2021 VW Atlas: Price and specs

three quarter front view of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas

You need room for 7 passengers, you have a budget between $40,000 and $56,000 and you love fun SUVs that deliver a great driving experience? Lauzon Boisbriand, your Volkswagen dealer on Montreal's North Shore, just minutes from Laval, invites you to discover and test drive the all-new 2021 VW Atlas. In this new model-year, this mid-size SUV features numerous additions that make it stand out from the crowd, particularly with its redesigned headlights. What’s more, all 4 versions, Trendline, Comfortline, Highline and Execline, come standard with all-wheel drive.

The design of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas

With a 3-bar grille stamped with the VW logo in the centre, new headlights and new bumpers, the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas is a bit longer than the outgoing model. In true Volkswagen fashion, the interior is absolutely gorgeous, especially with the two-tone trims in Mauro Brown and Titan Black or Shetland Grey and Quartzite.

close up front view of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas grille

Specs of the 2021 Atlas

three quarter front view of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas driving on a road

The 2021 Atlas is powered by a 2.0 L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. It cranks out 235 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque and is the standard engine on Trendline, Comfortline and Highline version. The Execline version is instead powered by the 3.6 L V6 engine with 276 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. This engine is available on option on the Highline and Comfortline. All engines are paired with the Tiptronic 4MOTION 8-speed automatic transmission.

Maintenance of your VW SUV

Every version of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, without exceptions, is backed by a 4-year or 80,000-kilometre warranty. What’s more, by regularly maintaining your 2021 Atlas, you can ensure that your investment performs like new for a long time. And with over 40 Volkswagen dealerships in the province, whether you're close to home or on vacation, you can count on a network of repair shops wherever you go.

Volkswagen reliability

Beyond its incredible handling, versatility, power, unmatched comfort, countless features and spacious interior, the 2021 Atlas also delivers exceptional reliability. Hit the road with confidence, and trust the incredible workmanship and materials of the German automaker.

Interior and equipment of the 2021 Atlas

The entry-level version comes standard with a generous list of safety features and onboard technologies, including:

  • Six speakers
  • 6.5 inch colour touchscreen
  • Bluetooth hands-free connectivity
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Cruise Control
  • Hill descent assist
  • Pedestrian detection
  • Blind spot monitoring with rear traffic alert
  • Front assist system with automatic emergency braking
view of the living space inside of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas with the main display, steering wheel and main console

Its interior isn’t just spacious, it is also packed with comfort features including:

  • Heated front seats
  • A central armrest
  • Folding rear seat with 60/40 split
  • And much more
close up view of the steering wheel inside of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas

Plenty of space

Whether it’s for family getaways, sporting events, parties or weekends in the country, the Atlas offers plenty of room with 2,741 liters behind the front row and 583 liters behind the third row. The 4-cylinder engine of the 2021 Atlas also boasts great fuel economy ratings of 11.7/9.9/10.9 L/100 km, while the V6 clocks in at 14.6/10.9/12.9 L/100 km (city/highway/combined). The former gives you a towing capacity of 907 kg or 2,000 lbs, and the latter will allow you to tow up to 2,268 kg or 5,000 lbs. That’s more than enough for your camping or fishing trips.

view of the rear seat row with the glass roof inside of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas

Always striving to make the Atlas even more versatile, the manufacturer has thoughtfully included a long list of equipment, including:

  • Bike rack
  • Cargo divider
  • Aluminum side steps
  • Thule roof basket attachment
  • Heavy duty trunk liner with extended rear seat cover
  • So much more

The cream of the crop

If you cannot resist the Execline version, you'll be treated to a 360 camera system, dynamic road display with traffic signs, parking distance control with front and rear sensors, a premium Fender audio system with 12 speakers and a subwoofer, heated electrically-adjusted exterior mirrors with memory and a tilt-down function when reversing, heated 2nd row seats, and much more.

Whichever version you choose, our flexible Volkswagen financing plans, which can always be tailored to your budget and needs, make it easier than ever to drive home with your new 2021 VW Atlas. Below are the different versions and their prices:

Model Engine Power Torque Powertrain Price
Trendline 2.0 L 4 cyl. turbo 235 HP 258 lb-ft AWD $40 095
Comfortline $44 495
Highline $48 795
Execline 3.6 L V6 276 HP 266 lb-ft $55 595
three quarter rear view of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas