2026 Volkswagen Taos
2026 Volkswagen
Taos
Last year’s refresh of the Taos gave it more power and refinement, and those attributes continue to attract buyers in the 2026 model year. As Volkswagen’s most affordable crossover, the five-seat Taos stands out in the crowded subcompact utility segment with upscale styling and an impressive array of standard features, including heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. The model’s wide trim range includes the top-of-the-line SEL, which gets leather upholstery and a power moonroof as well as this 2026 upgrade: a high-end sound system with eight speakers.
How we describe this model: Euro-stylish, well-rounded, efficient
Shop this vehicle against: Honda HR-V, Toyota Corolla Cross, Mazda CX-30, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Kona
Taos Highlights
- standard turbocharged engine
- 8-inch infotainment system with wireless App-Connect smartphone integration
- full suite of IQ.DRIVE advanced driver-assistance technologies
- free standard scheduled maintenance for two years or 20,000 miles
Taos Powertrain
- turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (output: 174 hp and 184 lb.-ft. of torque)
- standard front-wheel drive (FWD) and available all-wheel drive (AWD)
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- fuel economy (FWD): 28 mpg city/36 mpg highway
- fuel economy (AWD): 25 mpg city/33 mpg highway
S Interior
Heated front seats (manually adjustable), heated steering wheel wrapped with leatherette, fabric seating surfaces, push-button start, 8-inch Digital Cockpit (nonconfigurable instrument display), leather-wrapped gearshift knob, manual climate control, two fast-charging USB-C ports, front center armrest with storage, 60/40-split folding rear seat with center armrest and pass-through
S Exterior
Proximity keyless entry, automatic on/off LED projector headlights, Coming/Leaving Home feature, connected LED taillights with illuminated rear badge, roof rails (black), heated side-view mirrors (foldable), remote start, rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers, heated power washer nozzles (AWD only), all-season tires on 17-inch alloy wheels (18-inch with AWD)
S Safety
IQ.DRIVE driver-assistance suite (Front Assist [forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian monitoring], blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, lane assist, Travel Assist, Emergency Assist, adaptive cruise control), rearview camera system, electronic stability control, electronic differential lock, anti-slip regulation, airbags (including front side-curtain head and side thorax protection)
S Infotainment
Floating 8-inch touchscreen, wireless App-Connect smartphone integration, Bluetooth, access to myVW+ connected services, four speakers
SE
Contents of S plus:
- blend of CloudTex (leatherette) and cloth upholstery
- eight-way power driver’s seat
- dual-zone Climatronic touch-activated automatic climate control
- second-row air-conditioning vents
- wireless device charging
- auto-dimming rearview mirror
- silver roof rails
- adaptive front lighting system with dynamic cornering lights
- heated washer nozzles
- 18-inch wheels
- Park Distance Control (front and rear parking sensors)
- six speakers
- major options: power panoramic sunroof, 18-inch black-finished wheels
SE Black
Contents of SE plus:
- trim-specific exterior styling (black roof, black mirror caps, black illuminated grille)
- integrated front light bar
- power panoramic sunroof
- 18-inch wheels (19-inch with AWD)
SEL
Contents of SE Black plus:
- standard all-wheel drive
- leather upholstery
- heated and ventilated front seats
- VW Digital Cockpit Pro (configurable 10.25-inch digital instrument display)
- 8-inch touchscreen navigation with voice control
- AM/FM radio and HD Radio
- VW Premium Audio with eight speakers
- road sign display
- 19-inch wheels ( black finish is optional)
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