Other differences include the Teramont having a closed upper mask that lacks an air intake. This allowed Volkswagen to add more detail for the Chinese market, which “is less relevant” in the United States, so the Atlas has an open grille. \u00a0<\/p>\n
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The American SUV also has conventional door handles, unlike the flush ones on China\u2019s Teramont (at least, for now), but you can clearly see the similarities beneath the unique styling choices. Volkswagen also had to make a few tweaks due to different American and Chinese engine regulations, and there are some other minor differences. \u00a0<\/p>\n
In the United States, the Atlas<\/a> makes up nearly a third of the brand\u2019s sales. In addition to the updated styling, Volkswagen also updated the SUV\u2019s turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which makes 282 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque. The 2027 VW Atlas will begin arriving at dealers this fall. \u00a0<\/p>\n Motor1\u2019s Take: The automotive industry is global, and it is always fascinating to see how automakers tailor a vehicle to a specific market. Tastes and trends aren\u2019t universal, and automakers must account for that\u2014the results are cars like the Teramont and Atlas. \u00a0<\/p>\n