2022 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 and, depending on the model, either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. 

SE
The SE is the new base model and starts off with:

• LED headlights
• Proximity keyless entry and push-button start
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Power liftgate
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Power-adjustable driver's seat
• Heated front seats
• Simulated leather upholstery
• 6.5-inch touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
• Six-speaker sound system
• Digital gauge cluster display

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)

SE with Technology
This trim introduces some features:

• V6 engine becomes available
• 20-inch wheels
• Hands-free liftgate
• 8-inch touchscreen
• Wireless connectivity for CarPlay and Android Auto
• 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
• Wireless charging pad
• Front and rear parking sensors

SEL
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
• Larger digital instrument display
• Integrated navigation system
• Power-adjustable front passenger seat

The SEL also comes with the full IQ.Drive suite of semi-automated driving features, adding:

• 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)
• Emergency assist (with adaptive cruise control and lane keeping system active, can detect an unresponsive driver and bring the Tiguan to a safe stop)

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

• Sportier exterior styling
• 20-inch alloy wheels in dark graphite finish

SEL R-Line Black
Enhances the SEL R-Line with black accents and unique design touches:

• 20-inch alloy wheels in black finish
• Dark-tinted headlights and taillights
• Blacked-out exterior trim and badging

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

• V6 engine and all-wheel drive are standard
• 21-inch wheels
• Leather upholstery
• Ventilated front seats
• Heated rear seats
• Rear side window sunshades
• Fender premium sound system
• 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)