2026 Volkswagen Atlas
2026 Volkswagen Atlas — NHTSA overall rating 5/5.
Trim: SE
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
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Overview
The 2026 Volkswagen Atlas continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Volkswagen Atlas is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by the German automaker Volkswagen since 2017. Developed mainly for the American, Chinese, and Middle Eastern markets, the vehicle is based on the MQB platform. Outside of the United States, Israel, Canada, and Chile, the vehicle is marketed as the Volkswagen Teramont. It is positioned above the Tayron and in China, below the Tavendor and Talagon. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2026 configuration (2026 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS SUV N/A FWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. Rated configurations include: 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS SUV N/A FWD; 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS SUV N/A AWD.
- Listed for 2026 in NHTSA vPIC
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- EPA combined 23 mpg
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
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Trim
2026 at a glance
Horsepower
269 hp
Combined MPG
22 mpg
Mechanical
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
Dimensions & capacity
- Seating
- 7
- Towing
- 5000 lb
Efficiency
- City MPG
- 20
- Highway MPG
- 27
- Combined MPG
- 22
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Safety ratings
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS SUV N/A FWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 269 | — | — | 22 | AWD | |
| 269 | — | — | — | AWD |