/A |
| 50416Atlas 4motion | 2L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | N/A |
| 50769Atlas Cross Sport | 2L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 24 | N/A |
| 50789Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 2L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 | N/A |
Direct answers
19 questions tied to this model-year.
Each answer names its source.
Q01How many trims does the 2027 Atlas come in?
The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas (three-row SUV) comes in 4 trims: SE, SE with Technology, SEL R-Line, SEL Premium R-Line.
Source: Volkswagen
Q02What are the 2027 Atlas trims?
The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas trims are SE, SE with Technology, SEL R-Line, SEL Premium R-Line, listed from the entry SE up to the top SEL Premium R-Line.
Source: Volkswagen
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 Atlas use?
The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas is built around 2.0L turbo four-cylinder (EA888 evo5), rated at 282 horsepower across its three-row SUV body style.
Source: Volkswagen specifications
Q04Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 Atlas?
The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas is offered with FWD / 4MOTION AWD.
Source: Volkswagen specifications
Q05What changed for the 2027 Atlas?
This is a full second-generation redesign, not a refresh, so the previous generation's 269-hp output and trim names do not apply. The Peak Edition and plain SEL trims from the outgoing generation are gone, replaced by SEL R-Line as a distinct trim from SEL Premium R-Line.
Source: Volkswagen model-year information
Q06How much cargo space does the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas have (behind 3rd row)?
Cargo volume is 20.6 cu ft. Documented for the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas in Edmunds 2027 Atlas debut coverage, read 2026-09-10.
Source: Manufacturer specifications and press materials
Q07How much cargo space does the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas have (behind 2nd row)?
Cargo volume is 55.5 cu ft. Documented for the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas in Edmunds 2027 Atlas debut coverage, read 2026-09-10.
Source: Manufacturer specifications and press materials
Q08What is the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas's maximum cargo volume?
Maximum cargo volume is 96.8 cu ft. Documented for the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas in Edmunds 2027 Atlas debut coverage, read 2026-09-10.
Source: Manufacturer specifications and press materials
Q09What are the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas trim levels?
The lineup is SE, SE with Technology, SEL R-Line and SEL Premium R-Line.
Source: Volkswagen press release
Q10Is all-wheel drive standard on the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas?
AWD is optional on SE and SE with Technology, but standard on SEL R-Line and SEL Premium R-Line.
Source: Volkswagen press release
Q11What kind of brakes does the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas have?
MotorTrend lists the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas with four-wheel disc brakes.
Q12What suspension does the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas use?
MotorTrend describes the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas's suspension this way. Front: a MacPherson-type strut design. Rear: a multi-link design.
Q13How big is the fuel tank on the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas SE FWD?
CarBuzz lists an 18.6-gallon fuel tank for the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas SE FWD.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q14What is the GVWR of the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas SE FWD?
CarBuzz lists a curb weight of 4,321 pounds and a maximum payload of 1,102 pounds for the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas SE FWD; because payload is the gross vehicle weight rating minus curb weight, that puts the GVWR at 5,423 pounds.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q15What is the payload capacity of the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas SE FWD?
CarBuzz lists a maximum payload of 1,102 pounds for the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas SE FWD.
Source: CarBuzz model-year specification page
Q16What size tires does the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas AWD SEL R-Line Black 4Motion 4dr SUV come with?
CarDealerships.com lists P255/50R20 tires on the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas AWD SEL R-Line Black 4Motion 4dr SUV.
Source: CarDealerships.com model-year specification page
Q17How quickly does the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas accelerate from 0 to 60 mph?
The most recent instrumented 0 to 60 mph tests of this model that 0-60Specs.com lists are of earlier model years than the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas: 7.3 seconds for the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION (Car and Driver) and 7.5 seconds for the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION (Motor Trend).
Source: 0-60Specs.com model-year specification page
Q18How do the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas trims differ from one another?
All 6 trims share the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) making 269 hp. The SE 4MOTION has AWD instead of FWD and hill-descent control as standard equipment over the SE. The SE w/Tech Pkg has FWD instead of AWD and an integrated garage-door opener and remote engine start as standard equipment over the SE 4MOTION. The SE 4MOTION w/Tech Pkg has AWD instead of FWD and hill-descent control as standard equipment over the SE w/Tech Pkg. The SEL R-Line 4MOTION has power front seats for driver and passenger, leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and 2 more as standard equipment over the SE 4MOTION w/Tech Pkg. The SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION has power-folding mirrors, a premium audio system and a surround-view camera as standard equipment over the SEL R-Line 4MOTION.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q19What does the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas cost across its trims?
Kelley Blue Book's national base prices for the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas run from $43,135 for the SE to $58,135 for the SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION, across 6 trims.
Source: Kelley Blue Book
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