Hidden Features of the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

The minds at Volkswagen know that drivers have come to expect a lot of intelligent, intuitive features out of newer cars. Volkswagen saw that need, met it, and exceeded it with some of the surprising features found in the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. Some of these features aren’t obvious at first glance. However, if you visit Bud Clary Auburn Volkswagen, we’ll be glad to show you the impressive surprises available in this three-row SUV.

The Atlas Cross Sport is a good car for families, adventurers, or adventurous families (did we cover all variations?) If you’ve been looking for an SUV that you can feel good about, but you also crave some fun features, this three-row model from VW is definitely worth a look. Sprinkled throughout it are some ingenious features designed with the way you live in mind. They make tough moments easier and also make day-to-day life more fun. Here are some hidden features of the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport that we don’t want to keep hidden anymore.

Peace of Mind for Parents

If you’re a parent of small children, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has some special features that enhance child safety. First off, you can put all of the vehicle’s rear doors in childproof lock mode. Simply remove the mechanical key from your keyfob and insert it into the ports found in each car door. Turn it once to activate childproof lock mode and again to deactivate it. One of our team members will be happy to show you how this feature works. Additionally, the windows on this three-row SUV have sensors. If anything obstructs them while they are going up (like the arm of a child trying to wave to their friends), the windows automatically go back down to prevent an accident.

Being a parent means having your hands full a lot––literally. If that’s true for you, you’ll love the available motion sensor trunk. When your keyfob is on your person, and you approach the car, simply swipe your foot under the bumper, and the trunk will open automatically. What’s more, when you don’t have the strength to push the trunk door down, you can just push a small button inside the cargo area to automatically close the trunk. That can be a treat to parents whose arms are tired from carrying little ones all day.

Intuitive Convenience Features

If you want to let in some fresh air without manually putting down every window, just press and hold the unlock button on your key fob. It will automatically roll down all of the windows on the Atlas Cross Sport, letting you and your passengers enjoy a breeze. For increased visibility when backing up, you can set the passenger-side exterior mirror to angle downward when you’re in reverse. It will then return to its normal setting once the car is back in drive. You can choose to activate or deactivate this setting. Again, any of our team members would be happy to show you how this feature works.

Driver-Assist You Can Count On

The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport offers the IQ.Drive suite of driver-assist features. One of the most impressive features here is Emergency Assist. This feature is in place to safely bring the vehicle to a stop in the event that you become unresponsive. It senses when your hands are on or off the wheel. When you take your hands off the wheel for an extended time, the car uses sounds and vibrations to attempt to alert you. After a certain number of failed attempts, it automatically slows and eventually stops the vehicle, activating the hazard lights to warn surrounding traffic. Plus, if you register your vehicle with VW Car-Net, you can press the red button on the ceiling to call for emergency assistance when you need it.

The Coolest of Cockpits

Inside the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, you’ll find a beautiful cockpit, complete with features that will make you smile. Something you might not know about is the highly adjustable nature of the vehicle’s performance. The knob on your console has several modes: Eco, Normal, Sport, and Custom. If your vehicle is equipped with 4Motion all-wheel drive, you can further adjust for the terrain you’re on, with modes for Snow, On-Road, Off-Road, and Off-Road Custom. This is just one way that this three-row SUV proves it’s ready for adventure. It’s also worth noting that you can customize your digital cockpit display to show the information you want. You can choose to see things like elevation, compass, range, and time to your destination. You can also choose to see your navigation appear there.

You’ll notice that when you come to a stop in the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, the engine will turn off. Then it will turn back on when you press the gas pedal. This is one way the vehicle saves gas. However, what some drivers don’t know is that you have the option to turn this feature off. There is a small button just to the left of the hazard lights button under the climate control switches. Press it, and the start/stop feature will be deactivated. Just note that it automatically reactivates every time you turn off and restart the vehicle.

Connectivity for All

You can actually connect two smartphones to the infotainment system in the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. This way, you and your passenger can both access your favorite apps and media on a road trip without having to constantly disconnect and reconnect your phones. Simply select the phone you want from the touchscreen. Our team can show you how to connect the phones you want to use in the car.

Take a close look through the vehicle, and you’ll find two USB-C ports in the front. What’s unique about these is that one is for data transfer, and one is for charging. There is also an available wireless charger, so you don’t even need to plug in if you have a compatible phone. In the back, you’ll find additional charging-only USB-C ports so that everyone can keep their devices powered up on road trips.

The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Is Smart and Sophisticated

At its core, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is a family-friendly and adventure-ready three-row SUV. It is loaded with features that make it a smart choice for drivers looking for a solid ride. However, we also love this model because it is loaded with smart and intuitive features that make life easier.

A motion-activated liftgate means you don’t need a free hand to open the trunk and load up groceries. Childproof lockable doors give parents peace of mind, knowing kids won’t open doors when the vehicle is in transit. Windows that sense an obstruction and retract can prevent painful accidents. A highly customizable cockpit and performance features let you make the experience behind the wheel what you want it to be. Emergency Assistance lets you know that help will be on the way, even when you can’t call for it.

There’s just a lot to love about the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, and we know some of these features aren’t apparent at first glance. We want you to get the most out of this excellent three-row SUV, which is why we want to make sure you know about these hidden features. At Bud Clary Auburn Volkswagen, our team will be happy to walk you through how to use each one during your test drive.