The refreshed 2024 VW Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport noticed numerous enhancements resembling a punchier four-cylinder and nicer inside. However it additionally apparently obtained some necessary security enhancements. Whereas the outgoing variations utterly missed out on the IIHS High Security Choose award, the brand new ones have managed to attain the final word accolade from the group: High Security Choose+.
Wanting on the scores, the enhancements are in headlight and ahead collision prevention expertise. The headlights on all 2024 Atlas fashions have the highest ranking of “Good,” eliminating the earlier normal lights that solely have been “Marginal,” and held again the previous mannequin. Moreover, ahead collision prevention tech (computerized emergency braking and driver warnings) have scored higher. Beforehand, the usual techniques solely obtained the “Fundamental” ranking when reacting to pedestrians, each throughout the day and at evening. The brand new SUVs are rated at “Superior,” the minimal required for the High Security Choose+ award.
It is necessary for these VWs to attain excessive in security. Not solely are they household autos, however there’s numerous competitors within the phase, and plenty of of these opponents have this prime rank. Not having it might be an actual handicap in attracting clients. Amongst these prime ranked opponents are the Honda Pilot, Hyundai Palisade, Jeep Grand Cherokee (and L), Kia Telluride, Mazda CX-90, Nissan Pathfinder and Toyota Highlander.
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