Volkswagen has just released U.S. pricing details
for the 2018 Atlas. The range starts with the entry-level Atlas TSI S priced at US$ 30,500 and
powered by a four-cylinder turbocharged 2.0-liter with 235 hp and 258 lb-ft.
It
includes standard features like 18-inch aluminium wheels, LED headlights with
LED daytime running lights, a rear-view camera and stainless-steel roof rails.
Interior features include 6-speakers, cruise control and a 6.5-inch
infotainment screen with Bluetooth and Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and
MirrorLink compatibility.
If owners want a little more grunt, the 3.6-liter V6
delivering 276 hp and 266 lb-ft can be optioned out in this trim level,
bringing the price up to US$ 31,900. The 3.6-liter with all-wheel drive then costs US$ 33,700.
Next, is the Atlas S Launch. Offered
exclusively with the aforementioned V6, it is available in front-wheel drive
(US$ 33,500) and all-wheel drive (US$ 35,300) flavors. Extra equipment it receives
includes a panoramic sunroof, footwell lighting, 8.0-inch infotainment system,
SiriusXM Satellite Radio and a Homelink garage door opener.
Starting at US$ 33,590 then comes the Atlas SE which in
base spec has the 2.0-liter four-cylinder. It adds a number of features to the
S Launch trim including heated front seats and 10-way power adjustable front
seats. When equipped with the 3.6-liter V6 and front-wheel drive, the base
price rises to US$ 34,990 while the all-wheel drive V6 is available for US$ 36,790.
Moving up in the range is the Atlas SE with
Technology, starting at US$ 35,690 with the four-cylinder. As the name implies, it
includes a number of additional connectivity and driver assistance features
including Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous
Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring. It too is available with the
3.6-liter V6.
One step up from the Atlas SE with Technology is the
Atlas SEL. Starting at US$ 39,160, it includes memory seats and a
factory-installed tow hitch, among other things. Last but not least is the
Atlas SEL Premium available exclusively with the V6 and all-wheel drive. Priced
from US$ 48,490, it includes Volkswagen’s 12.3-inch digital cockpit, 20-inch
wheels, LED taillights, heated rear seats, ambient lighting and a Fender
12-speaker, 480-watt audio system.