The 2023 Taos

The 2023 Taos

As our most affordable SUVW yet, this is German engineering everyone can get into.

Engine

1.5 TSI Turbo Charged Engine

 

 

 

Estimated Fuel Economy (L/100km)

8.4(City)/6.6 (Highway)

 

 

 

Horsepower and Torque

158 hp, 184 lb-ft

 

 

 

Transmission

FWD 8-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® or 7-speed automatic transmission DSG® 4MOTION® All-Wheel Drive

 

Configure your Taos

Trendline

From $29,632*

*Taxes and license fees not included

Features of Trendline
Exterior
17" Lupin alloy wheels 7J x 17
All-season tires, 215/55 R17 94H
Black exterior mirror housings
Black roof rails
Black window surrounds
LED headlights with LED daytime running lights (DRLs)
LED tail lights
Space- and weight-saving spare tire, T145/85 R18
Tool kit and jack
Function
4 speakers
6.5" touchscreen infotainment system
App-Connect smartphone integration (Android Auto®, Apple CarPlay®)
Bluetooth® mobile phone connectivity
Cruise control
Diversity antenna AM/FM reception
Electronic parking brake
Heated washer nozzles
KESSY Go with push-start button
Manual air conditioning
Power-adjustable, heated exterior mirrors
Rearview camera with static guidance lines
Remote start preparation (When equipped with KESSY only)
Volkswagen Digital Cockpit (8.0" instrument cluster)
Washer fluid level indicator
Interior
2 Front and 2 rear reading lights
6-way manually adjustable driver seat
60/40 split-folding rear seats with centre armrest and pass-through
Cloth door inserts
Cloth seating surfaces
Decorative inserts: "Titanium Silver"
First- and second-row floor mats
Front center armrest
Front standard seats
Heated front seats
Illuminated vanity mirrors
Leatherette multi-function heated steering wheel
Performance
4-Cylinder, 1.5 TSI 158 HP, 184-lb-ft
8-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic®
Speed-sensitive power steering
Start/stop system with regenerative braking
Safety
Automatic headlights with coming and leaving home function
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Front and rear Side Curtain Protection® with front side airbags
Front Assist with Autonomous Emergency Braking
Hill Hold Assist
Pedestrian detection
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Trendline

From $29,632*

*Taxes and license fees not included

Features of Trendline
Exterior
17" Lupin alloy wheels 7J x 17
All-season tires, 215/55 R17 94H
Black exterior mirror housings
Black roof rails
Black window surrounds
LED headlights with LED daytime running lights (DRLs)
LED tail lights
Space- and weight-saving spare tire, T145/85 R18
Tool kit and jack
Function
4 speakers
6.5" touchscreen infotainment system
App-Connect smartphone integration (Android Auto®, Apple CarPlay®)
Bluetooth® mobile phone connectivity
Cruise control
Diversity antenna AM/FM reception
Electronic parking brake
Heated washer nozzles
KESSY Go with push-start button
Manual air conditioning
Power-adjustable, heated exterior mirrors
Rearview camera with static guidance lines
Remote start preparation (When equipped with KESSY only)
Volkswagen Digital Cockpit (8.0" instrument cluster)
Washer fluid level indicator
Interior
2 Front and 2 rear reading lights
6-way manually adjustable driver seat
60/40 split-folding rear seats with centre armrest and pass-through
Cloth door inserts
Cloth seating surfaces
Decorative inserts: "Titanium Silver"
First- and second-row floor mats
Front center armrest
Front standard seats
Heated front seats
Illuminated vanity mirrors
Leatherette multi-function heated steering wheel
Performance
4-Cylinder, 1.5 TSI 158 HP, 184-lb-ft
8-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic®
Speed-sensitive power steering
Start/stop system with regenerative braking
Safety
Automatic headlights with coming and leaving home function
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Front and rear Side Curtain Protection® with front side airbags
Front Assist with Autonomous Emergency Braking
Hill Hold Assist
Pedestrian detection
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Trendline

