Access that’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.
A back row that’s as accessible as it is comfortable.


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A New Vehicle Limited Warranty* covering 6 years or 72,000 miles, whichever occurs first, isn’t generous; it’s proof of our confidence.
If you sell your Atlas, the remainder of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty* transfers to the new owner at no cost to you.
Our bumper-to-bumper transferable New Vehicle Limited Warranty* is longer, in years and mileage, than our competitors.**
*6 years/72,000 miles (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty on MY2018 and newer VW vehicles, excluding e-Golf. Remainder of warranty coverage transfers to subsequent vehicle owner. See owner's literature or dealer for warranty exclusions and limitations.
**Claim based on manufacturers' published data on length and transferability of car and SUV Bumper-to-bumper/Basic warranty only. Not based on other separate warranties.
There’s enough headroom, legroom, and just plain room to keep you and six of your nearest and dearest quite comfortable.
Running almost the length of all three rows, the available panoramic sunroof lets the outdoors in. Want that convertible feeling? Just open it up.
Atlas is built like, well, Atlas. Powerful and muscular, with creased lines in front and on the sides to give it a dose of lean and mean.
A big SUV deserves some big wheels. And these available 20" alloys are the perfect choice. Their size and bold design make them a great fit.
With the key in your pocket, kick your foot under the rear bumper of the Atlas to open the hatch. This available feature is ideal when your hands are full.
In a hurry? This available feature lets you press the key to automatically unlock and open the hatch before you get to it.
The R-Line loves to stand out – offering 20" alloy wheels and bold touches like badging on the front grille, front and rear bumpers, and side skirts. Inside you'll find stainless steel pedal caps and badging on the steering wheel and welcome screen.
Atlas accommodates three rows of seats with ease. Each row is large enough for kids, adults, or a combination of both to sit comfortably.
With the 2nd and 3rd rows folded down, the Atlas has 96.8 cubic feet of cargo space. You may need more stuff just to take advantage of it.
Now all the kids can have their own room, thanks to the spacious and comfortable 2nd row.11
More like admiral’s chairs. Available as an option, they’re comfortable and offer more space for each individual passenger.12
Sippy cups and bottles. Juice boxes and the occasional chocolate shake. We say bring ’em on.
If you have more stuff than space, you can fold the 3rd row down easily for extra room. Still need more? It’s easy to fold down the 2nd row too.
Thanks to diamond quilted-design cloth seating surfaces and a multi-function steering wheel, the Atlas looks just as good inside as it does outside.
Getting into the 3rd row is so easy, you can do it with one hand. Just fold the 2nd row forward with a pull and push.
Seven people will probably carry a lot of devices, so every trim level offers at least one USB port. On some trim levels you can get up to three additional USB ports, including two rear USB charging ports.
When we say we have a lot of 3rd-row legroom, we’re not kidding around. And there's room for arms and elbows too.
"The big Atlas can carry a world of cargo in its cavernous space…"
— Cars.com
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"The big Atlas can carry a world of cargo in its cavernous space…"
— Cars.com
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“They will be well positioned to establish themselves as a serious player in the segment.”1
— Kelley Blue Book
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“Stylish, versatile and, most importantly, big, there’s a lot to like about the new midsize SUV.”
— NY Daily News
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“Giving it some distinction among its established competitors are a body-side crease that rises over the wheels and standard LED headlamps underscored by LED daytime running lights.”
— Car & Driver, 10/16
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“The second row’s folding system works even with child seats installed, granting easy access to the third.”
— Road & Track, 10/16
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“At 198.3 inches long, 77.9 inches wide and 69.6 inches high, the Atlas is also just more in every direction.”
— Road & Track, 10/16
The available display is a true breakthrough. Instead of the traditional instrument cluster, information can be displayed digitally in high resolution.
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Driver Personalization
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Wide Map Navigation View
Image shown for illustration purposes only; actual feature may vary.
