The 2022 Volkswagen Taos has a 1.5-liter, turbocharged, direct-injection TSI four-cylinder engine, available in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive. (Volkswagen/TNS)
The 2022 Taos will be available in three trim levels — S, SE and SEL. Volkswagen said it anticipates the Taos will arrive at U.S. dealerships in June. (Volkswagen/TNS)
The engine in the Taos’ front-wheel drive model is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, while all-wheel drive models have a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission. (Volkswagen/TNS)
The 2022 Volkswagen Taos delivers 150 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque. (Volkswagen/TNS)
Starting MSRP for the 2022 Volkswagen Taos is $22,995. For all-wheel drive, the Taos starts at $25,040. (Volkswagen/TNS)
On the interior, front-wheel drive models provide 27.9 cubic feet of luggage space behind the second row, and 65.9 cubic feet with the second row seats folded. All-wheel drive models have 24.9 cubic feet behind the second row and 60.2 cubic feet with the second row seats folded. (Volkswagen/TNS)
Taos S trim models have a 6.5-inch touchscreen display for the infotainment system and two USB-C ports. SE and SEL models have an 8-inch display and wireless charging. (Volkswagen/TNS)
The digital instrument cluster on S models has an 8-inch display with two views and customizable widgets. SEL models have a 10.25-inch configurable display with three views and 21 viewing options. (Volkswagen/TNS)
Front-wheel drive models can achieve an EPA-estimated 28 MPG city, 36 MPG highway and 31 MPG combined. All-wheel drive achieves 25 MPG city, 32 MPG highway and 28 MPG combined. (Volkswagen/TNS)
All-wheel drive Taos models have three driving modes: Normal, Sport and Individual, offering different steering heft and throttle response. (Volkswagen/TNS)
All-wheel drive models also have Active Control, allowing the driver to select specific profiles based on driving conditions. It has four settings: Onroad, Snow, Offroad and Custom Offroad. (Volkswagen/TNS)
Standard safety features on the 2022 Volkswagen Taos include an automatic post-collision braking system and Intelligent Crash Response, which shuts off the fuel pump, unlocks the doors and switches on the hazard lights in certain collisions. (Volkswagen/TNS)
Driver assistance features include IQ.Drive, which features lane centering and a capacitive steering wheel while driving on the highway. For city driving, it alerts drivers to surprise obstacles. (Volkswagen/TNS)
IQ.Drive uses front and rear radar, a front camera and ultrasound sensors to collect information on the area surrounding the vehicle. This enables semi-automated driving assistance, forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian monitoring, active blind spot monitor, rear traffic alert, adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist. (Volkswagen/TNS)
IQ.Drive is available on S and SE models and standard on SEL models. (Volkswagen/TNS)
