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2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport review: Streamlined SUV skimps on sport

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2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport review: Streamlined SUV skimps on sport

A nip and tuck to the Atlas’ profile gets you the more athletic looking Cross Sport model.

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The Volkswagen Atlas is a big, three-row beast of an SUV with its wide body and horizontal design elements. The 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport is only slightly less so. The new variant shrinks the SUV’s body slightly and tweaks the roofline for a sportier profile and more athletic curb appeal, allowing it to better do battle with the new Passport — itself a scaled-down version of the Atlas’ closest nemesis, the Honda Pilot.

New profile looks better, doesn’t cost much space

Even basic cabin tech checks all the right boxes

Comfortable ride over rough surfaces

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Fuel economy is just OK

Lots of body movement at higher speeds

The Cross Sport lowers the Atlas’ roofline to 67.8 inches (down 2.3) and shortens the SUV’s overall length to 195.5 inches (5.2 less). The result, along with a bit of a nipping and tucking of the profile, is a much more muscular and athletic take on the standard Atlas’ stiff, brick-like aesthetic.

The slightly shorter length visually pushes the rear wheels out to the vehicle’s corners, giving the Cross Sport a more aggressive-looking stance, while the lower roofline and exaggerated wheel arches make the Atlas appear lower and leaner. Personally, I think the Cross Sport looks the way the Atlas should have all along.

Sculpting its sheetmetal saves this Atlas variant about 200 pounds, depending on the trim level, but the more svelte shape doesn’t help as much with aerodynamics and efficiency as I’d hoped. The Cross Sport still has the same 0.34 drag coefficient as its more squared-off sibling and largely the same fuel efficiency across the spectrum of engine options. At best, I’m talking 21 miles per gallon city, 24 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined for the front-wheel-drive four-cylinder. At the other end of the spectrum is the all-wheel-drive V6, at 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined.

The underpinnings haven’t changed. The Cross Sport sits on the same 117.3-inch wheelbase with 8 inches of ground clearance and retains its wide boi status at 78.4 inches across. I’ve always thought it weird that the Atlas classifies as a midsize SUV despite its imposing curbside stature.

The Cross Sport V6 4Matic gains one combined mpg despite unchanged city and highway estimates, so there must be some small aerodynamic advantage being rounded off.

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Of course, the tidier exterior design costs the Cross Sport a bit of interior volume, but not as much practical space as you might think. By the numbers, there’s 40.3 cubic feet behind the second row and 77.8 cubic feet with the seats folded flat. That’s a loss of 15.2 and 19 cubes, respectively, compared to the larger Atlas, but it’s all lost space near the ceiling. The Cross Sport still does a fantastic job swallowing up bulky items — including a 52-inch wide entertainment center — with room to spare.

Taller drivers and passengers may notice the loss of about 2 inches of headroom on both of the Cross Sport’s rows (39.4 inches front, 37.8 inches rear) and there’s no missing the lack of a third row option. There’s just no room for it in the Cross Sport’s shorter chassis.

Soft ride, relaxed performance

The Cross Sport looks more athletic, but it’s no more agile than before. The SUV’s ride is just as soft as the standard model and just as comfort-focused. Despite the reduced curb weight, the Cross Sport feels big with numb steering that lacks much of the car-like nimbleness of its competitors around town.

On the highway, the Atlas’ vague steering and soft suspension makes the SUV feel almost truck-ish. I constantly have to make small steering corrections to make up for bumps, dips or crosswinds nudging the Cross Sport to and fro. There’s a lot of vertical and lateral body movement at speed over my local (and very uneven) highways, meaning the SUV never really feels settled. It isn’t so fiddly as to feel unsafe or scary, but the Atlas requires just a bit more mental energy to keep centered within its lane than, say, our long-term Honda Passport — that’s not exactly what I mean when I say I want an engaging drive.

With such a wide body, there often isn’t much wiggle room between the lane markers.

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Two engines are available to Atlas Cross Sport buyers: a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and a 3.6-liter V6, each mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Either can be had in front-wheel drive configuration or, optionally, Volkswagen’s 4Matic all-wheel-drive system.

My example’s V6 engine brings 276 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque to the party. Compared to the 2.0T, it’s got 41 extra ponies, but only 8 more pound-feet. In practice, the V6 doesn’t feel that much more potent on the road than the I4, possibly due in part to the automatic transmission’s comfort-tuned programming somewhat dulling responsiveness in favor of smoothness and economy.

Tech and safety

The Cross Sport features an identical list of standard and optional driver aid tech as the larger Atlas. There’s a good loadout of features including adaptive cruise control that works well in stop-and-go traffic, automatic emergency brake assist, pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring and automatic high beams.

My example also features lane-keeping assist and lane-departure alerts that are unobtrusive and helpful. However, it doesn’t do as good a job holding the center line as Honda’s lane-keeping tech or Toyota’s now-standard Lane Tracing Assist, leaving the Atlas wandering somewhat between the markers.

The Atlas’ standard 8-inch display is home to smartphone connectivity and a refreshingly simple interface.

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VW’s cabin tech is still among the best in the class, mostly because of its smartly chosen features and relative simplicity. There’s not much to the menu structure, so it never really gets awkward.

My example’s upgraded 8-inch display plays host to standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, and is nicely positioned just a short reach from the driver’s seat. The optional navigation software gets me where I need to go without issue and works well with the voice recognition that Volkswagen’s running these days. If you’re feeling deja-vu from my previous Atlas review, that’s because this is the same setup you’ll find in the dashboards of nearly every new VW in the automaker’s lineup, and that’s not a bad thing.

Only the top-level SEL trim offers VW’s Digital Cockpit instrument cluster, which is a shame. The full-screen instrument cluster looks great. It’s not as flashy or powerful as Audi’s Virtual Cockpit digital dashboard, but VW’s setup is still very customizable and worth considering.

