What Are the 2022 Volkswagen Taos’ Specs?

2022 Volkswagen Taos Specs

Volkswagen has introduced its smallest SUV yet, the new 2022 Volkswagen Taos. A good-looking subcompact crossover powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter gasoline engine, the Taos is based on the popular MQB platform underpinning the now-discontinued Golf hatchback.

The VW Taos sits one peg below the VW Tiguan as the newest member of the SUV family. Trendline, Comfortline, and Highline trim levels are available with front- or all-wheel drive. A 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine powers the SUV and delivers 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. The VW Taos may be the perfect entry-level Golf replacement. It has a VW SUV look and a starting price of less than $28,770*.

Volkswagen Taos Exterior

The Taos exterior design doesn’t stray too far from its VW siblings. As with the other SUVWs available, you’ll find classic good looks and recognizable front facia. While classified in the compact SUV category, the VW Taos is adventure ready with

• LED Lighting
• Heated Mirrors
• Either FWD or 4Motion AWD Drivetrains
• Over 700km Range

Exterior Colors

There are five different exterior colors available for the handsome Taos. You can choose from Platinum Gray, Dusk Blue, and Pyrite Silver at no charge. Additionally, VW offers a Pearlescent Deep Black Pearl option and a pure white option – both at no extra cost. While none of these are particularly colorful, starting with the Comfortline trim, you’ll have access to Cornflower Blue at no additional cost, Kings Red metallic for a fee of $295, and Pure Gray at no additional cost.

Dimensions

VW classifies the Taos 2022 as a compact crossover because of its dimensions, but it’s priced to be competitive in the subcompact segment. Due to this, Taos is large compared to many similar SUVs. In the FWD configuration, it measures 175.8 inches in length compared with the Honda HR-V’s 105.9 inches, and in the AWD configuration, it measures 175.6 inches. In total, the width of the vehicle measures 72.5 inches, while its height is 64.4 inches for the FWD version, and 64.6 inches for the AWD variant. There are 17.3/17.7 degrees of approach, departure, and breakover angles on the Taos (FWD/AWD), 24.8 degrees of departure angle, and 18/18.5 degrees of breakover angle (FWD/AWD). The ground clearance on FWD models is 6.4 inches, while it is 6.6 inches on AWD models.

Volkswagen Taos Performance

There is a good balance between performance and economy in the Volkswagen Taos. Its four-cylinder gas engine is a turbocharged unit that creates a spirited driving experience in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive configurations. For added driving confidence in Canadian winters, experts highly recommend the Comfortline trim level’s 4Motion AWD system.

The FWD model is able to make it from 0-60 mph in mid-seven seconds making it much faster than the Honda HR-V.

Engine and Transmission

With 158 horsepower and 184 lb-feet of torque, the Volkswagen Taos comes with a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine codenamed EA211. The Taos has a valve system that closes earlier during the induction stroke to increase efficiency and conserve fuel. It also delivers smoother power due to its variable turbine geometry.

Volkswagen Taos Gas Mileage

The Volkswagen Taos gets excellent gas mileage, which comes as no surprise to buyers in this segment who are looking for safety, affordability, good technology, and low fuel costs. In FWD guise, the Taos manages 8.4/6.6/7.6 L/100km (city/highway/combined) on front wheel drive models, and 9.5/7.4/8.5 L/100km (city/highway/combined) on All Wheel Drive Models.

With a fuel tank capacity of 50 Litres, the FWD Taos can travel more than 650 km on a tank. The AWD models have a 55 Litre tank, and offer a range of 647 km.

Volkswagen Taos Interior

The Volkswagen Taos’ interior layout is user-friendly and offers a standard touchscreen. Regardless of the trim selected, you can connect to either Android Auto or Apple Carplay. Lower trims can still experience premium finishing with top-tier cloth seats and a leatherette-wrapped steering wheel. Higher trims benefit from BeatsAudio®, built-in Navigation, and leather seating surfaces. The Comfortline trim is the perfect combination and comes standard with a heated steering wheel, automatic headlights, heated windshield washer nozzles, and rain-sensing windshield wipers.

