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Volkswagen has unveiled a pair of electric vehicle concept designs that point to a bright future in zero-emissions performance. The new Volkswagen ID.4 and Volkswagen ID. Buzz each offer glimpse into the future of brand's plan for vehicle electrification. Plus, these concept vehicles feature unique styling cues that balance retro fun with futuristic shine. These exciting new concepts have both been developed on the new Volkswagen Group modular electric drive architecture (MEB). The MEB architecture is slated to be the platform for a broad range of electric vehicles to come. Volkswagen ID.4 The new Volkswagen ID.4 is a practical, well-rounded crossover with electric power. According to Volkswagen, the new ID.4 will be available with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive The brand also anticipates a range of up to 250 miles. The ID.4 promises to be a sporty, fun, and practical electric SUV from Volkswagen. Volkswagen ID. Buzz The new Volkswagen ID. Buzz concept picks up where the VW Bus left off. This all-electric van features retro charm with fully modern technology. Equal parts practical and fun, Volkswagen designed the ID. Buzz concept around the brand's core values. From its iconic shape and two-tone paint to its powerful electric motor, the ID. Buzz has what it takes to impress modern drivers. Learn More About Electric Concept Vehicles at Fitzgerald Volkswagen Frederick Our dealership near Hagerstown and Leesburg, VA is ready to help you explore electric vehicle performance. You can chat with our Volkswagen experts and get to know the advantages that electric power offers to drivers like you. Contact us today to learn more.

Interested in servicing your Volkswagen with a dealership that truly puts you first? With your Gaithersburg area Volkswagen service center, you'll experience the kind of customer attention you deserve. Our service specials are just one of the ways that we show you how much we care. With these frequently updating and rotating special offers, you can get your most vital maintenance and repairs completed by experts, all while saving money. The Service Center You've Been Looking for near Germantown Whether you need something as simple as an oil change or tire rotation, or need a complete multi-point inspection, alignment service, and a transmission fluid flush, our service center is here to support you with expertise. At the change of each season, getting routine maintenance completed on your Volkswagen SUV, wagon, or sedan is a vital part of keeping it running at the high level of performance that it's capable of. That's why we have service special events. This way, you can easily utilize our money-saving coupons to get the vital service finished that your car deserves. Stop by your local Hagerstown area dealership for a service appointment. We can't wait for you to experience our team of excellent Volkswagen technicians who know the lineup like the back of their hand. Get Online to Find Service Specials You Need Today Is it time to get your Volkswagen serviced? There's no better time to get it done than today. Our current service event makes getting all those pesky maintenance tasks done, simple. Start exploring the options online today to plan for your upcoming appointment. We can't wait to take care of our loyal Frederick Volkswagen drivers. We're centrally located for your convenience, and not far from drivers in Leesburg, VA, as well. Get your service done with us today.

At Fitzgerald Volkswagen Frederick, our SUV options give people plenty of standout features and versatility. But with the Tiguan and the Atlas, we have people wondering what's the difference and which one is right for them? We're here to answer those questions for you! What you will find is that in terms of technology and safety features, many of the options are similar. That's because the entire new Volkswagen lineup has standard options across the board in these areas so you get a comprehensive and modern vehicle experience no matter which one you choose. As for the differences between the Tiguan and Atlas, size is the biggest. The Atlas is larger and has more room across its three rows of seating. Both seat seven, but for those who need more passenger and cargo space as a priority, the Atlas is the one to choose, especially for big families. As the larger vehicle the Atlas also has a more powerful engine. Outside of that, there's a lot to like about each one and we have a quick rundown of the specifics to help you make a choice that's right for you Volkswagen Tiguan The seven-passenger vehicle has a three-seater bench in the second row and a two-seat third row, with a total of up to 65.7 cubic feet of space when you fold down the rear two rows (33 cubic feet with just the first and second row). It's 185 inches long, 72 inches wide and 66 inches tall. Volkswagen Atlas This larger seven-passenger option has the same seven-seat setup but there's more space in the third row which has enough room to fit two averaged sized adults. It offers more room behind the third row of seats with 20.6 cubic feet, while in total with all rear seats folded there's 96.8 cubic feet. It also has dimensions of 198 inches long, 78 inches wide, and is 70 inches tall.

