We Say Goodbye to Our Long Term 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Believe it or not, it’s time to wrap up our long-term test time with this two-row 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Our extended drive time in this Atlas Cross Sport has been a good reminder of what it’s like to live with this mid-size SUV as a daily commuter. Despite all this space and the commanding view over the sizable hood, it’s a breeze to maneuver this thing around town and in parking lots. The steering has a lot to do with that. It’s got a lightweight feel, yet it’s still very accurate.

With us for just over a month, we added 2,123 miles to its odometer, aided by a last-minute getaway down the Carolina Coast. Overall, we averaged a fine 22.5 mpg, from the very powerful feeling 269-horsepower 2.0-liter turbo eight-speed automatic combo.

This 2.0-liter delivers an additional 34 horsepower and 15 lb-ft of torque over last year’s version; enough for VW to do away with the previously available V6. We didn’t miss it.

And as great as it was in performing commuting duties, it was equally adept at extended seat time as well. All the tech features you need, great comfort up front, and plenty of room for up to three rear seat passengers to stretch out. Materials all around the cabin took a big step up for ’24; including nicer-looking trim on the dash and more soft surfaces. 40.3 cu-ft of capacity in the cargo area is technically much less than the three-row Atlas, but there’s a lot of floor space back here and it swallowed up plenty of luggage.

It is a great looking utility too, the updated face and LED lighting for ’24 really help it stand out both in the day and at night. And while it does follow the “coupe-style” utility trend, its hatch is not as severely raked as most. Atlas Cross Sport, we miss you already!

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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