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Volkswagen Taos

EPA MPG: 28 mpg

RECALL ALERT:
There are 6 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

Road Test

The Taos is the latest model in Volkswagen’s expanding SUV portfolio, slotting below the Tiguan in size and price. While it has a surprisingly roomy cabin for such a small vehicle, along with fairly nimble handling, its powertrain has serious hiccups that literally give us pause. We’re also disappointed that forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot warning, and rear cross traffic warning are not standard—they’re optional on the base S, though standard on the other trims.

2022 SUVs Reliability

This Car
vs. Similar Cars

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
Good
IIHS Side Crash
Good
NHTSA Overall Crash
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
Good
IIHS Side Crash
Good
NHTSA Overall Crash
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

Volkswagen vs. Other New Car Brands

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
Good
IIHS Side Crash
Good
NHTSA Overall Crash
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

Volkswagen vs. Other New Car Brands

2022 Subcompact SUVs Ratings

Features & Specs
Body Style
    4-door SUV
Seating
2 front, 3 rear
Drive Wheels
AWD, Front
Engines Available
  • 1.5-liter 4 turbo (158 hp)
Transmissions Available
  • 7-speed sequential
  • 8-speed automatic
Cargo Volume
Warranty
Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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