Summer is a great time to take trips to visit family and friends and to experience new adventures. But the intense heat can also make longer road trips unbearable for drivers and passengers. The worst part about summer road trips is that you can’t put the windows down to get some fresh air because the heat will hit you as hard as the wind. And if you have an older vehicle, the air doesn’t circulate as well as it does in a new Volkswagen.
Ensuring Your Summer Isn’t Too Steamy
Let’s talk about what features Volkswagen vehicles have that can make your summer trips less frustrating and, therefore, way more fun.
Ventilated Seats Are a Must for Summer
It doesn’t matter if you’re interested in a car, an SUV, or an EV; all Volkswagen models offer ventilated seats for the driver and front passenger. On a hot day, ventilated seats work beautifully by pulling hot air from your body to help cool you down faster, so the normal air vents pumping out air conditioning can make the whole cabin feel just right.
True Full Cabin Climate Control
Speaking of normal air vents, Climate control for all passengers is a must during the summer months. Whether your backseat riders are kids, adults, dogs, or cats, being able to cool down the rear of your vehicle makes the entire cabin more comfortable faster. The flagship Atlas also features vents for third-row passengers to ensure they are as comfortable as everyone else. Basically, no passenger sacrifices climate comfort in a Volkswagen.
Pre-Cool Your Interior
Volkswagen EVs offer a neat feature that lets owners pre-cool the cabin with the myVW app on their smartphone or the vehicle's infotainment system. When using the infotainment system, some models let you schedule your vehicle to turn on the air conditioning at a specific time of day, while other models let you use the myVW app when you’re out of the car to handle the same task.
Outlets To Power a Portable Cooler
Some VW crossovers also offer outlets in the rear hatch area and the backseat that let you power portable coolers for tailgating, cookouts, or even just transporting your groceries home if you live far away. A portable cooler isn’t just great for the summertime; it’s also a must-have when you’re traveling with family or friends out of town. You can save money by bringing everything you need to make sandwiches, or even grill out at a park, as well as a constant supply of cool beverages.
Team Gillman Volkswagen Has What You’re Looking For
You need to experience the latest lineup of 2026 Volkswagen models to truly understand how great they are and how well a new VW can fit in your life. And there’s no better place than Team Gillman Volkswagen of Kingwood. No matter your budget or needs, the helpful and smart sales team can assist you with getting the best possible price for your trade and your new VW.
Why Choose Team Gillman Volkswagen
The specials are just heating up at Team Gillman Volkswagen. Team Gillman Volkswagen takes great pride in offering customers the best prices on new and used vehicles. Our excellent sales staff can assist you in finding the perfect car, while our finance department will make sure you get the best rate possible. And when it’s time to service your vehicle, our service department will take care of it as if it were their own.