2024 Volkswagen Taos S, SE, and SEL

In 2024, the Volkswagen Taos brings VW’s iconic European styling and spacious interior with its popular subcompact crossover size. The Taos boasts an impressive engine and suspension, giving it a sporty feel during your drive, while keeping you safe with its newly added standard safety equipment.

Let our team at Low Country Volkswagen help you get behind the wheel of the all-new 2024 Taos and find which trim level is right for you. Keep reading to learn about the latest model’s trim levels so you can compare your choices in real time.

Trims	S	SE	SEL
MSRP*	$23,995	$28.165	$33,515
Body Style	SUV	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	AWD
Engine Type	Gas	Gas	Gas
Engine	1.5L I4 Turbo	1.5L I4 Turbo	1.5L I4 Turbo
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	8-Speed Automatic	7-Speed Automatic
Horsepower	158 hp @ 5500 rpm	158 hp @ 5500 rpm	158 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft
Fuel (MPG)	24 city/32 hwy	28 city/36 hwy	24 city/32 hwy
Tank Capacity (Unleaded)	13.2 gal.	13.2 gal.	14.5-gallon
Range in Miles	369.6 city /475.2 hwy	369.6 city /475.2 hwy	348.0/464.0 mi.
Seating Capacity	5	5	5
Payload Capacity	948 lbs.	948 lbs.	948 lbs.
Wheels	17-inch alloy wheels	18-inch alloy wheels	19-inch alloy wheels
Width excluding mirrors	72.5 in / 1,841.000 mm	72.5 in / 1,841.000 mm	72.5 in / 1,841.000 mm
Width with mirrors fully extended	82.6 in / 2,097.000 mm	82.6 in / 2,097.000 mm	82.6 in / 2,097.000 mm
Height	64.4 in / 1,654.000 mm	64.4 in / 1,654.000 mm	64.4 in / 1,654.000 mm

*Price excludes destination, taxes, title, other options, and dealer charges. Dealer sets the actual price.

S Trim Overview

• Engine Performance: The Taos S model is powered by a 1.5L turbocharged engine, delivering thrilling, responsive acceleration.
• Visibility Features: The Taos S comes with LED headlights and taillights, giving you visibility in low-visibility conditions.
• Safety Technology: The Taos includes IQ.DRIVE safety technology, including active blind spot monitoring to help you anticipate any potential dangers or hazards during your drive.
• Digital Cockpit System: The VW Digital Cockpit Systems offers the driver intuitive access to key vehicle information.
• Starting Price: The Taos S model starts at $25,345, with a $1,350 destination fee. Even as a base model, the Taos S includes a variety of features.
• Wheel and Entry Features: The Taos S model includes 17-inch alloy wheels, remote keyless entry, and six-way adjustable front seats.
• Comfort Features: Stay comfortable during your drive with a heated steering wheel and enjoy 60/40-split folding rear seats to help you carry cargo with ease.
• Technology Integration: The Taos S comes standard with a 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system which supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Additional Safety Features: The Taos S keeps you safe with high-beam headlight control, rain-sensing wipers, and IQ.DRIVE assistance.

SE Trim Overview

• Stylish Wheels: Standout on the road with the Taos SE’s stylish 18-inch alloy wheels.
• Convenient Remote Start: Upgrade to the SE model and enjoy the convenience of a remote start system.
• Comfortable Interior: Your SE model is equipped with the comfortable CloudTex and cloth seating, so you and your passengers can relax and enjoy the ride.
• Climate Control: Take control of the cabin climate with the Climatronic dual-zone automatic climate control.
• Feature-Packed: Starting at only $29,515, the Taos SE is packed with features, like its 18-inch alloy wheels, remote start, power-operated liftgate, heated front seats, 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, and automatic dual-zone climate control.
• Recommended for Tech: The Taos SE model comes highly recommended for its array of high-tech features with a price tag of under $30,000.
• SE Black Package: If you’re going for a sportier look, opt for the optional SE Black package, which adds black wheels, roof, and exterior trim.

