Volkswagen Alltrack Explores Utah
To celebrate the release of the 2017 Volkswagen Alltrack, VW hired Renan Ozturk, award-winning National Geographic photographer to photograph this impressive vehicle at some of the most beautiful and strangest places that Utah has to offer. Why Utah, you ask? The landscapes of the state are incredibly unique and sometimes difficult to travel to, but the Alltrack has no problem getting to them and actually provides a great subject to photograph. You can watch the videos below and then take a look at a 360-degree photo/video on the official VW YouTube page.
Fantasy Canyon:
Goblin Valley:
Bonneville Salt Flats:
The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is available from King Volkswagen now! If you’re looking for more information about this sporty SUV you won’t have to wait long. We’re currently working on a new Research & Review page for this vehicle. If you absolutely can’t wait to get behind the wheel or to learn about the features and performance capabilities of each trim level just visit us at 979 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg, MD 20879 today!
VW Welcomes 2018 Atlas
Part of VW’s success can be attributed to their relatively small lineup. They might not have 20 vehicles to choose from but the ones they do have are done right. So you can assume that when they do unveil a new vehicle it’s been tested both physically and in the market.
Unveiled on the Santa Monica Pier at the end of the iconic Route 66, the 2018 Atlas is expected to make a pretty significant mark on the SUV market when it is released. The all-new seven passenger SUV is America personified in vehicle form as it is completely assembled in America and was built with the modern American family in mind. There will be five trim levels with standard and available features such as 4Motion® All-Wheel Drive, Volkswagen CarNet® System, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, MirrorLink®, and the innovative Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.
“This is the biggest and boldest Volkswagen we have ever built in the United States, delivering the distinctive design and craftsmanship we’re known for, now with room for seven, ” said Hinrich J. Woebcken, CEO of the North America Region, Volkswagen. “The Atlas marks a brand new journey for Volkswagen to enter into the heart of the American market.”
For more information on the 2018 VW Atlas be sure to check back here often as we will post updates as soon as we have them!
“VOLKSWAGEN UNVEILS THE 2018 ATLAS, AN ALL-NEW SEVEN-PASSENGER SUV BUILT IN AMERICA FOR THE MODERN AMERICAN FAMILY : Volkswagen Media Centre.” Volkswagen Media Centre. Volkswagen, 27 Oct. 2016. Web. 02 Nov. 2016.
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween from everyone here at King Volkswagen! Make sure you have a safe and fun night collecting candy and treats and watching out for any tricks! Don’t forget to take a look at our extensive inventory to find the perfect car, truck, or SUV for your lifestyle.
VW Is Unveiling Something Big
The American Dream can be many different things: wealth, freedom, exploration. Well, Volkswagen is helping to make that last one a little bit easier for you and your family with a brand new three-row SUV. Rumored to be called, Atlas, this new SUV from the German brand is the subject of a new video which shows gorgeous views of our beautiful country.
“Our country is so vast, and Americans, they like to drive,” Jim Burch, Volkswagen of America product manager, says in the video.
The SUV can seat up to seven passengers, will have a powerful V6 engine, and offer all-wheel drive.
Stay tuned to our blog for all the latest information on this new chapter of VW!
Migliore, Greg. “Volkswagen Has All-American Ambitions for Its Three-row SUV.” Autoblog. Autoblog, 25 Oct. 2016. Web. 27 Oct. 2016.
VW Jetta Named A Best Car For Teen Drivers
Having a teen driver is an adjustment that thousands of families experience each year. You want your teen to experience the freedom and joy of driving the open road but you are also concerned for their safety, as any parent would be. Luckily, Edmunds.com has released a list of the “10 Best Cars for Teen Drivers” and we’re happy to tell you that the Volkswagen Jetta is on it!
Safety features were obviously the most important criteria in formulating this list but in particular they looked for a mid-sized sedan with reliable standard safety features like ABS and a generous amount of airbags. They also preferred vehicles with advanced safety systems like crash notification, back-up camera preferably with cross-traffic alert, Forward Collision Warning, and the highest ratings from the NHTSA and the IIHS.
The mid-size Jetta is a favorite among teens. It’s fuel-efficiency is a great benefit since many teens are low on funds for gas. It’s a pick for this list because it is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+, and has Volkswagen’s Car-Net telematics system. This feature comes with roadside assistance, automatic crash notification, and remote vehicle access which allows you or your teen to start the car or unlock doors via smartphone app. It also has geofencing which will alert a parent when the car goes beyond a set boundary or exceeds a set speed limit.
For an overview of the Car-Net system and to test drive the Jetta visit King Volkswagen today!
