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Volkswagen Taos

EPA MPG: 28 mpg

Road Test

Volkswagen gave its Taos subcompact SUV a relatively significant refresh for 2025, with the biggest changes centering on the transmission and controls. The new eight-speed automatic, which replaces the balky seven-speed dual-clutch transmission the Taos previously used in all-wheel-drive models, makes for a more refined vehicle. The 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine also received a 16-horsepower boost, now at 174 hp. Altogether, the Taos' power delivery is now more responsive and predictable, particularly at lower speeds.

2025 SUVs Reliability

This Car
vs. Similar Cars

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
Good
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
Good
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

Volkswagen vs. Other New Car Brands

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
Good
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

Volkswagen vs. Other New Car Brands

2025 Subcompact SUVs Ratings

Features & Specs
Body Style
    4-door SUV
Seating
2 front, 3 rear
Drive Wheels
AWD, Front
Engines Available
  • 1.5-liter 4 turbo (174 hp)
Transmissions Available
  • 8-speed automatic
Cargo Volume
Warranty
Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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