2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: Slightly smaller, much better looking

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Competition and price

The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport starts at $31,565 for the base 2.0T S model, including a $1,020 destination charge — that’s exactly a $1,000 savings over the larger, three-row model — and tops out at the $50,815 V6 SEL Premium R-Line with 4Motion all-wheel drive. The mid-tier SE trim is the sweet spot, getting you most of the creature comforts and safety tech, priced reasonably between $34,965 and the $43,260 as-tested price of this V6 SE with Technology, R-Line and 4Motion upgrades, as well as premium Aurora Red Chroma Metallic paint and a panoramic sunroof.

The Atlas Cross Sport rides comfortably, boasts a solid mix of features and tech and retains much of the standard Atlas’ spacious cargo and passenger capacity despite its more svelte shape. It’s also surprising just how much better the reshaped rear end looks. However, the Atlas Cross Sport isn’t my favorite ride in this class.

I’d like a tighter ride to go with the Cross Sporty looks — or at least the option for a sportier R-Line suspension to go with the badges and bumpers. For now, the Atlas Cross Sport’s primary competition is the Honda Passport which gets the nod from me thanks to its comparably robust tech and more car-like handling. It’s just more pleasant and less mentally taxing to drive. Toyota’s upcoming Venza will also prove to be an interesting cross-shop, depending on where the dedicated hybrid model’s price and efficiency lands.

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mobileautorepairpros · 4 years ago

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Road Tests: 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Vital Statistics

Engine: 3.6 liter

Horsepower: 276

Torque: 266 lb-ft.

0-60 mph: 8.4 seconds

1/4 mile: 16.3 seconds @ 94 mph

EPA: 16 mpg city / 22 mpg highway

Energy Impact: 17.3 barrels of oil/yr

CO2 Emissions: 7.9 tons/yr

Volkswagen entered the family-size 3-row crossover arena just 2-years ago ready to play, with the fantastic Atlas. Well, it turns out that the mid-size Atlas was just the beginning of things to come. Now we find that this new 2-row Atlas Cross Sport has joined the team. Now is the Cross Sport going to be another game changer for Volkswagen or just a supporting player?

The first thing to keep in mind when it comes to this 5-passenger 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, is that “Sport” here applies to this Atlas’ re-formed shape, plus perhaps to a bit of a lifestyle change. So, forget about any hot rod upgrades. There are no performance enhancements compared to its 3-row brother. Still, it ditches that young-rider 3rd row in exchange for more style and more features.

But, hold on. It’s also not really a coupe-like redo, as the German luxury brands are wont to do; more of just a slightly more stylish 2-row version of an existing 3-row SUV. Think Honda Passport.

And in profile it is indeed very similar to the rest of the mid-size 2-row crossover crowd. Overall length is about 5-inches less than the Atlas, on the same 117.3-inch wheelbase. And it sits 2.2-inches lower, feasibly lending some credence to the Sport moniker.

The 3-bar chrome grille, front bumper, and lighting are all slightly altered; with full LED lights across the board.

Silver roof rails and 18-inch wheels are standard, with up to 21s available; as is a huge panoramic roof.

Still very spacious inside, with plenty of room for growing families, and remains highly functional. Front seats are wide and roomy, while the back seat has additional legroom, and reclines farther than in the Atlas; 3-across is not a problem here.

And in another slight nod to Sport, there’s a unique steering wheel, as well as an available 2-tone interior theme.

Everything is very simple and straightforward inside. Base S gets a 6.5-inch touchscreen for infotainment; which goes to 8.0-inches for every other trim.

Standard gauges are clear and informative, but we really do love Volkswagen’s Audi-inspired digital cockpit. It alone is worth the upgrade to SEL trim.

There’s 40.3 cubic-ft. of cargo space; expanding to 77.8, with the rear seatbacks folded, which is 19.0 cubic-ft. less than the Atlas.

It’s not overly powerful, regardless of which of the 2 engines you choose. Standard with all trims is a 235-horsepower 2.0-liter I4 turbo. SE and SEL trims can upgrade to this 276-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 with 266 lb-ft. of torque.

The biggest advantages of the 6-cylinder being smoothness and overall quieter operation, plus the ability to tow up to 5,000-lbs.

Both are available with 4Motion all-wheel-drive, with programmed drive modes for off-road and snow.

Like the Atlas, ride quality is smooth; the 8-speed automatic transmission equally on board with that mission, as well.

The Atlas Sport Cross is the first Volkswagen to offer Traffic Jam Assist and Dynamic Road Sign Display; there’s also Maneuver braking which intends to keep you from hitting anything when parking. But Automatic Emergency Braking is standard.

Put the “Sport” in Sport Mode, and off the line the V6 feels, well, very sporty. Throttle tip-in is aggressive. But as revs climb and shifts lag, so did our 0-60 at 8.4 seconds. Still, that’s fast enough to get home before the ice cream melts. And, the ¼ miles is competitive at 16.3 seconds and 94 miles per hour.

We’d stop short of calling it nimble through the cones, but it feels pretty darn agile for a fairly large SUV; and that can of course be attributed to its MQB-bones, the same architecture you’ll find under a VW Golf. Identical 4-wheel independent suspension as the regular Atlas, just slightly re-tuned.

Government Fuel Economy Ratings for an all-wheel-drive 3.6-liter are 16-City, 22-Highway, and 19–Combined. We averaged a respectable 20.4 miles-per-gallon on Regular. Still that’s a worse than average Energy Impact Score; 17.3-barrels of oil yearly, while emitting 7.9-tons of CO2.

Like the 3-row Atlas, pricing is very reasonable, starting at just $31,565; top SEL trim, at $40,565. Adding all-wheel-drive, another $1,900.

So, the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is not another game changer. But, with it, VW not only wedges another all-important SUV player into their lineup, but gives people that don’t need a 3rd row a slightly more stylish, comfortable, and perhaps better lifestyle option. Looks like Volkswagen found an alternative role for success for the Atlas.

