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2026 Volkswagen Atlas SE

SUV · 269 hp · 21–22 mpg combined

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$39,310Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

269 hp21–22 mpg combinedFWD / AWD

Good

7 seats
5,000-lb max towing
269 horsepower
Ventilated front seats
Three-zone climate control

Watch for

6-way manual passenger seat
Manual-folding third row
EPA-estimated 21 mpg AWD

The 2026 Volkswagen Atlas SE is a gas SUV with 7 seats and 20.6 cu ft of cargo space.

Its 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder engine produces 269 horsepower and uses an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive has an MSRP of $39,310, while all-wheel drive has an MSRP of $41,210. Both versions can tow up to 5,000 lbs and carry a maximum payload of 1,102 lbs.

Front-wheel drive returns an EPA-estimated 22 mpg combined, while all-wheel drive returns 21 mpg combined. Standard cabin equipment includes leatherette upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, three-zone climate control, wireless charging and a 12.0-inch infotainment display with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross traffic alert, a pre-collision safety system and LED adaptive headlights are standard. Factory coverage includes a 48-month/50,000-mile basic and powertrain warranty, 24 months/20,000 miles of maintenance and 36 months/36,000 miles of roadside assistance. There have been 2 NHTSA recall campaigns issued for this model year.

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19 factory options, from $43 to $803.

Adventure Package$803

Extended Range Remote Start$525

SiriusXM® Extension$497

Roof Rack$479

Rearview Mirror w/HomeLink®$405

VW Care$305

Rubber Mats Kit$296

Carpeted Mats$245

Splash Guards$237

Privacy Cover$231

Dynamic Center Caps$220

Rubber Mats$190

Bumperdillo® Chrome$175

Bumperdillo® Black$175

Commercial Fleet Telematics, 4 years$144

Luggage Net$113

Combination Roadside Kit$111

Roadside Assistance Kit$90

First Aid Kit$43

Which Atlas is right for you?

Five trims, $39,310 to $54,630. Tap one to open it.

$39,310This trimSE269 hp $43,730+$4,420SE w/Technology269 hp $48,060+$8,750Peak Edition269 hp $49,620+$10,310SEL269 hp $54,630+$15,320SEL Premium R-Line269 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $5,010, from SEL to SEL Premium R-Line.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic.

269hp2.0L four-cylinder turbo

273lb-ftTorque

21–22mpgCombined · 19–20 city · 26 highway

FWD / AWD8-speed shiftable automatic

7Seats

20.6 cu ftCargo volume

4,317–4,484 lbsCurb weight

5,710–5,908 lbsGVWR

5,000 lbsMax towing

1,102 lbsMax payload

130 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

Titan Black
Shetland Beige

Both leatherette.

4 factory paints

Silver Mist Metallic
Mountain Lake Blue Metallic
Opal White Pearl
Deep Black Pearl

Safety and recalls

2 recall campaigns on file.

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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.

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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