The refreshed 2021 VW Atlas has arrived, and the 7-passenger SUV still starts at $32,000 - Business Insider

The seven-passenger, three-row SUV has been a big hit for VW in the US.There are two engines available: a 2.0-liter, turbocharged, four-cylinder, making 235 horsepower; or a 3.6-liter V6, making 276 horsepower.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more storiesThe Volkswagen Atlas filled a big, big hole in the German automaker's lineup when it debuted for the 2018 model year. Finally, VW had a large SUV that could haul seven people.

On Tuesday, VW announced the refreshed Atlas. The base price hasn't changed — $31,545. But in a statement, VW touted a "bolder design as well as interior upgrades, advanced connectivity, new available driver-assistance features, and broadened powertrain availability."The Atlas does indeed look snazzier. The original has a bulky, roomy look that signaled the abundant space within, but that was debatably attractive.

According to VW, "a bold three-bar grille extends into the front light signature, creating a more sophisticated presence, while new headlight and taillight designs feature standard full-LED lighting, including low beams, high beams, turn signal indicators, Daytime Running Lights, and taillights."The Atlas is built on VW's Modular Transverse Matrix platform, and it's the largest vehicle to use the architecture.

Overall, the refreshed Atlas ought to continue to appeal to families in search of something with a tad more style than the usual SUV suspects, without sacrificing versatility.The four makes 235 horsepower with 258 pound-feet of torque, while the six delivers 276 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque at 2,750 rpm. The power is sent to the wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission, and VW's 4Motion all-wheel-drive system is available.

Fuel economy is 21 mpg city/24 highway/22 combined for the four and 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined for the six. The numbers are slightly lower with AWD.VW interiors trend to be fairly subdued, and 2021 Atlas' is no exception. "Clean and functional, with a premium feel," is how VW described the approach."The 2021 model offers a high-end environment that belies its attainable starting price," VW said. Well, maybe. No one would conclude that the Atlas is a luxury SUV.

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