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usedcarexpertguide · 5 years ago

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Review update: 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport flexes style and space

You want style, space for five adults, a good warranty, and enough cargo space for a long weekend up north. What do you buy? I would answer with the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. Sure, the Chevrolet Blazer looks sportier, the Honda Passport has a sliding second row, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee is more capable. None of these competitors... from High Gear Media Network Feed - June 08, 2020 at 10:30AM

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nikjmiles · 5 years ago

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robertkstone · 6 years ago

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Auto Showdown: 2020 Ford Explorer vs. 2020 Kia Telluride

Three-row crossovers aren’t sexy, but they’re sure gaining lots of attention lately. Debuting at the 2019 Detroit auto show this week, the 2020 Kia Telluride joins the Volkswagen Atlas, Subaru Ascent, and Hyundai Palisade as another completely new nameplate in the segment. Also new in Detroit is the sixth-generation 2020 Ford Explorer, which benefits from a significant redesign. So how does the ambitious newcomer compare against the segment staple? Take a look below to find out.

Exterior Design

In terms of design, the Explorer builds off the previous model. The headlights and grille take on a more rounded shape, the roofline appears more sloped, and the rear end is new, though it keeps the blacked-out A-pillars and D-pillars of the old model. The Telluride receives more unexpected design cues that give it a quirky vibe. Square headlights, curved taillights, muscular wheel arches, and boxy proportions contribute to the Telluride’s unique personality. Oversized “Telluride” badging can be seen on the edge of the hood and on the liftgate.

Powertrain

The Explorer comes with a choice of four engines while the Telluride offers just one. The base engine on the Explorer is a 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbo-four projected to make 300 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. Platinum models receive a 3.0-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V-6 good for 365 hp and 380 lb-ft on 93-octane gas. A more powerful 3.0-liter engine makes 400 hp and 415 lb-ft in the ST. Finally, there’s a hybrid Explorer that uses a 3.3-liter naturally aspirated V-6 making a total of 318 hp. All engines come paired to a 10-speed automatic.

The Telluride is less powerful than even the base Explorer. The 3.8-liter V-6 makes 291 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque, and it’s mated to an eight-speed automatic. Fuel economy numbers are not yet available for either model.

There’s another big difference between the two vehicles. Although both are available with all-wheel drive, the Explorer comes standard with rear-wheel drive, and the Telluride is standard with front-wheel drive. The latter has an available self-leveling rear suspension that automatically adjusts the ride height based on the vehicle load.

Drive Modes

The Explorer offers up to seven driving modes. These include normal, sport, trail, slippery, tow/haul, and eco modes, plus all-wheel drive models with the advanced terrain management system adding a deep snow and sand mode. The Telluride has four driving modes—smart, eco, sport, and comfort. Two special settings include one for snow and another called “AWD lock,” which delivers power evenly to all four wheels.

The 2020 Telluride is shown above and the 2020 Explorer below.

Interior Design and Features

The Explorer (pictured above) can seat up to seven, depending on the trim level chosen. The Telluride offers seating for up to eight occupants.

When you step inside the Explorer, you’ll notice buttons are arranged in an orderly fashion. An 8.0-inch touchscreen is standard, but a tablet-style 10.1-inch screen is available. The Telluride’s 10.3-inch screen is oriented horizontally, unlike the similarly sized unit in the Explorer. The Explorer offers a rotary shifter to the Telluride’s more traditional gear selector. Grip handles on the Telluride’s center console hint that the model is capable of venturing off the beaten path.

Both models share a number of important creature comforts, such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging, and multiple USB ports. The Explorer has up to four, and the Telluride has five standard and up to six available.

Among the Telluride’s unique features is a “quiet mode,” which makes sure the audio playing in the front row doesn’t reach the back rows. When the driver wants to communicate with those in the rear, an available microphone can help. Third-row occupants will enjoy reclining seats. Meanwhile, the Explorer features a nifty 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster that has special 3-D animated graphics for each driving mode.

Towing

The Telluride can tow up to 5,000 pounds. Towing numbers for the Explorer vary from model to model. Platinum models with the 3.0-liter V-6, for instance, can tow 5,600 pounds. The standard 2.3-liter engine can tow up to 5,300 pounds with the Class III Trailer Tow package.

Dimensions

The Ford and Kia look different, but are sized similarly. The Telluride measures 196.9 inches in length, slightly shorter than the Explorer’s 198.8 inches. The Telluride is 78.3 inches wide compared to the Explorer’s 78.9 inches. The differences in the wheelbase are more noticeable: 114.2 inches for the Telluride and 119.1 inches for the Explorer.

Depending on the trim, ground clearance is 7.9 or 8.0 inches on the Telluride. The Explorer comes in at 7.9 inches, though Platinum models stand at 8.2 inches and ST models at 8.3 inches.

The Telluride wins when it comes to cargo space behind the third row: 21.0 cubic feet compared to the Explorer’s 18.2 cubic feet. If you drive with the third-row seat folded, however, the Explorer pulls ahead, with 47.9 cubic feet of space to the Telluride’s 46.0 cubic feet. Of course, we’ll have to compare the cargo bays for ourselves before we decide which one feels roomier.

Safety

Both the Explorer and Telluride offer a slew of safety features. They each get collision avoidance tech, pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, lane keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. Ford offers evasive steering assist, which provides steering support to help avoid a crash.

Pricing and Availability

The 2020 Ford Explorer goes on sale in June. Pricing has not yet been announced, but Ford says the base model will jump $400 from the old model. That means it should start around $33,860. Meanwhile, Kia expects the Telluride to start rolling out in spring 2019 with limited availability. Pricing will be announced closer to the Telluride’s on-sale date.

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jesusvasser · 7 years ago

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Don’t Shrug: Six Things You Should Know About the Volkswagen Atlas Line

Volkswagen would have been one of the headliners at the 2018 New York International Auto Show with only the Atlas Cross Sport to unveil. But the story goes that VW brass were so taken with their design staff’s proposal for a pickup truck, that they added it as a surprise premiere at the brand’s press conference.

