Two Volkswagen models designed and assembled in Chattanooga have become key drivers of the automaker’s success in the U.S. market, making up nearly a third of its total sales last year. The Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport, both built at the Tennessee plant, reflect Volkswagen’s growing reliance on locally produced SUVs to meet American consumer demand. Their strong performance highlights the plant’s role in supporting the company’s expansion in the competitive SUV segment. The figures underscore how regional manufacturing can shape a brand’s market presence.
The Chattanooga-built Atlas and the two-row Atlas Cross Sport accounted for roughly 30 percent of VW’s U.S. sales in 2025.
