Volkswagen Taos
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 | |
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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) |