Though both Atlas family models are presented as concepts, there already are production plans for the VW Atlas Cross Sport. It will be added to VW Passat and Atlas production in the Chattanooga, Tennessee assembly plant in late 2019, which would make it a 2020 model. The VW Atlas Tanoak concept is not quite so far along. It’s a design study so far; Volkswagen will gauge public and press reaction, and will study sales projections and public clinic results and other data before the pickup gets the green light.

Volkswagen of America chief Hinrich J. Woebcken says both concepts are designed to be part of the company’s “Atlas Family.” Here’s how that young family is coming along, so far…

1. The Atlas Family fit into an MQB puzzle to fill capacity in a big factory. VW’s seven-year-old Chattanooga plant is set up to build a variety of models in the VW Group’s MQB architecture, which is a very flexible platform that will account for the largest share of the Group’s future products. The U.S.-spec VW Passat is not on MQB yet, but the next generation, expected in the 2020 model year, will be. The big three-row Atlas SUV is on MQB as well, as are the Golf, Jetta, and Tiguan. But the Chattanooga assembly plant’s capacity is 500,000, so there’s space for more than Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat. Chattanooga also can build vehicles based on VW Group’s all-electric MEB platform, though that requires installation of a separate assembly line.

2. The VW Atlas Tanoak would stretch MQB to its limits. The Tanoak’s overall length of 214.1 inches would be MQB’s longest, by far. The pickup truck’s wheelbase is 11 inches longer than the Atlas, at 128.3 inches. It’s 79.9-inches wide and 72.6-inches tall. Some car and SUV factories do not have paint booths that can handle tall vehicles over a certain height, but VW says that’s not a problem for Chattanooga.

3. Tanoak’s slick concept truck features are production-ready, says the design chief. Surprise-and-delight features include the moveable cargo rail, a sort of large basket-handle that slides from inside the rear window frame toward the back of the bed, looking like a thin Dodge Daytona Charger-style rear wing. There’s also a compartment that opens in the rear bulkhead to make room for items too long for the 64.1-inch long bed, and wild geometric LED lights outside, and a horizontal LED line surrounding the front passenger compartment inside. All of this is producible, design chief Klaus Bischoff says—it’s a matter of how much he can get the production engineers to approve.

4. But what about the Atlas Cross Sport? That’s already on. The Atlas Cross Sport will ride on the same 117.3-inch wheelbase. The overall length is 7.5-inches shorter, at 190.8 inches. All of that comes out of the rear overhang, where the Atlas’ third row would be. With the new Tiguan filling the popular compact SUV slot in the VW lineup, the two-row Cross Sport is to the Atlas three-row what the Ford Edge is to the Explorer, or what the Nissan Murano is to the Pathfinder. But while VW says the Cross Sport will be priced at, or just below, the Atlas, younger buyers and empty nesters tend to load up the options and spend more on a two-row midsize than most families spend on a three-row midsize SUV.

5. Atlas engine lineups. That’s lineups, plural, because each Atlas Family model has something different. The VW Atlas three-row comes with your choice of 2.0-liter turbo I-4, or the venerable 3.6-liter VR6 V-6. VW showed the Atlas Cross Sport with a 3.6-liter V-6 plug-in hybrid with a 1.8-killowatt hour lithium-ion battery, and the company said a mild hybrid also would be added to the powertrain lineup; a hint that maybe the VR6 is about to get a 48-volt system. Though there was no mention of the 2.0-liter turbo, it’s hard to imagine it would be offered in the bigger three-row, and not in the Cross Sport. The Atlas Tanoak is said to have a 276-horsepower V-6, with eight-speed automatic and 4Motion all-wheel-drive. It seems unlikely it wouldn’t get a VR6 with 48 volts, and maybe a PHEV, though a 2.0-liter with front-wheel-drive might be more of a stretch.

6. And a prediction … Considering current U.S. Passat sales levels of about 60,000 per year, Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport sales might push total capacity utilization just past the halfway mark of 250,000. It will take far more than a large-midsize unibody pickup truck to make the rest. MEB production there can’t make up the difference, unless the U.S. and more likely California push up their electric vehicle incentives, or a large portion of the mainstream consuming public goes green, gasoline prices spike upward, or all of these happen. Chattanooga could become a large assembly plant of relatively niche models, which seems appropriate for Volkswagen. So I’ll make this future product prediction, with no backing from any VW insiders so far: The upcoming MQB Passat spawns an Alltrak-style wagon.

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eddiejpoplar · 7 years ago

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Don’t Shrug: Six Things You Should Know About the Volkswagen Atlas Line

Volkswagen of America chief Hinrich J. Woebcken says both concepts are designed to be part of the company’s “Atlas Family.” Here’s how that young family is coming along, so far…

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mobileautorepairpros · 5 years ago

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This Just In: Which Volkswagen Are You? VW Matches Best Models For Each Zodiac Sign

A car is not just a means of transportation – it also offers clues to your personality, lifestyle and character traits. And, with so many great vehicles to choose from it can be hard to find the perfect match.

To explore these cosmic connections from a different angle, Volkswagen's News Department, perhaps with a little teleworking time on their hands, have developed a guide that matches the attributes of each zodiac sign to current and classic Volkswagen models, and we've presented it here, purely for its entertainment value:

Aquarius: Lively, sociable and original, you prefer the unconventional to the traditional. The Beetle, the quintessential Age of Aquarius car, is fun, unique and one-of-a-kind – just like you.

Pisces: Intuitive, imaginative, creative and compassionate, you are escapist by nature. An iconic Microbus will give you the freedom to follow your whimsies and hit the road (and knowing your selfless ways, we’re sure you’ll have plenty of passengers). Known for your patience and empathy, you will feel good knowing that the microbus is anticipated to be reincarnated as an electric model – the ID. BUZZ – in 2022.

