Volkswagen Atlas#Two-row versions

{{Infobox automobile

| name = First generation

| image = 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SE, front 3.24.23.jpg

| caption =

| model_code = CA1{{Cite web |title=VW ATLAS (CA1) |url=https://www.meyermotoren.de/en/fahrzeuge/2000038193/vw/atlas_ca1_ |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=Meyer Motoren}}

| aka = Volkswagen Teramont

| production = 2017–present

| model_years = 2018–present

| assembly = {{unbulleted list

| United States: Chattanooga, Tennessee (Chattanooga Assembly Plant)

| China: Ningbo, Zhejiang (SAIC-VW)

}}

| designer =

| platform = Volkswagen Group MQB

| related = Volkswagen Talagon
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Audi Q6

| engine = {{unbulleted list

| Gasoline:

| 2.0 L EA888 DCGA/DPL/DKX TSI I4

| 2.5 L EA390 DPK/DDK VR6 (China)

| 3.6 L EA390 CDVC VR6

}}

| powerout =

| transmission = {{unbulleted list

| 8-speed automatic

| 7-speed DSG

}}

| wheelbase = {{convert|2980|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/volkswagen/atlas/specs |title=Volkswagen Atlas Features and Specs |date=15 November 2021 |publisher=Caranddriver.com}}

| length = {{unbulleted list

| {{convert|198.3|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}}{{cite web|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2018-volkswagen-atlas-photos-and-info-news |title=2018 Volkswagen Atlas Photos and Info – News – Car and Driver |publisher=Caranddriver.com |date=2016-10-28 |access-date=2017-06-04}}

| {{convert|195.5|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}} (two-row versions)[https://www.autoweek.com/drives/a31151883/the-2020-volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport-is-the-suv-for-dinks/ The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is the SUV for DINKs] - Robin Warner, Autoweek, 2 March 2020

}}

| width = {{convert|78.3|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| height = {{unbulleted list

| {{convert|70.0|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| {{convert|67.7|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}} (two-row versions)

}}

| weight = {{convert|1864-2046|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}{{cite web |title=Volkswagen Atlas Weight (2018 - 2022) |url=https://www.autopadre.com/vehicle-weight/volkswagen-atlas#:~:text=2019%20Volkswagen%20Atlas%20Weight%20Table%20%20%20,%202046%20kg%20%2026%20more%20rows%20 |website=Autopadre |access-date=11 December 2022}}

}}

Marketed as the Atlas in North America, Chile,{{cite web|title=Nuevo Atlas|url=https://www.volkswagen.cl/nuevo-atlas|access-date=6 May 2021|website=Volkswagen Chile}} and Israel,{{cite web|title=Volkswagen Atlas (in Hebrew)|url=https://www.auto.co.il/model/volkswagen-atlas|access-date=10 January 2021}} the vehicle is known as the Teramont elsewhere, including the rest of the Middle East,{{cite web|title=The all-new Teramont|url=https://volkswagen-me.info/Website/Form/teramont/site/|access-date=17 November 2017|website=volkswagen-me.info}} Africa,{{cite web|title=The all-new Teramont|url=https://www.volkswagen.rw/en/models/teramont.html|access-date=19 October 2019}} as well as in Mexico,{{cite web|title=Nuevo Teramont - SUV sobresaliente|url=https://www.vw.com.mx/es/autos/suv-teramont.html|access-date=25 August 2018}} Russia,{{cite web|title=Volkswagen Teramount Russia|url=https://www.volkswagen.ru/ru/models/teramont.html|access-date=14 May 2018}} Colombia{{Cite web|last=Castañeda|first=Fabián Rojas|date=2021-09-04|title=Volkswagen Teramont: así es el nuevo SUV 7 asientos que llegó a Colombia|url=https://www.elcarrocolombiano.com/lanzamientos/volkswagen-teramont-colombia-precio-y-caracteristicas/|access-date=2021-09-09|website=El Carro Colombiano|language=es-CO}} and China, where production in Ningbo began in 2017.[http://www.driversmagazine.com/volkswagen-teramont-suv-for-china-is-similar-to-atlas-suv/ Volkswagen Teramont SUV For China is Similar to Atlas SUV]. Accessed November 1, 2016. For markets outside China, the Atlas/Teramont is produced in the Chattanooga plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States.{{cite web|title=2018 VW Atlas - midsize family SUV|url=http://www.vw.com/models/atlas/section/performance/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108050209/http://www.vw.com/models/atlas/section/performance/|archive-date=8 January 2018|access-date=8 January 2018|website=Volkswagen America, Inc.}}{{Cite web|last=Zhang|first=Benjamin|title=We drove a $42,000 Toyota Highlander and a $40,000 Volkswagen Atlas to see which was the better family SUV — here's the verdict|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/toyota-highlander-and-vw-atlas-suv-comparison-which-is-better-2018-8|access-date=2018-12-08|website=Business Insider}}