Frio, Dan. “10 Best Cars for Teen Drivers.” Edmunds. Edmunds, 20 June 2016. Web. 25 Oct. 2016.
Escape in the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
Cubicles, offices, glass terrariums, they’re all the same when it comes to feeling trapped in your daily life. There’s more to life than living in a box so grab a friend, frog or human, and escape the monotony of your current surrounds and go on an adventure in the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack!
October Specials from King Volkswagen
King Volkswagen is having a Flash Sale on all Volkswagen inventory! This is our largest savings event and our customers from Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, and Germantown, MD would be remiss to pass up these great prices. Visit us today at 979 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg, MD 20879 for the best selection on the Jetta, Tiguan, Passat, Golf, and more!
Fall Fun, Festivals, and Events!
King Volkswagen is inviting our customers from Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, and Germantown, MD to get into the spirit of the season with some of the fun events going on in our area. Below are just a few of the ones we are looking forward to.
Not So Spooky Skate – October 28th – Cabin John’s Ice Rink will be celebrating Halloween all day long with open skate time, a costume contest, trick-or-treating, and crafts! Free instructional time for beginners will begin at 4:15 so get there early!
Pumpkin Panache Family Festival – October 28th – 5pm-8:30pm – Get your costumes on a few day early and head over to Brookside Gardens for some family fun! There will be a costume parade, pumpkin painting, pumpkins treats, and even story time with award-winning storyteller, Gary Lloyd.
http://www.montgomeryparks.org/special-events/
Mall-O-Ween at Lakeforest Mall – October 29th – 12pm-2pm – For some indoor fun this year, meet your friends at Lakeforest Mall for trick-or-treating, crafts, pumpkin picking, and more!
http://www.shoplakeforest.com/event/mall-o-ween-trick-or-treat-at-lakeforest-mall/2145478430/
Halloween Pub Crawl – October 28th and October 29th – 7pm-2am – Kids aren’t the only ones who will be dressing up and going door to door this Halloween weekend! The Halloween Pub Crawl, taking place on two separate nights, is an event where party people get to take part in the most expansive bar crawl in the area.
VW I.D. Concept Makes Debut at Paris Motor Show
The Paris Motor Show has been a very exciting event for Volkswagen. The I.D. concept car, which will become the first Volkswagen built off the Modular Electric Drive concept, will be unveiled. As we’ve mentioned in our previous blog, VW has released a very detailed press release on the new concept. We took a look at the exterior features and the performance capabilities in the last blog and are looking at the interior and its futuristic technologies in this entry.
In the near future, VW will be issuing Volkswagen IDs to every VW driver. This will allow users to create a personal profile where they can store their favorite seat position, radio stations, temperature preferences, navigation settings and addresses, and more. This profile will be securely stored in the cloud and will allow drivers and their profiles to be recognized by their digital key. You’ll also be able to connect to your home with Volkswagen Home-Net where you can keep an eye on everything from the comfort of your car when on the road. Your VW might even be able to act as a mobile delivery box for when you are expecting an important package.
“Before we first put pen to paper for the I.D. project, we debated the topic of ‘Mobility in the future’ at length,” says Klaus Bischoff, Head of Design, Volkswagen Brand. “It is clear that the car of the future, and thus the mobile space, will be a place of communication more than ever before. The Open Space in the I.D. is just such a place.”
Open Space is a concept developed by Volkswagen engineers that takes advantage of the openness of the futuristic cabin. Taking inspiration from a Möbius strip, the I.D. concept interior appears to be made from a single piece of material. The four separate seats will be freestanding with the rear seats being able to fold completely to the floor for additional storage space. Other features could include a retractable multifunction steering wheel, an electronic interior mirror (e-Mirror), an Augmented Reality (AR) Head-up Display, and a 10” Active Info Display.
Finally, the feature we’re all excited about, Automated Driving. The I.D. Pilot mode will be activated by a press of a button. The system will confirm that automated driving is taking over with a series of light changes and pulses while the steering wheel retracts into the dash. Four roof mounted laser scanners will be your eyes and ears, so to speak, and will control the car’s every move while in I.D. Pilot mode. The car will also be able to find itself a parking spot in a parking structure.
The I.D. concept is due to go on sale in 2020, with a range of up to 373 miles on a single battery charge.
“REVOLUTIONARY VOLKSWAGEN I.D. ELECTRIC CONCEPT CAR MAKES ITS WORLD DEBUT AT THE PARIS MOTOR SHOW.” Volkswagen US Media Newsroom. Volkswagen, 29 Sept. 2016. Web. 6 Oct. 2016.
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