Lafayette VW Passat Dealer: What to Expect in 2018
The New Year is here and so is the new Volkswagen Passat. Each year the engineers at Volkswagen find new and innovative ways to improve its top-selling vehicle. So as 2017 made way for 2018, let’s take a closer look at what changes were made in the new Passat.
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An atlas is a book of maps. What better way to begin an adventure than with a book of maps that can show you where to go and what to expect? But it won’t be much of an adventure if you can’t adequately and comfortably fit all that you need, and you spend more time filling up with gas then you do on the road. This is where Volkswagen’s aptly named Atlas comes in. Whether you are carpooling or hitting the road for a trip, the Atlas offers plenty of room and new performance technology that keeps you on the road and away from the gas pump.
This is the time of the year when many of us hit the road to visit family and friends. While packing our luggage for different climates and planning meals and activities tends to take precedence, it’s also very important to make sure that your car is ready for the journey.
Since 1938 the Volkswagen Beetle has been an iconic automobile. From pop culture references to the German engineering that drivers have fallen in love with, the Beetle is in a class of its own. And in spite of turning 80 years in only a couple of months, this car has some new tricks up sleeve. Here are few things to look for in the updated 2018 Volkswagen Beetle.
There are many awards given out to vehicles of all types every year. Some are for design. Some are for innovative engineering. Some are for the best-selling vehicles. Then, there are some that are awarded to vehicles that respond to their drivers’ needs. We at Southpoint Volkswagen are proud to announce that the Jetta has taken home one of the biggest awards in that last category as the Volkswagen Jetta wins the Ideal Vehicle Award for 2017.
2018 Volkswagen Atlas Debuts As A Top Safety Pick
In its first year on the market, the Volkswagen Atlas is already living up to the reputation of safety that comes with the Volkswagen name. The Atlas, when equipped with available Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking, debuts as a top safety pick by the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety (IIHS). It joins the Golf family, the Jetta, and the Passat on this year’s IIHS list.
5 Ways the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Has Improved
While the Volkswagen Atlas is receiving a lot of attention as the newest and largest SUV in the Volkswagen line-up, the all-new 2018 Tiguan is keeping pace and turning heads by making significant improvements over previous models. The Tiguan already has the reputation of being fun to drive, but you can expect to see upgrades in a number of areas when it arrives late this summer, making it more spacious, sophisticated, and tech-friendly. Here are 5 ways the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan has improved.
5 Summer Tips For Maintaining Your Volkswagen
Summer time is upon us. That means vacations, road trips, and stepping away from it all. But, it also means relying on your car in different circumstances than your normal commute. The familiar routine of car pooling to school and work is replaced with the potential for adventure or escaping the stress of your busy schedule. That is why we recommend taking a few precautions before getting behind the wheel and exploring unfamiliar territory in your Volkswagen this Summer. The last thing you want is to have a vacation ruined by car trouble. To help you avoid that, here are five summer tips for maintaining your Volkswagen.
3 Things To Expect From The New Volkswagen Atlas
The Atlas has arrived and, Volkswagen drivers in Lafayette finally have the family SUV they’ve been waiting for. As Volkswagen drivers’ lives have changed, their needs have changed and the Atlas is Volkswagen’s response to those evolving needs. The new Atlas has been described as, “the biggest and boldest Volkswagen ever built in the United States.” But, what exactly can drivers expect from the new Volkswagen Atlas?
Getting Your Volkswagen Road Trip Ready
As the weather warms up in southwest Louisiana it means crawfish boils, outdoor festivals, and for many, hitting the road. Whether it be a weekend day trip, or a spring break jaunt, something about this time of year just lures us outside to make the most of it. But before you hit the road, getting your Volkswagen road trip ready is vital. To help you prepare, we have put together a checklist that will reduce the chance of something going wrong and help you maximize your fun on the road.
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