Performance

The new Volkswagen Atlas is packed with power for your next destination. A base 235 horsepower 2.0L four-cylinder engine powers the Atlas to zip around Santa Clara easily. There's an available 276 horsepower 3.6L V6 for increased passing and merging power. Both engine options hook up to an eight-speed automatic transmission that pairs with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

Around corners, the burly seven-seater SUV is pleasant to drive. The braking is sure-footed, and the steering wheel is reasonably weighted to accent the smooth shifting tranny. Four available driving modes (snow, on-road, off-road, and custom off-road) make driving easier on different surfaces. Should you need towing, the 2023 Volkswagen can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped.

Exterior and Interior

Another bright spot in the new Atlas is its assertive stance and stylish design. The new Volkswagen Atlas has dual square exhaust tips on the rear and a LED bar above them. Coming to the front, you will see chunky haunches and sculpted lines that merge with the revised grille and automatic LED headlights on the front.

Your family and furry friends can ride in comfort thanks to the available second-row Captain's chairs that reduce seating capacity from seven to six. The Atlas has 96.8 cubic feet of cargo space on the upper end, accessed through an available hands-free power liftgate. Plenty of thoughtful storage cubbies complete the straightforward and utilitarian cabin. The suspension absorbs a significant amount of road imperfections, making the cabin a relaxing environment.

Technology

The standard screen for infotainment is a 6.5-inch touchscreen, while premium models get an 8.0-inch display. Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, as are two USB ports and Bluetooth. A six-speaker stereo can be switched to a 12-speaker Fender audio system. The larger screen mates nicely with the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit, which you can reconfigure to show as little or as much information as you like, including a detailed map view. Turn-by-turn navigation is an additional feature that will help drivers in Palo Alto navigate more effortlessly.

Safety

Much goes into making the Atlas safe before you drive it. The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas is equipped with safety features such as:

• Automatic post-collision braking system
• Intelligent crash response system
• Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
• Rearview camera
• Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert

Available features include adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go technology, hands-free parallel, and perpendicular park assist, lane keep assist, and adaptive pivoting headlights with automatic high beams.

Learn More at Our Dealership

The new Volkswagen Atlas is worth a look if you have a growing family. Browse through the selection of trims online to know more about the Atlas. Test drive the new Volkswagen Atlas, or any of our new VWs, here in the Bay Area and get a firsthand feel of this three-row SUV's settled ride. Pick a trim that will take you and your family to great destinations.