6 Reasons Volkswagen Vehicles are Great in the Winter

Features that Come in Handy When Things Get Cold in South Jordan

As they say in Game of Thrones: “Winter is coming.”

Those words hold true right around this point in the year. Fall will be in full swing in no time. Sweaters and jackets will officially be back in rotation. Football will be back on. And, of course, it’s never too early to start thinking about Halloween costumes. It’s also never too early to think about if your car is ready for another round of winter here in South Jordan. As us locals know, we regularly see below freezing temps and get more than our fair share of snow. If you’re going to be on the road battling the elements, you might as well have the best car for the job.

If you’ve been endlessly searching phrases like “new cars for sale” or “used cars for sale” trying to find the perfect vehicle before the first frost hits, you can’t go wrong with a Volkswagen. Here are six reasons why drivers love VW during cold and snowy weather.

Remote Start

You never really appreciate a feature like remote start until it’s below freezing and all your windows are iced over. Fortunately, every vehicle in the Volkswagen line-up offers the remote start option so that you can sit comfortably indoors while your car heats up. For those of you that have an older model VW and feel like you’re missing out, simply drop by our VW service center. We can upgrade your current VW with the remote start feature.

Heated Seats and Steering Wheel

We all know the problem when warming up the car: the air is warm but the seats and the steering wheel remain ice cold. It’s not uncommon to see South Jordan residents driving with parkas and gloves on. Fortunately, there’s a solution for this as well. In recent model year Volkswagen vehicles, both heated seats and heated steering wheels are an option in certain trim packages. They will make your ice-cold morning commute far more comfortable.

Heated Front Washer Nozzles and Side Mirrors

Another challenge with winter weather driving is the frost that will accumulate on your windshield along with your side mirrors becoming foggy due to the cold. Fortunately, the good folks at VW have come up with some new solutions to this common problem. With heated washer fluid, you can easily melt down that pesky frost to keep your view of the road crystal clear. Additionally, the heated side mirrors offer fog-free viewing of the road behind you.

4Motion All-Wheel Drive

Staying warm and maintaining visibility are nice, but it’s the ability to drive in inclement weather that makes the new line-up of VW vehicles stand out among competitors. We get all sorts of weather here in South Jordan – rain, sleet, snow – and your vehicle needs to be able to handle all of it. 4Motion all-wheel drive ensures you can do just that by adapting to the conditions of the road. It will send power to the front wheels, however, that power will be shifted to the back wheels when necessary. This gives drivers far more control of their vehicles during inclement weather and prevents wheelspin and traction issues.

Snow Mode

As part of the 4Motion system, many of the new VW models feature Active Control. This feature allows drivers to select a specific vehicle profile based on the current driving conditions. In the event of a blizzard, you can engage in Snow Mode with your VW. This signals the transmission to upshift earlier in the power cycle so that you get optimal traction. Additionally, the Traction Control System (TCS) will reduce your engine’s power when it detects slippage via the wheel sensors and then immediately adapt. This comes in handy when you’re dealing with any dicey corners or curves.

Driver Assistance

When you’re dealing with snowy conditions with decreased visibility, you need all the help you can get. That’s why VW is proud to offer drivers the most advanced set of Driver Assistance features in the auto industry. Think of them as having another few pairs of eyes out there on the road for you. The current suite of Driver Assistance features includes

• Dynamic Road Sign Display?
• Blind Spot Monitor
• Rear Traffic Alert
• Park Distance Control with Maneuver Braking
• Light Assist

Tackle Winter in Style with a Brand-New VW

Volkswagen vehicles are true all-season vehicles built for all styles of driving, but they show their true potential when the weather turns to less-than-ideal conditions. The best way to get to know more about how a VW handles is by taking one for a spin. We have a full line-up of SUVs and sub-compact SUVs that are perfect for winter weather driving. To test drive a new VW, you can search “Volkswagen near me” or come directly to VW SouthTowne, your friendly local Volkswagen dealer. We’re conveniently located at 11000 Frontage Rd. in South Jordan.

All new makes and models of VW vehicles come with Carefree Coverage, which includes maintenance, roadside assistance, limited warranty, and Car-Net remote access. In the event that you ever need VW parts, service, or routine maintenance, you can simply stop by a VW service center.

Are you in the market for a used car? You can stop Googling “used cars near me.” VW SouthTowne has plenty of used cars that fit any budget. Make sure to check out our specials for great deals.

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