How Safety Technology Works in a Volkswagen Vehicle

Here at Russel Volkswagen, we know there are a lot of features that drivers look for when purchasing a new vehicle. A lot of those features are fun decisions to make, like the color of your vehicle, whether to add a sunroof or a better sound system. However, there are more practical features that, while they're less fun, are just as important, if not more. These are the safety features equipped on your vehicle. Safety features may not have the aesthetic pleasure of car color and the like, but they do ensure you and your passengers will get safely from point A to point B, which in the end is the most important thing.

Important Safety Features

The Volkswagen vehicles we have here at Russel Volkswagen have an impressive array of high-tech safety features. One of the most standout safety features on Volkswagen vehicles is the Volkswagen Car-Net telematics system. This system provides drivers with remote vehicle access, automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle location, roadside assistance, and geo-fencing so parents can set boundaries for teen drivers.

Despite our best efforts, there are times that even the best driver is distracted. Whether that distraction comes from other drivers, rowdy passengers, changing the radio station, or just being tired, it happens. To assist you when those distractions do arise, many Volkswagen vehicles are equipped with collision mitigation systems. These systems bundle a lane departure warning system, automatic braking, rear cross-traffic alert and a blind-spot monitor. These systems can monitor and correct your vehicle's place on the road, automatically apply the brakes in the event of a possible collision, and alert the driver to threats they cannot see.

Safe Models

The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta sports the stand out Volkswagen Car-Net telematics system, as well as plenty of other high-tech safety features mentioned above. It's these safety features that net the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta the top rating of five out of five stars for overall safety in government crash tests. In addition to top-of-the-line safety technology, the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta also boasts exciting high-tech features in the cabin. These features include dual-zone automatic climate control, an eight-speaker Fender audio system, and a cooled glove compartment. Another standout sedan here at Russel Volkswagen is the 2016 Volkswagen Passat . It boasts a collision mitigation system and also was awarded five out of five stars for overall safety in government crash testing. The 2016 Volkswagen Passat is available in five different trim levels, and the top trim level, SEL Premium, is equipped with remote ignition, power-folding mirrors, and LED headlights and taillights.

At Russel Volkswagen, we know the vehicles on our lot stand out for a lot of reasons, but their safety features are especially impressive. When you visit our lot, located on 6624 Baltimore National Pike, our knowledgeable group of Baltimore Volkswagen dealers can help you discover the joys of driving any of the used Volkswagen cars on our lot.