Which Car or SUV is the Best Fit for Your Back to School Needs

How to Choose the VW SUV That’s Right for You

Back to school season means that parents will be making more daily trips, hauling around more gear, and doing more waiting in the school’s pick-up line. Collectively, you and your kids will be spending a lot more time in the car. If you’ve been searching terms like “used cars for sale” or “new cars for sale” trying to find that perfect back to school vehicle, Volkswagen has more than a few choices that both parents and kids love.

VW Jetta – The Best Car for Fuel Economy

Parents get pretty excited when they see the starting MSRP for the 2021 VW Jetta is $18,995. It’s one of the most competitively priced cars out there on the market. However, the category where the Jetta wins big is on fuel economy. Parents know that when school starts back up, it means their time on the road will kick up significantly. Great gas mileage is priority number one for parents who are on a budget, and the Jetta delivers that in spades with 30 mpg in the city and a whopping 41 mpg on the highway. When you factor in all the safety and convenience features, not to mention the modern and roomy interior, the VW Jetta is a lot of car for such a small price tag.

VW Atlas – The Best Car for Big Families

A sedan is going to work for families with one or two kids, but a large family dynamic requires a larger vehicle. This officially puts you in SUV territory. Not only are you going to need more room for passengers, you’ll also need the additional cargo space for book bags, school projects, and sports equipment. So, what’s the solution here? You need to go big, and nothing is bigger than the Volkswagen Atlas. It is a three-row SUV that comfortably seats up to seven passengers. It’s roomy on the inside like a minivan, but is built and drives like a powerful SUV. There’s a lot of power under the hood. The 8-speed automatic 2.0L Turbo engine (also available as a 3.6L V6) offers drivers 235 horsepower with 258 Lb-ft. of torque. Best of all, the Atlas is a certified favorite among parents. Cars.com just named it the Family Car of the Year for the second year in a row and “Parents Magazine” named it as one of their Best Family Cars for the fourth year in a row.

VW Taos – The Happy Medium

Some sedan owners are resistant to the idea of switching over to an SUV. They either like the way their sedan handles or don’t want to lose fuel economy by making the switch. However, bigger families require more room and more storage. If you’re looking for a vehicle that provides more room but isn’t a full-scale SUV, then look no further than the all-new VW Taos. It comfortably seats five people and offers 65.9 cubic ft. of cargo volume, which should be more than enough to handle everyone’s school supplies. And don’t worry about gas mileage. The VW Taos does well in this category with 28 mpg city and 36 mpg on the highway. The Taos is also the most affordable SUV in our line-up with a starting MSRP of $22,995 – perfect for the parent who’s on a budget. This compact SUV is slick, stylish, and will impress fellow parents in the school pick-up line.

Loaded with Safety and Convenience Features

No matter which new VW you decide to go with, you can be sure it will come with a full range of features designed to keep your family safe as well as entertained. Parents are always traveling with precious cargo, and the Driver Assistance features from VW gives drivers a heads up when there are potential hazards in the area. They include

• Dynamic Road Sign Display
• Blind Spot Monitor
• Rear Traffic Alert
• Park Distance Control with Maneuver Braking
• Light Assist

From a safety features perspective, VW has gone all out to ensure that parents can venture out onto the road with confidence. They include

• Rear View Camera System
• Safety Cage
• Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS)
• Automatic Post-Collision Braking System
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Additionally, all of our new vehicles feature Volkswagen Digital Cockpit, satellite radio capability, USB ports, top-of-the-line audio, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. We give drivers the best technology imaginable with plenty of ways to keep passengers entertained and comfortable.

Carefree Coverage for Worry-Free Driving

Purchasing a new car is a big-ticket item for most families. Volkswagen wants to assure drivers that they have protection on their new investment, which is why all new VW vehicles come with Carefree Coverage. It includes the following

2 yrs. Service – Scheduled Carefree Maintenance (2 years or 20,000 miles)
3 yrs. Help – Roadside Assistance (3 years or 36,000 miles)
4 yrs. Coverage – New Vehicle Limited Warranty (4 years or 50,000 miles)
5 yrs. Access – Car-Net Remote Access

In the event that you ever need VW parts, service, or routine maintenance, you can simply stop by a VW service center. Your Carefree Coverage will appear in our records, making the process simple and easy.

Test Drive a New Volkswagen Today!

We’ve thrown out some solid options for your perfect back to school vehicle. However, the best way to get to know your new VW is by driving it yourself. The best way to do that is by visiting your local Volkswagen dealer. You can either search the term “Volkswagen near me” or come to VW Lee’s Summit, conveniently located at 2225 NE Independence Ave.

Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have, and be sure to check out our specials for great deals on VW vehicles. If you’ve been searching “used cars near me” trying to find that perfect certified pre-owned vehicle, look no further than Volkswagen.

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