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The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport arrives as a fully redesigned second-generation SUV, bringing a more athletic roofline, 282 horsepower, and an overhauled premium cabin to five-seat midsize SUV shoppers in St. Louis. For buyers who want a design-led alternative to the three-row Atlas, the Cross Sport’s second act is its best.
The 2027 Atlas Cross Sport is Volkswagen’s sportier, design-forward two-row SUV, built on the same second-generation MQB Evo architecture as the three-row Atlas. At 195.6 inches long and 2.1 inches lower than the Atlas, it wears a dramatically raked coupe-like rear roofline that sets it apart from its sibling at a glance. Five-passenger seating across two rows is standard, freeing the rear cargo area that would otherwise go to a third row.
Under the hood, the upgraded 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder produces 282 horsepower, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard; 4MOTION AWD is available. Inside, the dashboard has been redesigned around a 12.9-inch touchscreen with a 15-inch option available, a digital instrument cluster, touch-sensitive climate controls, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and a floating center console. Available materials include Nappa leather seating and genuine wood trim.
Volkswagen designed the Atlas Cross Sport for buyers who want Atlas-level capability in a more stylish, lower-slung package. Couples, empty nesters, and buyers for whom a third row is unnecessary will find the Cross Sport squarely aimed at their priorities. For St. Louis shoppers who commute on I-44 or I-64 and want something that looks and feels more premium than a standard family hauler, the Cross Sport fills that gap.
The two-row layout keeps the focus on front and rear passenger comfort. Without the third row, rear cargo capacity expands, which works in favor of shoppers who regularly haul luggage, outdoor gear, or equipment. Standard IQ.DRIVE driver-assistance technology and available 4MOTION AWD handle the practical demands. The redesigned exterior’s triangular taillights, connected horizontal light bar, and chrome three-bar grille make the 2027 Cross Sport one of the more distinctively styled mainstream midsize SUVs in its class.
Detailed posts on the 2027 Atlas Cross Sport’s trim levels, performance specs, interior dimensions, pricing, and maintenance schedule are coming as the launch approaches.
Suntrup Volkswagen is an authorized VW dealer at 6014 S Lindbergh Blvd. in South County, between I-55 and Tesson Ferry. Every Atlas Cross Sport you purchase at Suntrup comes backed by the Lifetime Powertrain Warranty, a local commitment the manufacturer’s standard coverage does not include. Suntrup has ranked as the number one volume VW dealer in the St. Louis area for nine consecutive years and carries the Atlas Cross Sport alongside the full VW lineup year-round.
The 2027 Atlas Cross Sport is scheduled for an early 2027 on-sale date. Kirkwood, Ballwin, and South County shoppers can browse current Atlas Cross Sport inventory now or get a head start on financing before the redesigned model arrives.
