Configurations

The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas is available in 4 trim levels: S, SE, SEL, and SEL Premium. Each trim has several Atlas configurations. The S trim has 1 available configuration outside the base model being the V6 Atlas S with 4MOTION®. The SE trim comes in several configurations: SE w/ Technology, SE w/ Technology + 4MOTION®, SE w/ Technology R-Line, and SE w/ Technology R-Line + 4MOTION®. The SEL trim configurations include: SEL w/ 4MOTION®, SEL R-Line, SEL R-Line 4MOTION®. The Atlas SEL Premium only has 1 configuration which is the V6 SEL Premium 4MOTION®.

The Volkswagen Atlas S comes standard with a turbo four-cylinder, dual-zone climate control, cloth seats, rain-sensing windshield wipers, alloy wheels, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, a rearview camera, and rear cross traffic alert. It also features blind spot monitoring, pedestrian detection, a 6.5-inch touch screen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, a USB port, Mirror Link, Bluetooth, and a six-speaker sound system. The V6 VW Atlas S with 4MOTION® upgrades the engine to a V6 with added 4MOTION® technology. All Atlas configurations above the base S model come standard with a V6 engine.

The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas SE comes complete with a V6 engine, an 8-inch touch screen, satellite radio, HD radio, three additional USB ports, tri-zone automatic climate control, push-button start, proximity keyless entry, heated front seats, leatherette upholstery, fog lights, and a ten-way power-adjustable driver's seat. Upgrading to the Volkswagen Atlas SE with Technology gets you a power liftgate, remote start, adaptive cruise control plus the auto-dimming rearview mirror. You can also add on a panoramic sunroof.

With the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas SEL, you gain access to a sunroof, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a hands-free liftgate, a navigation system, heated steering wheel plus front and rear parking sensors, all as standard equipment. At the top of the line, you have the Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium. This SUV features standard AWD, a 12-speaker Fender audio system, ventilated front seats, first and second-row leather seats, surround-view parking camera, heated second-row seats, parallel park assist plus large alloy wheels.

Price

 

So, how much does the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas cost? It depends on which trim level suits your needs best. The Volkswagen Atlas S has a base MSRP of $30,895. Upgrading to the Volkswagen Atlas SE changes that base price to $35,495. With the Volkswagen Atlas SE with Technology, you can expect a starting price of $37,295. From there, the Volkswagen Atlas SEL will start at $41,395 while a Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium has a starting MSRP of $48,395.

Safety & Performance

The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas comes with two engine options. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder pumps out 235 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque while the 3.6-liter V6 can produce 276 horsepower plus 266 pound-feet of torque. Both of these engines work with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

As far as 2019 Volkswagen Atlas safety is concerned, you will be happy to know that the NHTSA awarded this SUV with a perfect five-star overall rating. In addition, the IIHS gave it a Good rating in six tests. That's the highest rating they offer. Standard safety features include blind spot monitoring, post-collision braking, rear cross traffic alert, forward collision warning, a rearview camera, automatic emergency braking plus pedestrian detection. Available additional safety features include parallel park assist, a surround-view parking camera plus front and rear parking cameras.

Towing Capacity

If you want to tow, it's possible with the VW Atlas. Once this SUV is adequately equipped on any V6 Atlas model, you can expect a tow rating of 5,000 pounds. On the four-cylinder VW Atlas S, you can expect a max towing capacity of 2,000 pounds. The V6 engine really makes a difference when it comes to towing with your new Atlas.

MPG Ratings

EPA-estimated gas mileage on the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas base four-cylinder engine with FWD is 22 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. The V6 engine with AWD receives 17 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway instead.

Interior

 

The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas comfortably seats 7 people. The sliding and tilting second row allow for easy access to the back. The cabin is filled with wooden accents and plenty of soft-touch materials. In addition, you can expect 20.6 cubic feet of room behind the back row of seats. If you put down the third row, you will have 55.5 cubic feet of space. Putting down both rows of seats entitles you to a whopping 96.8 cubic feet of room. Standard interior features in the Atlas include a 6.5-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Mirror Link, a six-speaker sound system, USB port, and Bluetooth.

Exterior

The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas dimensions measure in at 198″ L x 78″ W x 70″ H. The Atlas is available in eight color options including Reflex Silver Metallic, Pure White, Terra Brown Metallic, Platinum Gray Metallic, Fortana Red, Deep Black Pearl, Pacific Blue Metallic and Tourmaline Blue Metallic.

Reviews

The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas has been a hit with the critics. Edmunds stated that the straightforward cabin makes all the features easy to use. KBB remarked that the Atlas is tech smart, good-looking and spacious enough for the entire family.

2019 Volkswagen Atlas Lease Deals

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