Find a Great New 2020 Volkswagen to Bring Home to Hagerstown | Fitzgerald Volkswagen of Frederick Is it time to upgrade the car or crossover in your driveway at home in Hagerstown, MD? Head over to our nearby Volkswagen dealership, where the latest new 2020 models are ready for you to test drive. These new Volkswagen models are made for modern drivers like you, complementing premium styling with helpful technology and versatile balances of efficiency and performance levels. We're just about 35 minutes down on I-70 from Hagerstown, and when you arrive at Fitzgerald Volkswagen of Frederick, you'll immediately see lots of new editions like the 2020 Atlas, which you can check out by pressing play below. Volkswagen is one of the most iconic automakers, with traditions that date back nearly a century ago. But things have obviously changed now that we're well into 2020, and the modern new VW lineup you'll find near Hagerstown reflects that. Most new models here provide standard driver assistance features and technology like automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning, among others, keeping you safe during all your travels. Other amenities help to keep you easily and safely connected while you're on the go. Among these new VW models you'll find everything from efficient commuters like the 2020 Jetta and Golf to sensible and safe crossovers like the Tiguan and Atlas. We also feature some sporty variants, especially with the likes of the new VW Golf GTI that adds peppy levels of performance for your travels throughout the Hagerstown area and beyond. Start your search by applying for financing today and then we'll help you find the right new Volkswagen lease or loan that works for your budget. Visit Fitzgerald Volkswagen of Frederick from Hagerstown today and find the right new car or crossover that suits your style.

The legendary VW Beetle is ready to bid farewell in the U.S. but, before it leaves, there are a few Final Edition models that VW is giving as a goodbye gift. We encourage each of our Germantown, Gaithersburg, Leesburg VA, and Hagerstown drivers to take a closer look at the Final Edition models as well as the history of what makes a VW Beetle so legendary. Volkswagen Beetle History The VW Beetle was first introduced in the U.S. on January 8th, 1949. Throughout the years it has hit multiple milestones. Here's a closer look of the history behind the VW Beetle. 1949 - The Type 1, which was the original name for the Beetle, was first delivered to New York. 1950 - The Beetle became a success and sales went from two in 1949 to 328 in 1950. 1959 - The "Think Small" advertising campaign began and VW Beetle sales rose even higher. 1960s - The Beetle ranked as the top-selling foreign-made car in the U.S. 1968 - No longer called the Type 1, the Beetle became the official name. 1971 - Volkswagen introduces the Super Beetle and Super Beetle Convertible. 1972 - 15,007,034 VW Beetles are produced worldwide. 1977 - The first generation Beetle ends it production in the U.S. 1979 - The Beetle convertible production is also ended in the U.S. 1998 - The New Beetle is debuted and Americans adore its charm, including the in-dash flower vase. 2003 - The New Beetle Cabriolet is also introduced. 2011 - A third-generation Beetle is introduced. 2012 - The Beetle convertible comes back, along with special-edition '50s, '60s, and '70s tribute versions. 2019 - U.S. ends the 70 year reign of the VW Beetle with Final Edition models. Visit Fitzgerald Volkswagen Frederick To Learn More If you'd like to discuss the details behind the last of the VW Beetle models, we encourage you to contact us or stop by our Frederick, MD, dealership today!

One trait drawing car shoppers to brand-new cars from the newest model years is the innovation that these offers provide. Well, the upcoming 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan is a perfect example of that as the popular SUV adds several new technologies and shuffles around its others so that there are fewer hassles on your drives! There are already many fans of the functionality, style, and power of this model, but we think they'll enjoy the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan even more. Read more about the changes below! What Are Some Changes Coming to the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Near Leesburg, VA? Our Volkswagen Tiguan offers near Germantown already come standard with many smart features, but the 2020 model moves many brilliant safety features to the base model. Every 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan will come standard with driver-assist features ranging from Front Assist to Rear Cross Traffic Alert to Side Alert, so you're covered on all angles! These safety features provide peace of mind as you'll know that there's more looking out for your safety, and that's now a part of every new Volkswagen Tiguan. Other features that get shuffled in the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan include the wireless charging pad, which is now available on every trim but the base. There will also be a new trim level, the Tiguan SE R-Line® Black, that adds stylish black accents to the exterior and cabin. All these changes to the new Volkswagen Tiguan near Hagerstown give drivers even more reasons to love the two-row SUV, so reach out to us about it today! Learn More About the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan at Our Fredrick Volkswagen Dealership! So, there are a few changes coming to the next model year of the Volkswagen Tiguan, and we think drivers will enjoy all that they provide. If you still have questions about the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan arrival or the new technologies of it, come on by our dealership! Plus, if you can wait for it, we have terrific offers in our current new Volkswagen Tiguan inventory near Gaithersburg!