Aries: Adventurous, energetic and a bit of a trendsetter, you were the first of your friends to embrace EVs. The all-electric e-Golf is agile, fun to drive and designed to keep up with your active and energetic personality. Your sympathetic and courageous side will also feel good knowing your car is helping lower greenhouse emissions.

Taurus: Reliable, practical and dependable, you want a car that’s just as solid and steady as you are, and the Tiguan checks all the boxes. The mid-size, sporty SUV offers spaciousness combined with Volkswagen’s hallmark driving dynamics and careful attention to detail (which, as a fellow meticulous planner, you can appreciate). Plus, its ergonomically-designed seats, heated side mirrors and available panoramic sunroof all appeal to your self-indulgent side.

Cancer: Family-oriented and a homebody by nature, you crave a steady and spacious shell to get you from point A to point B. The redesigned 2020 Passat fits the bill. Known for your unwavering attention to detail, you will appreciate the midsize sedan’s intricate balance of high quality, value and modern comforts.

Leo: Vivacious, theatrical and passionate, you are a charismatic, natural-born leader who loves basking in the limelight. Behind the wheel of the sporty, statement-making Jetta GLI, you are bound to make a splash. You have a palpable, high-energy and an ambition that can’t be tamed and this bold, eye-catching sedan is the perfect ride to get you to new heights.

Virgo: Reliable, meticulous and modest, you desire a car that is practical, dependable and yet ever-so-slightly off the beaten track. Look no further than the Jetta. This sassy sedan offers all the features you require – easy handling, plenty of torque and a comprehensive suite of driver assistance technology – plus fun interior styling and a concert-quality stereo system.

Libra: Clever, passionate and talented, Libras are going places and plan to get there in style. The Arteon, outfitted with frameless side windows and a wraparound grille, is the perfect blend of form and function – and a natural fit for the sign that places value on balance, order and equality.

Scorpio: Determined, powerful, passionate and endlessly curious, you need a sleek and sporty SUV to keep up with your bold and ambitious plans. Just like Scorpio, the Atlas Cross Sport emulates confidence and encourages spontaneity with its versatile cargo space that allows for everyday (and not-so-everyday) activities.

Sagittarius: Free-spirited, fun and focused, you seek out adventure and love a good road trip with friends. Enter the Atlas. A perfect complement to your work hard, play hard mentality, the seven-seater offers ample seating for friends and family to join you on your adventures.

Capricorn: Practical, prudent and ambitious, you’re not going to blow your savings on some flashy status symbol. Your business-minded and want something that’s sturdy and reliable but has flair. The beloved Golf GTI is the perfect workhorse, offering great handling, performance and comfort all for a reasonable price.

Gemini: Adaptable, adventurous, and versatile, you are the quintessential, and much beloved, Golf R: quick, fun and never dull. The hot hatchback also shares Gemini’s dual personality – it’s a practical, everyday commuter with a sports-car soul.

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Specs Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport vs. Chevy Blazer, Honda Passport, and Other Midsize 2-Rows

There are dozens of “midsize” two-row SUVs out there, so to narrow our focus let’s look at four that, like the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, were developed by abbreviating a related three-row SUV. To do this, we’ve rounded up the specs from the Chevrolet Blazer, Ford Edge, Honda Passport, and Nissan Murano entries in this wide-body, two-row SUV class. Within this class, Volkswagen clearly did the least amount of trimming when cutting down its Atlas three-row SUV, leaving the wheelbase of the bigger Atlas unchanged.

Room for People

In terms of calculated passenger volume, despite the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport’s limo-like 117.3-inch wheelbase (longest in this class by 4.5 inches) and overall length (at 2.7 inches over the Nissan) and a width that’s within 0.2 inch of the Honda Passport, its stylish sloping roofline results in a fifth-place ranking in rear headroom. Hence, despite leading the class by 0.3 cubic feet in front space at 58.3, overall passenger volume trails that of the Honda Passport—111.9 to the Honda’s 114.7 cubes. That said, the rear legroom is impressive, though at 40.4 inches, it trails that of the Edge by 0.2 inch. It should be noted that the Murano, while second longest, is the least roomy inside, measuring just 102.9 cubic feet with the Chevy measuring just slightly larger at 107.6 cubic feet.

Room for Stuff

The Cross Sport’s long bodywork pays off in class-leading cargo volume when the 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks are down: 77.8 cubic feet. That just edges out the boxier Honda Passport’s 77.5 cubic feet. But here again, the sloping roofline and raked rear window cost VW the lead in volume behind the rear seat—40.4 cubic feet versus the Passport’s 41.2.

Maneuverability

Our long-term VW Atlas suffered a steering malfunction that limited how far the wheels could turn, resulting in a nearly nautical turning circle. Let’s presume that was an anomaly, as the Cross Sport boasts the tightest turning circle, at 38.1 feet—an unexpected and impressive result from a vehicle with the widest track and longest wheelbase. The extra length and girth might cause some trepidation when parking in tight spaces, but VW offers a crisp 360-degree camera view and parking assist to ease tension in such situations.

Off-Road Readiness

Fearless prediction: Nobody will convert an Atlas Cross Sport for overlanding. Nevertheless, in this class, it’s the second-best prepared for light off-roading, following the overtly adventurous looking Honda Passport. Its 8.0 inches of ground clearance and 20.9-degree approach/26.7-degree departure angles trail those of the Honda by modest amounts. Properly equipped, the Atlas Cross Sport can also tow the same 5,000 pounds of leisure gear, just like the Honda.

On Road Performance

The long-wheelbase Atlas Cross Sport is likely to weigh in a bit heftier than its rivals, if the notoriously optimistic factory specs hold true. Hence, we anticipate that the Chevy Blazer, with a 3.6-liter/nine-speed drivetrain combo, will dice with the 3.5-liter/nine-cog Honda Passport for supremacy when it comes to stoplight sprinting (6.1 or 6.2 seconds for these two, as compared with an estimated 7.3 for the Atlas Cross Sport. The Camaro of SUVs is also likely to attract most of the handling accolades, and smart gamblers would steer clear of betting on the large, hefty Cross Sport to win any fuel-economy contests.

