What are Best Interior Features in the New Volkswagen Taos?

Overview of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos

If you’re looking for a vehicle with an interior that’s both comfortable and stylish, the Volkswagen Taos is worth considering. This sport utility vehicle, also commonly called an SUV, comes packed with features that will make your drives more enjoyable, including an elegant and rich design that blends style and technology. Whether taking a road trip or just running errands around town, the Volkswagen Taos is a great option. Keep reading to learn more about the best interior features of the Volkswagen Taos.

In the spring of 2022, the new Volkswagen Taos will join the slew of SUVs and crossovers that shoppers are clamoring for. The Taos is smaller than the compact Volkswagen Tiguan, but it is surprisingly roomy in the back seat and has a large cargo area. Its practicality won it an Editors’ Choice award. While it draws design cues both from the VW Tiguan and the VW Atlas, it is available with an all-wheel drive system and a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The 2022 Taos features an assortment of available driver’s aids and desirable features in a popular segment.

2022 Volkswagen Taos Overall Dimensions

It’s not too small, not too big, but it’s right in the middle compared to other compact SUVs on the market. With a wheelbase of 105.9 inches, the Taos is just over nine inches shorter than its Tiguan sibling, the segment’s largest compact SUV. Height and width measure 64.4 inches and 72.5 inches, respectively.

Exterior Dimensions:

• Length – 175.8 in
• Wheelbase – 105.9 in
• Width – 72.5 in
• Height – 64.4 in

Interior Dimensions:

• Passenger space – 99.5 cubic feet
• Rear space (seats down) – 66.3 cubic feet
• Rear space (seats up) – 28.1 cubic feet
• Front legroom – 40.1 in
• Rear legroom – 37.9 in

2022 Volkswagen Taos Key Interior Features

The Taos offers an upscale interior compared to other luxury compact SUVs, though it isn’t necessarily a ‘premium’ model. Volkswagen’s interior design for this SUV is clean and simple, with horizontal lines and a premium finish.

As part of the upscale appearance, every Taos comes with two-toned seats as standard. You will find a posh combination of French Roast and black in the top models.

Comfort & Interior Design

The Taos resembles other VW models in terms of design and materials. The dashboards are fitted with digital gauge clusters, and the two-tone cloth upholstery is standard. The upholstery can also be selected in leatherette or leather. A variety of popular options are also available. You can customize the interior lighting, dual-zone climate control, the six-way power driver’s seat, the heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, and the panoramic sunroof of the Taos to suit your needs. Compared to the two-row Volkswagen Tiguan, the Taos offers 37.9 inches of rear-seat legroom. There is also 66 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seatbacks and 28 cubic feet with the rear row folded flat.

Interior Space

Beware of thinking of the Taos as just another city vehicle, just because of its compact size. The average Canadian family will be able to comfortably fit in this compact SUV with a fair amount of luggage. Despite its small size, the small Taos provides a good amount of cabin space with 99.5 cubic feet of passenger space. That’s less than the two-row Tiguan by just 1.6 cu ft.

When the second row is folded down, the rear cargo volume is 66.3 cu ft and 28.1 cu ft behind the second row. Additionally, both front and rear passengers have ample legroom, measuring 40.1 inches and 37.9 inches, respectively.

Seating

It has plenty of space in the front, which means taller passengers will not have a problem. The rear passengers have 37.9 inches of legroom, and most adults will have no problem remaining comfortable on long road trips. The Taos offers comfortable front seats, even in base trim. S models come with six-way manual-adjustable front seats, while both the Comfortline and Highline trim levels come with power-adjustable front seats with power lumbar support.

Standards & Upgrades

Automatic headlights will be standard, as well as a push-button start. Additionally, the 152-hp Taos includes a standard Volkswagen Digital Cockpit, IQ.DRIVE, a driver assistance system with wireless connection and app connectivity.

The Taos benefits from a few cabin upgrades, including:

• Dual-Zone Climatronic Climate Control
• Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
• Leatherette Heated Steering Wheel
• 8-Way Power Driver Seat
• Ventilated and Heated Front Seats
• Heated Side Mirrors
• Heated Washer Nozzles

The clean, smooth lines without the big, bubbly design elements found in many other compact SUVs really sets this cabin apart.

Despite offering all the luxury and high-end features that consumers expect, the Taos keeps it simple inside. Others appreciate the look, while others want more.

