Excitement Over The Atlas Grows Before It Hits Baton Rouge Streets

The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas is set to arrive in just a few months. But, before Volkswagen’s largest SUV gets to Baton Rouge, folks at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show got a glimpse of the Atlas’ Weekend Edition this week. The Volkswagen Atlas Weekend Edition is a throwback to the “Weekender” packages offered on the classic Vanagon and Eurovan pop-up camper models. The Atlas Weekend Edition integrates several available accessories and smart accessories that enhance the Chattanooga-built SUV’s versatility with innovative cargo solutions. Some of the features of the Weekend Edition suggest that it will appeal to, among others, growing families who maintain an active, on the go, lifestyle.

From Volkswagen USA’s Press Release:

The Weekend Edition concept is based on an SEL Premium model, equipped with a 3.6-liter VR6® engine making 276 horsepower and an eight-speed transmission, paired with Volkswagen’s advanced 4Motion® all-wheel drive with Drive Mode Select.

The Atlas Weekend Edition features a modern variation of the pop-up roof—the Urban Loader cargo box. When empty, the Urban Loader offers a sleek, minimized appearance; when needed for hauling, it can expand to a 17.7 cubic-foot container. In addition, the Weekend Edition features base carrier bars for attaching accessories for skis, snowboards, kayaks or bikes. Reaching the extra roof storage or helping small children into the vehicle is easy with practical side steps.

Inside the Atlas Weekend Edition, a robust cargo divider provides a safe, pet-friendly barrier behind the second row, so that pets can ride in comfort. The Weekend Edition’s second row also features an innovative universal tablet mount that allows passengers to bring any popular variety of touchscreen tablet along for a getaway. The design provides easy access to the home button on the most common models, and the tablets can use the Atlas available Media Control feature using Wi-Fi technology for Android and iOS tablets and smartphones.

Other Volkswagen accessories built into the Atlas Weekend Edition concept include window and hood deflectors, a heavy-duty trunk liner with seat-back coverage, a privacy cargo cover, all-weather rubber mats, splashguards, and wheel locks. Many of these accessories will be available from Volkswagen dealers when the Atlas goes on sale in spring 2017.

Volkswagen’s North American CEO has already described the Atlas as the “biggest and boldest” vehicle they have built. The third row of seating, allowing for up to seven passengers in the Atlas, now combined with the added capabilities of the Weekend Edition, make the boldest even bolder as Volkswagen continues to make strides in the SUV market. If you would like to know when the Atlas will arrive in Baton Rouge, contact our team at Southpoint Volkswagen, and we can help you learn more.

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