2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Interior

If you’re shopping for a midsize SUV, consider adding the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport to your shortlist. Aside from a sporty exterior styling and impressive performance, this Volkswagen SUV features an exceptionally well-built interior with roomy seating, generous features, and plenty of cargo space. You’ll find the cabin a great place to spend time, regardless of whether you’re traveling a short or long distance. Taking a closer look at the interior of the latest Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport can help you determine whether this vehicle is right for you.

Overview of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is the two-row version of the highly popular Volkswagen Atlas. It’s dimensionally smaller than its older sibling, making it a great choice for young families and urban commuters. Other than that, the two SUVs are similar in almost every way, from performance specifications to feature content.

The Atlas Cross Sport is available in five trim levels to suit the needs and preferences of different drivers, and they are the base SE, SE with Technology, SEL, the sporty SEL R-Line, and the top-spec SEL Premium R-Line. The MSRP ranges from $33,200 for the SE to $50,370 for the SEL Premium R-Line.

Interior Design of the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Overall, the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has a thoughtfully designed interior that provides the perfect blend of practicality, comfort, and technology. Few midsize SUVs offer a more spacious and well-equipped cabin than this Volkswagen model. The entry-level trim already comes with an impressive roster of standard equipment, but you can opt for the range-topping model if you want a truly pampering ride.

The interior of the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport features a clean and functional design. Its excellent fit, finish, and generous use of high-quality materials give it a premium look and feel. Additionally, it has a large greenhouse and high seating position that contribute to an open and airy environment and good outward visibility. You’ll also appreciate the SUV’s simple, driver-centric displays and well-positioned controls, which you can easily see and use without taking your eyes off the road.

Seating

As a two-row SUV, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has a seating capacity of five. Regardless of where you choose to sit, you’ll have plenty of space to stretch out. The front seats offer 41.7 inches of legroom and 39.4 inches of headroom, while the rear seats have 40.4 inches of legroom and 37.8 inches of headroom. These figures are excellent for the class. Even tall adults have no trouble getting comfortable in this SUV.

Furthermore, the seats in the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport are specially designed to reduce fatigue and maximize comfort. They provide adequate cushioning and support to keep you and your passengers feeling relaxed even after hours of driving. Unlike many SUVs that come standard with cloth upholstery, this Volkswagen offers synthetic leather seats in its base model. You’ll also get a power-adjustable driver’s seat and heated front seats as standard equipment, For enhanced comfort, you can choose a higher trim to gain access to upgrades, like a heated steering wheel, genuine leather seats, ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats.

Cargo Space

If you have an active family that enjoys going on outdoor adventures or road trips, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is a great choice. This model provides more cargo room than most other two-row, midsize SUVs on the market. It gives you about 40 cubic feet of storage space behind the back seats and nearly 78 cubic feet with those seats folded down.

At its maximum capacity, this Volkswagen SUV can hold up to 30 carry-on suitcases. You can also fit large or long items, such as camping equipment, school projects, or lumber. A manual lift-gate is standard, but you can get the available hands-free liftgate for easier loading.

Interior Features

No matter which model you choose, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is equipped with push-button start and keyless entry to provide a more convenient driving experience. Moving up the trim ladder gives you additional features such as dual- or tri-zone automatic climate control, ambient lighting, remote start, a panoramic sunroof, and a 120-volt power outlet. Remote start is a helpful feature during winter as it enables you to warm up your SUV’s cabin before stepping out into the cold.

Another appealing aspect of the Atlas Cross Sport is its user-friendly and feature-rich infotainment system. The standard system comes with a 6.5-inch touch screen display, a digital instrument cluster, Bluetooth, two USB ports, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and a six-speaker sound system. If you go for the SE with Technology trim, you’ll have an 8-inch touch screen display, three extra USB ports, a wireless device charger, satellite radio, and HD radio. Also available are a navigation system and a 12-speaker audio system.

Driver-Assistance Features

Aside from exceptional comfort, convenience, and entertainment, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport also offers an array of driver-assistance technologies to help you stay safe on the road. These features can enhance your awareness of your surroundings while you’re driving, allowing you to take appropriate action to avoid a collision.

Even the base SE is fitted with a nice selection of active safety features, which include forward automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, forward-collision alert, blind-spot detection,  rear cross-traffic warning, and a rearview camera. If you want to further reduce your accident risk, you can add optional features such as automatic high-beam headlamps, road-sign recognition, adaptive headlamps, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, front and rear parking sensors, hands-free parking assistance, and a 360-degree parking camera system.

If you live in Marion, Illinois, and want to know whether the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport can meet your expectations, you can view it in person at Volkswagen of Marion. Our dealership can carry every trim level and color option for this Volkswagen model, so you can rest assured you’ll find your perfect match. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you need more information or want to schedule a test drive.