Of course, we hope to be pleasantly surprised if and when experiencing this ute over a longer period suggests a different reality than our impressions and hard numbers do. Please stay tuned for the inevitable Big Test comparison.

POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS 2019 Chevrolet Blazer AWD RS 2019 Ford Edge Titanium 2019 Honda Passport Elite AWD 2015 Nissan Murano SL AWD 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 4Motion DRIVETRAIN LAYOUT Front-engine, AWD Front-engine, FWD Front-engine, AWD Front-engine, AWD Front-engine, AWD ENGINE TYPE 60-deg V-6, alum block/heads Turbocharged I-4, alum block/head 60-deg V-6, alum block/heads 60-deg V-6, alum block/heads Turbocharged I-4, alum block/head VALVETRAIN DOHC, 4 valves/cyl DOHC, 4 valves/cyl SOHC, 4 valves/cyl DOHC, 4 valves/cyl DOHC, 4 valves/cyl DISPLACEMENT 222.7 cu in/3,649 cc 122.0 cu in/1,999 cc 211.8 cu in/3,471 cc 213.5 cu in/3,498cc 219.6 cu in/3,598 cc COMPRESSION RATIO 11.5:1 10.0:1 11.5:1 10.3:1 12.0:1 POWER (SAE NET) 308 hp @ 6,700 rpm* 245 hp @ 5,500 rpm 280 hp @ 6,000 rpm 260 hp @ 6,000 rpm 235 hp @ 4,500 rpm TORQUE (SAE NET) 270 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm* 275 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm 262 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm 240 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm 258 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm REDLINE 6,750 rpm 6,000 rpm 6,750 rpm 6,500 rpm 6,000 rpm WEIGHT TO POWER 13.9 lb/hp 17.0 lb/hp 15.0 lb/hp 15.5 lb/hp 18.2 lb/hp TRANSMISSION 9-speed automatic 8-speed automatic 9-speed automatic Cont. variable auto 8-speed automatic AXLE/FINAL-DRIVE RATIO 3.49:1/2.16:1 3.36:1/2.08:1 4.33:1/2.08:1 4.68:1/1.79:1 3.60:1/2.41:1 SUSPENSION, FRONT; REAR Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar STEERING RATIO 15.1:1 15.3:1 15.8:1 18.3:1 16.3:1 TURNS LOCK-TO-LOCK 2.8 2.7 3.1 2.9 2.8 BRAKES, F; R 12.6-in vented disc; 12.4-in vented disc, ABS 12.4-in vented disc; 12.4-in disc, ABS 12.6-in vented disc; 13.0-in disc, ABS 12.6-in vented disc; 12.1-in vented disc, ABS 13.2-in vented disc; 12.2-in disc, ABS WHEELS 8.0 x 20-in cast aluminum 8.0 x 20-in cast aluminum 8.5 x 20-in cast aluminum 7.5 x 18-in, cast aluminum 8.0 x 18-in cast aluminum TIRES 235/55R20 102H (M+S) Michelin Premier LXT 245/50R20 102V (M+S) Pirelli Scorpion Verde 265/45R20 104H (M+S) Continental CrossContact LX Sport 235/65R18 106T M+S Michelin Latitude Tour 245/60R20 105T (M+S) DIMENSIONS WHEELBASE 112.7 in 112.2 in 110.9 in 111.2 in 117.3 in TRACK, F/R 66.1/66.0 in 64.8/64.7 in 66.7/66.7 in 64.6/64.6 in 67.0/67.6 in LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT 191.4 x 76.7 x 67.0 in 188.8 x 75.9 x 68.3 in 190.5 x 78.6 x 72.2 in 192.8 x 75.4 x 66.6 in 195.5 x 78.4 x 67.8 in -8.2 in WB, -12.9 x -1.9 x -3.7 in -6.9 in WB, -10.0 x -3.0 x -1.6 in -0.1 in WB, -6.0 x 0 x +1.6 in -3.0 in WB, -4.4 x -1.8 x -3.0 in 0.0 in WB, -2.8 x +0.1 x +2.2 in GROUND CLEARANCE 7.6 in 8.0 in 8.1 in 6.9 in 8.0 in APPRCH/DEPART ANGLE 14.0/24.1 deg 18.9/22.2 deg 21.4/27.6 deg 13.8/24.4 deg 20.9/26.7 deg TURNING CIRCLE 38.7 ft 39.4 ft 39.3 ft 38.7 ft 38.1 ft CURB WEIGHT 4,274 lb 4,153 lb 4,186 lb 4,023 lb 4,300 lb (mfr) WEIGHT DIST, F/R 59/41% 59/41% 58/42% 59/41% 55/45% TOWING CAPACITY 4,500 lb 1,500 lb 5,000 lb 1,500 lb 5,000 lb SEATING CAPACITY 5 5 5 5 5 HEADROOM, F/R 39.8/38.6 in 37.7/37.9 in 39.5/40.0/- in 38.1/37.8 in 39.4/37.8/- in LEGROOM, F/R 41.0/39.6 in 42.6/40.6 in 40.9/39.6/- in 40.5/38.7 in 41.6/40.4/- in SHOULDER ROOM, F/R 59.1/58.6 in 60.3/60.5 in 62.0/61.9/- in 59.5/58.8 in 61.5/60.6/- in CARGO VOLUME 64.2/30.5 cu ft 73.4/39.2 cu ft 77.5/41.2/- cu ft 65.0/31.1 cu ft 77.8/40.3/- cu ft TEST DATA ACCELERATION TO MPH 0-30 2.3 sec 2.8 sec 2.2 sec 3.2 sec — 0-40 3.4 4.0 3.3 4.5 — 0-50 4.5 5.7 4.7 6.0 — 0-60 6.1 7.6 6.2 7.8 8.5 sec (est) 0-70 7.9 9.8 8.1 10.0 — 0-80 10.0 12.7 10.5 12.8 — 0-90 12.9 16.1 13.2 15.9 — 0-100 — — — — PASSING, 45-65 MPH 3.0 3.8 3.1 3.6 — QUARTER MILE 14.7 sec @ 95.5 mph 15.9 sec @ 89.3 mph 14.7 sec @ 94.0 mph 16.0 sec @ 90.5 mph — BRAKING, 60-0 MPH 126 ft 129 ft 130 ft 119 ft — LATERAL ACCELERATION 0.83 g (avg) 0.78 g (avg) 0.79 g (avg) 0.78 g (avg) — MT FIGURE EIGHT 27.1 sec @ 0.65 g (avg) 28.2 sec @ 0.61 g (avg) 28.1 sec @ 0.62 g (avg) 28.2 sec @ 0.60 g (avg) — TOP-GEAR REVS @ 60 MPH 1,600 rpm 1,600 rpm 1,800 rpm 1,250 rpm — CONSUMER INFO BASE PRICE $44,695 $39,545 $44,725 $39,435 $33,465-$44,165 PRICE AS TESTED $48,270 $44,890 $44,725 $41,905 — STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL Yes/Yes Yes/yes Yes/Yes Yes/yes Yes/Yes AIRBAGS 7: Dual front, front side, f/m/r curtain, driver knee 6: Dual front, front side, f/r head 6: Dual front, front side, f/r curtain Dual front, front side, f/r curtain, driver knee 6: Dual front, front side, f/m/r curtain BASIC WARRANTY 3 yrs/36,000 miles 3 yrs/36,000 miles 3 yrs/36,000 miles 3 yrs/36,000 miles 6 yrs/72,000 miles POWERTRAIN WARRANTY 5 yrs/60,000 miles 6 yrs/60,000 miles 5 yrs/60,000 miles 5 yrs/60,000 miles 6 yrs/72,000 miles ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 5 yrs/60,000 miles 6 yrs/60,000 miles 3 yrs/36,000 miles N/A 3 yrs/36,000 miles FUEL CAPACITY 21.7 gal 18.4 gal 19.5 gal 19.0 gal 18.6 gal REAL MPG, CITY/HWY/COMB 19.6/29.9/23.2 mpg — — 17.0/33.0/21.7 mpg — EPA CITY/HWY/COMB ECON 18/25/21 mpg 22/29/25 mpg 19/24/21 mpg 21/28/24 mpg 18/23/20 mpg ENERGY CONS, CITY/HWY 187/135 kW-hrs/100 miles 153/116 kW-hrs/100 miles 177/140 kW-hrs/100 miles 160/120 kW-hrs/100 miles 187/147 kW-hrs/100 miles CO2 EMISSIONS, COMB 0.94 lb/mile 0.79 lb/mile 0.93 lb/mile 0.82 lb/mile 0.97 lb/mile RECOMMENDED FUEL Unleaded regular Unleaded regular Unleaded regular Unleaded regular Unleaded regular

