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4 Highlights That Sets This Sedan Apart from the Competition Inventing a sedan that is both luxurious and powerful is no easy feat. Drivers want the elegance and interior space that sedans are famous for without skimping on the performance attributes. What’s going on under the hood is just as important as the exterior, which is why a lot of people are falling in love with the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon. Out of our entire offering of Volkswagen cars, the Arteon is in a unique class of its own by combining equal parts sophistication and pure unbridled power. If you think this is your typical point A to point B car – think again. Here are four highlights about the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon to get excited about. #1 – The Most Elegant Sedan You’ll Ever Meet As the saying goes, “Looks aren’t everything.” The designers at VW must not be familiar with it because they built a sedan that’s made to turn heads in traffic. People will definitely be looking your way when you’re behind the wheel of the Volkswagen Arteon. Inspired by classic sports cars, the Arteon is a perfect combination of contoured lines and dynamic characteristics such as the illuminated light bar within the grille. No matter which trim level you get, the Arteon comes standard with the R-Line design, which is our racing-inspired trim line that elevates the look and feel of the interior and exterior. The Arteon perfectly blends elements of elegance and speed demon aggression. #2 – More Powerful Than Any Sedan You’ve Ever Driven Sedans should offer the smoothest ride possible. After all, this is going to be the car that tackles your daily commute and trips to the store. However, just because a sedan is built for comfort cruising doesn’t mean it should be lacking in the power and speed department. Utilizing a 2.0L turbo engine, the Arteon has all the get-up-and-go you’d ever want out of a car. It delivers 300 horsepower with 295 lb-ft of torque for when you’ve got a need for speed. Additionally, the Volkswagen Arteon uses 4-Motion all-wheel drive, allowing you to tackle tight curves with ease. You’ll feel totally in control when you’re behind the wheel. #3 – Jammed-Packed with Features You know the Arteon has massive curb appeal and a ton of muscle under the hood, but what separates good cars from great cars are the features…and you can rest assured that we packed plenty of them in there. Here are some of the top favorites with drivers and reviewers. Volkswagen Car-Net Driving mode selection (comfort, normal, sport) Safety and driver assistance features IQ.DRIVE Travel Assist MIB3 Infotainment Display Digital Cockpit Pro Climatronic® Touch automatic climate control Multifunction steering wheel with haptic touch surfaces Ventilated front seats with massage function (SEL Premium R-Line only) Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Mirrorlink Multi-phone pairing capability Wireless smartphone charging 8” Discover Media system with built-in navigation Satellite radio ready Harman/Kardon sound system Interior illumination (30 different colors) #4 – Carefree Coverage When you get a new car, you want to have the security of knowing that your vehicle is going to be covered if something goes wrong. That’s exactly why all new model Volkswagen vehicles come with Carefree Coverage. This is how the coverage breaks down: 2 yrs. Service - Scheduled Carefree Maintenance (2 years or 20,000 miles) 3 yrs. Help - Roadside Assistance (3 years or 36,000 miles) 4 yrs. Coverage - New Vehicle Limited Warranty (4 years or 50,000 miles) 5 yrs. Access - Car-Net Remote Access If you need VW parts or service, you can simply reach out to the VW service center at our Volkswagen dealer. Your Carefree Coverage will appear in our records, making the process simple and easy. Reserve Your Volkswagen Arteon Today! The 2022 VW Arteon has style, sophistication, speed, and one of the best feature packages ever installed in a vehicle. As far as Volkswagen cars go, the Arteon is shaping up to be one of our best releases yet in the sedan category. Since the Arteon is yet to arrive from overseas, the best thing to do is to visit the Volkswagen Arteon page on our site. Provide us with a little bit of information and we’ll be in touch when the Arteon is at our dealership and ready to test drive. In the market for a different Volkswagen and looking for the closest VW dealership near you? VW Cypress has plenty of Volkswagen cars for sale – both new and used. We also have certified pre-owned vehicles that have undergone a 100+ point inspection. Don’t forget to check out our specials page for more great deals on VW vehicles and services. VW Cypress is conveniently located at 19550 Northwest Fwy in Houston. Feel free to use our contact form to ask us any questions or to set up an appointment.

