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| 2018 Volkswagen Atlas |
2018 Volkswagen Atlas The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas represents a brand new bankruptcy in Volkswagen's U.S. Story. Built in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the seven-passenger Atlas offers competitive tiers of era and spaciousness combined with hallmark Volkswagen riding dynamics and attention to detail, all at a rate designed to draw interest inside the crowded own family SUV segment.
"This is the most important and boldest Volkswagen we've got ever built inside the United States, delivering the unique design and craftsmanship we are regarded for, now with room for seven," said Hinrich J. Woebcken, CEO of the North American Region, Volkswagen. "The Atlas marks a contemporary adventure for Volkswagen to go into into the coronary heart of the American marketplace."
As the most recent and largest member of the Volkswagen lineup, the good sized Atlas SUV gives family-geared up passenger and cargo quantity, as well as ordinary usability and application. Atlas is available in 5 trim tiers-S, SE, SE w/ Technology, SEL and SEL Premium-and is scheduled to seem in provider showrooms in Spring of 2017. With a starting Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $30,500 for the four-cylinder faster 2.0L TSI® S FWD version, and $31,900 for the three.6-liter V6 S FWD version, the Chattanooga-constructed SUV is loaded with general device and to be had generation features.
Exterior
As an evolution of the CrossBlue idea automobile first seen in 2013, Atlas builds at the modern Volkswagen layout DNA to create a formidable new look inside the SUV segment. Its cutting-edge and muscular design keeps traditional proportions and easy lines, whilst nonetheless imparting a low coefficient of drag of zero.34.
Engineered from Volkswagen's award-prevailing Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture, Atlas sits 198.Three inches long, seventy eight.Three inches huge and sixty nine.6 inches excessive-large than another Volkswagen version on sale within the U.S.
All Atlas models function full LED the front lights, which include low beams, excessive beams, turn signal indicators, Daytime Running Lights and facet marker lights. LED back lights are preferred on SEL Premium models. Overhead, a huge panoramic sunroof measuring 4.Forty six ft with the aid of 2.85 toes, with a two-component glass starting gadget and powered sunshade, is obtainable on SEL and SEL Premium fashions.
SEL and SEL Premium models also function a strength tailgate with Easy Open, even as the SE w/ Technology grade offers a Power Tailgate. Easy Open works along side KESSY® keyless get right of entry to to permit opening of the tailgate with only a kick of the foot under the rear bumper, supplying the key's in range.
Eighteen-inch aluminum-alloy wheels wrapped in 245/60 all-season tires come popular on all fashions besides the SEL Premium, which boasts 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and 255/50 all-season tires. SEL and SEL Premium fashions also can be outfitted with available 20-inch black aluminum-alloy wheels. All Atlas models feature eight.Zero inches of ground clearance and departure angles of 20.Four and 22.2 degrees (the front/rear).
Interior
The Atlas' indoors design is classic Volkswagen-easy and functional, with a premium experience. Driver controls are located for most useful ergonomics and usefulness, and simple, motive force-centric shows beautify involvement in the back of the wheel rather than distracting from it. The seat function, shifter peak and the spacing among the pedals are first-rate-tuned for motive force comfort. Advanced ambient lighting fixtures, provided on Atlas SEL Premium, similarly highlights this upscale character, as does the use of top rate substances in the course of.
Inside, Volkswagen Atlas makes most use of its 3-row seating layout to provide area for up to seven adults, boasting a cavernous 153.7 cubic feet of overall passenger volume. Headroom is forty one.3/forty.Four/38.Three inches (first/second/third rows), at the same time as legroom is 41.Five/37.6/33.7 inches, respectively. Standard second-row bench seating offers a 60/40 split, a 14-diploma backrest recline function and a 7.7-inch sliding range (every side sliding separately). An progressive folding mechanism for the second one row gives improved entry and exit room through allowing the second-row bench to tilt and slide ahead, even with child seats in location.
