Time to meet the newest member of our long-term fleet, this 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Most may know this Atlas Cross Sport as the more stylish five-passenger version of the seven-passenger Volkswagen Atlas, but we’ve come to know it as a very spacious midsizer that’s quite fun to drive.

Fresh off a significant update for 2024, our Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SE with Technology is just one step up from base, yet comes with 20-inch wheels, hands-free power lift-gate, automatic climate control with heated and ventilated front seats, and even remote start.

Inside, there’s a huge 12-inch touchscreen for multimedia, VW’s 10-inch configurable Digital Cockpit Pro gauge display, and V-tex simulated leather covering the five seating positions. Power comes from a 2.0-liter I4 turbo engine rated at 269 horsepower, working with an eight-speed automatic transmission. We stuck with front-wheel drive for this warm weather extended road test, so are looking to capitalize on the 23-Combined MPG rating.

One of the updates to this refreshed Atlas Cross Sport was actually a subtraction. The venerable V6 is no longer an option, so this turbo four-cylinder now shoulders all the weight. There’s enough low-end torque to get things rolling in a hurry, but since it all goes to the front wheels here a lead foot can break traction.

See more of updates with our Atlas Cross Sport Long Term here: https://motorweek.org/long_term/2024-volkswagen-atlas-cross-sport/
Watch our full Road Test with the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas: https://motorweek.org/road-tests/2024-volkswagen-atlas/

Check out more of our Long Term fleet here: https://motorweek.org/reviews/?_reviews=long_term

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