VW Taos 2025: Price, consumption, picture, technical data.
The model range of Volkswagen has been replenished with another novelty – a compact SUV VW Taos . The car is the closest relative of the crossovers of VW Tiguan and Skoda Enyaq iV . It will be sold only overseas: the assembly of cars for North America will be established in Mexico, for South America – in Argentina
Body dimensions and design
The exterior design of the new Volkswagen recruits shows Atlas , Tiguan and ID.2 . The front part is formed by a sculptural hood, large lighting blocks with double running light lines, a narrow radiator grille with diode jumper in the middle, a massive bumper with a protective strip.
At the rear, attention is drawn to bright lights with original graphics and a large rectangular tailgate. The profile has the classic proportions for small SUVs, and the side panels are not overloaded with punchings.
The square wheel arches of the new VW Taos were adapted to 17-19 inch alloy wheels. The body color palette of the model on the US market includes eight shades. Crossover length is 4465 mm, width – 1842 mm, height – 1636 mm. The wheelbase is 2690 mm.
Salon
The interior of Taos is borrowed from Tharu. Only the steering wheel and trim materials replaced. Well, the maximum screen size of the media center was also reduced from 9.2 to 8.0 inches. Such a display relies on cars in expensive trim levels, while simple versions are equipped with a more modest screen. The MIB3 multimedia system has voice control, gadget integration technologies, navigation and a Wi-Fi access point.
The standard equipment of the Volkswagen Taos includes the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit, air conditioning and engine start at the touch of a button. In addition, the equipment is enhanced by dual-zone automatic climate control, keyless entry, electric driver’s seat (8 adjustment directions), ventilation of the front seats, rain sensor, heated washer nozzles. The richest services receive 10-tone backlighting and first-class BeatsAudio acoustics. The interior trim is two-tone as standard, but the materials differ: the basic fabric in the “Senior” trim levels is replaced by artificial leather and leather.
A set of electronic assistants IQ.Drive ensures the safety of the driver and passengers. It includes adaptive cruise control, automatic braking, blind spot monitoring and lane control. This complex is complemented by automatic switching of headlights, an adaptive lighting system and a parking assistant.
According to the developers, the rear seats of the Taos are almost the most spacious in the class. The backrests can be folded down in parts and there is also a hatch for long lengths. Trunk volume according to SAE standards varies from 796 to 1877 liters.
Specifications
In Europe, the compact will be available with a 1.5 TSI engine of the EA211 Evo series. Its design includes a number of high-tech fuel-saving features. The power of the unit is 160 hp. and 249 Nm. In front-wheel drive versions, the engine is combined with an 8-speed Tiptronic “automatic”, with all-wheel drive – with a 7-speed “robot” DSG.
A different technology has been prepared for Latin American countries. Here, Taos is offered with a “Turbo Four” 1.4 TSI (150 hp, 250 Nm), a 6-speed automatic and only front-wheel drive.
Price VW Taos
The new VW Taos will hit the US market in summer and will be priced close to the Tiguan. The latter costs about €25,000 (Euro), so Taos is unlikely to be more expensive than 23,000. The exact prices will appear closer to the start of sales of the model, but the trim levels have already been announced – buyers can choose between the S, SE and SEL versions.
