A Look at the Volkswagen Travel Concept

And Where to Find Great Vehicles at Your Local Volkswagen Dealership in Houston

Not to pour salt on any wounds, but dealing with the airlines over the holiday is an experience that people won’t soon forget.

Those that simply had their flights delayed were considered the lucky ones. For others, flights were outright canceled with no option to book another same-day flight. People wound up getting marooned in strange cities, sleeping in airports, and having their luggage misplaced.

Granted, holiday travel is a bit of a crapshoot where Murphy’s Law is in full effect. People are aware that things can go wrong, but they risk it anyway because flying is the quickest way to get from point A to point B. Beyond the speed factor, flying commercial can feel like an airborne cattle drive.

It’s not comfortable. It’s stress inducing. And it’s not exactly cheap.

So, we’ve illustrated the problem. What exactly is the solution?

For those that can’t afford to pony up the dough to fly private and families who cringe at the idea of traveling by bus, Volkswagen has something in the pipeline that may appeal to those who are looking for alternatives. Let’s get to know a little bit more about the Volkswagen Gen.Travel concept.

Autonomous Driving for Hands-Off Travel

Every car should be capable of long-distance travel, but very few are designed and engineered specifically for that purpose. The Volkswagen Gen.Travel concept happens to be one of the few vehicles aiming to steal some of the frequent flier crowd.

VW is marketing the Gen.Travel as an autonomous taxi that runs on an all-electric drivetrain. However, the design of the vehicle gives off less of a taxi vibe and more of a spaceship on wheels demeanor. It’s futuristic, but it’s also quirky and unique all throughout the exterior. There are literally no other vehicles on the market that it can be compared to. Design-wise, the Gen.Travel breaks the mold.

But where the Gen.Travel scores big points is with its interior, which has multiple configuration options and plenty of headroom. Passengers can arrange the interior to mimic a small conference area or fold the seats down flat for a mobile nap. Ambient lighting combined with the quiet of engineless travel should make drifting off easy (easier than trying to sleep upright on a plane, anyway).

Naturally, when discussing the topic of autonomous travel, a couple questions come to mind. First, how far can the Gen.Travel go before it needs to be charged? Second, how safe is it?

Regarding mileage, nothing is official quite yet. However, industry experts estimate that the Gen.Travel will go for at least 300 miles before it needs a charge. If you’re departing from Houston, you should be able to make it to Texarkana with mileage to spare.

As far as safety goes, the Volkswagen Gen.Travel will be equipped with Level 5 autonomous driving technology, which is the highest level that VW offers on self-driving cars. By the time the Gen.Travel hits the market, the autonomous driving technology should be about as close to perfect as it can get.

However, considering that the Gen.Travel is still in the concept phase and uses technology that merits extensive testing, it’ll be a while yet before it arrives at a Volkswagen dealership near you. The good news is that your local Volkswagen dealership in Houston has plenty of cars and SUVs that are great for cross-country travel.

Looking for a New or Used Vehicle? Visit You Local Volkswagen Dealership at VW Clear Lake!

If you’re looking for your next cross-country road trip vehicle or a reliable daily driver, the good news is that your local Volkswagen dealership in Houston has you covered on both accounts. We have the fuel-economic VW Jetta, the super spacious VW Atlas, and the all-electric award-winning VW ID.4.

You can test drive any of these vehicles simply by paying VW Clear Lake a visit. Once you identify the right Volkswagen for you, the VW financial services department will work with you to secure a loan with reasonable payment terms that work for your budget.

If you’re not yet in the market for a new car, VW Clear Lake carries a wide variety of used cars and certified pre-owned vehicles that have undergone a 100+ point inspection. Additionally, our dealership is always running great deals on VW products and services in our specials section.

VW Clear Lake is conveniently located at 15100 Gulf Fwy in Houston. Feel free to stop by to test drive any of our new or used vehicles. You can also contact us at (832) 432-7969 or email us directly using the contact form on our website.

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