2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport review

1. Cabin refinement 

The interior of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport boasts a refined look and feel that makes sure passengers get a high-end treatment every time they step inside. It’s lined with premium materials and it includes numerous features for enhanced convenience. Synthetic leather upholstery is standard, along with heated and ventilated front seats, and a power-adjustable driver’s seat. The heated steering wheel with paddle shifters is another handy luxury detail. 

2. Keeping you connected 

In the infotainment department, the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is equipped with all the features that are typical of an upscale midsize SUV. It comes with a large, 12-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto^™ integration, along with a six-speaker audio system and Bluetooth^® connectivity. Additionally, you get a 10.25-inch digital instrument display and six USB-C ports with fast charging technology. 

3. Driver-assistance systems 

To help you avoid tricky situations, the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has several driver-assistance systems. Forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection and blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning are some of the most notable systems that were standard on its most recent predecessors, as well. However, this model year is upgraded with a couple of additional systems that can also be extremely useful, such as blind-spot intervention, lane-keeping assistance, emergency assist, and exit alert. 

4. Passenger comfort and storage options 

There is a lot of space on the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport that’s optimally used for passenger comfort and carrying as much cargo as possible. Especially noteworthy is the roomy backseat, with 37.8 inches of headroom and 40.4 inches of legroom. As for storage, you get an extraordinary 40.3 cu-ft of space in the trunk, and a total of 77.8 cu-ft behind the first row. 

5. Plenty of power under the hood 

Performance is also an area that goes in favor of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The standard engine on the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is a 2.0L turbocharged inline four-cylinder with 269 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque, working together with an eight-speed automatic transmission. This is the kind of powertrain that gives you the confidence to pass other vehicles on the highway and tackle hills.