Volkswagen Atlas 2018: the intermediate SUV finally unveiled
Volkswagen Atlas 2018: the intermediate SUV finally unveiled
We knew it was coming and we had a good idea of what it would look like after seeing spy photos and online previews, but today all the speculation ends: all New Volkswagen Atlas 2018, an intermediate SUV with 7 seats, was unveiled last night in California.
Expect to see him disembark at dealerships in the spring of 2017.
Based on the CrossBlue prototype presented to Detroit 3 years ago, the Atlas series SUV will write a new chapter in the American history of the German manufacturer (it will be assembled in Tennessee) as a 7-seater vehicle offering a level of technology And a very competitive space, the driving comfort of the Volkswagen models and a price that will attract the attention of families, reads the press release.
Taking advantage of the new acclaimed MQB architecture, the Volkswagen Atlas 2018 is more impressive than all the other North American products of the brand, including Touareg. The result is an interior that comfortably accommodates 7 adults and their luggage. The 3rd row is easy to access thanks to an innovative fold-back mechanism that works even when a child seat is installed in the 2nd row.
In the front, the driver can take advantage of the new virtual dashboard, like Audi, and the Volkswagen Car-Net system offering a range of connectivity services including the integration of App-Connect smartphones (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, MirrorLink).
What engines accompany the Volkswagen Atlas 2018? The turbocharged 4-cylinder TSI develops 238 horsepower and the optional VR6 generates 280 horsepower, in each case through an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 4MOTION integral train is of course available. Consumer ratings will be announced as the Atlas is brought to market.
"This is the biggest and most daring Volkswagen model we've ever built in the United States. It has our distinctive design and manufacturing quality that makes our fame as well as being able to seat 7 people, "said Hinrich J. Woebcken, CEO of Volkswagen in North America. The Atlas represents a new beginning for Volkswagen, a new way to target the heart of the US market. "
Expect to see him disembark at dealerships in the spring of 2017.
Based on the CrossBlue prototype presented to Detroit 3 years ago, the Atlas series SUV will write a new chapter in the American history of the German manufacturer (it will be assembled in Tennessee) as a 7-seater vehicle offering a level of technology And a very competitive space, the driving comfort of the Volkswagen models and a price that will attract the attention of families, reads the press release.
Taking advantage of the new acclaimed MQB architecture, the Volkswagen Atlas 2018 is more impressive than all the other North American products of the brand, including Touareg. The result is an interior that comfortably accommodates 7 adults and their luggage. The 3rd row is easy to access thanks to an innovative fold-back mechanism that works even when a child seat is installed in the 2nd row.
In the front, the driver can take advantage of the new virtual dashboard, like Audi, and the Volkswagen Car-Net system offering a range of connectivity services including the integration of App-Connect smartphones (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, MirrorLink).
What engines accompany the Volkswagen Atlas 2018? The turbocharged 4-cylinder TSI develops 238 horsepower and the optional VR6 generates 280 horsepower, in each case through an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 4MOTION integral train is of course available. Consumer ratings will be announced as the Atlas is brought to market.
"This is the biggest and most daring Volkswagen model we've ever built in the United States. It has our distinctive design and manufacturing quality that makes our fame as well as being able to seat 7 people, "said Hinrich J. Woebcken, CEO of Volkswagen in North America. The Atlas represents a new beginning for Volkswagen, a new way to target the heart of the US market. "
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