The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SEL AWD SUV
What is an Atlas? The Atlas is a midsize 3 row crossover SUV built in the Chattanooga, Tennessee assembly plant and is sold in North America by Volkswagen. The new 2024 Volkswagen Atlas pricing starts at $37,725. The SE edition with the Technology trim is $41,665, the new Atlas Peak edition begins at $46,555, the Atlas SEL edition is $48,445 and the top trim Atlas SEL Premium R-Line model begins at $52,455.
The Atlas lineup is priced right in the middle of the pack of the entire 3 row SUV’s for sale in the midsize SUV class; priced from $38,000 to $52,000 and everything in between. With 5 different models to choose from, there is a VW Atlas priced right in your budget.
For the 2024 models, Volkswagen is giving the Atlas yet another refresh. It already had one for 2021 and now this latest update is clearly focused on upping the Atlas’s interior, with an improved power train, while adding in more standard features and usable space.
This week Volkswagen sent me a 2024 Atlas SEL AWD SUV to test drive and review. The base window sticker price for this SEL edition is $48,445. The only option on the test SUV is the 2nd row dual captain’s chairs for $695. The manufactures suggested retail price (MSRP), including the $1,350 destination and delivery charge is: $50,490.
After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the out the door and in your garage total purchase price came to: $56,801. At just shy of $57 Grand you’re getting a lot of SUV for a very fair price when you consider all the options of the SEL AWD Edition. First up, this model has 4Motion AWD as standard equipment and it comes with active drive control and active driving mode select.
Every 2024 Atlas model is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged 4 cylinder gas engine with 269 HP and 273 pound-feet of torque. This driveline is enhanced with anti-slip regulation, engine brake assist, electronic brake pressure distribution, hydraulic braking assist, electronic stability control, electronic differential lock, intelligent crash response, automatic post collision braking and a direct tire pressure monitoring system to provide constant driver assistance for ultimate safety and stability control at all times.
The new interior has been upgraded to include a 3 zone automatic climate control, a heated and leatherette wrapped steering wheel with multi functions and shift paddles, a drivers heated and ventilated seat with position memory, a heated and ventilated front power passenger seat, heated 2nd row seats, Vienna leather seating, USB charging ports in all 3 rows, a 115 volt power outlet, illuminated door pockets, vanity mirrors and reading lights, multi colored ambient lighting and manual roll up 2nd row sunshades.
Not to be outdone by the competition, the 2024 Atlas’s SEL exterior has been upgraded too. Now it has 20″ alloy wheels with all season tires, automatic LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, adaptive front lights, poor weather lamps, a front light bar, a rear red light bar, heated foldable power side view mirrors with position memory, rain sensing windshield washers with heated washer nozzles, a power tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof, a set of silver roof rails and a 5,000 lb trailer towing hitch.
Volkswagen has always prided itself with being able to offer the best in technology on all their cars and SUV’s, and in keeping with that tradition, the new Atlas comes with: a digital 10.25″ center stack display screen, HUD head up display, keyless entry with approach unlock, push button start, remote engine start, anti theft alarm with engine immobilizer, a power rear lift gate with foot activation, a 12″ digital dash display, SiriusXM satellite radio with a 6 speaker sound system, app connected smart phone access, wireless charging, and an exit warning system for safe door opening in traffic.
For the best bang for the buck experience, the SEL model provides the level of luxury and innovative technology features to enhance your drive. You will enjoy some of the nicest creature comforts, up to date technology, and driver assistance features in the new 2024 Atlas SUV class by choosing the SEL edition as your everyday daily driver.
Call, click or visit your local Volkswagen dealer for a test drive, and a Bottom Line price review on the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SEL AWD SUV and remember that the base price for a new Atlas SUV starts at only $37,725. Volkswagen – Drivers Wanted.
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