Volkswagen

Volkswagen Taos

Price $27,395 – $37,995
Fuel consumption 6.5 – 9.9 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 70%(view ratings)
For 2025, Volkswagen’s subcompact SUV sports a new front end. Also, the turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine has been upgraded from 158 hp to 174 hp. Torque remains unchanged at 184 lb-ft. More good news: Volkswagen is removing the dual-clutch transmission from all-wheel-drive models and replacing it with the same eight-speed autobox found on front-wheel-drive models. The Taos is fun to drive and comfortable to live with.

Volkswagen Taos

Pricing
MSRP CA$29,995 (2024)
Fees CA$2,150
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$564/month
Powertrain
Engine 1,5 l I-4
Power 158 hp @ 5,500 rpm (118 kW)
Torque 184 lb·ft @ 1,750 – 4,000 rpm (249 N·m)
Induction Turbocharged
Fuel type Regular
Transmission 7-speed automatic
Drivetrain AWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type SUV
Category Subcompact SUV
Assembly Puebla, MX
Generation 1
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 9.9 L/100km
Highway 7.5 L/100km
Combined 8.8 L/100km
Autonomy 625 km
CO₂ emissions 208 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 not available
Blindspot detection standard
Forward collision warning standard
Autonomous emergency braking standard
Lane departure warning not available
Adaptive cruise control not available
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
Wi-Fi hotspot not available
Wireless phone charging not available
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering rack and pinion, electric assistance
Front suspension independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension independent, multi-link
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc (ABS)
Front tires P215/55R18
Rear tires P215/55R18
Safety
Seat belts 5
Dimensions / Weight
Length 4,466 mm (176″)
Width 1,841 mm (72″)
Height 1,654 mm (65″)
Wheelbase 2,680 mm (106″)
Weight 1,556 kg (3,430 lb)
Capacities
Passengers 5
Trunk between 705 l and 1,705 l
Fuel tank 55 l (12 gal)
Towing capacity not recommended
Performance
0-100 km/h 8.0 s
80-120 km/h 6.8 s
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)