Volkswagen Atlas named best internal combustion engine SUV in 2026 South Korea's Automobile of the Year

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Volkswagen's large SUV Atlas was honored with the award in the "Internal combustion Engine SUV of the Year" category in the "2026 Korea Car of the Year" evaluation organized by the Korea Automobile Journalists Association (AWAK, Chairman Kang Hee-soo).

Organized by AWAK, "Korea's Car of the Year" is one of the nation's most prestigious automobile awards, which evaluates and selects a total of 22 items including design, performance, convenience and safety specifications, and innovation. In this evaluation, Atlas beat out prominent competitive models such as Hyundai Palisade and Volvo XC90 B6 to become the best in the internal combustion engine SUV sector.

The award is significant in that Atlas has been officially recognized by a group of automotive reporters that it is a "well-made large SUV" with the best-in-class space, safety for families and solid driving completeness. The judging panel evaluated, "Atlas is a model that faithfully embodies the ample space and comfortable ride that large SUVs should have."

Till Scheer, CEO of Volkswagen Group Korea, said, "It is an honor for Atlas to be named in the 2026 Korea Automobile Internal combustion Engine SUV category selected by prominent Korean automobile reporters," adding, "Atlas proved its value once again through this award as Volkswagen's large SUV that did not compromise on space, performance or safety." We will continue to be a reliable partner to satisfy the diverse lifestyles of Korean customers," he said.

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