A Close-Up Look at the 2022 VW Atlas
The 2022 VW Atlas is a three-row SUV popular with families who need a reliable and safe vehicle, with the added bonus of the class and quality that the VW badge means today. Read this introduction to find out if this SUV suits your needs.
Appearance and Highlights
The 2022 Volkswagen Atlas has a handsome, boxy exterior design, which lends itself to a voluminous interior and cargo capacity. Every SEL now comes with standard all-wheel drive and stunning 20-inch wheels. The newly introduced R-Line Black has awesome exterior upgrades which give the SUV even more sinister looks and extra curb appeal.
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Orchard Park, NY is a town that’s famous for its diverse and wide-ranging food scene. Authentic dishes from all over the world can be found in the area, however, sometimes, you’re just in the mood for a good burger. Well, that’s ok, because the town also boasts some of the best burgers in the state too. From massive messy meals to upmarket, gourmet burgers, here are some of our favorite burger joints you need to check out.
Off the Wall Sandwich Company
For the biggest, messiest burgers in town, you need to head to Off the Wall Sandwich Company. Located on North Buffalo Street, this fun burger joint serves a wide variety of delicious, bursting-at-the-seams burgers. If you’re really hungry, try the OTW challenge, a huge burger topped with onion rings and served with a side of chips, beer cheese sauce, and a drink. Finish it all in ten minutes and it’s free!
Read the rest of this entry »5 Amazing Day Trips to Take From Orchard Park, NY
Are you in the Orchard Park, NY area and looking for great day trips to take? Whether you are traveling alone or with family, there are plenty of fun things to do nearby. Here are just a few great ways to spend a day.
1. Niagara Falls By Boat
Let’s begin with the most obvious and renowned option, Niagara Falls. You are less than an hour away from one of the world’s most famous waterfalls and its surrounding attractions. What can be said that has not been said already? Get yourself over to the falls, get on a boat, and marvel at the sheer awesomeness of nature in a place that has been leaving people in awe for centuries.
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1. Trim Options
The 2022 Taos is available in three primary trims, including the very affordable base S model. The upper-tier trims that offer extra features comprise the SE and the premium SEL.
2. Additional Packages
A host of optional feature enhancement packages are available for all trims, as well as specific additional packages per trim. For example, the IQ.Drive and SE Convenience packages add a host of advanced driver-assistance technologies.
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Cappelli’s Pizzeria
Your neighborhood pizza joint since 1986, Cappelli’s Pizzeria has been the name people in our area have trusted to give them a great slice for decades. You’ll see why this place has such a loyal following from the moment you take your first bite. There’s nothing quite like their bruschetta chicken pizza, topped with marinated chicken strips, fresh onion and garlic, chopped grape tomatoes, a four-cheese blend, and their special homemade vinaigrette dressing as the finishing touch.
Introducing the 2022 VW Atlas Cross Sport
Crossover SUVs are known for blending comfort and functionality, and the 2022 VW Atlas Cross Sport is no exception. This sporty and spacious crossover is the perfect all-purpose vehicle.
The Cross Sport, introduced in 2020, is the two-row version of the Volkswagen Atlas. Despite its smaller size, it offers the same towing capacity as its larger counterpart.
VW has discontinued the entry-level S trim in 2022 and now offers five trim levels for the Atlas Cross Sport:
- SE
- SE with Technology
- SEL
- SEL R-Line Black
- SEL Premium R-Line
The Atlas Cross Sport is available with a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine or a 3.6L V6 engine.
2022 Changes to the Atlas Cross Sport
Entry-Level SE Trim
With the discontinuation of the S trim, the Atlas Cross Sport SE is now the entry-level model, offering more features than the S for only a modest increase in price. Features of this base model include:
- LED headlights
- Heated front seats
- 6.5-inch touchscreen
- Smartphone compatibility
- Power liftgate
- 18-inch alloy wheels
New Options Available
Adding the Technology package upgrades the touchscreen to 8 inches and adds convenient features like dual-zone climate control and hands-free liftgate controls.
All-wheel drive is now standard for all SEL trims. Models with the V6 engine come equipped with a trailer hitch, so you can put your Atlas Cross Sport to work as soon as you drive it off the lot.
Cargo Space
When it comes to cargo capacity, the Atlas Cross Sport outshines its competitors. With the second row of seats folded down, you’ll have a generous 77 cubic feet of cargo space. With the seats upright, the Atlas Cross Sport offers 40 cubic feet of cargo space, which is plenty of room to carry all the necessities for a family road trip or a weekend getaway with friends.