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2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport First Drive: Jumbo 2-Row

As nests empty, relieving parents of carpooling obligations, the latest trend is truncating the three-row jumbo SUVs that folks fled to (in their prior abandonment of minivans). The latest example is VW’s third-row-ectomy of the jumbo Atlas SUV. So how does the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport compare with other midsize two-row utes?

Let’s start by defining the competitive set: There’s the Chevrolet Blazer (nee Traverse), the Ford Edge (loosely related to the previous-gen Explorer), the Honda Passport (Pilot), and the Nissan Murano (D-platform sib to the Pathfinder). Relative to those players, the Atlas is considerably bigger.

Call it a case of reduce, reuse, recycle. Words to live by for both saving the planet and maximizing shareholder value. Just as dog owners might reuse shopping bags at the store a few times and then repurpose them as pooper-scoopers, savvy automakers are reusing parts-bin items and repurposing chassis architecture by applying different bodies or “top-hats” atop them.

How roomy is the VW Atlas Cross Sport?

At 195.5 inches, the 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport longer than the next-longest Murano by 2.7 inches, and it’s an inch or two wider and taller than all but the Honda Passport. Speaking of Passport, the VW compares most closely with the new Honda, in that both utes essentially share their wheelbases with their three-row sibling, but Honda shortened the Passport’s overall length by 6.0 inches, while VW only trimmed 2.8 inches off the Atlas’s overhangs.

That distinction speaks volumes to the disparate missions these brands are chasing: Honda casts the Passport as an adventure-mobile, improving approach/departure angles by 1.7 and 6.8 degrees, respectively, and boosting ground clearance. It has also raised the boxy roof so as to lose only 4.8 cubic feet of the available luggage space behind the Pilot’s rear seat.

VW is going for a longer, lower, wider, sleeker look, so ground clearance and approach angle are virtually unchanged and departure improves by just 4.3 degrees, while that rakish rear window reduces the Atlas’s cargo space by 15.2 cubic feet (it ends up 0.9 cubes smaller than Passport).

What the Cross Sport really delivers on is rear-seat legroom, as the fixed rear seat is positioned well aft of the one in the three-row Atlas, endowing Cross Sport with a whopping 2.8 inches more rear legroom. To preserve cargo area, the outdoorsier Passport only adds 1.2 inches of rear legroom. There’s so much room in the back of the Cross Sport that many rear passengers’ feet won’t need to go under the front seat. Might this be more rear legroom than anybody really needs? Maybe…

How does the VW Atlas Cross Sport drive?

