2022 VW Volkswagen Taos SEL - Detailed Look & Test Drive

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Based on Volkswagen’s MQB architecture, and slotting under Tiguan, Taos melds a spacious interior with rugged looks and excellent fuel economy
Bold design establishes its connection to the growing Volkswagen SUV family
1.5-liter TSI® engine with 158 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque pairs with either 8-speed automatic and front-wheel drive or 7-speed DSG® dual- clutch automatic and available 4Motion® all-wheel drive
Smart packaging includes high-end features like standard Volkswagen Digital Cockpit and Car-Net® with Wi-Fi capability, and available IQ.DRIVE® driver assistance suite and MIB3 with wireless App-Connect
All versions of the Taos are powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged and direct-injection EA211 TSI® engine making 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. Thanks to sophisticated technology such as variable geometry turbocharging, the Taos delivers excellent fuel economy and spirited performance. Every Taos can be optioned with Volkswagen’s 4Motion® all-wheel-drive system.

As the newest member of the Volkswagen SUV lineup, the compact Taos offers flexible passenger and cargo volume, as well as everyday usability and utility. The 2022 Taos will be available in three trim levels—S, SE, and SEL

Volkswagen Digital Cockpit.
The Volkswagen Digital Cockpit system, standard on all Taos models, presents drivers with a fully digital instrument cluster. S models feature an 8-inch display with two views and customizable widgets to show a variety of vehicle information. SEL models upgrade to a 10.25-inch fully configurable Digital Cockpit Pro display with three views—including full-screen navigation for equipped models—and 21 viewing options, including car status, navigation, driving data, phone information, driver assistance features, and more.

Exterior
As with models ranging from the Golf to the Atlas, the all-new 2022 Taos is built on Volkswagen’s award-winning MQB platform. Dimensionally, Taos sits at the middle of the entry-compact SUV space, in contrast to Tiguan at the top of the compact SUV space. Taos is 175.8 inches long—9.3 inches shy of Tiguan. The front-wheel-drive Taos has a wheelbase of 105.9 inches; it is 72.5 inches wide and 64.4 inches tall. The all-wheel-drive Taos has a wheelbase of 105.6 inches; it is 72.5 inches wide and 64.6 inches tall.

Interior
The spacious interior of the Taos features modern design, premium fit and finish, and advanced technology. Thanks to its long wheelbase, the Taos has a roomy 99.5 cubic feet of passenger space—just 1.6 cu ft less than the two-row Tiguan Front-wheel-drive models have 27.9 cu ft of luggage space behind the second-row seats and 65.9 cu ft with the second row folded down. All-wheel-drive models have 24.9 cu ft of space behind the second row and 60.2 cu ft when second row is folded. In addition to its generous cargo space, Taos offers plenty of room for all passengers, with 40.1 inches of legroom in the front and 37.9 in the rear.

More info and specs: https://www.mikescarinfo.com/2021/06/2022-volkswagen-taos.html

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