While the bottom Atlas S is prepared with material seating surfaces, Atlas SE models include leatherette seating surfaces and include a second-row middle armrest with incorporated cup holders. SEL models come with a 3-profile motive force seat memory characteristic. SEL Premium models boast leather-based seating surfaces and heated outboard seats for the second row.
Captain's Chairs are available on SE models and above. This replaces the three-passenger, second-row bench seat with two man or woman seats for even extra consolation and adjustability. The two-passenger 1/3-row bench seat offers a 50/50 split, and both 2nd- and third-row seats characteristic fold-flat functionality.
Across all 3 rows, an array of to be had inputs (12V, USB, auxiliary), cup holders, bottle holders, storage nets and cargo bins provide comfort for all passengers. Atlas has a maximum shipment extent of 96.8 cubic ft in the back of the the front-row seats. With just the 1/3-row folded, shipment capability is 55.Five cubic toes, and with all seats up, cargo capability is 20.6 cubic toes.
Two-quarter (first row and 2nd/third row) weather manipulate is trendy on Atlas S and SE, along with a 2d-row manipulate panel for rear passengers. SE w/ Technology, SEL and SEL Premium fashions come with three-zone Climatronic® computerized climate manage. KESSY keyless access on all five doorways, along side push-button start, is standard device on SE trim degrees and above.
Exclusive to Atlas SEL Premium, the advanced Volkswagen Digital Cockpit system presents drivers with a fully-virtual tool cluster. Using a 12.Three-inch TFT display, the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit gives a customizable presentation of crucial vehicle records.
Every Atlas model offers the potential to customise up to 4 driving force settings. Dependent on trim, customizable features consist of: driving force seat reminiscence, driving force help machine preferences, temperature, Volkswagen Digital Cockpit association, and navigation view.
MIB II Infotainment. As preferred device across the Atlas line, the MIB II infotainment machine not only creates the muse for the following technology of Volkswagen's Car-Net® linked car services platform, but also gives one of the most complete suites of linked automobile services and features available within the automotive enterprise today.
Atlas S is prepared with the Composition Color unit, which features a brand new 6.Five-inch capacitive touchscreen display. Atlas SE, SEL and SEL Premium models are prepared with a tumbler-covered eight.Zero-inch touchscreen show-SE and SEL fashions with the Composition Color unit and SEL Premium fashions with the Discover Media machine. The new 8.Zero-inch show is not simplest brighter than previous technology of MIB II, it additionally offers higher colour replica, reaction time and improved viewing angles because of the switch to In-aircraft Switching (IPS) technology. Atlas SEL Premium's Discover Media unit offers 2.5D navigation, which features one-shot voice vacation spot entry, vacation spot access with quick search and car-whole, and predicts feasible locations based on often used routes.
The infotainment machine also gives AUX-in, SD card and USB multimedia interfaces, as well as a rearview digicam, JPEG viewer, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, HD Radio and help for lossless audio file layout (Free Lossless Audio Codec FLAC). Standard Bluetooth® technology has the capacity to ship and get hold of SMS textual content messages via voice command with compatible phones and pair two telephones concurrently. There are three speaker configurations for Atlas, depending on trim degree-the S model includes six speakers, mid-stage trims offer eight audio system and the SEL Premium model functions the all-new Fender® Premium Audio System with 12 audio system.
New Fender® Premium Audio. There isn't any shortage of leisure machine options with the 2018 Atlas-but the SEL Premium trim gives the most advanced Fender Premium Audio System to this point. It became meticulously engineered, specifically for Atlas, to recreate the emotion of a stay overall performance for all three rows of passengers.
The system become evolved thru collaboration among Fender, the legendary tune amplification professionals, and Panasonic®. A powerful, 480-watt, 12-channel amp promises area-sized sound to the spacious Atlas cabin. There are 12 audio system in total, which include an modern center channel speaker, woofer audio system in every door, first- and second-row tweeters, and huge-frequency audio system and a subwoofer within the third row.
