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2026 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium R-Line

SUV · 269 hp · 21 mpg combined

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$54,630Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

269 hp21 mpg combinedAWD

Good

5,000-lb max towing
Heated and ventilated front seats
12-speaker harman/kardon audio
Standard all-wheel drive

Watch for

EPA-estimated 21 mpg combined
Manual-folding third row

The 2026 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium R-Line is a gas SUV with 7 seats and all-wheel drive.

Its 269-hp turbo engine is connected to an 8-speed shiftable automatic. Maximum towing is 5,000 lbs, maximum payload is 1,102 lbs, and fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 21 mpg combined. Cargo space is 20.6 cu ft.

At an MSRP of $54,630, this trim includes leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, massaging front seats, heated rear seats and three-zone climate control. Its infotainment system has a 12.0-inch display, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, wireless charging and a 12-speaker harman/kardon system with 400 watts of output.

Standard driver-assistance equipment includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, driver-assisted parking and front, side and rear-view cameras. The factory basic and powertrain warranties each cover 48 months or 50,000 miles. This model year has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

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22 factory options, from $43 to $814.

Towing Essentials and Protection Package$814

Adventure Package$803

2nd-Row Dual Captain's Chairs$695

SiriusXM® Extension$497

Roof Rack$479

Extended Range Remote Start Upgrade$315

VW Care$305

Rubber Mats Kit$296

Volkswagen Logo Puddle Lights$255

Carpeted Mats$245

Splash Guards$237

Privacy Cover$231

Dynamic Center Caps$220

Rubber Mats$190

Trailer Hitch Extras$176

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.

$39,310−$15,320SE269 hp $43,730−$10,900SE w/Technology269 hp $48,060−$6,570Peak Edition269 hp $49,620−$5,010SEL269 hp $54,630This trimSEL Premium R-Line269 hp

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.

269hp2.0L four-cylinder turbo

273lb-ftTorque

21mpgCombined · 18 city · 25 highway

AWD8-speed shiftable automatic

7Seats

20.6 cu ftCargo volume

4,636 lbsCurb weight

5,930 lbsGVWR

5,000 lbsMax towing

1,102 lbsMax payload

146 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

Titan Black with Silver Underlay
Shetland Beige

Both leather.

6 factory paints

Mountain Lake Blue Metallic
Silver Mist Metallic
Opal White Pearl
Avocado Green Pearl
Pure Gray
Deep Black Pearl

4 of the 6 are shown on the car at the top.

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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