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2021 Volkswagen Atlas SEL
SUV · 235–276 hp · 18–22 mpg combined
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$42,295Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking27 factory options, from $26 to $1,100.
Atlas Adventure Package$1,100
Atlas MDO Package, Bench Seat$810
Atlas MDO Package, Captain's Chairs$810
Side Steps$695
2nd-Row Dual Captain's Chairs$695
Car-Net Safe and Secure 5-Year$389
Roof Rack$365
Rearview Mirror w/HomeLink$325
Trailer Hatch Extras$325
Extended Range Remote Upgrade$300
Rubber Mats Kit (Captain's Chairs)$285
Rubber Mats Kit (Bench Seats)$285
Car-Net Safe and Secure 3-Year$269
Splash Guards$220
Volkswagen Logo Puddle Lights$200
Privacy Cover$200
Hood Deflector$200
VW Care$195
Carpeted Mats (Captain's Chairs)$185
Carpeted Mats (Bench Seats)$185
Rear Bumper Applique$150
Luggage Net$100
Combination Assistance Kit$99
Roadside Assistance Kit$85
Wheel Locks$80
First Aid Kit$35
Organizing Trays$26
Which Atlas is right for you?
Eight trims, $31,545 to $50,695. Tap one to open it.
S235 hpSE235 hpSE w/Technology276 hpSE w/Technology R-Line276 hpSEL235 hpSEL R-Line276 hpSEL Premium276 hpSEL Premium R-Line276 hp
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,500, from SEL Premium to SEL Premium R-Line.
The numbers.
Six configurations: all-wheel or front-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic.
235–276hp3.6L six-cylinder / 2.0L four-cylinder turbo
258–266lb-ftTorque
18–22mpgCombined · 16–20 city · 22–24 highway
AWD / FWD8-speed shiftable automatic
7Seats
20.6 cu ftCargo volume
4,427–4,614 lbsCurb weight
5,864–6,019 lbsGVWR
2,000–5,000 lbsMax towing
1,080 lbsMax payload
135 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- front and rear parking sensors
- Wireless charging
- adaptive cruise control
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- manual rear seat easy entry
- leatherette steering wheel
- heated steering wheel
- Three zone climate control
- rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- turn signal in mirrors
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding center armrest
- manual folding split-bench third row seats
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- leatherette
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 3 memorized driver seat settings
- 8-way power passenger seat
- height adjustable passenger seat
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- 1st row power glass extended moonroof
- 2nd row fixed glass moonroof
- hands-free entry
- Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
- Heated mirrors
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- EPA interior volume
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- alloy wheels
- 20 x 8.0 in. wheels
- All season tires
- 255/50R20 tires
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Transmission
- Drive type
- blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
- Lane keep assist
- Rear cross traffic alert
- pre-collision safety system
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front, rear and third row head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- emergency braking preparation
- Emergency braking assist
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- LED headlamp
- adaptive headlights
- daytime running lights
- cornering lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 6 total speakers
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- USB with external media control
- memory card slot
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- Emergency Service
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Vehicle Alarm notification
- Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance
- Roadside Assistance
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
3 interiors
- Shetland Beige
- Titan Black
- Mauro Brown
All leatherette.
9 factory paints
- Aurora Red Metallic
- Pure White
- Oryx White Pearl
- Pyrite Silver Metallic
- Platinum Gray Metallic
- Tourmaline Blue Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
- Pacific Blue Metallic
- Racing Green
7 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.
Safety and recalls
17 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2021 Atlas.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Rust
7 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Maintenance
2 yr / 20,000 mi
Sold7 yr
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Other years of the Atlas SEL.
2022 Atlas SEL
$44,105$1,810 more7 colors · starting MSRP
2020 Atlas SEL
$40,795$1,500 less7 colors · starting MSRP
2023 Atlas SEL
$44,940$2,645 more9 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.