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The Volkswagen Atlas was refreshed for the 2021 model year to include a new suite of technological updates, including a new telematics system.
Volkswagen revealed the 2021 Atlas will be slightly larger than its previous iteration and will include its all-wheel-drive system on both of the SUV’s available engines, as well as new technological features.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling an estimated 662,185 2012 to 2020 Volkswagen Passat midsize sedans and 2018 to 2019 Atlas midsize SUVs for a headlight issue.
Recalled models include the 2018-2019 Atlas midsize SUVs, 2015 Golf SportWagen compact cars, and 2019 Jetta compact sedans.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling about 73,545 2018-2019 Atlas midsize SUVs and Tiguan compact SUVs, as well as 2019 Jetta compact cars without keyless entry for an electrical system issue.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling approximately 9,685 2018 Atlas midsize SUVs for an issue with the air bags.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded three midsize SUVs its good overall rating based on their performance in the new passenger-side overlap test, while three others earned acceptable ratings and two got poor ratings.
Volkswagen will produce a five-seat version of its Atlas midsize SUV called the Atlas Cross Sport that will begin production at the same assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 2019, according to the company.
Volkswagen will offer a five-passenger version of its seven-passenger Atlas mid-size SUV and will build both vehicles at its Chattanooga, Tenn. assembly plant, the automaker has announced.
The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas won Cars.com's Best of 2018 award, while the Golf GTI won the Most Fun-to-Drive Car of the Year.