Have you or your child just gotten your license? If so, welcome to the world of driving and the limitless possibilities of the open road. With these travel options come the risks of being a new driver on the road; however, there are certain vehicles that are better for newer drivers than those who have been road-tested. VW SUVs come highly rated and with a host of comfort and driver assistance features that can protect you as you get your feet, or wheels, underneath you.
In this guide, we’ll review the 3 best SUVs for new drivers and why VW is the right choice to protect you and yours. Read on to learn the must-have safety features and tech in your next VW SUV.
Best VW SUV
Before we begin, there is no singular best VW SUV. Each one has its own identity and personality; all you need to do is find the one that’s an expression of you and has the features you need. SUVs are positioned to be better for newer drivers because of their larger size (and therefore increased visibility) and higher driver seating for better situational awareness while on the road. While VW sedans are also incredibly safe and tech-forward, when it comes to new drivers, their shorter stature can work against them.
Best VW SUV for New Drivers: VW Atlas Cross Sport
The VW Atlas Cross Sport isn’t as big as its sibling that shares its name (and appears on this list), the Atlas, but it’s a crossover with enough power to get out of tense situations on the highway and tech to get you from A to B safely. It seats up to five passengers, which limits the amount of possible distractions when piling in for a road trip. The engine across all trims is a turbocharged 2.0L, 4-cylinder worth 269 horsepower, so if you have an adventurous new driver on your hands, they’ll be able to handle off-road driving for camping trips, especially when equipped with all-wheel drive.
However, the real benefits of the VW Atlas Cross Sport are the safety features, which include:
- A rear-view camera
- Available parking assist
- Available head-up display
- Auto emergency braking
- Forward collision warnings
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane assist
- And more.
The VW Atlas Cross Sport received a 5-star rating from NHTSA.
Best VW SUV for New Drivers: VW Atlas
The bigger sibling to the VW Atlas Cross Sport, the Volkswagen Atlas is one of the best 3-row SUVs around, with seating for up to seven passengers. Like the Atlas Cross Sport, it shares the same engine across all trims: a 2.0L, 4-cylinder that puts out 269 horsepower. You once again have your choice between front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, though we’d recommend the latter for better handling both off-road and on suburban streets.
Safety features include:
- Standard wireless charging to ensure connectivity and availability
- Forward assist
- Available head-up display
- Lane Assist
- Rear-view camera
- Available parking assist
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Available adaptive cruise control
- And more
The VW Atlas received a 5-star rating from NHTSA.
Best VW SUV for New Drivers: VW ID.4
If you’ve been considering an electric vehicle, the VW ID.4 is an attractive option thanks to its efficient range and affordable pricing. This VW EV gives you the choice of two engine options, which are tied to the specific trim you choose:
A single electric motor is worth 282 horsepower and 291 miles of range.
A dual-electric motor setup worth 335 horsepower and 263 miles of range.
Let’s look at the safety features:
- Dynamic road sign display
- Forward collision assist
- Lane assist
- Light assist
- Park Assistant Plus
- Rear-view camera
- Available overhead-view camera
- Emergency assist
- Wireless charging
- And more.
Like the Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport, the VW ID.4 received a 5-star rating from NHTSA.
Test Drive the Best SUVs for New Drivers
If you or a member of your family is a new driver in the Burleson, Arlington, or Fort Worth area, head down to Family Volkswagen of Burleson to explore our lineup of the safest SUVs for new drivers. Contact us today to learn more and to schedule a test drive!
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