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    • 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport  RealSafeCars91Safety Rating

    #19 of 2023 SUVs

    #24 of all 2023 vehicles


    Pictured: 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
    The Atlas Cross Sport, which Volkswagen introduced in 2020, is a midsize SUV with seating up to 5. Having more than average horsepower for its class, the Atlas Cross Sport packs some oomph. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it can easily handle mud, snow, and sand. Volkswagen offers a 6-year, 72,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.

    The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is safe compared to all vehicles.

    Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has a score of 91, implying a 0.027% chance of driver death (2.4% chance of injury).

    We estimate that the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0273% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 3.1191%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0273% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 3.1191% chance of being injured.

    Compared to the average vehicle, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is 41% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is 33% less likely to result in a fatal accident.

    Active safety features can substantially reduce the risks of harm to vehicle occupants by preventing severe accidents. The following active safety system is included even on lower trims/versions of the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: Front Assist. Some safety features are optional on the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport--- although they add to the cost, one should consider the benefits of Lane Assist and Blind Spot Monitor.

    Some safety technologies get a lot of press, but others may also improve safety. Cornering Headlights / Leveling Head Lamps, which is optional on the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, points headlights towards the direction that the vehicle is heading, even on turns. Optional Light Assist automatically switches high beam headlights off when oncoming traffic is approaching and turns them back on when there aren't any vehicles ahead. Side mirror turn signals are standard on the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. They alert other vehicles of your intention to switch lanes, which allows the other vehicle's driver to prevent an impending accident with you.

    But it is about as safe as many comparable models.

    9778Kia CarnivalNissan MuranoFord BroncoBuick EnclaveFord ExplorerMazda CX-9Volkswagen AtlasHonda OdysseyV. Atlas Cross SportNissan PathfinderToyota HighlanderHonda PassportComparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 78 to 97. The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is safer than the 2023 Kia Carnival, the 2023 Nissan Murano, the 2023 Ford Bronco, the 2023 Buick Enclave, and the 2023 Ford Explorer. It is about as safe as the 2023 Honda Passport, the 2023 Toyota Highlander, the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder, the 2023 Honda Odyssey, and the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas.

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