From Deserts to Oceans: Exploring the World with the 2023 Atlas

April 25 2023

2023 Atlas

Volkswagen releases a new SUV exceeding your expectations of a car. It’s elegant for day-to-day commutes and solid for extreme off-road adventures.

Find us in Ottawa, Canada, and enjoy the luxurious interior. Meanwhile, let’s review the features the new 2023 Atlas has in store for you.

Upgrades From Last Year's Model

The new 2023 Atlas has a smaller fuel tank but a better fuel economy than the previous year. The estimated consumption is 11.8 - 9.8 L/100km, while the 2022 Atlas consumes 12.8 - 10.4 L/100km (city - highway).

Trim Comparison Chart

	Trendline	Comfortline	Highline	Execline
Starting price	$42,495	$47,995	$54,995	$58,995
Fuel type	Unleaded gas	Unleaded gas	Unleaded gas	Unleaded gas
Fuel economy	11.8 - 9.8 L/100km (City - Highway)	11.8 - 9.8 L/100km (City - Highway)	13.4 - 10.1 L/100km (Highway - City)	13.4 - 10.1 L/100km (Highway - City)
Fuel capacity	70.4L	70.4L	70.4L	70.4L
Horsepower	235 hp	235 hp	276 hp	276 hp
Engine	2.0 TSI I-4	2.0 TSI I-4	3.6 FSI V6	3.6 FSI V6
Number of seats	7	7	7	7
Transmission	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic
Interior Layout	Cloth seats	Leatherette seats	Leather seats	Leather seats
Exterior Layout	18" alloy wheels	18" machined alloy wheels	20" machined alloy wheels	21" alloy wheels
Safety and Driver-Assistance features	Blind-spot monitor	Blind-spot monitor Travel assist	Blind-spot monitor Travel assist	Blind-spot monitor Travel assist

What's New for 2023

Features and Specs

An outstanding design features a wide front grille with multiple air sockets for better aerodynamics. You can also find roof rails on the top of the car, offering extra luggage space.

The interior comes with a 60/40 split seat arrangement and easy access to the third row, offering up to 2,741L cargo space.

The front console has a 6.5 inches touch infotainment screen, with Apple and Android compatibility and Bluetooth connection. Moreover, four USB ports connect your devices and six speakers for the best audio experience.

The driver's 8-inch speed gauge dashboard, called the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit, shows the fuel economy, travel time, and more.

The basic trim has heated front seats, while upgraded trims extend the heating to the rear seats and steering wheel. However, all trims have heated washer nozzles and exterior mirrors.

Safety Features

The 2023 Atlas is equipped with multiple sensors and systems to make driving safe. The front assist detects if an objective is approaching you quickly, anticipating an accident. Therefore, the system has an emergency brake to mitigate the crash risk.

More safety systems include blind-spot detection and rear-traffic assistance to help you envision hidden corners while driving or parking.

Reserve Your Vehicle

Get your hands on one of Volkswagen’s flagships and experience the outstanding performance of its 2.0L I-4 engine. Visit Myers Barrhaven Volkswagen, or call us to book your first test drive today!