SEL Trim Overview

• Luxurious Interior: The Taos SEL provides a high-end driving or riding experience, including premium leather seats.
• Premium Audio: Step up your audio game with the BeatsAudio system in the SEL model, so you’ll never miss a beat during your ride with its top-notch sound quality.
• Decadent Style: This trim level brings forward stylish design touches, like the projector headlights, signature daytime running lights, and an integrated light bar in the front grille.
• Advanced Safety Features: The SEL model comes in at $34,865 and includes a variety of advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and rear-traffic alert.
• Convenient Extras: Take convenience to the next level with features such as parking distance control, pedestrian monitoring, and road sign display.
• Digital Cockpit Pro: Get all your vehicle’s key information at your fingertips with the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro.
• Infotainment System: The infotainment system delivers you navigation capabilities and more on its 8-inch display.

Performance

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• Engine Power: The 2024 VW Taos models are equipped with a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, putting out 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque.
• Transmission: The front-wheel drive Taos comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission, but drivers can opt for the 4Motion all-wheel-drive that features a seven-speed automatic transmission. The 4Motion quick-shifting transmission provides a smooth, satisfying drive.
• Comparison Highlights:
  • Honda HR-V: Powered by a 158-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a continuously variable automatic transmission.
  • Kia Seltos: Choose between 146-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder or a 195-hp turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder.
  • Chevrolet Trailblazer: Engine options include three-cylinder engines, including a 137-hp 1.2-liter or a 155-hp 1.3-liter.
• Performance Overview: Overall Performance: The Volkswagen Taos stands out in 2024 with the sporty acceleration and smooth ride. Its engine is a key feature as a 1.5-liter TSI® 16-valve DOHC turbo four-cylinder engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The power the Taos brings makes it competitive in its class.

Fuel & MPG

• Impressive Fuel Economy: The fuel efficiency is a standout feature of the Taos, making sure you’ve never felt more confident on the road.
• Front-Wheel Drive: With the turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, you can expect about 28 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway.
• All-Wheel Drive: If you choose to upgrade your Taos to the 4Motion all-wheel drive, you can get 25 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway.
• Environmentally Friendly: These mpg estimates are based on the Environmental Protection Agency estimates, showing drivers that the Taos is versatile on the road.

Technology Features

• User-Friendly Touchscreen: All 2024 Taos models come standard with touchscreen infotainment systems that include smartphone-like sensors for easy swiping.
• App Connectivity: You’ll have access to apps like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and MirrorLink right at your fingertips on your Taos’s display.
• Display Sizes: The Taos S model comes standard with a 6.5-inch display, but the SE and SEL models come equipped with an 8-inch display for an upgraded, more immersive experience.
• Advanced Features (SE and SEL):
  • Wireless Charging: Convenient wireless charging for compatible devices.
  • Wireless App-Connect: Wireless connectivity for apps.
  • Multi-Phone Pairing: Can connect to multiple phones simultaneously.
  • Voice Recognition: Hands-free control with voice commands.
  • USB-C Ports: Multiple USB-C ports for device charging and connectivity.
• SEL Exclusive Features:
  • Navigation: The Taos SEL model includes built-in navigation.
  • Beats Audio System: Get premium sound quality with the Beats audio system.
• Infotainment System Experience: The infotainment systems provide the necessary functions and features to provide connectivity and navigation capabilities but may require a bit of practice to become comfortable with its features.
• Digital Instrument Cluster: The VW Digital Cockpit comes standard in all 2024 Taos models. Upgrade to the Digital Cockpit Pro to experience a larger 10.25-inch configurable display.

• Additional Technology Features:
  • Front USB-C Data Ports: Two front USB-C ports with 45w fast charging capability.
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC): Enhance driving comfort with adjustable cruise control based on traffic conditions.
  • Blind Spot Monitor w/ RTA: Alerts when potential obstacles are in your blind spot.
  • Bluetooth Technology: Allows audio streaming and hands-free calling for compatible devices.
  • Forward Collision Warning & Emergency Braking: Front assist feature for collision warning and autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian monitoring.
  • High Beam Control: Light Assist for automatic high beam control.
  • Push-Button Engine Start: Convenient push-button start feature.
  • Advanced Driver Assistance: Includes Travel Assist, Lane Assist, and Emergency Assist for enhanced safety.
  • Connected Vehicle Services: Access connected vehicle services through myVW with Car-Net®.

