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2026 Volkswagen Atlas Peak Edition
SUV · 269 hp · 20 mpg combined
Overview.
At a glance
Good
- 5,000-lb max towing
- Seven-seat cabin
- Heated, ventilated front seats
- 12.0-inch infotainment display
Watch for
- EPA-estimated 20 mpg combined
- 6-way manual passenger seat
- Manual-folding third row
The 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Peak Edition is a gas SUV with seating for 7, all-wheel drive and an MSRP of $48,060.
Its 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder engine produces 269 hp and works with an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Maximum towing is 5,000 lbs, maximum payload is 1,102 lbs, and fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 20 mpg combined.
Standard cabin equipment includes leatherette upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel and three-zone climate control. A 12.0-inch infotainment display supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, while wireless charging and 6 speakers are also standard. The second row reclines and has a split-folding seatback, and the third row uses a manual-folding split bench.
Driver-assistance equipment includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, front and rear parking sensors, and a rearview camera. The factory basic and powertrain warranties each cover 48 months or 50,000 miles. Two NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for this model year.
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking22 factory options, from $43 to $814.
Which Atlas is right for you?
Five trims, $39,310 to $54,630. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $5,010, from SEL to SEL Premium R-Line.
The numbers.
One configuration: all-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic.
137 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- 1st row power glass extended moonroof
- 2nd row fixed glass moonroof
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- folding center armrest
- manual folding split-bench third row seats
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leatherette
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 6-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- height adjustable passenger seat
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- ventilated driver seat
- ventilated passenger seat
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- front and rear parking sensors
- Wireless charging
- adaptive cruise control
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- 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
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Center limited slip differential
- descent control
- 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
- painted alloy wheels
- 18 x 8.0 in. wheels
- All terrain tires
- 255/60R18 tires
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- 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
- 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
- 12.0" infotainment display size
- AM/FM stereo
- 6 total speakers
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- USB with external media control
- 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
1 interior
- Titan Black with Orange Stitching
Leatherette.
4 factory paints
- Deep Black Pearl
- Pure Gray
- Avocado Green Pearl
- Opal White Pearl
Safety and recalls
2 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Atlas. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
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Other years of the Atlas Peak Edition.
2025 Atlas Peak Edition
$46,655$1,405 less4 colors · starting MSRP
2024 Atlas SE
$37,995$10,065 less6 colors · starting MSRP
2023 Atlas SE
$35,150$12,910 less8 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.