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2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

There aren’t many midsize two-row SUVs on the market, which works in the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport's favor. Of the few competitors it has, most are old and aren't the best values. The Cross Sport capitalizes on that by offering a lot (literally) of SUV for not a whole lot of money. It's one of the more affordable ones in the segment, while also being quite large and quite attractive. The Atlas Cross Sport is based on the boxy, three-row Atlas, but drops that third-row and lowers its roof-line for additional style. Combined with the pronounced fenders and chiseled shape, it's arguably the best-looking SUV in the segment. Also, because it's fairly close in size to its conventional counterpart, it still has loads of interior space, even with the low roof. With a solid array of standard features and a relatively low price tag, it's a high-value proposition. It's not perfect, though. With a focus on keeping the price low (and profits up), this big, American-made VW doesn't feel quite as high-quality as we would hope, with somewhat cheap interior materials. It's also only fine when driving. It's comfortable, but that's about it, with lackluster handling and an awkward transmission. It's not enough to write-off the Cross Sport, since it's still great value and very stylish, but there are better driving options in this class with nicer interiors such as the Honda Passport and Nissan Murano. Interior & Technology | Passenger & Cargo Space | Performance & Fuel Economy What it's like to drive | Pricing & Features | Crash Ratings & Safety Features What's new for 2022? The Atlas Cross Sport is barely changed for 2022. The biggest update is the inclusion of the 8-inch Digital Cockpit instrument panel screen as standard equipment on all trims. The line-up has been narrowed to six trim levels, and there are a couple of minor standard feature changes to some of the trims. The VR6-equipped SE with Technology trim now has a standard tow hitch, the SEL trim now has all-wheel drive and 20-inch wheels as standard, and the SEL Premium gains 21-inch wheels. What are the Atlas Cross Sport's interior and in-car technology like? The Cross Sport interior is virtually identical to its bigger sibling, though with a lower roof and no third row. The dash design is therefore equally upright, squared-off and simple. Tight gaps and crisp edges make it look good on first inspection, but look closer and the plastics are disappointing for this price point with coarse graining and quite a few hard surfaces. It's also pretty drab when it comes to color and trim, but opting for some contrasting upholstery on higher trims really cheers it up. The front seats don't have much shape, but padding is thick enough and they're wide enough that they're pretty comfortable for a variety of body shapes. The rear seats are pretty flat as well, but that’s not so unusual for a midsize SUV. Thankfully, they recline and the vast …
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