The rear pillar and hatch are more raked than on the three-row Atlas and the rear lights are also updated. Otherwise, the Atlas Cross Sport is mechanically identical to the Atlas, though it will offer all-wheel drive on four-cylinder models, something the larger, heavier Atlas won't do. At this moment, there is an Atlas model with 2. Top speed should be 130 mph. Each is hooked to a single-axle Airstream trailer with an overkill weight distribution hitch, considering the trailers weigh just 3,500 pounds, or 70 percent of the Atlas Cross Sport's 5,000-pound towing limit. Offering seating for five with room to spare for cargo, the Cross Sport is only slightly less family friendly than the seven-seat Atlas. This guarantees much shorter overhangs, which could in the future bring some highly-capable off-road version as well.
Both are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. There are two engine choices: a 276-hp, 266-lb-ft 3. There could also be a model with mild hybrid powertrain, and it should have a battery that has a 310 horsepower output. Also, the Cross Sport version is 7. Our top pick right now is the Honda Passport, another shortened version of a popular three-row that goes for more of a rough-and-tumble vibe than the cut-down Atlas. Like the regular Atlas, the Cross Sport will be available with either a 235-horsepower, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine or a 276-hp, naturally aspirated V6; both engines use an eight-speed automatic transmission.
It's the same tactic Honda used with , which is a shortened version of the Pilot. Death Valley is the lowest point in North America at 282 feet below sea level in Badwater Basin, but it's straddled by a pair of mountain ranges with 4,000-foot passes. For example, there is a 10. Automakers from around the world come here around this time to perform hot weather testing. Inside, a black tarp covers most of the dashboard.
It got the new sport-like front end, with trapezoidal headlamps and a trapezoidal grille arrangement included. This company rarely makes updates, and when it does, you cannot see anything but minor, barely notable tweaks. Cargo space is ample but we have yet to test how many carry-on suitcases will fit. This system can restart from a stop up to 3 seconds long. Sadly, there's no boost in power — something we feel the Atlas could really benefit from.
However, the styling approach will be significantly different. At the front, we will see a 54-horsepower, while the rear axle will get a more powerful 114-horsepower unit. If you're planning on driving one down to the lake or out to the deer stand, you can be confident a dirt road won't faze it. If you want to torture a vehicle with heat, there are few better places to do it. Volkswagen Even if hadn't already explicitly said it was building one, it was inevitable that the brand would jump on the coupeover bandwagon.
This clearly indicates that the new crossover will have to offer plenty of interior legroom. The price should remain in the same range. Engine, Transmission, and Performance We've tested both the 235-hp turbocharged 2. Volkswagen's 4Motion all-wheel-drive system is available even with the turbo four on the 2020 Atlas Cross Sport, which is something the larger version doesn't offer. At that time, it already looked production ready, which was a clear indicator that the production version is near. It's all the more noticeable without the trailer putting a drag on everything. At the same when the U.
Some of the highlights are a large 10. Out there where the prototypes are parked, it's 103 and rising. On navigation-equipped cars, you can also send destinations to the car from the app. On the other side, we could see novelties in terms of new standard features, though even these changes will be quite minimal. Besides dimension changes, the new version will come with a bunch of unique visual details. These main services are free for the first five years of ownership. This engine will get a huge help from a couple of two very potent electric motors, one for each axle.
The biggest difference is probably at the rear end, where the new version comes with the reshaped roofline and a massive spoiler. At the moment, we can only say that you should expect a higher starting price compared to the 7-seat Atlas. It goes on sale in the first quarter of 2020 with eight trim levels to choose from. Both features are available when the Cross Sport is equipped with the factory navigation system. R-Line trims have a more sculpted bumper, more chrome, and piano black interior trim, and available 21-inch wheels. So, we can conclude that the upcoming production model will take the best from these two concepts. You can notice more angular taillights, smaller tailgate, sportier rear bumper and much more.