2026 Volkswagen Atlas Lineup: Features and Specs

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The 2026 Volkswagen Atlas is arriving fall 2025 at Bud Clary Auburn Volkswagen, bringing bold style, big space, and advanced tech to families who want it all. With a powerful turbo engine, available 4Motion® AWD, and trims tailored for comfort or adventure, the newest Atlas is designed to turn every drive into a first-class experience.

Performance & Capability

• Powertrain: 2.0L TSI® turbo (EA888 Evo4) with 269 hp / 273 lb-ft (regular fuel)

• Drivetrain: FWD or 4Motion® AWD with Drive Mode Select (AWD adds Offroad mode)

• MPG (EPA est.): FWD 20/27/23; AWD 20/26/22 (SE/SE w/ Tech), 19/25/21 (Peak Edition, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line)

• Towing: Up to 5,000 lbs (hitch standard on SE w/ Tech and above); SE can tow 2,000 lbs with aftermarket hitch

• Standard Tech: 12″ floating display, 10.25″ Digital Cockpit Pro, wireless CarPlay®/Android Auto™, 15W wireless charging, six USB-C (45W fast-charge), 3-zone Climatronic®

• Comfort: Heated & ventilated front seats (leatherette), heated steering wheel, remote start (SE w/ Tech+)

• New for 2026: Factory HomeLink® mirror on SE w/ Technology and above

2026 Atlas Trim Levels

Atlas SE (FWD or 4Motion)

• Wheels/Tires: 18″ machined alloys, 245/60 all-season

• Exterior: LED head/taillights with AFS; roof rails (black)

• Cabin: Leatherette, heated & ventilated front seats, 10-way power driver; heated wheel; 12″/10.25″ displays

• MSRP: From $39,310 (FWD) / $41,210 (4Motion)

Atlas SE w/ Technology (FWD or 4Motion)

• Adds: Remote start, rear sunshades, HomeLink® mirror (factory), Easy Open/Close tailgate

• Wheels: 20″ machined alloys (255/50) with available Black Wheel Package (20″)

• Towing: 5,000 lbs with standard hitch

Atlas Peak Edition (AWD)

• Look & Hardware: Rugged fascia with silver underbody cladding, gloss-black “X” element, black/silver sills, orange/chrome Peak badging

• Wheels/Tires: 18″ glossy black alloys with 255/60 all-terrain tires

• Lighting: Illuminated front/rear lightbars & logos

• Panoramic Roof: Standard

Atlas SEL (FWD or 4Motion)

• Luxury: Leather seating with contrast stitching; heated second-row outboard seats; 8-way power passenger seat; driver’s memory (3-profile)

• Trim: Silver roof rails; illuminated lightbars/logos; Dynamic Road Sign Display; Head-Up Display

• Wheels: 20″ machined alloys

Atlas SEL Premium R-Line (4Motion)

• Top Trim: Gloss-black grille, 21″ two-tone machined alloys (265/45)

• Audio: Harman Kardon® 12-speaker / 400-watt system

• Seats: Quilted leather with diamond pattern + front massage (both seats), 4-way lumbar

• Driver Aids: Park Assist, Area View, Predictive ACC

• Ambience: 30-color ambient lighting; available front/rear illuminated lightbars & logos

Design & Dimensions

• Exterior Colors: Avocado Green, Deep Black Pearl, Mountain Lake Blue, Opal White Pearl, Pure Grey, Silver Mist

• Presence: 200.7″ L x 78.3″ W x 70.4″ H; Cd 0.33; 6.3″ ground clearance

• Lighting: Full LED head/taillights (900D-lumen), AFS, optional lightbars/illuminated logos (most trims)

Interior, Space & Utility

• Materials: Soft-touch dash/console with leatherette trim; available genuine leather (SEL+)

• Ambient Light: Optional 30 colors with backlit dash décor (model name or “Peak Edition”)

• Seating: 7-passenger with 60/40 second-row bench (tilt/slide even with child seats), 50/50 third row

• Cargo: 96.6 cu-ft max (all rows folded) / 55.5 cu-ft (3rd row folded) / 20.6 cu-ft (behind 3rd row)

• Panoramic Sunroof: Standard on Peak, SEL, SEL Premium R-Line; available on SE w/ Tech

Tech & Audio

• Infotainment: 12″ touchscreen with voice control, Bluetooth, HD Radio, SiriusXM® 360L (trial), Plus Speech with AI (trial via myVW), wireless App-Connect

• Charging: Six USB-C ports standard (45W fast charge; up to 8 available) + 15W wireless charging

• Clusters: 10.25″ Digital Cockpit Pro with full-screen nav (if equipped)

• Sound: 6-speaker standard; Harman Kardon® (SEL Premium R-Line)

Safety & Driver Assistance

• IQ.DRIVE® Standard: Travel Assist (0–95 mph), ACC Stop & Go, Front Assist (AEB w/ Pedestrian Monitoring), Lane Assist, Active Side Assist, Rear Traffic Alert, Emergency Assist

• Extras Available/Trim-Std: Park Distance Control w/ Maneuver Braking, Park Assist, Area View, Head-Up Display, Predictive ACC, Dynamic Road Sign Display

• Post-Collision Braking & ICRS: Standard; rearview camera on all trims

When and Where to Get It

The 2026 Volkswagen Atlas arrives in fall 2025. For allocations, 4Motion build guidance, and test-drive timing, browse our incoming inventory and contact Bud Clary Auburn Volkswagen today.