# Sporty All-Wheel Truck Concepts The Volkswagen Atlas Tanoak Offers 10-Inches of Ground Clearance By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-03-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlas-tanoak References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/vw-atlas-tanoak-truck-concept-debuts-in-nyc-2018-03-29/) & [media.vw](https://media.vw.com/releases/1001) The conceptual [Volkswagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-halftrack-fox) Atlas Tanoak has been unveiled by the automotive brand as a new vehicle that would offer drivers an impressive transportation solution. Featuring an [all-wheel drive (AWD) system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-bz-woodland), the vehicle has a series of user-selectable driving modes along with the ability to perform try off-roading thanks to a streamlined design. The [dual-cab design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-tasman-pickup) of the vehicle offers space for up to five passengers, while the rear bed will offer enough space for bikes, aquatic vessels and much more. The Volkswagen Atlas Tanoak truck is not yet ready for production but has been designed by the company to gauge interest to see if such a vehicle would be appealing to consumers looking to explore without restriction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Off-roading Vehicles:** The trend of creating off-roading vehicles can disrupt the traditional SUV industry. - **All-wheel Drive (AWD) Systems:** The trend of including AWD systems in vehicles can disrupt the traditional two-wheel drive vehicle market. - **Dual-cab Truck Design:** The trend of using dual-cab design in trucks can disrupt the traditional extended cab design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** Automotive companies should focus on creating more customizable and off-road vehicles with sleek designs. - **Outdoor Sports Industry:** Outdoor sports companies should invest in creating products that can easily fit in the bed of the new Volkswagen Atlas Tanoak truck. - **Boats and Bikes Industry:** Boats and bikes companies should focus on creating smaller, yet powerful products to fit inside the body of the new Volkswagen Atlas Tanoak truck. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Drone-Equipped Electric Off-Roaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolfgang-la-thundertruck.md) - [Custom-Modified Off-Road Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-halftrack-fox.md) - [Hyper-Rugged Camper Pickups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camper-pickup.md) - [Off-Roading Truck Trims](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-trailhunter.md) - [Off-Road Assistance Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-ranger-wildtrak-x.md) - [Off-Grid Truck Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auriga-explorer.md) - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Extreme Overlanding SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isuzu-basecamp-at35.md) - [Wagon-Style Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-allterrain-eclass.md)