2022 volkswagen atlas cross sport v6 sel premium

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  2. Atlas Cross Sport
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  4. 3.6L V6 SEL Premium R-Line 4dr All-Wheel Drive 4MOTION
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    • Airbags, frontal
    • driver and front passenger
    • Airbags, side impact
    • seat mounted, driver and passenger
    • Airbags, side curtain
    • Side Curtain Protection
    • Occupancy sensor
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    • Traction control
    • ABS and driveline
    • In-Vehicle Assistance Service
    • Car-Net
    • Stolen-vehicle tracking
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    • Height adjustable safety belts
    • front
    • Seatbelt pre-tensioners
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    • Headlights
    • LED low/high beam
    • Exterior light control
    • auto on/off
    • Delay off headlamps
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    • Headlight washer
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    • Cornering lights
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    • Daytime running lights
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    • Directionally adaptive headlights
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    • LED brakelights
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    • Door curb lights
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    • Illuminated entry
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    • Parking assist
    • Park Distance Control w/Park Assist
    • Remote keyless entry
    • keyfob (all doors)
    • Keyless access system
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    • Panic alarm
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    • Door locks
    • power with 2 stage unlock
    • Rear child safety door locks
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    • Content theft-deterrent alarm system
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    • Ignition disable
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    • Lane departure
    • Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System)
    • First aid kit
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    • Theft deterrent radio
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    • Low tire pressure warning
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2022 volkswagen atlas cross sport v6 sel premium

Michael Simari|Car and Driver

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202220212020
  • Highs Sporty-looking bodywork, spacious inside, generous cargo room.
  • Lows Could be more fuel efficient, lacks driving verve we're used to from VW, plasticky interior materials.
  • Verdict While it's more stylish than the boxier Atlas and nearly as practical, the Cross Sport's on-road demeanor doesn't offer the same level of refinement as its key rivals.

Overview

Chopping the roof of the squareback Atlas and removing that model's third row of seats is the formula Volkswagen followed when creating the 2022 Atlas Cross Sport. Usually when a manufacturer turns its SUV into a coupe, it compromises cargo area, but the Atlas Cross Sport avoids this result and in fact offers more space inside than several key rivals. A turbocharged four-cylinder is standard, but a V-6 is optional, as is all-wheel drive. A host of technology features is offered and the cabin is comfortable for long-haul drives, but we wish the big VW channeled its smaller stablemates such as the Golf GTI hatchback and the Tiguan SUV and offered more excitement from behind the wheel. For more on-road refinement, rivals such as the Honda Passport and the Jeep Grand Cherokee are simply better choices.

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What's New for 2022?

The base S trim has been culled from the Atlas Cross Sport lineup for 2022, leaving the better-equipped SE as the entry-level model. The SE gains an 8.0-inch digital gauge display as standard, and models equipped with both the Technology package and the optional V-6 engine also now include a trailer hitch receiver. The midrange SEL now comes standard with all-wheel drive and 20-inch wheels, while a new SEL R-Line Black trim includes blacked-out exterior trim and black-painted wheels.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

    We'd spec the SE model and tack on the optional Technology package, which includes automatic climate control, faux-leather upholstery, passive entry, heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver's seat, and an 8.0-inch touchscreen. We'd also opt for the V-6 over the standard turbocharged four-cylinder. That adds $1750 to the price. And we'd probably choose the $1900 all-wheel-drive system. Shoppers who plan on pulling anything with the Atlas Cross Sport will want to get the V-6 Towing package, too.

    Engine, Transmission, and Performance

    A 235-hp turbocharged four-cylinder is standard but a 276-hp 3.6-liter V-6 is available as an option; both engines are offered with either a front- or all-wheel drive arrangement. With the V-6 and front-wheel drive, the Atlas Cross Sport hit 60 mph in 7.5-seconds in our testing. That's slightly quicker than a similarly equipped three-row Atlas we tested, but 0.1-second slower than the all-wheel drive model with the turbo four. During our test drive, we found the Cross Sport lacks the sporty driving dynamics that its fastback rear end would suggest. The ride quality is less refined than expected, too, with the wheels pounding over every imperfection and pothole they cross.

    Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

    The four-cylinder Atlas Cross Sport comes with EPA fuel-economy ratings of 21 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined for the front-wheel-drive model and 20, 24, and 22 mpg, respectively, for the all-wheel-drive version. The V-6 is thirstier, with ratings of 18 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined for both the front-driver and models with the optional all-wheel-drive system. On our 75-mph highway loop, the front-drive V-6 Atlas Cross Sport averaged 25 mpg and the turbo four model delivered 26 mpg. For more information about the Atlas's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

    Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

    Those familiar with the three-row VW will find the Atlas Cross Sport's interior quite familiar, despite an updated steering wheel and stitched door panels. Adults should find comfortable seating positions in either of the SUV's available rows of seats, but unlike the regular Atlas, the Cross Sport offers only a bench for its second row. In our testing, the Cross Sport held 30 carry-on suitcases with the rear seats folded and 14 with the rear seats in use. Those results are better than the Ford Edge (29 cases with seats down and 12 with seats up) and the Hyundai Santa Fe (27 cases with seats down and 12 with seats up).