The Atlas can store up to four driver profiles, remembering your personalization preferences for a wide variety of different settings and systems.
Image shown for illustration purposes only; actual feature may vary.
You shouldn’t get lost trying not to get lost. So the available wide map navigation view adjusts the size of the map, making it even bigger and more prominent.
The Atlas comes equipped for non-stop entertainment, from touchscreen sound systems to the ability to bring your favorite tunes, soundtracks, and podcasts along with you.
With an SD card reader and Volkswagen Car-Net® App-Connect13 for compatible devices all included, the standard 6.5" screen makes an ideal entertainment center.
Get your fingers warmed up. Available SiriusXM All Access offers music, plus major sporting events and some of the biggest names in entertainment, news, and comedy are available with a 3-month trial subscription14.
Forget the family sing-along. Enjoy your favorite artists with the available 480-watt Fender Premium Audio System.
To start App-Connect15 simply plug in your compatible smartphone and watch as your select apps appear on the touchscreen display of your Volkswagen.
- Mapping
- Messaging
- Music
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Your iPhone's arrived at its destination.
Open the Apple Maps app and use it to help navigate to your favorite spots, find new places, and get turn-by-turn directions from the comfort of your dash.
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Message and call with a touch of a button.
Send texts, make calls, and answer iMessages via Siri.
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A new venue for your iPhone.
Access and control music, podcasts, and more right from your dash through Apple iTunes. Your Volkswagen, now a concert hall on wheels.
Whether you're using Apple Carplay or Android Auto™, it's easier than ever to start enjoying your apps in your ride.
There’s plenty of technology to help keep you informed and more confident, from nine available Driver Assistance features to the available Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.
On cold days, warm up the Atlas while you stay inside sipping your coffee. (Or tea.) Just use the available remote start feature.16
The available Area View uses multiple cameras to help give you a better view.
This available feature offers three different zones of temperature control: driver, front passenger, and one that covers both the 2nd and 3rd rows.
Create up to four user profiles and the Atlas will remember things like your preferred driver seat position, radio stations, and temperature, just to name a few.
The Pedestrian Monitoring (included in Front Assist) feature can warn of pedestrians crossing in front of the vehicle and, under certain circumstances, can brake automatically to help prevent or mitigate the outcome of a collision with a pedestrian if the driver doesn’t respond adequately to the warnings.17
- Sunroof rain notification
- Open vehicle notification
- Parking information
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Sunroof rain notificationSunroof rain notification
If you leave the sunroof open and there is rain in the near forecast, the VW Car-Net mobile app21 can help. It can send you a notification so you can return to the car and close it.
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Open vehicle notificationOpen vehicle notification
Let’s say you accidentally leave your VW unlocked. Or maybe the trunk or one of the doors is ajar. The VW Car-Net mobile app22 can let you know, and you can even lock the doors remotely.
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Parking informationParking information
Powered by Parkopedia, the Parking information feature can help make owners’ lives easier by locating off-street parking information near a destination and sending the location to your in-vehicle navigation system, if so equipped, when you click the “Send to My VW” button.23
Driver Assistance features can help give you more confidence on your drive.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Light Assist
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Lane Assist
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Area View
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Park Assist
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Park Distance Control with Maneuver Braking
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Front Assist
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Rear Traffic Alert
Dramatization.
Features available on select trims.
Available Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) helps the vehicle maintain a preset speed and distance from the car in front of you. When activated, if the car in front of you speeds up or slows down, the sensors can detect the change and your car follows suit.24
Dramatization.
Features available on select trims.
When driving, if you attempt to change lanes, the Blind Spot Monitor can help alert you to cars that may be in your blind spot. The Active Blind Spot Monitor (available when vehicle is equipped with Lane Assist) on select models can also counter-steer within the limits of Lane Assist to help keep you in your lane if you attempt to change lanes when a vehicle is in your blind spot.25
Dramatization.
Features available on select trims.