The vehicle features a transverse mounted four-cylinder or Volkswagen's VR6 engine.{{cite web|last=Tahaney|first=Ed|date=2016-10-27|title=2018 Volkswagen Atlas First Look | Automobile Magazine|url=http://www.automobilemag.com/news/2018-volkswagen-atlas-first-look/|access-date=2017-06-04|publisher=Automobilemag.com}} Up to the introduction of the China-only Viloran,{{Cite web|last=autotimesnews|date=2021-04-19|title=Volkswagen presented its largest crossover Talagon in Shanghai|url=https://www.autotimesnews.com/volkswagen-presented-its-largest-crossover-talagon-in-shanghai/|access-date=2021-04-21|language=en-GB}} the Atlas was the largest vehicle produced on the Volkswagen Group MQB platform.

The CrossBlue previewed the Atlas/Teramont as a concept diesel plug-in-hybrid mid-size crossover SUV in September 2013. The Atlas was introduced at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles on November 17, 2016. The name Atlas was picked for the region after the proposed Teramont name was rejected by dealers.[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-17/what-s-in-an-suv-name-redemption-with-u-s-consumers-vw-hopes "Volkswagen Gives Its SUV a Name Americans Can Pronounce"] from Bloomberg News (November 17, 2016) It went on sale in the United States and Canada in May 2017 as a 2018 model year.[http://www.autoblog.com/2017/03/07/2018-vw-atlas-pricing-30000/ "VW Atlas base price will start near $30,000"] from Autoblog (March 7, 2017)

Features included in the Atlas are the VW Digital Cockpit, up to {{convert|96.8|cuft|m3}} of rear cargo space, seventeen total cup holders, a second row bench seat with room for three child safety seats or optional second row captains chairs with room for two child safety seats, a third row seating area that can be accessed with child safety seats still in place, standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity with Volkswagen CarNet and MirrorLink, seven total stability enhancing systems, and available Volkswagen 4Motion four wheel drive system on most models.{{cite web|url=http://www.vw.com/models/atlas|title=2018 VW Atlas - midsize family SUV - Volkswagen|website=www.vw.com}}

File:2018 Volkswagen Atlas 12.24.17.jpg|Rear view

File:2019 Volkswagen Atlas SE R-Line in Reflex Silver Metallic, front left.jpg|2019 Volkswagen Atlas SE R-Line (United States)

File:2019 Volkswagen Atlas SE R-Line in Reflex Silver Metallic, rear left.jpg|2019 Volkswagen Atlas SE R-Line (United States)

The Atlas has two gasoline engine options in the United States.{{cite web|title=2018 VW Atlas - midsize family SUV|url=http://www.vw.com/models/atlas/section/performance/|website=Volkswagen America, Inc.|access-date=8 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108050209/http://www.vw.com/models/atlas/section/performance/|archive-date=8 January 2018}}

The 2018 Atlas received the IIHS "Top Safety Pick" rating after earning "Good" ratings in all five crashworthiness tests, and a "Superior" rating on the front crash prevention test. This was in January 2018.{{cite web|title=New Volkswagen SUV earns 2017 Top Safety Pick award|url=http://www.iihs.org/iihs/news/desktopnews/new-volkswagen-suv-earns-2017-top-safety-pick-award|website=Insurance Institute for Highway Safety|access-date=8 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108051011/http://www.iihs.org/iihs/news/desktopnews/new-volkswagen-suv-earns-2017-top-safety-pick-award|archive-date=8 January 2018|date=4 August 2017|quote=The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, a new midsize SUV, earns the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award.}}

