2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Review

Design

A showstopper. Period.

There’s no doubt about it, the Atlas Cross Sport brings a fresh and modern look to every adventure.

Exterior Styling

A sleek, raked roofline and unique bumpers and badging make the Atlas Cross Sport look as good as it performs.

Style that speaks for itself.

Whether it’s V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces or the available two-tone Vienna leather, comfort is always in style with the Atlas Cross Sport.

Technology

Top-of-the-line tech, at your fingertips.

With driver-focused media, touchscreen displays, and a variety of driver assistance features, the Atlas Cross Sport has a suite of convenient tech features at your fingertips.

Wireless smartphone charger

Charge up your compatible smartphone and you can be ready to go while on the go with available wireless charging.

Touchscreen navigation system

Besides looking great, the sleek glass on the available touchscreen navigation system helps make the map more prominent, while dynamic route guidance can assists you with turn-by-turn information.

Fender® Premium Audio System

Enjoy your favorite artists with the available 480-watt Fender Premium Audio System.

Take your apps for a ride.

To start App-Connect, simply plug in your compatible smartphone or connect it wirelessly and watch as your select apps appear on the touchscreen display of your Volkswagen.

Performance

Power when you need it. Or just when you want it.

With a suite of available performance features — like the 3.6L V6 engine with 276 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque — the Atlas Cross Sport is equipped for the journey ahead.

4MOTION® with Active Control.

With the turn of a dial, you can switch between four different available all-wheel-drive modes to the one that fits your current driving situation.
-Snow Mode
-On-Road Mode-Off-Road Mode
-Off-Road Custom Mode

Fully-equipped for fun.

You’ll feel a difference in the drive with a robust 2.0L 4-cylinder engine with 235 hp (achieved with premium fuel) and 258 lb-ft of torque—or available 3.6L V6 engine with 276 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque.

Safety

A lot goes in before you do.

Safety is a core value to us. And while we can’t predict everything you might encounter, we can and do spend long hours trying to help you prepare for it.

Stay focused.

Benefit from the view of a wide lens when you want it. It can help you see obstacles when backing up, a feature so helpful you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.

Intelligent by design.

In the event of a collision that deploys the airbags, the ICRS can turn off the fuel pump, unlock the doors, and activate the hazard lights. It helps react if you might not be able to.

We think ahead.

Not every collision brings a car to stop. That’s why our vehicles include the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System. It can also help slow the vehicle down after a collision, helping reduce the chance of any additional impacts.

Safety. Engineered from the ground up.

Monitoring and maintaining proper air pressure in your tires helps with efficiency and safety. The TPMS helps alert you to a loss of tire pressure so you know when to add air.

Equipped for peace of mind.

From Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD), which helps maintain appropriate stopping power during a hard-braking situation, to Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which can adjust engine throttle and apply corrective forces to the wheels that need them most, your vehicle is equipped with a total of six stability-enhancing systems.