Available High Beam Control (Light Assist) helps provide better visibility on dark roads by turning on your high beams at certain speeds. A camera mounted at the base of the rearview mirror turns your high beams on when conditions warrant it on dark or poorly lit roads. It then turns them off again if another car approaches or drives in front of you.26
Dramatization.
Features available on select trims.
When moving, the available Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist) can sense if you start to drift into another lane without using the turn signal. Within the limits of the system, Lane Assist can help steer to help keep you in the current lane.27
Dramatization.
Features available on select trims.
The available Overhead View Camera (Area View) helps give you a better view of what is around your vehicle.28
Dramatization.
Features available on select trims.
The available Parking Steering Assistant (Park Assist) can determine if a parking spot is big enough for your Volkswagen. Then it will help steer the vehicle into the space, either parallel or perpendicular. You operate the accelerator, brake, and shifter; it does the rest.29
Dramatization.
Features available on select trims.
Available Park Distance Control has sensors that can help you back out of or drive into a parking spot. Audible signals and the optical parking system on the display indicate how much space you have behind and, on some vehicles, in front of the vehicle when parking. If you get too close, the system beeps as a warning. Maneuver Braking (included with Park Distance Control) can apply emergency braking force automatically to help mitigate and in best case prevent collisions with stationary obstacles while you maneuver the vehicle in reverse gear.
Dramatization.
Features available on select trims.
The Forward Collision Warning (included in Front Assist) system can help monitor traffic and can alert you acoustically and visually to a potential front-end collision with the vehicle moving ahead. If it senses that a collision is imminent, Autonomous Emergency Braking (included in Front Assist) can support the driver with increased brake pressure or, if the driver does not react at all, it can apply the brakes automatically. Pedestrian Monitoring (included in Front Assist) feature can warn of pedestrians crossing in front of the vehicle and, under certain circumstances, can brake automatically to help prevent or mitigate the outcome of a collision with a pedestrian if the driver doesn’t respond adequately to the warnings.30
Dramatization.
Features available on select trims.
Rear Traffic Alert comes in handy when you’re backing up. It has sensors that can alert you to vehicles crossing in your path when in reverse and can even help brake the vehicle if needed.31
“…the creative color graphics are designed to look great and be easy to use.”
— Cars.com

We never forget that the most important things in an Atlas are you and your family.
The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas has earned a 5-star overall rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (NHTSA). Proof that Atlas is a smart choice.32
Benefit from the view of a wide lens when you want it. It can help you see obstacles when backing up, a feature so helpful you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.
Front and rear crumple zones help absorb crash energy, while a rigid safety cage helps deflect it away from the driver and passengers.
- Automatic Post-Collision Braking System
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Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Seven stability-
enhancing systems
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Automatic Post-Collision Braking SystemAutomatic Post-Collision Braking System
Not every collision brings a car to a stop. That’s why our vehicles include the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System. It can also help slow the vehicle down after a collision, helping reduce the chance of additional impacts36.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Monitoring and maintaining proper air pressure in your tires helps with efficiency and safety. The TPMS helps alert you to a loss of tire pressure so you know when to add air.
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Seven stability-enhancing systemsSeven stability-enhancing systems
From Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD), which helps maintain appropriate stopping power during a hard-braking situation, to Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which can adjust engine throttle and apply corrective forces to the wheels that need them most, your vehicle is equipped with a total of seven stability-enhancing systems.
Dramatization.
What’s up this weekend? Beach? Mountains? Desert? The Atlas can take you, your family, and the necessary provisions with room to spare.
When properly equipped, the Atlas has enough power to tow trailers with ease.37 So your home away from home can get away from home.
Having eight speeds can help improve efficiency and performance. In Tiptronic® mode, you can shift manually and take control of your driving experience.38
With the turn of a dial, you can switch between four different all-wheel-drive modes to the one that fits your current driving situation.
Depending on conditions, 4MOTION automatically distributes power between front and back wheels as needed to help optimize traction and provide greater stability.
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Dry
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Rainy
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Snowy
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Rough
Clear skies above. A nice drive ahead.