Volkswagen Car-Net. Volkswagen is dedicated to riding the improvement of extra linked and intelligent cars, and the Car-Net® connectivity system is a prime detail in attaining that purpose. Features to be had through Car-Net are divided into 3 key regions: "App-Connect," "Security & Service," and "Guide & Inform."
Car-Net App-Connect telephone integration for like minded gadgets is wellknown on all Atlas models. App-Connect gives customers the capacity to run pick out phone apps at once at the car's show via services like Apple CarPlay™, Android Auto™ and MirrorLink®.
Equipped on Volkswagen Atlas SE models and above, Car-Net Security & Service is a collection of elements that gives safety capabilities and additionally lets in owners to get admission to their VW remotely via vw.Com/carnet in addition to a telephone app.
Customers purchasing new Volkswagen fashions geared up with VW Car-Net Security & Service, will get hold of a no-charge trial 6-month subscription from Verizon Telematics. To extend the advantages of this machine after the trial, clients can select from a number of price options: 1 12 months for $199, 2 years for $378, and three years for $540, or month-to-month for $17.Ninety nine, plus relevant taxes and fees. App-Connect can be used free-of-charge and is not protected as a part of the subscription-primarily based offerings.
Available Car-Net Security & Service functions encompass Automatic Crash Notification, that can routinely notify an operator who can speedy contact first responders within the occasion of an collision; Manual Emergency Call, a function that lets in for brief access to customer professionals on the contact of a button; Roadside Assistance, for added peace-of-thoughts inside the occasion of trouble on the road; and Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, which makes use of Car-Net Security & Service to help regulation enforcement with locating your automobile in the event that it's far stolen.
In addition, Car-Net Security & Service offers far flung automobile get admission to, remote door lock and liberate, faraway honk and flash of lighting fixtures, final parked vicinity facts, and far off popularity check (doorways and windows). Consumers can also be capable of send a area from their connected clever tool to the factory-set up well suited navigation system on select fashions. For clients who prefer a extra private contact, agent destination assist is likewise available.
Car-Net Security & Service additionally consists of Family Guardian, a collection of functions that allows households. Family Guardian consists of velocity alert, which notifies the owner of the car whilst the pre-decided maximum pace restrict is passed; and boundary alert, which lets you recognize when the vehicle has traveled outdoor of a pre-set virtual boundary.
Diagnostics and protection statistics is likewise available thru Car-Net Security & Service. In addition to the automobile's warning and indicator lights, a Vehicle Health Report affords clients easy get right of entry to to diagnostic records. When it's time for scheduled service, Car-Net Security & Service not simplest notifies the purchaser, however provides a easy way to time table a provider go to. It can even discover the closest dealer in case proprietors need a advice.
The available VW Car-Net app for Apple Watch permits VW customers to manipulate a host of Security & Service capabilities and functions to be had through the iPhone app and Customer Web Portal, immediately from their wrist. Apple Watch wearers can hold tabs on their vehicle from afar, remotely locking and unlocking doors and viewing the reputation of doors, windows and sunroof (open or closed). These purchasers can also discover a parked vehicle quick, with a map of the cutting-edge automobile area, walking or riding directions to the vehicle, and the capability to honk the horn and flash the lights remotely. Drivers can take a look at their fuel degree from the Apple Watch as properly. As with the Car-Net app for iPhone, Apple Watch wearers can get hold of indicators directly to their Apple Watch from the app.
Car-Net Guide & Inform is blanketed on Atlas SEL Premium and offers an better navigation and infotainment experience for VW customers. Volkswagen has included technology that enhance present navigation offerings at the same time as adding an extra degree of facts that empowers customers. The in-car navigation system features gasoline charges, sports scores, film records and weather records as part of the three-month SiriusXM Travel Link trial. VW customers may also experience real-time traffic facts and a complimentary 3-month SiriusXM Traffic trial.
