- the 2021 vw atlas starts at $32,565, the same price as the outgoing model year.
- the higher two trim levels see price bumps of $200 and $1500 for the se and sel trims, respectively.
- the atlas will go on sale in the second quarter of this year.
brandishing a facelift that helps it look more like the two-row atlas cross sport, the 2021 atlas has a commanding presence—and an unchanged price. the three-row suv starts at the same $32,565 as the 2020 model, but vw does make all-wheel drive a cheaper option through expanding its availability to atlas models with either of the two engine choices.
the new atlas comes standard with a 235-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and there's an optional 276-hp 3.6-liter v-6. both are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. the 2020 model only offers vw's 4motion all-wheel drive on models with the v-6, but new for 2021 is all-wheel-drive availability on the four-cylinder. the change to the powertrain configuration drops the starting price for all-wheel drive to $34,465 from $35,765, the cost of getting awd with the v-6.
new interior features include a new steering wheel, optional contrast stitching on leather interiors, and an 8.0-inch infotainment system on all but the base s model. options include a panoramic sunroof (on some se models) and a towing package on some se models with the v-6.
although the price for the base atlas s is unchanged, the higher two trim levels, se and sel, see slight price bumps. the se starts at $35,915, a $200 increase, and the highest trim, the sel, starts at $43,315, a $1500 price jump. the highest price for a 2021 atlas is for the sel premium r-line model, which is priced at $51,715.
the 2021 atlas will go on sale in the second quarter of 2020.