Back in April the Volkswagen group released the Volkswagen Atlas Basecamp Concept for the world to see at the New York International Auto Show. They took the family-friendly and adventurous 2019 Volkswagen Atlas SEL trim and made it even more athletic. Alex Earle, who is the Exterior Design Manager in the California Volkswagen office, wanted to build a Volkswagen Atlas that would appeal to the outdoors types, especially mountain bikers who aren't afraid of dirt, falling, and getting back up again. Unlike some concept vehicles that are completely out there, the Volkswagen Atlas Basecamp Concept is 100% believable: The concept vehicle comes in a Platinum Gray and Black matte paint job, and there are dashes of orange along the exterior For getting to rugged trailheads, the Atlas Basecamp Concept has a 1.5-inch lift and extremely chunky all-terrain tires by the brand fifteen52 (in fact, these are concept tires that are going to be available during the fall) There's a unique rack system that has an eye-catching strip of LED lights so you easily see after the end of a hard day biking When this was displayed at the auto show, the Atlas Basecamp Concept was also towing along a popup camper with a kitchenette, canopy, and queen size bed Despite the concept's realistic nature, there's no sign that a production version will be coming to our Frederick dealership, though we're crossing out fingers that the color will become part of an appearance package for shoppers to show off in Germantown or on their commute into Gaithersburg. In the meantime, you can still purchase or lease a regular (and still fantastic!) 2019 Volkswagen Atlas for your Leesburg VA adventures. Notable features on the SEL trim that they based the Basecamp concept off of include a hands-free tailgate, the ability to tow up to 5,000 pounds around Hagerstown and beyond (when properly equipped), full LED lights, adaptive cruise control, leatherette seating, and much more.

Volkswagen set out to sell a more family-friendly vehicle when they introduced the Volkswagen Atlas during the 2017 model year, and from the get-go the three-row, seven-passenger SUV has been a hit with parents we serve from Germantown and beyond. And that's not simply us getting a bit biased, which is bound to happen when we're talking about our favorite brand. Automotive organizations have also seen how well the Volkswagen Atlas performs and have rightly rewarded it. For the second year in a row, the Volkswagen Atlas was named the Best Large Utility vehicle for the 2019 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice award! Award Breakdown Admittedly, there are a lot of auto awards out there where it is clear the brand who pays the most in advertising is the brand that takes home the title. However, that's not the case with the MotorWeek award, as makers cannot simply buy their way to the title. When MotorWeek sets out to name the victors, they take over 150 different cars, trucks, and SUVS and look at the following categories: performance, technology, practicality, fuel efficiency, and dollar value. This ensures that well-rounded models take the title in their segments, and that's exactly what happened to the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas! Highlights on the Award-Winning Volkswagen Atlas Below, we'll focus on three area's that Volkswagen shoppers tend to ask us about. Performance: to get around Germantown, you'll have either a 2.0L turbocharged engine or a 3.6L V6 for additional power. You can also get available 4Motion® all-wheel drive for more traction control in all conditions. Technology: all Volkswagen Atlas models have a standard touchscreen, as well as Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto®. You can connect to your three-row SUV with the VW Car-Net smartphone app, and for safer driving between the home in Leesburg VA and the office in Hagerstown, you can get advanced safety technologies like pedestrian monitoring, blind spot alerts, and more. Practicality: people tend to buy three-row vehicles for the space, and loading cargo out back is a lot easier with the available remote power liftgate or the hands-free liftgate. It's also important to note that even adults will feel comfortable in all three rows. If you want to see how the award-winning 2019 Volkswagen Atlas will be a great fit for your family needs, stop into our Frederick dealership for a test drive!