Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant started building the second-generation 2027 Atlas this past summer, and the first units reach US dealerships this month. It is the biggest changeover the Tennessee factory has handled since it opened.
The new three-row SUV carries a redesigned exterior, an updated cabin, and a reworked powertrain. For the workers on the line and for Volkswagen's US sales targets, this launch carries more weight than a routine model refresh.