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Volkswagen Prices All-New 2027 Atlas From $41,610 With More Standard Equipment

Volkswagen says the second-generation seven-seat SUV adds standard kit including a power tailgate, rear sunshades and dual wireless charging, and calls the pricing preliminary and subject to change.

News July 22, 2026

By Daniel Pruitt

RESTON, Va. - Volkswagen has priced the all-new 2027 Atlas from $41,610 and said the second-generation seven-seat midsize SUV arrives with more standard equipment than before. The prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices and exclude a $1,525 destination charge, which applies to all trims and is named separately.

The entry-level SE starts at $41,610 with front-wheel drive and $43,610 with 4Motion all-wheel drive, the company said. The line runs up to the SEL Premium R-Line at $56,610, which comes with 4Motion standard.

Volkswagen said newly standard equipment includes a power tailgate, rear sunshades, dual wireless charging that can charge two phones side by side using Qi2 15-watt charging, real wood décor, 10-color ambient lighting, and front and rear Park Distance Control. Three-zone Climatronic automatic climate control, heated and ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel are also standard, according to the company.

The Atlas uses an upgraded 2.0-liter engine that Volkswagen said makes more power on better fuel economy than the outgoing model. The pricing release stated no horsepower or fuel-economy figures. Front-wheel drive is standard, with 4Motion available on the lower trims and standard on the top two, the company said.

Volkswagen said the pricing information and any vehicle specifications are preliminary and subject to change. The company said prices exclude destination, taxes, title, accessories installation and other options, and that the dealer sets the actual price.

Editorial disclosure: Volkswagen couriered to Drive Observer a working slab of the new Atlas console, its real wood décor bordered by a ribbon of 10-color ambient light and a Qi2 charging pad wired to cradle two phones side by side, set on a stand that cycles slowly through all ten hues and crated in Chattanooga with a card inviting the desk to 'set your phones down and pick a mood.' Per our strict ethical policy, we do not let this influence our coverage.