2023/2024 Volkswagen Atlas Comparison in Bay City

2024 Volkswagen Atlas Compared to the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas 
 

For the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas, the trusted brand has given the popular SUV a significant overhaul for the new generation of models. This includes upgrading the baseline engine and making it standard across the range of SUVs. The exterior has also been refreshed with an even more striking front end with other noteworthy visual updates. Inside, there are plenty of updates as well. New standard equipment and several updates to the interior visuals make the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas an even greater SUV driving experience than the already excellent 2023 model year family cruiser.  

Performance 

Propelling the 2024 VW Atlas is a new turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine that delivers an impressive 269 horsepower to whatever mid-Michigan city street or highway the SUV is taken on. This is a significant upgrade to the previous 235 horsepower version of the turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine. Volkswagen keeps the same eight-speed automatic transmission as the previous model year for responsive acceleration and a smooth ride. FWD remains the standard drivetrain for the 2024 Atlas, while 4Motion® AWD comes back to offer drivers who demand precise all-season maneuverability a coveted option for Central Michigan.  
 

Exterior & Interior Features 
 

Comparing the 2024 VW Atlas with its previous 2023 model year counterpart, the front end of the SUV is noteworthy with its visual updates. The headlights and the fascia on the front of the vehicle have been refreshed to give the 2024 iteration of the Volkswagen a distinct appearance that helps differentiate it from its 2023 version. Inside, there are even more standard amenities compared to the extensive array of features that were present in the 2023 version of the SUV. In addition to previously equipped heated front seating from the 2023MY Atlas, ventilated front seating and a heated steering wheel offer an even more versatile comfort capability as standard comfort amenities in every 2024 series SUV. For infotainment purposes, a new 12-inch touchscreen replaces the previously standard eight-inch touchscreen for even easier access to all the various returning multimedia systems. These include smartphone connection applications and a convenient wireless smartphone charger.   
 

Safety Features 

Versatile 4Motion® AWD is a Volkswagen staple on its modern vehicles, and the 2024 Atlas is no exception. When equipped with this available platform, this SUV becomes a family cruiser that drivers can confidently drive around mid-Michigan no matter what time of the year the vehicle is piloted. Add on a plethora of returning driver-assistance technology to help drivers around town, and the result is a capable everyday vehicle for drivers of any skill level. Front Assist combines Autonomous Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Warning to make sure the road in front of the vehicle is properly monitored and also provides active protection. Standard Blind Spot Warning with added Rear Cross-Traffic Alert delivers the same quality overall protection and monitoring for the road behind the vehicle. 

Shop for a New 2024 Volkswagen Atlas at Thelen VW in Bay City, MI 

At Thelen VW in Bay City, we are confident that you’ll love the experience of driving around the Great Lakes Bay Region in a new 2024 VW Atlas. Stop by our Central Michigan dealership today and ask a member of our sales team about owning a new 2024 Atlas. When it comes to getting top customer service in mid-Michigan, see why so many local Volkswagen drivers trust Thelen.