Not so slippery when wet.
When driving during cold, snowy, or icy weather conditions, ensure that your vehicle is equipped with appropriate all-season or winter weather tires. Even with appropriate tires, you must always drive in a manner appropriate for the weather, visibility and road conditions. Tires are supplied and warranted by their manufacturer.
Snow may be cold, but it’s not intimidating.
Rough roads aren’t that rough at all.
Or should that be big engines? Both the standard 2.0L turbo and available 3.6L V6 are more than capable of getting the job done.
- 2.0T
- V6
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2.0T2.0L Turbo
The turbocharged Atlas proves that a performance engine and family SUV coexist quite well.
- 20 City
- 2639 HWY
- 235 HP WITH PREM. FUEL
- 258 LB-FT OF TORQUE WITH PREM. FUEL
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V63.6L V6
This V6 monster boasts horsepower and torque to spare. It’s proof that Atlas doesn’t just look big and powerful. It really is.
- 17 City
- 2440 HWY
- 276 HORSEPOWER
- 266 LB-FT OF TORQUE
S
Big. And ready.
S
2.0L Turbo Atlas,
from
$30,895
The S includes:
- LED headlights
- Blind Spot Monitor & Front Assist
- VW Car-Net® App-Connect
V6 S with 4MOTION®
Live life big.
V6 S with 4MOTION®
3.6L V6 Atlas,
from
$34,095
The V6 S with 4MOTION® includes:
- 4MOTION® all-wheel drive
- Blind Spot Monitor & Front Assist
- VW Car-Net® App-Connect
- AVAILABLE Tow Hitch PACKAGE
V6 SE
The family entertainment center.
V6 SE
3.6L V6 Atlas,
from
$35,495
The V6 SE:
- Four USB ports
- Climatronic® 3-zone climate control
- 8" touchscreen sound system
- AVAILABLE 2nd-row Captain's Chairs PACKAGE
- AVAILABLE Tow Hitch PACKAGE
V6 SE with 4MOTION®
The family entertainment center.
V6 SE with 4MOTION®
3.6L V6 Atlas,
from
$37,295
The V6 SE with 4MOTION® includes:
- 4MOTION® all-wheel drive
- Climatronic® 3-zone climate control
- 8" touchscreen sound system
- AVAILABLE 2nd-row Captain's Chairs PACKAGE
- AVAILABLE Tow Hitch PACKAGE
V6 SE with Technology
Keep the whole family comfortable.
V6 SE with Technology
3.6L V6 Atlas,
from
$37,295
The V6 SE with Technology includes:
- Remote start
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror
- AVAILABLE Panoramic Sunroof with Homelink® PACKAGE
- AVAILABLE 20" Silver Triple 5-Spoke Alloy Wheel PACKAGE
- AVAILABLE 2nd-row Captain's Chairs PACKAGE
- AVAILABLE Tow Hitch PACKAGE
V6 SE with Tech. with 4MOTION®
Keep the whole family comfortable.
V6 SE with Tech. with 4MOTION®
3.6L V6 Atlas,
from
$39,095
The V6 SE with Tech. and 4MOTION® includes:
- 4MOTION® all-wheel drive
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror
- AVAILABLE Panoramic Sunroof with Homelink® PACKAGE
- AVAILABLE 20" Silver Triple 5-Spoke Alloy Wheel PACKAGE
- AVAILABLE 2nd-row Captain's Chairs PACKAGE
V6 SE with Technology R-Line
Big on comfort. Big on style.
V6 SE with Technology R-Line
3.6L V6 Atlas,
from
$39,245
V6 SE with Technology R-Line includes:
- R-Line bumpers and badging
- Remote start
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- AVAILABLE Panoramic Sunroof with Homelink® PACKAGE
- AVAILABLE 2nd-row Captain's Chairs PACKAGE
- AVAILABLE Tow Hitch PACKAGE
V6 SE with Tech. R-Line with 4MOTION®
Power in a stylish package.
