Atlas Cross Sport comes with VW’s latest 2.0-liter EA888 turbo-four. Three new colors have been introduced alongside the 2027 model. Found inside is a redesigned dashboard, screens, and column shifter. Several months after the second-generation VW Atlas landed, its more fashion-conscious sibling, the Atlas Cross Sport has made its debut, ahead of a market launch in the US early next year. It shares all of its hardware with the regular Atlas, but a sloping roofline trades the third row for a lower, sleeker profile, which is the deal every Cross Sport has always asked you to make. Read: The 2027 VW Atlas Got More Luxurious And More Expensive Visually, the new Atlas Cross Sport isn’t a huge departure from the first-generation model. That said, it certainly looks more modern, with much larger air intakes, blacked-out grilles, and stacked LED headlights with an illuminated VW badge for all versions other than the base trim. Although the front half closely mirrors the standard Atlas, the Cross Sport sits 2.1 inches lower and runs 5.4 inches shorter. More striking LED taillights feature at the rear, and VW has drawn up new 18-, 20-, and 21-inch wheels for the SUV. Three fresh colors join the palette as well: Blackberry Metallic, Dark Sage Metallic, and Sandstone. Big On Screens The interior of this new Atlas Cross Sport is a big departure from the old one. While the steering wheel is largely identical, the SUV now features a column-mounted shifter and a new 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. The base model also includes a new free-standing 12.9-inch infotainment display, whereas all other models get a bigger 15-inch display. VW has also added a pair of Qi2 wireless charging pads. Promising to boost comfort is a new 12-way adjustable driver’s seat, complete with 4-way adjustable lumbar support. There’s also a nine-speaker sound system for the base version and a 14-speaker Harman Kardon system for the flagship model. Among the key standard features found across all models are rear sunshades, a power liftgate, an auto-dimming driver’s side mirror, and front and rear Park Distance Control. The 2027 model also gets premium connected vehicle services through the myVW+ system, including navigation with real-time traffic, a voice control system using generative AI, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. The central infotainment screen can also be used to play games. The company has yet to break down the available trim levels. What it has confirmed is that all 2027 Atlas Cross Sport models use the latest version of its 2.0-liter turbocharged EA888 four-cylinder, producing 282 hp and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) of torque. Working alongside this engine is an eight-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels as standard, although all-wheel drive will be available. Volkswagen will share pricing closer to the launch early next year, though expect it to open somewhere near $40,000.