Safety

• Active Safety Features: The Taos comes equipped with a full suite of active safety and driver-assist features, so you always feel safe on the road.
• Standard Safety Technologies:
  • Forward-Collision Warning: Alerts the driver to potential frontal collisions.
  • Automatic Braking with Pedestrian Detection: Engages automatic braking if a pedestrian is detected.
  • Blind-Spot Monitoring: Warns of potential hazards in blind spots.
  • Rear Traffic Alert: Provides alerts for approaching traffic from rear.
• IQ.Drive Driver-Assist Technology: This technology comes standard on all trims, offering hands-on semi-automated driving capabilities and a variety of individual safety technologies.
  • IQ.Drive Travel Assist: When driving on the highway, the Travel Assist safety feature uses lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, and adaptive cruise control to help you stay safe during a long drive.
• Additional Safety Features:
  • Anti-Theft Engine Immobilizer: Adds extra security against engine theft.
  • Airbag System: Driver and front passenger, front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system.
  • Stability Control Systems: Electronic Stability Control, Anti-Slip Regulation, Electronic Differential Lock, and Engine Brake Assist for enhanced vehicle stability.
  • Child Seat Anchors: LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchor points.
  • Rear View Camera: Assists in parking and maneuvering with a clear view of the rear.
  • Side Curtain Protection: Head airbags for front and rear occupants.
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring: System (TPMS) to keep track of tire pressure for optimal safety.

Appearance

Interior:

• Design Overview: The well-designed, stylish interior is minimal and understated, making it feel sleek and clean overall. The materials featured on the seating surfaces are CloudTex and cloth and includes a leather-wrapped gear shift knob and leatherette-wrapped heated steering wheel. Drivers will enjoy the front center armrest with storage compartments and manually adjustable driver seats, and your passengers will enjoy the manual climate control.
• Spacious Interior: This subcompact crossover SUV is one of the roomiest in its segment, accommodating a family comfortably and outfitted with ample rear head and legroom for adults.
• Cargo Space: The Taos boasts excellent cargo space, with generous storage behind the second row of seats. The front-wheel-drive models offer 27.9 cubic feet of luggage space, and the all-wheel-drive models offer 24.9 cubic feet.
• Seating Comfort: The rear seat is a 60/40 split-folding configuration that includes a center armrest and pass-through.

Exterior:

• Wheel Design: The Taos style doesn’t stop at the wheels – it adds aesthetic with 17-inch alloy wheels and all-season tires for extra functionality.
• Lighting: This year’s models’ automatic LED headlights and daytime running lights provide optimal visibility and completes the SUVs modern look.
• Roof Rails: The vehicle’s black roof rails add a sporty touch on the outside and are equally as helpful for hauling additional cargo.
• Convenience Features: The 2024 Taos provides the “Coming/Leaving Home” feature which allows you to automatically control the exterior lights when entering or leaving the car.

Color Options

• Dusk Blue Metallic
• Kings Red Metallic
• Platinum Gray Metallic
• Pyrite Silver Metallic
• Deep Black Pearl
• Cornflower Blue
• Pure Gray
• Pure White

Overview: Advantages of the 2024 Volkswagen Taos

Advantages

• Upscale exterior design with European flair.
• Spacious cabin and cargo space.
• Very good fuel economy.

Possible Disadvantage

• Most rivals offer larger touchscreens.

What Are the Changes for 2024 VW Taos vs 2023 Taos?