Breaking Down These Two Top-of-the-Line VW Vehicles So far in 2021, there’s been a ton of discussion about which Volkswagen vehicles are the most impressive. The award-winning VW Tiguan and the brand-new all-electric VW ID.4 certainly both deserve to be mentioned as relative leaders in a highly competitive class of SUVs. But you may be wondering what’s going on in the premium sedan and compact game. The Volkswagen Arteon and the Golf GTI are two of our most talked-about vehicles. In fact, many customers can’t decide between the two during the buying process, so we’re taking the time to break these two vehicles down in a side-by-side comparison. The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon vs. the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Main Specs For the sake of keeping things on an even keel, we’re going to compare the base model of the 2021 VW Arteon to the base model of the 2021 VW Golf GTI. Please note that there are other higher-level trims available, but for this article we want to be as apples-to-apples as possible. Price – Advantage Golf GTI Although the luxurious VW Arteon is a steal starting at $36,995 MSRP, the Golf GTI clocks in at a budget-friendly $28,695 MSRP. If you’re going off cost and cost alone, the GTI is the way to go. Engine and Fuel Economy – Advantage Arteon Now it’s time to turn our attention to what really matters – what’s under the hood. Both the VW Golf GTI and Arteon both feature 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder engines, however, there is some variation between the performance in these two vehicles. Regarding fuel economy, the Arteon gets an estimated 22 city/32 highway whereas the Golf GTI gets 23 city/30 highway. Both vehicles have 258 lb-ft of torque, but where the Arteon really pulls ahead is in the horsepower department – 268 hp vs. the Golf GTI’s 228 hp. For those reasons, we give this one to the VW Arteon. Acceleration – Advantage Golf GTI When it comes to getting from zero to sixty in a hurry, you want to know you have the speediest whip in the game. The VW Arteon does well in that regard clocking in at 6.1 seconds, however, the Golf GTI just barely edges it out with a 5.6 second performance. Interior space and Dimensions – Advantage Arteon Exterior dimensions are more a matter of taste. Some people like smaller vehicles while others prefer to go big. The VW Arteon’s dimensions clock in at 191″ L x 74″ W x 57″ H while the Golf GTI is a bit more compact at 168″ L x 71″ W x 58″ H. Why we give the advantage to the Arteon is because of cargo space. It touts 27.2 cubic ft. of interior space (55 cubic feet with the seats folded down) vs. the Golf GTI’s lean 22.8 cubic ft. of interior space (52.7 cubic feet with the seats folded down). Safety – Even No matter which car you choose, you’ll never have to compromise on safety when it comes between picking an Arteon or Golf GTI. Both of them have the following safety features Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution and Hydraulic Brake Assist Crash-optimized front end Driver and front passenger, front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system Electronic Stability Control, Anti-Slip Regulation, Electronic Differential Lock, and Engine Brake Assist Front safety belts, height-adjustable, with pretensioners and load limiters Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) child seat anchor points Rear View Camera System Side Curtain Protection® head airbags, front and rear Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Technology – Advantage Arteon As previously mentioned, the Arteon is at a higher price point compared to the Golf GTI, and there’s a reason for that – features. Although both cars come stacked with features such as App-Connect (Apple CarPlay or Android Auto), Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist), and Blind Spot Monitor, there are some features the Arteon has that the Golf GTI doesn’t. For instance, the Arteon features one extra USB-C port (total of two), a larger color display at 8” (compared to the GTI’s 6.5” screen), and Volkswagen’s digital cockpit. These among other features put the Arteon slightly ahead in this head-to-head race. Test Drive the VW Arteon or VW GTI Golf Today! Now that you know the tale of the tape when comparing the Arteon to the GTI Golf, the next step is to take one of them (or both) for a test drive. Each of these offer a speedy sedan experience that are packed with the latest in safety and convenience features. You really can’t go wrong with either. The best way to do this is by contacting your local Volkswagen dealer. You can either search the term “ Volkswagen near me” or come to our dealership directly at VW Cypress, conveniently located at 19550 Northwest Fwy. in Houston. Get VIP access to our pipeline of hard-to-find vehicles by contacting us today. Send us a message using the Contact Us form to schedule an appointment today to test drive one of these exciting new vehicles.

