VW Atlas Cross Sport Concept Is The People’s BMW X6
Volkswagen is previewing the next step in its crossover offensive in North America with the presentation of the five-seat Atlas Cross Sport concept. Set to debut at the New York Auto Show, the crossover is a near-production concept which previews a model that will be launched in the United States next year. As the name suggests, the crossover is based on the seven-seat Atlas but it features a sportier exterior with a unique front fascia and distinctive LED headlights. Bigger changes occur farther back as the concept adopts a rakish windscreen, a sloping roof and angular C-pillars. Other notable styling details include muscular wheel arches, a tailgate-mounted spoiler and 22-inch aluminum wheels. The overall design is more striking than the standard Atlas and this is partially due to its smaller size. Overall, the concept measures 190.8 inches (4846mm) long, 68.3 inches (1734mm) tall and 79.9 inches (2029mm) wide. For comparison, the seven-seat Atlas is 198.3 inches (50...