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2023 VW Atlas
Volkswagen's 2023 Atlas is a stylish and versatile summer vehicle for daily commuters, road trippers and family outings. The midsize SUV offers a choice of two powerful engines, an expansive interior with three rows and lengthy list of safety features.
Under the Hood
The 2003 Atlas comes with a turbocharged engine that produces 235 hp and 258 Ib-ft of torque. An optional V6 engine generates 276 hp and 266 torque.
The vehicle’s front-wheel drive syncs with an eight-speed automatic transmission. An optional all-wheel drive system helps the vehicle traverse beach sand, off-road trails and mountainous areas without getting stuck or sliding off the road.
The 2023 Atlas has a 5000-pound maximum towing capacity and allows families to bring a camper trailer for sleeping and cooking on the road.
Base model has an EPA rating of 21 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. The sporty V6 engine delivers an EPA rating of 18 mpg/city and 24 mpg/highway.
Comfort and Convenience
The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas provides seating for seven passengers—an ideal choice for enjoyable family travel.
It offers 20.6 cubic feet of cargo space for four carry-on suitcases behind the third row. A total capacity of 96.8 cubic feet of storage space is behind the front seats, enough space for stacking essentials for an extended holiday.
Front seats are well-cushioned and offer lumbar support for driver alertness and concentration on prolonged journeys. Tall drivers have 41.7 inches of legroom and 61.5 inches of wriggle room to reduce fatigue and back discomfort.
Standard luxuries include a 6.5-inch touchscreen system with Apple CarPlay and Android Bluetooth connectivity, two USB ports and a six-speaker prime sound system. An optional panoramic roof gives passengers a spectacular view while improving cabin ventilation and reduces humidity accumulation on hot summer days.
Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro
VW’s Digital Cockpit Pro is a customized instrument cluster available on higher trims. It offers excellent benefits for summer travelers.
- Increased Visibility: High-resolution display makes it easy to see important information at a glance---even in bright sunlight.
- Customization: Personalized real-time driving data for monitoring vehicle status and saving money on fuel costs.
- Navigation: Provides directions for unfamiliar vacation destinations, traffic decongestion and road hazards.
- Infotainment: Keeps passengers entertained and informed on the road with music, podcasts and audiobooks.
Safety
IQ Drive is a bundle of automated-driving support systems available on all 2023 Atlas vehicles. The system comprises radars, cameras and ultrasonic sensors that provide iron-clad protection on bustling summer roads.
Technologies include:
- Anti-Lock Brakes: Maintains braking control on slippery roads and emergencies.
- Forward Collision Warning: Uses radar to recognize risky on-road activity.
- Automatic Emergency Braking: Automatically applies brakes in stop-and-go summer traffic.
- Lane Keeping Assist: Steers SUV back into lane due to driver drowsiness or distraction.
- Blind Spot Monitoring: Makes use of radar to switch lanes in busy summer traffic.
- Rear Traffic Alert: Thwarts danger of reversing into cars, pedestrians or cyclists in congested parking lots.
Six airbags, front and rear crumple zones and a solid safety cage provide safety during family outings. Upper trims add a front center airbag, rear side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2023 Atlas an overall safety rating of five out of five stars. Five stars were awarded for side impact appraisals. Four out of four stars were given to the Atlas for frontal and rollover inspections.
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