From $29,632*

*Taxes and license fees not included

Features of Trendline
Exterior
17" Lupin alloy wheels 7J x 17
All-season tires, 215/55 R17 94H
Black exterior mirror housings
Black roof rails
Black window surrounds
LED headlights with LED daytime running lights (DRLs)
LED tail lights
Space- and weight-saving spare tire, T145/85 R18
Tool kit and jack
Function
4 speakers
6.5" touchscreen infotainment system
App-Connect smartphone integration (Android Auto®, Apple CarPlay®)
Bluetooth® mobile phone connectivity
Cruise control
Diversity antenna AM/FM reception
Electronic parking brake
Heated washer nozzles
KESSY Go with push-start button
Manual air conditioning
Power-adjustable, heated exterior mirrors
Rearview camera with static guidance lines
Remote start preparation (When equipped with KESSY only)
Volkswagen Digital Cockpit (8.0" instrument cluster)
Washer fluid level indicator
Interior
2 Front and 2 rear reading lights
6-way manually adjustable driver seat
60/40 split-folding rear seats with centre armrest and pass-through
Cloth door inserts
Cloth seating surfaces
Decorative inserts: "Titanium Silver"
First- and second-row floor mats
Front center armrest
Front standard seats
Heated front seats
Illuminated vanity mirrors
Leatherette multi-function heated steering wheel
Performance
4-Cylinder, 1.5 TSI 158 HP, 184-lb-ft
8-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic®
Speed-sensitive power steering
Start/stop system with regenerative braking
Safety
Automatic headlights with coming and leaving home function
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Front and rear Side Curtain Protection® with front side airbags
Front Assist with Autonomous Emergency Braking
Hill Hold Assist
Pedestrian detection
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Highlights

Design

Exterior

Compact and plenty stylish

Be it downtown or out near the trails, you’re sure to draw attention with your Taos. The standard LED headlights offers bright illumination, while the sculpted side profile sits upon the stunning 18” alloy wheels. 

Interior

The inside counts

The interior of the Taos proves that no detail is too small. The standard two-tone interior design with contrast stitching gives you a touch of class with total comfort. Plus, with the adjustable ambient lighting, 5 passenger seats, rear seat pass-through, and surprising cargo space, your Taos feels like a home away from home.

Panoramic Sunroof

Let the light in

Stretching the length of the cabin, the available panoramic sunroof easily slides and tilts at the touch of a button.

Illuminated grille and LED headlights

Shine Bright

With standard LED lights and an available illuminated grille, leading the pack never looked so good. Plus, with the Adaptive Front-Light System (AFS), your headlights move as you turn to help shine a light on what’s around the bend.

Standard Heated Leatherette Steering Wheel

A warm touch

The Taos comes standard with a leatherette heated steering wheel. It comes in handy during Canadian winters.

Available 8″ Touchscreen and Navigation

Touch and go

Thanks to the available 8” Touchscreen with Navigation, you can satisfy your sense of adventure in your Taos without losing your sense of direction.

Car-Net

Connected convenience

Enjoy the peace of mind and convenience that comes with the Car-Net®  app, and it’s suite of over 20 connected features.

Use location services to remember where you last parked, or to find parking before you arrive at your next destination. You can even set boundary and speed alerts to let you know what’s happening when you’re not the one behind the wheel. 

4MOTION All-Wheel Drive

Go in your element

Face whatever Canadian weather* throws at you with confidence thanks to available 4MOTION® All-Wheel Drive that distributes power between the front and rear wheels as needed. Plus, shift with lightning-fast response from the DSG® dual-clutch gearbox.

Please do not drive distracted. 

Digital Cockpit Pro

Meet your co-pilot

With the available 10.25” Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro, you can customize your dash with the info you want, with a single touch. Display full-screen navigation, music and album art, travel times, fuel economy, range and more.

Please do not drive distracted. 

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Cut the cords

With available Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, your iPhone® and Android™ displays directly on the touchscreen display of your Taos. 

Please do not drive distracted.

Wireless Charging

A warm touch

Forget to pack your phone charger? No need to head back into town thanks to available Wireless Device Charging for compatible devices.

Please do not drive distracted.

Remote Start

Get a head start

Keep your Taos as ready for adventure as you are. Start your Taos from inside your home to warm it up or cool it down before you hop in with the available remote start feature.

Buyer's Guide

Get an overview of everything you need to know about the Taos such as trims, interior and exterior colours, available packages, and more.