The crossover will be available for purchase in June.
The Volkswagen Taos The brand’s entry-level model is now available in the United States. It also boasts an EPA-estimated fuel efficiency. The front-wheel-drive Taos achieves 28 mpg city, 36 mpg highway and 31 mpg combined. The all-wheel drive model gets 25 mpg in the city, 32 highway mpg, and 28 combined mpg.
Only the 1.5-liter turbocharged four cylinder is available in Taos. It produces 158 horsepower (118 Kilowatts) as well as 184 pound-feet (253 Newton-meters), of torque. The eight-speed manual transmission is used for the front-drive version, while the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission is used for the all-wheel-drive model.
Standard equipment in the Taos includes an 8.0-inch Volkswagen Digital Cockpit screen and a 6.5-inch infotainment display. The infotainment screen can be enlarged to 8.0 inches with the SE. The SEL upgrade to a 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro screen.
Base S and SE models have an optional suite that offers forward collision warning with automated braking, active blind spot monitoring, lane-keeping assistance, and adaptive cruise controller. This tech is standard on SELs, and includes automatic high beams as well as road sign recognition.
The Taos is able to ride on VW’s MQB platform. It is 175.8 inches in length and has a 105.9 inch wheelbase. It has 28.1 cubic feet cargo space and 99.5 cubic foot passenger volume with the rear seats raised.
The Taos will be available for purchase in June. The Taos will be available for purchase starting at $22,995 (plus $1,195 destination fee) or $25,000.40 with all-wheel drive. The SE mid-grade is $27,245 for front-drive and $28,695 for all-wheel drive. The SEL grade is the most expensive. It will cost $31,490 for front-wheel drive, and $33,045 for all-wheel.