Seating and Interior Space

You shouldn’t think the Taos is just a city car because of its compact size. There is plenty of space for an average Canadian family and their belongings in this compact SUV. Larger passengers won’t have any complaints about the space in front. The rear is surprisingly roomy and offers 37.9 inches of leg room. The Taos offers comfortable front seats even in the base trim. Manually adjustable front seats are standard on the Trendline, but power-adjustable front seats are standard on the Comfortline and Highline.

Dimensions:

• Front leg room: 40.1″
• Front shoulder room: 56.5″
• Second-row head room: 39.8″
• Second-row leg room: 37.9″
• Second-row shoulder room: 55.2″
• Rear head room: 39.8″
• Rear leg room: 37.9″
• Rear shoulder room: 37.9″
• Cargo volume/cargo room:
• Cargo space in the first row: n/a
• Cargo space in the second row: 60.2 cu ft
• Cargo space in the third row: n/a

Volkswagen Taos Infotainment and Features

Features

The base model comes with six-way manually adjustable front seats, push-button start, manual air-conditioning, a multifunction steering wheel, a rear view camera, two front USB-C data ports, heated front seats on all-wheel drive models, and driver aids such as automatic post-collision braking, and intelligent crash response.

On both FWD and AWD models, the Comfortline adds heated front seats, keyless power door access, power lumbar support, blind-spot monitoring, and wireless smartphone charging.

The top-of-the-line Highline model features dual-zone climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, 10-color ambient interior lighting, and ventilated front seats on the AWD models. In addition, VW’s IQ.Drive semi-autonomous system is standard on the Highline. An adaptive cruise control, dynamic road sign display, automatic high beams, and park distance control round out this model’s features.

Infotainment

Volkswagen’s Digital Cockpit comes standard on the Trendline and Comfortline trims. For the Highline trim, this gets upgraded to a 10.25-inch display which adds Navigation and BeatsAudio premium sound system. Standard on all trims, the Taos offers Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth connectivity, in-car Wi-Fi availability, and Car-Net.

Volkswagen Taos Safety

The SE trim level offers the $1000 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Package , which adds the Travel Assist semi-automated driving assistance system, which combines adaptive cruise control and lane assist functions. Blind-spot monitors, rearview cameras, tire pressure monitoring systems, and hill descent control are all included in some models as standard safety features.

Key Safety Features

All Taos SUVs will offer a six-airbag system as standard equipment. A direct tire pressure monitoring system, including front and rear curtain airbags, and a post-collision braking system with intelligent response capability. The base Trendline is largely devoid of driver-assist features, but it does include a rearview camera.

As part of the Comfortline trim, you also get pedestrian monitoring with front assist, blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning with autonomous emergency braking, and rear cross-traffic alert. Volkswagen’s IQ.Drive suite, which enables semi-autonomous driving, is standard on all Highline models. A lane-keeping assist feature is included in the system. As well as adaptive cruise control, travel assistance, high beam control, dynamic road sign display, park distance control, lane assist, and emergency assistance, the range-topper features an array of other advanced features. Lower trim levels can be equipped with at least some of the available safety systems.

What Is the Price of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos?

The Taos Comfortline trim starts at $32,395, which has synthetic leather upholstery, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, an 8.0-inch touchscreen, and a wireless phone charger. With a starting price of $36,695, the Highline is the highest-spec model in the Taos lineup. The cost of all-wheel drive varies, depending on the trim level, from $2,045 to $1,450.

How Good Is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos?

The 2022 Taos receives a TCC Rating of 6.2 out of 10 before safety is taken into account, thanks to its spacious and well-packaged interior. In comparison to others of its size, this is well above the norm.

What Kind of Car Is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos?

It will debut for the 2022 model year as a five-seat crossover. VW’s conservative styling approach could mistake the Tiguan for this smaller model. In comparison to its competitors, including the Ford Bronco Sport, Kia Seltos, Jeep Compass, and Mazda CX-30, the Taos provides a far more spacious interior.

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