Interior Colors & Materials

The Taos feels upmarket inside, similar to the interior of other Volkswagens. Several of the plastics are soft-feeling (and there are some hard ones as well), and the whole thing is solidly constructed. Hardy cloth seats are included in the base model, while the Highline model comes with leather upholstery. Two top-end trims have a leatherette-wrapped steering wheel as well as a leather-wrapped shift knob.

Gray cloth, a Titan black dashboard, and Titan black carpets are the only options available with the base model. There are Black/Gray and Black seats available for the Comfortline. Last but not least, the interior colors available for the Highline are black and french roast/black.

Trunk & Cargo Space

Even though it is the smallest VW SUV on sale, it is quite practical nonetheless. Nonetheless, the trunk of the 2022 VW Taos is among the largest in its class. The Taos has a rear space of 27.9 cubic feet, narrowly beating the Kia Seltos’ 26.6 cubes and completely outstripping the Subaru Crosstrek’s 20.8 cubes.

Those figures apply to FWD models only, since AWD versions get a slightly smaller 24.9 cubes. When the 60/40 split-folding rear seat is folded, the space is increased to 65.9 cubic feet (60.2 cubic feet for the AWD).

There is sufficient storage for small items. Besides the glove box, the VW Taos has dual cupholders up front, door pockets, and storage bins in the center console.

2022 Volkswagen Taos – Specifications & Key Safety Features

Specifications:

• Eight Speed Automatic Transmission
• Roadside Assistance & Driver Assistance Features:
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Adaptive Front Lighting System
• Park Distance Control
• Dynamic Road Sign Display
• Intelligent Crash Response System
• Hill Descent Control
• Forward Collision Warning
• Blind Spot Monitoring
• Other Features:
• Wireless Charging
• Remote Start
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio
• Illuminated Grille
• LED Headlights
• Android Auto Connectivity

Can the 2022 Volkswagen Taos Be Considered a Good SUV?

Volkswagen studied its competitors well and developed a solid product. The interior layout provides standard passenger and cargo capacity for its class despite its small size. You’ll also get good fuel economy.

As a practical family vehicle, the Taos is excellent. It has lots of cargo space, and the interior is comfortable and well-lit.

How Much Does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos Cost?

On the base model, you’ll start at $26,695, excluding registration and tax. This lines up with the similar Subaru Crosstrek and the Kia Seltos. Comfortline models start at $32,395, while Highline models have an MSRP of $36,695. The base model price will increase by $2,625 if you choose the AWD version. Higher models come with AWD included.

What Is the Best 2022 Volkswagen Taos Model to Buy?

Many experts would recommend you to go with the midrange Comfortline. Combined with a range of powerful features, it’s an affordable solution with plenty of functionality. If you decide to go with the base model, ask an expert in our showroom if FWD is right for you, or if your habits necessitate an upgrade to AWD. The premium trim level brings you luxurious features like an eight-way power driver seat with lumbar support as well as wireless phone charging and rain-sensing front wipers.

A separate IQ.Drive package is also highly recommended for $895. Those looking to drive safely will definitely appreciate it. The total cost of the Volkswagen Taos SE AWD, with the destination fee included, came to $32,380. The Comfortline typically costs $28,695.

Does 2022 Volkswagen Taos Have Leather Seats?

The Taos is available with cloth upholstery for five passengers. Leather upholstery is available in synthetic leather and genuine leather, and the driver’s seat is power-adjustable as well as heated and ventilated. The Taos seats are very comfortable. There is ample room for tall adults in both rows.

Get the 2022 Volkswagen Taos Today

The Volkswagen Taos is a magnificent compact SUV that’s sure to turn heads. If you’re in the market for an SUV and want something with style, comfort, and performance, the Volkswagen Taos should definitely be at the top of your list. In case you’re not looking for a compact SUV, we also have more kinds of vehicles. If you need specific motor vehicles such as off-road vehicles for off-roading, sport utility vehicles, all-wheel-drive vehicles, front-wheel-drive vehicles, rear-wheel-drive vehicles, four-wheel drive vehicles, light trucks, sports cars, and even a luxury car. We have a wide variety of models available at our dealership in Vancouver on Main Street (Riley Park neighborhood), so come visit us today and take one for a test drive. You won’t be disappointed!