VW Atlas Will Give Bellevue Drivers a Great Lift

In Greek mythology, Atlas was the Titan who was charged with holding up the world. He was chosen for this role, as he was the strongest of the Titans, able to take on such a difficult task. This is certainly the case with two great SUVs available at Auburn Volkswagen, your Bellevue VW dealership, both featuring the name of the famous Greek Titan. The VW Atlas is a three-row, midsize SUV, while the VW Atlas Cross Sport is also a midsize SUV, but with two rows of seats. These two models are based around the same design but with a number of crucial differences that, as a result, give drivers in Bellevue an amazing choice of two similar vehicles. Let’s take a look at the Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport so you can decide which model fits your lifestyle better when you stop by our dealership.

The Atlas Comes in Two Different Styles

As we mentioned, the VW Atlas is a three-row SUV with plenty of room for up to 7 passengers. This is the perfect SUV for someone with a large family or who likes to go out with all of their friends. With a spacious 154 cubic feet of passenger room, the 2022 VW Atlas gives you room for everyone, even the family dog! Unlike so many other three-row midsize SUVs, the VW Atlas doesn’t shortchange the folks in the third row. There is over 33 inches of legroom so that the Atlas won’t cramp their style.

The Atlas also gives you plenty of room for cargo with 20.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind all the seats. Need more room? Simply fold down the third row of seats to free up a total of 55.5 cubic feet of space. If you need even more space, the second row of seats on the 2022 VW Atlas easily folds down to provide an incredible 96.8 cubic feet of cargo space. In all, the Atlas can carry a Herculean 1,080 pounds of cargo!

The 2022 VW Atlas Cross Sport shares the looks of its bigger linemate but has two rows of seats for up to 5 passengers. This model gives you a very roomy 112 cubic feet of passenger space, with an almost equal amount of legroom in the front and back, so you won’t have to worry about your passengers fighting over who gets to ride shotgun.

You also get plenty of space for your stuff in the 2022 VW Atlas Cross Sport. There is 40.3 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk that easily opens up to 77.8 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. This means that you can easily carry as much cargo as you like on a road trip, as well as any materials you need if you plan to spend the weekend making some home improvements and need to carry materials from the local hardware store.

The Atlas Features Two Powerful Powertrains

Volkswagen made its name by building smaller engines with great performance and efficiency. This is definitely the case with the two engines on the 2022 VW Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport. The base engine is a 2.0-liter I-4 gas engine. You can expect to get 235 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque for this engine with its turbocharged stratified injection system. The 2022 VW Atlas Cross Sport models with the I-4 engine can tow up to 2,000 pounds. The optional engine is a 3.6-liter VR-6 gas engine that produces 276 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. Atlas Cross Sport models equipped with this engine can tow up to 5,000 pounds, something that would impress many Titans.

Both engines feature an 8-speed automatic transmission to give you exceptional control. They also provide solid acceleration, with the 2022 VW Atlas Cross Sport with the VR-6 engine able to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 7.5 seconds, while the 2022 VW Atlas with the I-4 can get you to 60 miles per hour in 7.8 seconds. Both models have a top speed of 116 miles per hour when equipped with the available VR-6 gas engine. Volkswagen offers the Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport with a choice of front-wheel drive for better fuel economy or all-wheel drive improved traction.

Two Exceptional Atlas Models With One Exceptional Suspension and Steering System

Volkswagen has equipped all 2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport models with a suspension system that will keep you and your vehicle safely on the road while giving your passengers a very comfortable ride. The front features a strut-type suspension with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, and an anti-roll bar. The rear system is a multi-link suspension with coil springs, telescopic dampers, and an anti-roll bar. The electric power-assisted rack and pinion steering system will give you exceptional cornering on both Atlas models. Despite the Atlas having three rows of seats compared to two rows on the Atlas Cross Sport, both models have the same 117.3-inch wheelbase, so both models will be equally nimble on the road.

Volkswagen Has a Titanic Commitment to Driver Safety

All models of the 2022 VW Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport feature an awesome assortment of standard safety features as part of the Volkswagen IQ.DRIVE suite of driver assistance technologies. Front Assist includes forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, and pedestrian monitoring to reduce the chances of a front-end collision in your Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport. The Blind Spot Monitor will alert you if there is another vehicle traveling in your blind spot so that you can avoid a crash when changing lanes. Rear Traffic Alert will work with the rearview camera to alert you if there is a vehicle or pedestrian about to cross your path when backing your Atlas or Atlas Cross Sport out of a parking spot.

Volkswagen’s commitment to passenger safety is shown by the decision to include these driver assistance technologies in every Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport. Once again, Volkswagen shows that it is on the cutting edge of automotive technology.

Which Atlas Model Is Right for You?

Few automakers show their understanding of the needs of various drivers quite like Volkswagen. This is why the VW Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport are ideal for Bellevue drivers. While most other manufacturers give drivers either a three-row or two-row midsize SUV but not both, Volkswagen offers the 2022 Atlas as a three-row model and the Atlas Cross Sport as a two-row SUV. As a result, you are getting the opportunity for the same performance and looks while choosing one that works best for you. If you want just a two-row model, you can get the Atlas Cross Sport. If you need more space, you can choose an Atlas. Furthermore, you get a choice of two exceptional engines and two dynamic drivetrains, so you can configure your Atlas or Atlas Cross Sport based on your preference for fuel economy, acceleration, traction, and handling. No matter which model, engine, and drivetrain you choose, you are going to get an amazing Atlas SUV that would make all the other Titans green with envy.