The 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacity
Can the new Volkswagen Atlas SUV handle towing your boat or ATVs? St. Louis drivers who do a lot of towing will be glad to find out that the maximum Volkswagen Atlas towing capacity is an impressive 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. Let’s talk about how theVolkswagen Atlas engine option you choose impacts the towing capacity.
Volkswagen Atlas Engine Options and Towing Capacity
What does “properly equipped” mean when applied to the Volkswagen Atlas towing capacity? It means opting for the 3.6L V6 engine if you want to maximize this SUV’s trailering capabilities. The 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine is no slouch though and may be more appealing to St Louis drivers who prioritize fuel efficiency. Here are the specs of each Volkswagen Atlas engine:
Volkswagen Atlas SUV with Standard Equipment
- 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- 235 horsepower
- 258 lb-ft of torque
- 21 City/24 Highway MPG EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy
- Maximum towing capacity of 2,000 pounds
Equipped for Maximum Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacity
- 24-valve 3.6L V6 engine
- 276 horsepower
- 266 lb-ft of torque
- 17 City/23 Highway MPG EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy
- Maximum Volkswagen Atlas towing capacity of 5,000 pounds
What Can You Tow with the Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacity?
So, what can you tow along our St Peters roads with the 5,000-pound towing capacity of this SUV? It turns out that you can tow quite a bit, from trailers to campers to boats to jet skis. Here’s a partial list to give you an idea of what you can tow with the Volkswagen Atlas SUV:
- Bass boat
- A-frame camper
- Teardrop camper
- Small enclosed utility trailer
- Small open utility trailer
- Tow dolly with car
- Motorcycles
- Jet skis
- ATVs
- Kayaks and Canoes
- Pop up camper
- Small travel trailer
Come See the New Volkswagen Atlas at Suntrup Volkswagen of St. Louis
Are you ready to hook your trailer up to the new Volkswagen Atlas? You really should test drive this remarkable vehicle to understand just how impressively it performs. You can do that today at our dealership, and if you’d like to learn more about this SUV, check out ourdetailed overview of the 2022 Atlas as well as ourcomparison of the Atlas with the Atlas Cross Sport. We’re just a short trip away from Webster and would love to introduce you to your next vehicle, so pay us a visit or give us a ring today!
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