2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Trims Comparison

The Cross Sport offers two available engines: a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder (235 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque) and a 3.6-liter V6 (276 hp, 266 lb-ft). Both are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available depending on the trim.

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The base Atlas Cross Sport starts off with:

• LED headlights
• Power-adjustable, heated side mirrors
• Roof rails
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• 6.5-inch touchscreen
• Six-speaker sound system
• App-Connect (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration)
• Two USB ports
• VW's Car-Net remote services

Standard safety features on all Atlas Cross Sport models include:

• Forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)

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Gains upgrades to technology and comfort such as:

• Keyless entry and push-button start
• Power liftgate
• Simulated leather upholstery
• 8-inch touchscreen
• Wireless connectivity for App-Connect
• Five USB ports
• Wireless charging pad
• Voice-activated controls
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Power-adjustable driver's seat
• Heated front seats

SE with Technology
This trim elevates several previous features and introduces some new ones:

• V6 engine becomes available
• 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
• Remote start
• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Cross Sport and the car in front)
• 115-volt household-style power outlet
• Power liftgate with hands-free operation
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Trailer hitch (optional on V6 FWD models, standard on V6 AWD)

SE with Technology R-Line
The first R-Line trim is notable mostly for its sporty design and includes the following:

• V6 engine comes standard
• Unique exterior styling

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A more tech-savvy trim level that makes the Atlas Cross Sport a borderline luxury vehicle:

• Adaptive front lighting (provides better illumination in curves)
• Panoramic sunroof
• Ambient interior lighting
• Heated steering wheel
• Digital instrument display
• Integrated navigation system
• Power-adjustable front passenger seat
• Trailer hitch (standard on V6 models)

The SEL also comes with more advanced safety features, including:

• Lane keeping assist (steers the Atlas Cross Sport back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
• Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
• Road sign display (reads road signs such as speed limits and displays them to the driver)

SEL R-Line
Takes the features from the SEL and adds R-Line design:

• R-Line exterior styling
• 21-inch alloy wheels

SEL Premium
Includes several optional features as standard and adds new ones too:

• Standard all-wheel drive
• 20-inch wheels from SEL
• Power-folding side mirrors with puddle lights
• 12-speaker Fender sound system
• Leather upholstery
• Ventilated front seats
• Heated rear seats
• Rear side window sunshades
• Leather upholstery
• Park assist (automatic steering system allowing the Atlas Cross Sport to fit into tight parallel parking spaces)
• Surround-view camera (gives you a top-down view of the Atlas Cross Sport and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

SEL Premium R-Line
The top-of-the-line Atlas Cross Sport is fully loaded:

• V6 engine and all-wheel drive are standard
• 21-inch wheels from SEL R-Line