V6 SE with Tech. R-Line with 4MOTION®
3.6L V6 Atlas,
from
$41,045
V6 SE with Tech. R-Line with 4MOTION® includes:
- 4MOTION® all-wheel drive
- R-Line bumpers and badging
- Remote start
- AVAILABLE Panoramic Sunroof with Homelink® PACKAGE
- AVAILABLE 2nd-row Captain's Chairs PACKAGE
V6 SEL
Filled with family favorites.
V6 SEL
3.6L V6 Atlas,
from
$41,395
V6 SEL includes:
- Panoramic sunroof
- 8" touchscreen navigation system
- Park Distance Control
- AVAILABLE 20" Silver Triple 5-Spoke Alloy Wheel PACKAGE
- AVAILABLE 2nd-row Captain's Chairs PACKAGE
- AVAILABLE 20" Black Triple 5-Spoke Alloy Wheel PACKAGE
V6 SEL with 4MOTION®
Filled with family favorites.
V6 SEL with 4MOTION®
3.6L V6 Atlas,
from
$43,195
V6 SEL with 4MOTION®:
- 4MOTION® all-wheel drive
- 8" touchscreen navigation system
- Park Distance Control
- AVAILABLE 20" Silver Triple 5-Spoke Alloy Wheel PACKAGE
- AVAILABLE 2nd-row Captain's Chairs PACKAGE
- AVAILABLE 20" Black Triple 5-Spoke Alloy Wheel PACKAGE
V6 SEL R-Line
Room with a view.
V6 SEL R-Line
3.6L V6 Atlas,
from
$43,345
V6 SEL R-Line includes:
- R-Line bumpers and badging
- Panoramic sunroof
- 8" touchscreen navigation system
- AVAILABLE 2nd-row Captain's Chairs PACKAGE
V6 SEL R-Line with 4MOTION®
The family adventure vehicle.
V6 SEL R-Line with 4MOTION®
3.6L V6 Atlas,
from
$45,145
V6 SEL R-Line with 4MOTION® includes:
- 4MOTION® all-wheel drive
- R-Line bumpers and badging
- Panoramic sunroof
- AVAILABLE 2nd-row Captain's Chairs PACKAGE
V6 SEL Premium with 4MOTION®
Big. And ready.
V6 SEL Premium with 4MOTION®
3.6L V6 Atlas,
from
$48,395
V6 SEL Premium with 4MOTION® includes:
- 4MOTION® all-wheel drive
- VW Digital Cockpit
- Overhead View Camera (Area View)
- AVAILABLE 2nd-row Captain's Chairs PACKAGE
- AVAILABLE 20" Black Triple 5-Spoke Alloy Wheel PACKAGE
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For highly qualified customers through Volkswagen Credit.
For highly qualified customers through Volkswagen Credit.
Through the Volkswagen College Graduate Program*, qualified recent graduates can get a $500 Contract Bonus** when purchasing or leasing a new, unused Volkswagen vehicle through Volkswagen Credit.
Proof of employment, graduation, and other documentation required.
Qualified Military and First Responders can get a $500* Bonus when purchasing or leasing a new, unused Volkswagen vehicle.
When it comes to awards, we’re really proud of our acknowledgments. And we’re just as proud of all the hard work and dedication that got us here.
- MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice: Best Large Utility of 2018
- Parents + Edmunds: Best 3-Row SUV of 2018
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MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice: Best Large Utility of 2018MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice: Best Large Utility of 2018
Roomier than “just about anything else it competes with.” The 2018 Atlas took home MotorWeek’s Best Large Utility vehicle in the Drivers’ Choice Awards.
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Parents + Edmunds: Best 3-Row SUV of 2018Parents + Edmunds: Best 3-Row SUV of 2018
For families, Parents + Edmunds named the Atlas one of 2018’s Best 3-Row SUVs for comfort, handling, and great warranty. With bonus points for car seat friendliness.
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