At the 2020 Chicago Auto Show, Volkswagen unveiled the refreshed Atlas for the model year of 2021. Changes include a new front end, which is based on the Atlas Cross Sport, redesigned wheels, new rear lights, and a new steering wheel.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=May 18, 2020|title=2021 Volkswagen Atlas Prices, Reviews, and Pictures {{!}} Edmunds|url=https://www.edmunds.com/volkswagen/atlas/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=Edmunds.com}} It was facelifted for Mexico on December 1, 2020, alongside the introduction of the Teramont Cross Sport.{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/volkswagen-teramont-teramont-cross-sport-precios-versiones-equipamiento-mexico|title = Volkswagen Teramont y Teramont Cross Sport: Precios, versiones y equipamiento en México|date = December 2020}}

File:2021 Volkswagen Atlas SE, front 3.24.23.jpg|2021 Atlas

File:2021 Volkswagen Atlas rear.jpg|Rear view

File:2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport interior.jpg|Interior

The 2024 model year Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport was revealed in February 2023. Changes include a redesigned front and rear clip, and a heavily revised interior design. The Atlas also gained an electronic shift-by-wire gear selector, 10.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 12.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Since the 2024 refresh, the Atlas is no longer offered with a VR6 engine due to tougher EPA emissions standards required for future model years. A {{Convert|269|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine became the only engine option, with towing capacity unchanged at {{convert|5000|lb|kg|0|abbr=out}}.{{Cite web |date=2023-02-09 |title=Refreshed 2024 VW Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport Are Sharper-Looking, More Upscale |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a42792882/2024-volkswagen-atlas-revealed/ |access-date=2023-10-04 |website=Car and Driver |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2023-02-09 |title=2024 Volkswagen Atlas drops VR6, goes turbo-4 only |url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1138708_2024-volkswagen-atlas-redesign-revealed |access-date=2023-10-04 |website=Motor Authority |language=en}}

File:2024 Volkswagen Atlas Peak Edition SE 2.0T, front 12.17.23.jpg|2024 Atlas Peak Edition

File:2024 Volkswagen Atlas Execline in Oryx White Pearl, Front Right, 10-01-2023.jpg|2024 Atlas Execline

File:2024 Volkswagen Atlas Execline in Oryx White Pearl, Rear Left, 10-01-2023.jpg|Rear view

In China, the Teramont was unveiled at the 2016 Guangzhou Auto Show. The Teramont is made in China by the SAIC-Volkswagen joint venture for the Chinese market. The Volkswagen Teramont is available with an {{Convert|186|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} 2.0-liter TSI, a {{Convert|220|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} 2.0-liter TSI, or with a {{Convert|299|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} 2.5-liter VR6. All variants are paired to a 7-speed DSG with the 4MOTION all-wheel drive system.{{Cite web|title=VW Teramont (Atlas) for China revealed|url=https://indianautosblog.com/vw-teramont-china-revealed-p246416|access-date=2020-09-02|website=Indianautosblog|date=29 October 2016}} The 2.0-liter engines are locally manufactured in China, while the VR6 engine is manufactured in Germany and shipped over to the factory in Shanghai. It was developed specifically for the Chinese market where engines above 3.0 liters are subject to heavy excise tax.{{Cite web|last=Feijter|first=Tycho De|title=Volkswagen Teramont SUV Launched At The Guangzhou Auto Show In China|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/tychodefeijter/2016/11/22/volkswagen-launches-teramont-7-seat-suv-at-the-guangzhou-auto-show-in-china/|access-date=2020-09-02|website=Forbes|language=en}}

File:2018 SAIC-Volkswagen Teramont.jpg|Volkswagen Teramont (China)

File:2018 SAIC-Volkswagen Teramont (rear).jpg|Volkswagen Teramont (China)

At the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, Volkswagen unveiled the refreshed Teramont for the model year of 2021 in China. Changes include a new front end, redesigned wheels, and new full-width rear lights. It was introduced alongside the introduction of the Teramont X 2021 facelift.https://netherlandsnewslive.com/renewed-volkswagen-teramont-and-teramont-x/118415/ {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}

File:2021 SAIC-Volkswagen Teramont (facelift, front).jpg|Facelift

File:2021 SAIC-Volkswagen Teramont (facelift, rear).jpg|Facelift

The Atlas Cross Sport (called Teramont X in China and Teramont Cross Sport in Mexico) is a smaller variation of the Atlas/Teramont. The 4.97 meter long vehicle has the same wheelbase (2.98 meters) as the three-row model, but has a lower roof and angled rear window to give it a sportier appearance and is only available with two rows of seating instead of three.{{cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a29427590/2020-volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport-photos-info/|title=Volkswagen's Five-Seat Atlas Cross Sport Coming to American Roads|publisher=Car and Driver|date=2019-10-11|access-date=2020-02-17}}