• Standard IQ.Drive Technology: All three Taos models come equipped with the IQ.Drive driver-assist technology, providing enhanced safety and hands-on semi-automated driving capability.
• Interior Styling Update: The 2024 Taos interior new stitching, giving the cabin a fresh and updated look.
• Taos S Trim:
  • High-Beam Headlight Control for improved visibility.
  • Automatic rain-sensing wipers are now included for added safety and convenience.
  • Heated Steering Wheel for enhanced comfort.
• Taos SE Trim:
  • Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control: The SE model offers automatic dual-zone climate control for enhanced comfort.
• New SE Black Package: The new SE Black package offers a sporty aesthetic with a black roof, wheels, and exterior trim.
• Trim Levels: The 2024 Taos is available in three trim levels – S, SE, and SEL.
• Additional Features for 2024:
  • The S model now includes the VW IQ.Drive Adaptive Cruise Control system with Lane Centering for improved driving assistance.
  • The SE trim introduces new Dual Zone Automatic Control feature, enhancing climate control functionality.

2024 Volkswagen Taos: Which SUV Do You Want Most?

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With Volkswagen’s three impressive trim levels for the 2024 Taos, picking the best one is a challenging decision. This Taos itself is one of the best vehicles in its class, making it an excellent vehicle choice no matter which trim level you choose.

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FAQ

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Are Volkswagens reliable after 100k miles?
Volkswagens are remarkably reliable vehicles, lasting anywhere between 100,000 and 200,000. A well-kept VW can last even longer.

Is the Taos a crossover or SUV?
The Taos is a subcompact SUV, making it the perfect sleek design that easily winds its way through small city streets.

Is the Atlas or Taos more compact?
The VW Taos is smaller than the VW Atlas, making it more affordable, economical, and maneuverable. The Atlas is broader in size, higher in price, and lower fuel economy, but boasts greater horsepower and cargo space.

Is the VW Taos smaller than the VW Tiguan?
Yes. The VW Taos is a smaller vehicle than the VW Tiguan. It’s shorter in both height and length, giving the Tiguan more cargo space than the Taos.

Does VW Taos require premium gas?
Not necessarily. The engineering team at Volkswagen created the Taos so it can run efficiently on regular gasoline, although using premium gas is completely optional.

Do turbo engines need premium gas?
Turbocharged engines don’t need premium gas, but it’s more commonly required with turbo engines than other kinds of engines.

Does the VW Taos have a good engine?
The Taos may be small in stature, but its engine still packs a punch. The Taos boasts speed compared to other vehicles in its class thanks to its 158-horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine.

Does the Taos have a backup camera?
Yes, the new VW Taos has a backup camera.

Does VW Taos have parking sensors?
The VW Taos is equipped with a parking assist system that includes rear sensors.

Does it have a blind spot monitoring?
Yes, the new VW Taos comes with blind spot monitoring features.

Does my VW Taos have WIFI?
Yes. All 2024 Taos trim levels come standard with a W-Fi hotspot.

What is the standard warranty for the 2024 Volkswagen Taos?
The 2024 Volkswagen Taos is covered by a 4-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty.

Does Taos have a 3rd row?
Yes, the new VW Taos includes a third-row headroom measuring at 33.8 inches.

Where is the VW Taos built?
The 2024 Volkswagen Taos is built at the VW plant in Puebla, Mexico.

What is VW Taos named after?
The name was inspired by its compact and small stature, being named after the similarly spirited city, Taos, New Mexico.

How old is the VW Taos?
The Taos made its North American debut on October 13, 2020, for the 2022 model year. It is VW’s fifth addition to the SUV family in the last four years.

Which 2024 Volkswagen Taos offers the most safety?
All 2024 VW Taos models come standard with the IQ.Drive safety suite, but the SEL model also comes with rear parking sensors and Dynamic Road Sign Display, upping its safety standard.

What is the fuel economy of the 2024 VW Taos?
The front-wheel-drive Taos is rated at 28 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway, with a combined 31 mpg.

What are the trim levels for the 2024 Taos?
The 2024 Volkswagen Taos comes in three trim levels: S, SE, and SEL. Front-wheel-drive comes standard on both the S and SE trims, with 4Motion all-wheel drive coming optional. The SEL model is only available with all-wheel drive.

Is the VW Taos being discontinued?
The all-new 2024 Taos is now available for sale and the model is continued to be in production until further notice from Volkswagen.

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