2022 Volkswagen Taos Review: Should You Buy It, Or a Tiguan?

Volkswagen has a new compact SUV, Taos, that slots underneath the popular Tiguan model, and is intended to capture buyers who might normally want to buy a Golf hatchback now that the MKVIII Golf is not coming to the U.S.

So, should you buy one? Let's find out.

2022 VW Taos SEL FWD
Base MSRP: $24,190
As-tested MSRP: $34,280
Engine: 1.5L inline-four turbo, 158 HP/184 lb-ft
Transmission: FWD, 8-speed automatic (AWD available)
MPG: 28 city/36 freeway/31 combined
Comfort/Convenience:
- Wireless charging
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Heated leather seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Optional panoramic sunroof

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[philweiland]

Nice review. I think you've done a good job with the trade-offs of buying this versus a Tiguan. I picked up the mid-trim SE Fwd and enjoy it as my daily driver with 12000 miles logged. Enjoying it for what it is.

[HannahSmith-ppwk]

Save yourself some time and read the consumer reports on this car - absolutely shocking the amount of maintenance and major parts that had to be replaced under 5, 000 miles

[RichardVac]

Update! I tried the launch control of the 7 speed DCT on the Taos it works like charm, can't belive they advertise this vehicles as a 8.4 second 0-60 when in reality it can do 6.9 secons using regulat 87 gas when using launch control

[jeffmorse]

Looking at a FWD SE. Live in a mild climate so I don't need the AWD and the fuel economy is a big draw and every review I've watched comments on the room (I'm pretty tall). I think this may be the perfect option for me.

[powertools]

We decided on the Taos se. 2wd we really like it