Used 2022 Volkswagen Taos S 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A) Consumer Reviews
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Pleasant surprise
HpS in FLORIDA, Fort Myers, FL, 12/26/2021
Volkswagen Taos S 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
Have a soft spot in my heart for VW since had one as my first 2 cars back in the 1970s and 80s. I was a little apprehensive buying the Taos since those vehicles were okay but not great. Decided to go back to VW because the price was right and the test drive was surprisingly good. Very nice ride. Solid feel and fairly quiet ride. Good vision, amazing turning radius, outrageous cargo area for a small SUV. The interior is very spacious and second row can easily accommodate a 6' adult with the front seat completely back! If you don't drive aggressively you can get over 40 mpg on the highway - really. So far so good and I highly recommend the Taos. Approximately 2000 miles driven so far.
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LOVE my new Taos
Ruby, Ann Arbor, MI, 08/09/2021
Volkswagen Taos S 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
29 of 35 people found this review helpful
The FWD Taos S is a sporty, fun drive. It looks sharp on the outside and has an excellent, roomy interior for a compact SUV. Visibility is much better than similar vehicles that size, like the Honda HRV, which I was almost considering instead. If you also opt for the S, definitely look for one with IQ Drive. My main complaint about the Taos S is lack of rear AC and lack of power lift gate. But those things aren't deal breakers. I much preferred the interior of the S to the SE. I did test drive several AWD Taos SE models. And at this point would not safely recommend them. Handling varied on each vehicle. One AWD model had the engine cut out unexpectedly. And the other AWD model handled beautifully. I've now driven my new FWD Taos over 1200 miles and have experienced no issues. All in all, the FWD Taos S with IQ Drive is probably the best value for your money and it's a blast to drive.
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Ehh...Consider other options
JK, Baltimore, MD, 04/17/2022
Volkswagen Taos S 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
25 of 31 people found this review helpful
If you can purchase something else, consider anything OTHER than the Taos. It's a very basic compact SUV that is outclassed by probably 9/10 of its competitors. It has a nice appearance overall, but has a lot to be desired once you leave the dealer. My vehicle is approximately 10 months old, not driven as much and currently has less than 5,000 miles on it. One star is the best I could give this vehicle, maybe two on a good day. Drive: Very poor handling on the streets. Have to drive in Sport mode to keep up with traffic. The stalling the engine does when you slow down makes it very dangerous because the car automatically wants to turn off when coming to a stop, the start/stop mode is supposed to help but is a liability. This is a big issue when slowing down to turn.. the car feels like it's losing too much power when making a right turn that feels unsafe and unless you have the start/stop mode off, making a left turn is even more of a challenge. And because of the poor handling, making turns feels like the car is throwing you out of the driver's seat - almost roller coaster like, if you ever been on a ride that only has the bar that covers your leg and not the full harness, you know what I mean. Interior: Poor design inside the vehicle, related to comment above - it could use an armrest, which might help when making turns. The dash/cockpit and steering wheel are the best assets in the S. The area to plug your phone has a weird angle that makes it tough to plug into unless you're in Park, the CarPlay continuously disconnects due to the angle and/or hitting a bump disconnects the phone slightly making it necessary to unplug and replug the phone while driving. The SE and higher trims much better technology set-up that has wireless charging and connection so, the cord appears to not have the same issue with CarPlay but I don't know for sure. It's a very compact car, I find that the passenger seat ride is okay - I have a baby-seat in the rear that only allows for so much room in front-passenger seat but, you should not need to push the seat back for basic foot room. I'm also 5'6" so I could only imagine how folks 5'7" and above might feel in that seat. Conversely, the back seating area is much more spacious than the passenger seat. It's pretty clear that the manufacturer is hyper focused on upselling to models beyond the S. Power seating, keyless entry, rear cargo cover should be standard - but that'll cost an extra 5-6K to get that and upgraded technology. Technology sure, but this is other stuff is just plain cheap not not valuing customer retention. The objective is to make me want to buy a higher model because of additional value - not nickel and dime me for what's almost standard in most vehicles worth your time in 2022. Electrical/Technology: Related to Start/Stop and other safety features, the vehicle has some bugs that I'm hoping can be resolved. Lately, while driving, the car will flash the check engine light when it's low on gas... but it also shuts down and needs to be restarted at stoplights. There's been a few times that I've been trying to pull off and had to quickly restart the car. Gas: Gets average mpg.. my car had the fuel line recall and was out of service for several months due to a backlog in parts. Very great mileage on a road trip. There's so much more that could be said about the vehicle. But, in short, until they fix basic issues you should avoid buying a Taos. It's been a disappointment to say the least.
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Not the usual VW
Juan, Redondo Beach, CA, 04/21/2022
Volkswagen Taos S 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
22 of 28 people found this review helpful
I have had different VWs during my life, I always loved them, no issues at all with any of them. Except for the Taos, VW Taos is a lemon. Steering rattle, fuel leaks, suspension noises, cluster layout display change randomly, as well as extremely low screen brightness. And that is before the year, I cannot imagine what else will fail in the coming weeks.
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Great little car
Jim G, Charlotte, NC, 06/25/2022
Volkswagen Taos S 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
A lot more pick-up than the Jeep Compass I drove while renting from National. Lots of room and great leg space in the backseat. Best of all it gets great gas mileage.
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