From behind the wheel, this VW two-row SUV feels notably wider and longer than its competition. Those hoping for a nimbler, more maneuverable, easier-to-park SUV when trading down from a three-row ute will be much better served by a Chevy Blazer, Ford Edge, or Nissan Murano. Those who like the feel and performance of their Atlas and are smitten by the sleeker lines of the Cross Sport will find its ride quality, steering feel, and overall driving dynamics completely familiar. Same goes for the cockpit appearance and functionality, which retains the Atlas’s Euro-sleek, spare aesthetic and overabundance of hard black plastic—even in top-trim models.

Our drive from Vancouver to Whistler Village in British Columbia, Canada, marked the first time we’ve sampled any Atlas with the 2.0-liter turbo driving all four wheels. Rated at the same 235 hp/258 lb-ft as in the big Atlas, it’s down just 15 percent on power and 3 percent on torque relative to the V-6, so despite running identical transmission and axle ratios to the big Atlas, acceleration from a stop doesn’t suffer as much as one might expect relative to the VR6. And the turbocharger helped preserve the Cross Sport’s sea-level performance as we climbed the 2,200 feet to Whistler Village. VW expects just 30 percent of all Atlas buyers to opt for the I-4 and 40 percent to go for front-wheel drive.

VW Atlas Cross Sport pricing

Where you will save a bit is on the initial purchase price. The base 2.0-liter front-drive Cross Sport starts at $31,565, which is $1,000 less than the equivalent Atlas. At $44,065, the SEL R-Line represents the biggest savings at $1,250. The new 2.0-liter Atlas Cross Sport 4Motion model opens at $33,465 and peaks at $44,165 for the top-spec SEL R-Line—so expect equivalent Atlas models to command at least another G-note when it becomes available for 2021.

Those hoping to save a few bucks on fuel by ditching the third row are going to be disappointed by the Atlas Cross Sport. According to the EPA, the 2.0-liter front-driver does 1 mpg better in the city (21 versus 20 mpg with the same 24 highway and 22 combined ratings), the V-6 models get identical fuel economy (17/23/19 mpg city/highway/combined for front-drive, 16/22/19 with 4Motion). The 2.0-liter 4Motion gets 18/23/20 in the Cross Sport; the Atlas has yet to be certified. By comparison, the V-6-only Passport is rated 20/25/22 mpg in front-drive guise, 19/24/21 with AWD while the smaller V-6-only CVT-equipped Murano gets 20/28/23 mpg with either drivetrain. The Blazer and Edge also meet or exceed the Cross Sport’s economy with equivalent powertrains.

VW shareholders will be pleased the automaker saved the considerable tooling expense of all those floor pan stampings, 4Motion propeller shafts, and more. Buyers with extremely long-legged family members and friends will also be delighted with the limo-like Atlas Cross Sport’s rear seat. Everybody else might want to take a serious test drive in the thriftier, more maneuverable competition.

2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport PRICE $31,565-$45,965 LAYOUT Front-engine, FWD/AWD, 5-pass, 4-door SUV ENGINE 2.0L/235-hp/258-lb-ft turbocharged DOHC 16-valve I-4; 3.6L/276-hp/266-lb-ft DOHC 24-valve V-6 TRANSMISSION 8-speed automatic CURB WEIGHT 4,100-4,400 lb (mfr) WHEELBASE 117.3 in L x W x H 195.5 x 78.4 x 67.8 in 0-60 MPH 7.3-8.5 sec (MT est) EPA FUEL ECON 16-21/22-24/19-22 mpg ENERGY CONSUMPTION, CITY/HWY 160-211/140-153 kW-hrs/100 miles CO2 EMISSIONS, COMB 0.87-1.06 lb/mile ON SALE Currently

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2021 Volkswagen ID 4 Electric SUV Is the First U.S.-Bound ID Model

Volkswagen makes do on its promise to upgrade American consumers from its ID 3 compact electric car to the larger electric ID 4 compact crossover SUV, thus ensuring the first of its first ID-branded EVs for the U.S. market is more appealing. Originally planned as part of the since-canceled 2020 Geneva motor show‘s round of debuts, the ID 4 has been unveiled digitally in prototype form.

As expected, it appears to be a production-ready version of the ID Crozz concept, and carries over many of its inspirational forebear’s styling details, including its swooping shoulder line, militant mug, and wide rear haunches. Noticeably missing, however, is the Crozz’s coupe-like roofline. Instead, the ID 4 embraces a more traditional (and surely more practical) wagon shape that ought to improve the crossover’s overall cargo room. Given Volkswagen’s recent addition of the Atlas Cross Sport, a lower-slung version of the mainstream Atlas crossover, the brand may introduce a more coupe-like ID 4 variant in the future.

Whereas Volkswagen won’t be shipping the ID 3 to the United States, the company actually built the ID 4 with America in mind (not to mention Europe and China, as well). As such, the battery-electric Crossover marks the first vehicle built on the modular MEB platform that Volkswagen will offer in the U.S. Designed specifically to underpin Volkswagen’s electric vehicles, MEB includes a dedicated space for the battery directly below the passenger compartment. Due to this, the ID 4 benefits from a low center of gravity and relatively balanced weight distribution, and therefore shouldn’t be horrible to drive.

While Volkswagen isn’t talking detailed specifications for the ID 4 yet, the brand states that it expects certain ID 4 models to clear 310 miles of range on the notoriously optimistic Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure. Expect that figure to fall to fewer than 300 miles when the EPA tests the ID 4.

When it arrives in Europe later this year, the ID 4 will at first feature just one drive motor at its rear axle. Nevertheless, a more powerful all-wheel-drive variant will join the ID 4 line not long after and is surely destined for the U.S. market. VW, of course, didn’t share whether North American ID 4s will see a similar rear-drive, then all-wheel-drive roll-out, nor did it even mention a specific on-sale date for U.S.-bound models. That said, we expect the EV crossover to reach our shores by the end of the year.

Although Volkswagen eventually plans to build the ID 4 at its Chattanooga, Tennessee plant, the brand will initially import the model to the U.S. from Europe.

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