Sponsored by Volkswagen Cypress A common misconception about Volkswagen models is that they are expensive to maintain and to repair. Most people know that VW cars are known for performance, power, and thrill-to-drive, so where did the assumption that Volkswagen models are costly to maintain come from? One reason is that in the early 2000’s Jetta and Passat diagnostic codes couldn’t be picked up by electronic code readers. So VW mechanics had to use their mechanical knowledge to trouble-shoot anything that went wrong. This labor-intensive process could be costly. Another reason was that certain parts for Volkswagen cars were hard-tofind and had to be shipped from Germany or Mexico. But all of that is in the past. According to MotorBiscuit Volkswagen is a better investment than some people may realize. Here are 5 reasons we think Volkswagen is the reliable car choice for our customers in Houston: Widely Accessible Parts and Accessories Volkswagen is the 2nd Largest Automaker in the World, selling 9.3 million cars in 2020. With nearly 700 dealerships across the United States, finding a VW-trained repair technician or getting parts and accessories to fix your own VW is easier than ever. Volkswagens have always been a DIYer’s dream, and now it is a cinch, especially at Volkswagen Cypress, where we have a huge selection of in-stock parts. Low Repair Costs Accessibility is just one part of the equation. For the past 6 years Volkswagen has been prioritizing America’s interests. With a plant in Chattanooga, TN producing SUV’s like the Volkswagen Atlas and Volkswagen Taos, Volkswagen has zeroed in on what US driver’s want in a car, with safety and low repair-costs being at the top of the list. Volkswagen repairs are less likely to be severe, according to repair pal. “At Volkswagen Cypress, our repair team works on all makes and models, which puts us in a great position to see just how solid and reliable our Volkswagen models really are,” said Shannon Reynolds, Fixed Ops Director for Volkswagen Cypress. Safety Ratings Every year the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety conducts multiple tests on vehicles to help consumers make informed decisions. This year they named the 2021 Tiguan SUV the T op Safety Pick in the Midsize SUV category by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The other models like the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta has a five star overall safety rating by the same institute, The Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport each have five star overall safety ratings as well. Volkswagen models excel at crash avoidance and prevention. “We have a tool on our website that allows our customers to compare any of our Volkswagen models with the competition,” says Alex Garcia, General Sales Manager for Volkswagen Cypress. “You can compare safety ratings, reliability, warranties, servicing ease and more. Once our guests see how well Volkswagen stacks up against the competition, Volkswagen becomes an obvious choice.” New Warranty Another reason Volkswagen is a reliable choice is their incredible warranty, which exceeds nearly every other manufacturer. The 2020 and newer models come with a 4- year or 50,000-mile (whichever occurs first) bumper-to-bumper limited warranty. “Our guests can feel confident when choosing a new Volkswagen for many reasons, but one major selling point is our warranty,” says Garcia. Even used Volkswagen models (called Certified Pre-Owned) come with a Comprehensive Limited Warranty. “Our CPO cars are extremely popular with guests,” says Garcia. “Each one comes with at least a 100+ point inspection, strict standards using Volkswagen genuine parts, and 2 year/24,000 mile Comprehensive Limited Warranty.” Scheduled Carefree Maintenance Low maintenance costs are made even better with Volkswagen’s Scheduled Carefree Maintenance in 2020 and 2021 models. The first 2 years of manufacturer-recommended maintenance intervals are completely covered (or 20,000 miles, whichever occurs first). “Even after the first years when maintenance is completely covered, our guests love that they only need an oil change once a year,” says Shannon Reynolds, Fixed Ops Director for Volkswagen Cypress. “Plus at Volkswagen Cypress we offer a complimentary video inspection where our technicians visually show underneath the hood and carriage so our guests feel 100% certain they know why we make certain recommendations. Peace of mind is invaluable when it comes to your transportation.” We hope you consider Volkswagen as your next reliable car choice at Volkswagen Cypress when you’re in the market for your next car! Visit Volkswagen Cypress online or in person to set up a test drive, shop new or CPO Volkswagen models, compare Volkswagen against the competition, or schedule your service visit.