Volkswagen introduces Atlas

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (WDEF)- It’s called the “Atlas.”

Volkswagen officials tonight officially unveiled the new SUV they will build in Chattanooga.

V-W leaders showed off the new vehicle in Santa Monica, California, during a live presentation on Facebook.

It’s a 900 million dollar investment for the company to build a car the company hopes will change the way Americans drive.

The Atlas is a 7 seat, SUV for families with an active lifestyle.

We’ll get our own chance to check it out.

A local unveiling takes place at the Chattanooga plant on Tuesday morning.