Blazin’ trails
Trail seekers be ready! This is a concept for the adventure-minded soul and a mountain biker’s dream come true! What’s a mountain-biking-friendly SUV look like? You’re about to find out…Due to the growing popularity of mountain biking, the favorite sport of millions, Volkswagen has unveiled a concept that is truly a transformation of sorts, with a cool off-road camper trailer with matching wheels, perfect for any adventure. With this Volkswagen Atlas Basecamp Concept, on display at this year’s New York International Auto Show, an Atlas has become in essence a mountain biker’s touring machine, complete with rugged capability that results in the ultimate outdoor getaway vehicle. It is customized with a lift kit, all-terrain tires and a compact camper trailer. There are even off-road LED light bars at both the front and rear. This gives VW’s three-row crossover even more to love!
This concept, painted in matte gray with orange accents, is rooted in a 2019 Atlas SEL Premium that is powered by the 276-hp VR6 engine paired with 4MOTION all-wheel-drive, giving it an off-road presence that is incredible. Add to that custom fifteen 52 brand Traverse MX Concept wheels wearing 265/70R17 all-terrain tires debuted on the Basecamp, and the result is a vehicle that rides 1.5 inches higher due in great part to coil-over springs from H&R Special Springs. Other additional features include off-road LED light bars, a roof rack system with bike holders and protective interior accessories from Volkswagen.
With a rugged look and equipped to make an all-out adventure with bikes in tow, the Basecamp has off-road capability without a doubt. Adding to the allure of the Concept is that it is shown with a HIVE EX compact expedition trailer with matching wheels and tires. These practical camping features are presented with all the comforts of home including a queen-sized bed, portable toilet, a hot shower, kitchenette with a stove sink and a compact refrigerator and freezer combo! There is also a large roof rack for anything that does not fit inside, as well as an LED light bar to help you navigate the dark outdoors. The roof sports a FrontRunner Slimeline II expandable roof-rack system with a low profile making it easier to load your bike. This also creates less wind drag than taller basket-type racks.
Looks-wise, the Basecamp Concept boasts rugged body kit from Air Design. This Concept is truly an example of the various capabilities and enhancements possible when it comes to the Atlas. The Concept also provides clear mobile solutions for adventures big and small. It is just one new way the seven-seat SUV is meeting the needs of all types of motorists thanks to these new accessories.<
This Concept is without a doubt for those motorists who wish to “go anywhere,” equipped with plenty of trail-ready features wrapped in an athletic, sculpted design. It is the perfect complement for any and all adventures!
Exciting are the custom body and lift kits, all-terrain tires, bike-mounting roof and rack, and the same engine that VW lovers have come to know and love. All this adds up to an SUV experience unlike most others.
Based on the Atlas model’s flagship SEL Premium spec, the Basecamp Concept is surely packed full of safety and convenience features. It presents enjoyment with such on-board goodies as heated windshield washer nozzles, power tilting/sliding panoramic sunroof, Parking Steering Assistant, Park Distance Control, Automatic LED headlights with LED DRLs and the list goes on.
The brainchild of VW design exec and avid cyclist Axel Earle, this concept is rooted in the overall purpose of enabling mountain biking enthusiasts to get around more freely and without limitations. Want to go from four wheels to two? Then the Baseline Concept has you covered!
To complete the touring setup of the concept, a custom HIVE EX trailer has the ability to provide tow-along lodging in the wilderness. With all the amenities described above — yes a queen sized bed! — this is perfect for an evening under a beautiful star-lit sky or a day spent taking on the challenge of your favorite mountain biking trail. Atlas has proven once again that it is versatile, flexible and downright capable for any adventure that comes your way.
“The Basecamp Concept brings a go-anywhere attitude to the brand that is already synonymous with road-trip culture,” Mr. Earle commented. “Whether you are taking on a series of challenging single-tracks with your favorite mountain bike or enjoying a relaxing evening under the night sky, the versatility of the Basecamp Concept proves ideal mobile solutions for just about any adventure.”
There you have it….a concept that is blazin’ trails and providing motorists with just one more reason to gravitate to the VW Atlas…Your road trip just got that much more exciting — and easy! With accessories that match the drive of the adventure-loving soul, VW is proving it has it all covered! See what this exciting concept is all about!
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