    Infotainment and Connectivity

    All Atlas Cross Sports come with a touchscreen infotainment display providing both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration; a reconfigurable digital gauge display is also standard across the lineup. Navigation is optional, as is SiriusXM satellite radio. VW's Car-Net connectivity app allows for remote starting and analytics. Plus, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot lets occupants remain connected to the internet while on the go.

    Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

    Volkswagen is equipping all Atlas Cross Sports with automated emergency braking and blind-spot monitoring, but if you want more advanced driver-assistance features, you'll have to go with one of the higher trim levels. For more information about the Atlas's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

    • Standard automated emergency braking with forward-collision warning
    • Standard blind-spot monitoring with rear-cross-traffic alert
    • Available adaptive cruise control with a semi-autonomous driving mode

    Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

    While most mainstream brands start with a three-year/36,000-mile warranty, Volkswagen offers a four-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper policy. The powertrain warranty falls behind others, which stretch to five or even 10 years. As some consolation, VW covers the first two years of scheduled maintenance.

    • Limited warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
    • Powertrain warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
    • Complimentary maintenance is covered for two years or 20,000 miles

    Specifications

    Specifications 

    2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2.0T 4Motion
    Vehicle Type: front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback

    PRICE
    Base/As Tested: $36,730/$46,395
    Options: SEL trim (20-inch wheels, adaptive cruise, sunroof, memory seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, 8.0-inch center screen, auto high-beams, SiriusXM radio), $7870; R-Line package (dark wheels, R-Line bumpers and badging, leather steering wheel), $1400; Aurora Red Metallic paint, $395

    ENGINE
    turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, iron block and aluminum head, direct fuel injection
    Displacement: 121 in3, 1984 cm3
    Power: 235 hp @ 5400 rpm
    Torque: 258 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm

    TRANSMISSION
    8-speed automatic

    CHASSIS
    Suspension, F/R: struts/multilink
    Brakes, F/R: 13.2-in vented disc/12.2-in vented disc
    Tires: Goodyear Assurance Finesse
    255/50R-20 105T M+S

    DIMENSIONS
    Wheelbase: 117.3 in
    Length: 195.5 in
    Width: 78.3 in
    Height: 67.8 in
    Passenger Volume: 112 ft3
    Cargo Volume: 40 ft3
    Curb Weight: 4435 lb

    C/D TEST RESULTS
    60 mph: 7.4 sec
    1/4-Mile: 15.7 sec @ 90 mph
    100 mph: 20.0 sec
    Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
    Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 8.0 sec
    Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 3.9 sec
    Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 5.1 sec
    Top Speed (gov ltd): 116 mph
    Braking, 70–0 mph: 169 ft
    Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.85 g

    C/D FUEL ECONOMY
    Observed: 19 mpg
    75-mph Highway Driving: 26 mpg
    Highway Range: 480 mi

    EPA FUEL ECONOMY
    Combined/City/Highway: 22/20/24 mpg

    2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SE

    VEHICLE TYPE
    front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback

    PRICE AS TESTED
    $40,710 (base price: $39,765)

    ENGINE TYPE
    DOHC 24-valve V-6, iron block and aluminum head, direct fuel injection
    Displacement
    220 in3, 3598 cm3
    Power
    276 hp @ 6200 rpm
    Torque
    266 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm

    TRANSMISSION
    8-speed automatic

    CHASSIS
    Suspension (F/R): struts/multilink
    Brakes (F/R): 13.2-in vented disc/12.2-in disc
    Tires: Goodyear Assurance Finesse, 255/50R-20 105T M+S

    DIMENSIONS
    Wheelbase: 117.3 in
    Length: 195.5 in
    Width: 78.3 in
    Height: 67.8 in
    Passenger volume: 112 ft3
    Cargo volume: 40 ft3
    Curb weight: 4285 lb

    C/D TEST RESULTS
    60 mph: 7.5 sec
    100 mph: 19.3 sec
    110 mph: 24.4 sec
    Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 7.6 sec
    Top gear, 30–50 mph: 3.9 sec
    Top gear, 50–70 mph: 4.9 sec
    1/4 mile: 15.7 sec @ 90 mph
    Top speed (governor limited): 116 mph
    Braking, 70–0 mph: 175 ft
    Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.82 g
    Standing-start accel times omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.

    C/D FUEL ECONOMY
    Observed: 21 mpg
    75-mph highway driving: 25 mpg
    Highway range: 460 miles

    EPA FUEL ECONOMY
    Combined/city/highway: 19/17/23 mpg

    C/D TESTING EXPLAINED

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    Is 2022 Volkswagen Atlas reliable?

    We expect the 2022 Atlas will have about average reliability when compared to the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2019 and 2021 models. Select the used car model year to see reported issues with those similar past models.

    How much should I pay for an Atlas Cross Sport?

    The out-the-door price for the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SE trim with options is $38,179 - this is based on an Edmunds Suggested Price of $34,551 and $3,628 in taxes and fees. Keep in mind that this does not include any finance charges, which will increase your out-the-door price.

    Is Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport a luxury car?

    The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is one of the few non-luxury SUVs that has a sense of style. VW basically took a regular Atlas, yanked out the third-row seat and added a sleeker roofline.

    Is the Atlas cross sport bigger than the Atlas?

    Atlas Cross Sport Dimensions. The VW Atlas is overall longer and taller than the Atlas Cross Sport, though they are both the same width. Read through the following 2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport exterior dimensions for detailed specs.