2027 Volkswagen Atlas SUV Has More Power and Better Fuel Economy
Key takeaways
- The three-row mid-size SUV is overhauled for 2027, making 13 more horsepower and featuring flashy new interior ambient lighting.
- Along with having more horsepower and torque, the mid-size three-row SUV has better fuel-economy figures than its predecessor.
- The Volkswagen Atlas enters its second generation for the 2027 model year, and while VW's largest SUV doesn't look drastically different, there are several key changes.
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The three-row mid-size SUV is overhauled for 2027, making 13 more horsepower and featuring flashy new interior ambient lighting.
View Exterior Photos Volkswagen Volkswagen has revealed the 2027 Atlas, the second generation of the mid-size SUV, ahead of the New York auto show.The Atlas wears fresh bodywork and features an updated four-cylinder engine, which makes 13 more horsepower but 15 pound-feet of torque less than before.The cabin sports a new 15-inch touchscreen and dazzling ambient lighting that glows out of a spiral perforation pattern on the doors.UPDATE 6/4/2026: Volkswagen has released EPA estimates for the new 2027 Atlas, which is powered by a revised EA888 2.0-liter turbo four. Along with having more horsepower and torque, the mid-size three-row SUV has better fuel-economy figures than its predecessor. The front-wheel-drive variants are rated at 22/29/25 mpg city/highway/combined, while the all-wheel-drive variants are rated at 20/27/23 mpg city/highway/combined.
The Volkswagen Atlas enters its second generation for the 2027 model year, and while VW's largest SUV doesn't look drastically different, there are several key changes. Sharper styling is paired with a more upscale interior, along with a more powerful engine and extra safety features.