Hit the Road, Jack! 4 Volkswagen Features That Help Make the Most of Your Road Trip

The Perks of Owning a VW for Cross-Country Trips

When it comes to selecting a vehicle that you’re planning on racking up mileage with, you need it to cover a few bases. It should have great fuel economy, plenty of features to keep you and your family entertained, and it should be one of the safest cars out there on the road. Fortunately, Volkswagen does all that and more with its most recent line-up of high-quality vehicles that are specifically designed to make cross-country travel a breeze. In this post, we’re breaking down the top five Volkswagen features that will help you get the most out of your road trip during your next big family adventure.

Storage, Seating, and Overall Capacity

If you plan on hitting the road with friends or family, then you’re going to need plenty of seating and lots of storage. Camping gear, luggage, backpacks, and coolers all take up tons of space, so it’s in your best interest to go with a vehicle that offers ample interior space for your guests and all your baggage. If you want to maximize your interior, then you can’t go wrong with the VW Atlas, Volkswagen Tiguan, or the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. These are all high storage capacity vehicles from the SUVW family that are built for those big-time travel plans. The VW Atlas Cross Sport comfortably seats five people, but if you need to scale things up a notch, the VW Atlas and the VW Tiguan can seat up to seven people – perfect for those big family road trips. You can also fold the seats down in these vehicles for additional storage. The VW Atlas offers drivers up to 96.8 cubic ft. of storage if you’re not using the back row for passengers.

Fuel Economy

When embarking on a long-distance road trip, you want to make sure that you have fuel economy working in your favor so your travel budget isn’t devoured at the pump. That’s why the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta is the clear winner for those looking to maximize their fuel dollars. The VW Jetta gets an estimated 30 mpg in the city and a whopping 41 mpg out on the highway. It’s not only one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles Volkswagen has ever made, but one of the most fuel-efficient cars in the entire industry. This VW is made to go the distance.

Entertainment Features

Remember in the pre-Internet days when a road trip meant hours of listening to the same CDs over and over or trying to get reception on spotty radio channels? Boy, times have changed. No longer do you have to suffer with tired playlists or long stretches of silence. Volkswagen has stacked the deck when it comes to entertainment features, providing drivers with App-Connect and Bluetooth technology so that you can seamlessly pair your Apple or Android device. This allows you to stream your favorite playlists and use selected apps right on your VW vehicle’s composition color touchscreen. Many of the newer models of VW also feature at least one USB-C port so you can keep your phone charged. Higher level trims feature two or more ports.

Advanced Safety Features

If you’re out there cruising along the road at high speeds, safety is the name of the game. And nobody plays the game better than Volkswagen. That’s why we’ve included a full suite of safety features that aim to keep you and your precious cargo safe and alert of any potential hazards in your vicinity. Some of our most popular safety features include

• Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution, and Hydraulic Brake Assist
• Crash-optimized front end
• Driver and front passenger, front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system
• Electronic Stability Control, Anti-Slip Regulation, Electronic Differential Lock, and Engine Brake Assist
• Front safety belts, height-adjustable, with pretensioners and load limiters
• Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS)
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) child seat anchor points
• Rear View Camera System
• Side Curtain Protection® head airbags, front and rear
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Many of our cars and SUVs in the VW line-up have been voted at top safety pick from IIHS, which means you can travel with confidence knowing you’re in one of the safest vehicles ever constructed.

Test Drive a Volkswagen Today!

If you’re looking for a new car or SUV for your next family road trip, there are plenty of Volkswagen vehicles at Volkswagen Lee’s Summit that can help you along the way. Or, if you’ve been searching terms such as “used cars for sale” or “used cars near me,” then you’ve probably already seen some of our certified pre-owned VW vehicles that have undergone a 100+ point inspection to ensure performance and reliability.

To find the closest new and used Volkswagen sedans and SUVs available in your area you can either search “VW dealership near me” or come to our dealership directly in Lee’s Summit. It’s conveniently located at 2225 NE Independence Ave. Check out our monthly new lease specials and used car specials, chat with us online, or use the contact us form to send us a message that you’d like to book an appointment for a test drive.

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