VW Infotainment and Safety Features You’ll Love This Year

All the Bells and Whistles You Can Look Forward to in a New Volkswagen Car

Those who are currently shopping for a new Volkswagen SUV or sedan already know that there is no shortage of options in the VW lineup. The game-changing all-electric 2023 VW ID.4 is primed to make another splash this year in the EV market. The VW Atlas remains one of the top-selling new Volkswagen SUVs in its class. As far as new Volkswagen cars go, the VW Golf R and the Golf GTI will continue their dominance in the hot hatchback category.

When considering a new VW vehicle, attributes like performance, fuel economy, and storage all play a factor. However, two things that can’t be overlooked are the infotainment and safety features. One elevates the quality of your drives while the other delivers a sense of security whenever you get behind the wheel.

After doing a deep dive on the infotainment and safety features from VW, we’ll provide you with the info you need to locate new Volkswagen cars and SUVs at Volkswagen Clear Lake in Houston.

Getting to Know the Infotainment Package From VW

VW drivers are in for a treat when it comes to infotainment features. Perhaps the biggest standout of them all is the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Display, which is a high-definition display that can be customized to show fuel economy, navigation directions, speed, and several other metrics just beyond the steering wheel. The illuminated display comes in handy during night driving and low light situations.

Also included on late model year VW vehicles is an advanced voice recognition system known as ID.Light. First featured in the VW ID.4, the ID.Light is the Volkswagen version of a personal voice assistant, similar to Siri or Alexa. Drivers can ask it to make phone calls, provide directions, adjust the climate in the cabin, and other tasks.

Another big step for VW in the features department is the integration of touchscreen displays into the central console. All those clunky knobs and buttons used for cabin features have been cleanly consolidated into a digital format with supersized menu tiles. Drivers can adjust the ambient lighting, call for roadside assistance, or cue up their favorite playlist with just a touch of a digitized button.

Finally, every new Volkswagen car and SUV comes with App-Connect, which allows drivers to access Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. This smartphone integration technology allows drivers to select their favorite smartphone apps that appear on the vehicle’s digital touchscreen, including streaming services, personal contacts, and messaging. App-Connect enables you to have all the best parts of your phone available to you while delivering a hands-free experience.

Check out these great features in person by scheduling a test drive at Volkswagen Clear Lake today.

Get 360 Protection with Volkswagen Safety Features

VW has really stepped up their commitment to safety with the integration of intelligent driver assistance and safety features. IQ.DRIVE is a suite of driver assistance technology features that use an advanced system of sensors and cameras to survey the perimeter of your VW for potential hazards. Audio/visual warnings give drivers a heads-up when there’s a car in the vehicle’s blind spot or changing lanes isn’t safe. IQ.DRIVE also features adaptive cruise control, which makes long highway drives far more tolerable.

Drivers will also get other helpful assistive features such as park distance control, dynamic road sign display, area view, and park assist with memory parking. No matter which new Volkswagen car you go with, you’ll have a slew of intelligent bells and whistles keeping you aware of your surroundings and helping you maneuver into tricky parking spaces.

If you want the best of the best in terms of safety, then look no further than the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Picks. These are the vehicles that scored the highest when put through a series of crash tests. The top picks of 2023 from the VW brand include:

• Volkswagen Golf GTI
• Volkswagen Golf R
• Volkswagen Arteon
• Volkswagen Tiguan
• Volkswagen ID.4

How to Buy a Volkswagen Car or SUV in Houston

Now that you’re more familiar with the amazing infotainment and safety features included in VW vehicles, the next step is to see one for yourself and schedule a test drive. That’s the only way to know for sure if a Volkswagen vehicle is the right fit for you and your driving style.

Fortunately, our local Volkswagen dealership in Houston carries a wide array of late model year and used VW vehicles. We also carry certified pre-owned vehicles that have undergone a 100+ point inspection to ensure they’re up to our rigorous standards of quality here at VW.

Contact the team at VW Clear Lake to schedule a test drive or to learn more about any of our vehicles. We’re located at 15100 Gulf Fwy. in Houston. To contact us or to schedule an appointment, call (832) 432-7969 or send us a message using our contact form.

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