VW Taos

US market gets refreshed VW Taos, with a more efficient, powerful engine

Revisions to this Golf-alternative put 17 more horsies into an affordable SUV

Volkswagen US has updated the Taos SUV for 2025. The refreshed entry-level-embigged-Golf gets a smidge more power and a revised cabin.

On the outside, a sleeker, narrower grille with new LED projector headlights meets a deeper bumper. While the contrast trim around the air intake won't be to everyone's liking, the Taos maintains its practical, inoffensive styling.

Other exterior changes mean the Taos gets an optional light bar on the refreshed grille, connected tail lights and a light-up rear badge (ooh, pretty). There are also new wheels for each of the three grades: S, SE and SEL.

Under the bonnet, the 1.5-litre turbo four-pot engine gets new piston rings and fuel injectors, a modified turbo housing, a bigger intercooler and a new particulate filter. Those changes add 17 horses, taking power from 155bhp to 172bhp. For the four-wheel-drive variants, VW’s upgraded the transmission, switching the seven-speed auto ‘box for an eight-speeder.

 

I Found The ONE Affordable SUV In 2024... $22,000 Volkswagen Taos - WatchJRGo​

I've been on a hunt for affordable new cars and it turns out there are more of them than I thought. if you're looking for a starter family crossover VW might have exactly what you're looking for right here... and it's less than $22,000.

You might have to do some leg work to find one for that price with the original MSRP at $30,000, but they're out there and Eddy's had a few new Taos on the lot they told me they'd make this deal on.
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