Volkswagen Taos
A year removed from a mid-cycle update including cosmetic revisions and technological enhancements, the Volkswagen Taos returns with few major changes. The turbocharged 1.5-litre engine now generates 174 horsepower (up from 158 hp) and all-wheel-drive models use a conventional 8-speed automatic transmission (similar to front-wheel-drive models) instead of a dual-clutch unit. The Taos offers balanced handling and a surprisingly spacious interior for a subcompact SUV.
Volkswagen Taos
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$29,795 (2025) |
| Fees | CA$2,100 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$560/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1,5 l I-4 |
| Power | 174 hp @ 5,500 rpm (130 kW) |
| Torque | 184 lb·ft @ 1,750 – 4,000 rpm (249 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Subcompact SUV |
| Assembly | Puebla, MX |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 8.3 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.4 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.4 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 675 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 174 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Remote engine start | not available |
| GPS | not available |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | not available |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | semi-independent, torsion beam |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/55R17 |
| Rear tires | P215/55R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,467 mm (176″) |
| Width | 1,841 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,638 mm (64″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,689 mm (106″) |
| Weight | 1,456 kg (3,210 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 790 l and 1,866 l |
| Fuel tank | 50 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.8 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | 6.0 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | 40 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Safety | 5/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 70%(view ratings) |