Getting to Know the Top Features in New VW Vehicles
Although things like performance and gas mileage typically steal the show when it comes to sizing up a new vehicle, you’re doing yourself a disservice if you don’t focus on the one thing that truly elevates the experience of driving – the feature package.
A great feature package is what takes an ordinary car to extraordinary levels. They turn the typical point A to point B vehicle into something superior that gets drivers excited to get behind the wheel.
Fortunately, the designers and engineers at Volkswagen know how to make a great vehicle from tip to tail. Not only do they nail it in the performance department, but they include some of the most generous feature packages we’ve ever seen, especially on their higher trim levels.
The following are some of the most in-demand new technologies from the Volkswagen brand that drivers can find on their 2022 and 2023 model year vehicles. Keep these in mind the next time you’re shopping for new cars for sale in Houston.
myVW with VW Car-Net
The newly redesigned myVW app with VW Car-Net has vastly improved the way drivers interact with their vehicles, especially in terms of making it more convenient. Using an Apple or Android smartphone, drivers can access the following through the app:
- Vehicle charging status (VW ID.4)
- Remote climate controls
- Charging station locator
- Vehicle service reminders and scheduling
- Detailed service history
- Roadside assistance requests
IQ.DRIVE
Safety is always priority #1 in the automobile game, and the engineers at VW have pulled out all the stops when it comes to creating cars that protect their drivers. IQ.DRIVE is a full suite of safety features that help keep drivers aware of their surroundings, especially during situations with low visibility or when vehicles abruptly enter their proximity.
- Travel Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Active Blind Spot Monitor
- Rear Traffic Alert
- Front Assist
- Emergency Assist
- Lane Assist
Driver Assistance
Some drivers need a little bit of extra help when they’re behind the wheel, which is exactly where driver assistance features from VW come into play. This suite of intuitive features includes:
- Park Distance Control
- Light Assist
- Dynamic Road Sign Display
- Area View
- Park Assist Plus with Memory Parking
ID.Light
By now, you’ve heard of voice assistants such as Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, and Bixby. In fact, you probably use them on a regular basis to order items online, find the closest restaurants near you, and check the weather. Rolling out on new VW vehicles is the Volkswagen rendition of the voice assistant – aptly named the ID.Light.
Using vocal commands, drivers will be able to activate features, change settings, and request information relative to the vehicle. The next time you want to turn down the cabin temperature or close the moonroof, you can request it using the intelligent ID.Light feature. This enables you to keep both hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road.
Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro
We live in the digital age, which means many vehicles are doing away with physical knobs and buttons and transitioning over to something more in line with the times. Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Display conveniently condenses all the most critical display information down into one configurable display. Using VW Digital Cockpit Pro, drivers will have access to the vehicle’s following info:
- Safety features
- Communications
- Navigation system
- Remaining driving range
- Fuel economy
- Compass
- Altimeter
- Speedometer
- Tachometer
App-Connect® Smartphone Integration
One thing that auto manufacturers are focusing on is getting smartphones and vehicles to interact more seamlessly, and VW is no exception. Using App-Connect® smartphone integration, drivers will be able to easily pair up their Android or Apple smartphone device to their VW vehicle. This provides access to their favorite apps, music streaming services, contacts, and other features.
Finding a Volkswagen for Sale Near You
Now that you know a little bit more about the advanced features that Volkswagen includes with their vehicles, the next step is for you to test drive one so you can get the full experience. Fortunately, finding a VW near you should be easy. You can search the phrase “Volkswagen dealership near me” or “Volkswagen for sale near me.” That should bring up a listing of dealerships in your direct vicinity that carry the VW brand.
Many VW dealerships already have the 2023 model year SUVs, compacts, and sedans on their lot and ready to test drive. The best way to go about that is to call ahead and let the dealership know that you’d like to set a test drive appointment for whichever model of vehicle you have in mind. This ensures the dealership sets it aside so that it’s available for you when you arrive.
Ingrid Maldine is a business writer, editor and management consultant with extensive experience writing and consulting for both start-ups and long established companies. She has ten years management and leadership experience gained at BSkyB in London and Viva Travel Guides in Quito, Ecuador, giving her a depth of insight into innovation in international business. With an MBA from the University of Hull and many years of experience running her own business consultancy, Ingrid’s background allows her to connect with a diverse range of clients, including cutting edge technology and web-based start-ups but also multinationals in need of assistance. Ingrid has played a defining role in shaping organizational strategy for a wide range of different organizations, including for-profit, NGOs and charities. Ingrid has also served on the Board of Directors for the South American Explorers Club in Quito, Ecuador.
