VW brought a more adventurous version of the Atlas
to Chicago, dubbed the Weekend edition. The show car features several
accessories to make it even more excursion-friendly and versatile.
The list includes things like the Urban Loader cargo
box on the roof which offers a minimized appearance when empty or can be
expanded to a 17.7 cubic-foot container and base carrier bars for accessories
like skis, snowboards, kayaks and bikes.
The Weekend Edition is based on the SEL Premium trim
level and is equipped with the 276 Hp 3.6-litre V6 which in turn is paired to an
eight-speed automatic gearbox and VW’s 4Motion all-wheel drive.
Inside, there’s a pet-friendly cargo divider while
the second row of seats benefit from the addition of a universal tablet mount.
Other features include window and hood deflectors, a heavy-duty trunk liner,
all-weather rubber mats, splashguards and a set of 18-inch Prisma wheels with
wheel locks.
The 2018 VW Atlas is scheduled to hit the U.S.
dealerships this spring.
