2022 Volkswagen Taos SE

• Auto On/Off Aero-Composite Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off
• Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
• Black Grille w/Chrome Accents
• Body-Colored Door Handles
• Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert
• Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
• Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert
• Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
• Clearcoat Paint
• Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
• Deep Tinted Glass
• Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster
• Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
• LED Brakelights
• Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
• Lip Spoiler
• Perimeter/Approach Lights
• Roof Rack Rails Only
• Steel Spare Wheel
• Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
• Tires: 215/50R18 All-Season
• Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets
• Wheels: 18 2-Tone Machined Alloy

• 1 12V DC Power Outlet
• 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
• 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
• 6-Way Passenger Seat
• 60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
• 8-Way Driver Seat
• Air Filtration
• AM/FM/HD/Satellite w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System
• Cargo Area Concealed Storage
• Cargo Space Lights
• Carpet Floor Trim
• CloudTex & Cloth Seating Surfaces
• Compass
• Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
• Dashboard Storage, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
• Day-Night Rearview Mirror
• Delayed Accessory Power
• Digital/Analog Appearance
• Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
• Driver Foot Rest
• Driver Information Center
• Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
• FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access and Remote Start
• Front Assist -inc: (Forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking w/pedestrian monitoring)
• Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
• Front Cupholder
• Front Map Lights
• Full Carpet Floor Covering
• Full Cloth Headliner
• Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console and 1 12V DC Power Outlet
• Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Oil Temperature, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
• Glove Box
• Heated Front Comfort Seats -inc: power driver seat w/power lumbar support and manually adjustable passenger seat w/height adjustment and lumbar support
• HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
• Immobilizer
• Interior Trim -inc: Colored Instrument Panel Insert, Colored Door Panel Insert and Piano Black/Metal-Look Interior Accents
• Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
• Leatherette Door Trim Insert
• Leatherette Steering Wheel
• Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
• Manual Air Conditioning
• Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
• Outside Temp Gauge
• Perimeter Alarm
• Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down
• Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
• Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
• Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
• Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
• Radio: MIB3 Composition Media AM/FM/HD -inc: 8 touchscreen, WMA/MP3/FLAC player w/USB-C, voice control, capability for in-vehicle 4G LTE enabled Wi-Fi (cellular data plan required; includes limited trial), capability for VW Car-Net services (capabilities for certain services vary; requires enrollment or subscription), 6-speaker sound system, Bluetooth connectivity (for compatible devices), SiriusXM w/360L ; 360L services require acceptance of Car-Net terms), App-Connect smartphone integration (w/Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink) via USB, Wireless App-Connect smartphone integration (for compatible devices) w/multi-phone pairing capability and wireless inductive charger (for compatible devices)
• Rear Cupholder
• Rear Traffic Alert
• Redundant Digital Speedometer
• Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
• Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access
• Seats w/Leatherette Back Material
• Streaming Audio
• Tracker System
• Trip Computer
• Window Grid And Roof Mount Diversity Antenna

• 13.2 Gal. Fuel Tank
• 3.23 Axle Ratio
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
• 937# Maximum Payload
• Battery w/Run Down Protection
• Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
• Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
• Engine Oil Cooler
• Engine: 1.5L TSI DOHC Turbocharged 4-Cylinder -inc: 16-valve, direct fuel injection
• Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
• Front Strut Rear Torsion Beam Suspension
• Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
• Front-Wheel Drive
• Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
• GVWR: 4,343 lbs (1,970 kgs)
• Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust
• Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
• Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Tiptronic Sequential Shift Control
• Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic w/Tiptronic

• ABS And Driveline Traction Control
• Airbag Occupancy Sensor
• and Rear Traffic Alert
• Back-Up Camera
• Blind Spot Monitor Blind Spot
• Collision Mitigation-Front
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Low Tire Pressure Warning
• Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
• Rear Child Safety Locks
• Side Curtain Protection Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
• Side Impact Beams

Model Highlights

The Volkswagen Taos is offered in several different trims ranging from a base S up through SE, to the top-of-the-line SEL. All trims come standard with front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive as an option. No matter which model buyers choose, the Taos is powered by a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, making 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. On all Taos models, a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission. Volkswagen's 4Motion all-wheel drive distributes power between the front and rear wheels as needed to help optimize traction and stability.. The system also includes a variety of driver-selectable modes, including a Snow Mode, On-Road Mode, Off-Road Mode and an Off-Road Custom Mode. The Taos is a two-row subcompact SUV, and it allows plenty of passenger space. A strut-type front suspension and 4-link rear setup keep the wheels in contact with the road, while an electromechanical power steering system provides precise control. The Taos includes 4-wheel disc brakes, with vented discs in front as well as brake assist and an electronic parking brake. The base Taos S includes a 6.5-inch touch screen infotainment system, Bluetooth and USB smartphone connectivity, a rearview camera, LED daytime-running-lights, heated front seats, The SE model increases the touchscreen to 8-inches adds a remote starter, a wireless device charger, a blind spot warning system, forward collision mitigation, rear collision warning and a pedestrian detection system. SEL models include a navigation system, fully climate controlled front seats, leather upholstery, a power driver seat, rain sensing wipers, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, adaptive front LED headlights, an active lane departure system, and rear parking sensors.