The Atlas Cross Sport debuted in North America in early 2020, as a new model for the 2020 model year. Available engines are the same as the original Atlas: a turbocharged four-cylinder and a VR6. The Atlas Cross Sport is offered in S, SE, SEL, SEL R-Line, SEL Premium, and SEL Premium R-Line trims. The Cross Sport was previewed by the concept CrossBlue Coupe in September 2013. This Atlas Cross Sport, known in Mexico as the Teramont Cross Sport, was introduced for the Mexican market on December 1, 2020, alongside the facelifted Teramont. It is only sold in the Highline trim level and it is equipped with the R-Line aerodynamic kit.

File:2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Trendline in Pure White, Front Left, 01-16-2023.jpg|Atlas Cross Sport

File:2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SE V6 in Pure Gray, rear right.jpg|Rear view

File:2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION, front right, 10-28-2022.jpg|R-Line

The Teramont X was unveiled in April 2019 in 2019 Shanghai Auto Show.{{Cite web|title=VW Teramont X Is A Coupe-SUV Only For China, At Least For Now|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/344701/vw-teramont-x-china-debut/|access-date=2020-09-02|website=Motor1.com|language=en}} It positioned as a coupé version of the Teramont in the Chinese market.{{Cite web|last=Grundhoff|first=Stefan|title=VW startet mit Teramont X in China|trans-title=VW starts with Teramont X in China|url=https://www.automobil-produktion.de/hersteller/neue-modelle/vw-startet-mit-teramont-x-in-china-230.html|access-date=2020-09-02|website=AUTOMOBIL PRODUKTION Online|language=de}} The engine options is also shared with the standard Teramont, however all Teramont X models have four-wheel drive as standard.{{Cite web|title=Volkswagen Teramont Archives|url=https://carnewschina.com/tag/volkswagen-teramont/|access-date=2020-09-02|website=CarNewsChina.com|language=en-US}} It features a different front fascia compared to the North American Atlas Cross Sport. Debuting alongside the Teramont 2021 model year facelift, the Teramont X in China received a facelift for the 2021 model year, and another facelift for the 2023 model year.

File:Volkswagen Teramont X 009.jpg|Teramont X (China)

File:Volkswagen Teramont X 011.jpg|Rear view

File:Volkswagen Teramont X 2021 facelift 001.jpg|Teramont X (China, facelift)

File:Volkswagen Teramont X 2021 facelift 002.jpg|Rear view

File:Volkswagen Teramont X facelift IMG01.jpg|Teramont X (China, 2023 facelift)

File:Volkswagen Teramont X facelift 001.jpg|Rear view

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{{Infobox automobile

| name = Second generation

| image =Volkswagen Teramont Pro 001.jpg

| caption =

| manufacturer =

| model_code =

| aka = Volkswagen Teramont Pro (China)

| production = 2025–present

| model_years =

| assembly = China: Ningbo, Zhejiang (SAIC-VW)

| designer =

| class =

| body_style =

| layout = Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (4motion)

| platform = MQB Evo platform

| related =

| engine = 2.0 L I4 450TSI

| transmission = 7-speed DSG

| wheelbase = {{cvt|2980|mm|in|1}}

| length = {{cvt|5158|mm|in|1}}

| width = {{cvt|1991|mm|in|1}}

| height = {{cvt|1788|mm|in|1}}

| weight = {{cvt|NNNN|-|NNNN|kg|lb|0}}

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| sp = uk

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The second generation was launched in 2025.{{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2024/09/2026-vw-atlas-revealed-early-as-chinas-new-teramont/|title=2026 VW Atlas Revealed Early As China's New Teramont|website=Carscoops}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/733833/new-volkswagen-atlas-emerges-china/|title=Here's the New Volkswagen Atlas Before You're Supposed to See It|website=Motor1.com}}

File:Volkswagen Teramont Pro 002.jpg|Volkswagen Teramont Pro rear (China)

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• {{Official website|http://www.vw.com/models/atlas}}
• {{Official website|http://www.vw.com/models/atlas-cross-sport}} (Cross Sport)

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