Towing Capabilities
Although it’s smaller than the Atlas, the Cross Sport is ready for big adventures. With the V6 engine and trailer hitch, the VW Atlas Cross Sport can tow up to 5000 lbs. With towing capabilities and all-wheel drive, this car can take you anywhere.
Luxury Features
The SEL Premium R-Line trim features some luxurious upgrades for you and your passengers. Highlights include heated seats in both rows and a premium Fender audio system. The Premium trim also adds visual appeal with two-tone 21-inch wheels and leather seats.
Safety Technology
The SEL trims offer advanced safety technology, including:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Traffic sign recognition
- Lane-keeping assist
- High beam control
The Premium model includes even more features. Park assist can help you avoid a fender bender when maneuvering into a tight space. The overhead view camera system monitors your surroundings to help prevent collisions. Combined with safe driving habits, the Cross Sport’s technology can give you extra peace of mind when you’re on the road.
From ample cargo space to advanced safety tech, there are plenty of reasons to love the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. Contact VW Orchard Park today to learn more about this versatile vehicle.
SPoT Coffee
This trendy, colorful coffee house offers wonderful handcrafted coffee in a cafe that’s filled with comfy seating, beautiful wall art, and good cheer. If you’re meeting friends for a little catching up, you couldn’t find a more pleasant place for it. With super-fast wifi, SPoT Coffee is also the perfect place to settle down for an afternoon of laptop work.
The baristas here are coffee afficionados. They’ll help you choose just the right beverage and then prepare it with great care, focusing on creating exceptional taste and appearance. They use a micro-roasting process and state-of-the-art equipment to get it just right. Their small-batch roasting process ensures the freshest coffee possible and they produce consistently excellent lattes, mochas, cappuccinos, espressos, iced beverages, and more.
Ginger Snap Patisserie
For a scrumptious baked goodie with your coffee, visit this delightful patisserie. The owner was trained in the art of baking delicious treats at the Culinary Institute of America in New York City. It’s a rare blessing that residents of such a small town can enjoy truly world-class cakes, brownies, cinnamon rolls, donuts, tarts, cookies, and all kinds of other pastries, any time they wish.
At Ginger Snaps, they also serve up very high-quality coffees. The classy, European-style decor and ambiance make it a wonderful place to visit for your daily coffee and snack. Once you’ve tried one or two of their cakes, you’re bound to fall in love with the place. You can then order all your cakes and baked goods here for special occasions and deliveries, as many of the locals do.
Green Eats Kitchen And Juice Bar
For the more health-conscious among you, pick up your coffee along with a delicious smoothie at this characterful little cafe. When you step inside and try your first order, you’ll see how passionate they are here about creating healthy, happy, nourishing fuel for all their customers. There’s a generous selection of super-healthy meals and meal plans, yummy yogurt bowls, and zingy cold-pressed juices.
Best of all is their range of incredible smoothies. Some of the favorites include the pot of gold smoothie bowl, the drop the beet smoothie, and the peachy green smoothie, all of which you can add extra kale and spinach to without compromising the flavor. They also offer a range of healthful coffees, including the collagen latte and famous bulletproof coffee. The service here is as cheerful as the decor, and you’ll always be welcomed in with a smile.
Whichever of these fine local establishments you go for, follow it up with a visit to Volkswagen of Orchard Park. We’re a trusted local dealership with an extensive selection of superb new and used vehicles, and friendly, knowledgable staff who always put customer service and satisfaction first.
Meet the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen’s Tiguan heads into the 2022 model year retaining its perfect combination of style and function, but with a new and attractive facelift that keeps it looking fresh. The compact crossover is quick on its feet with its well-balanced chassis and offers a ton of versatility. Here’s your quick guide to the new 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan!
Sporty Performance
The Tiguan powertrain excels when it comes to smoothness and power delivery. All models are equipped with a turbocharged 2.0L inline-four engine that makes 184 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. 8-speed automatic transmission couples with the engine and always manage to select the right gear but allows for intuitive manual shifting with its Tiptronic mode. As for efficiency, the EPA estimates that the Tiguan can achieve up to 30 MPG on the highway.
Read the rest of this entry »International Women’s Day 2022
In honor of International Women’s Day, we felt it was important to honor and highlight our female owner, Carol Duchmann. Enjoy a little history of Carol and her family’s legacy in the automobile industry.
The Beginning of a Family’s Legacy
In 1954, the legacy began when Kurt Sedlmeier, Carol’s father, opened the North Ellicott Garage in Buffalo, NY. Kurt was able to expand the business in 1962 when he acquired the Peugeot franchise, which is where Carol’s journey as a female leader in the automobile industry began.
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