2023 Volkswagen Taos Review: This Truth May SHOCK You... New Video
2023 Volkswagen Taos Review: This Truth May SHOCK You... New Video
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0 -> Though it was a few years late
to the party, Volkswagen finally
3.18 -> entered the extra-small SUV game when
it launched the Volkswagen Taos in 2022.
8.22 -> Slotting below VW's Tiguan in size and price,
the subcompact Taos offers attractive styling,
13.68 -> handy available tech features and
a surprisingly spacious interior.
17.76 -> The 2023 Volkswagen Taos is a well-rounded SUV
that offers a gentle ride, responsive handling,
23.4 -> good fuel economy and a capable engine. It's
not without its flaws, however. Its interior
29.82 -> isn't as upscale as some competitors, and the
transmission can be a little slow to shift.
34.5 -> Because it only launched last year, the
Taos enters 2023 with minimal changes.
39.72 -> Two previously optional driver assist
features for the base S trim — automatic
43.92 -> emergency braking and blind-spot warning —
have been made standard across the board.
48.42 -> Other changes include the addition of a
panoramic sunroof on the SEL and the SE
52.62 -> gaining adaptive cruise control and
lane keeping-assistance as standard.
56.82 -> Subcompact SUVs feed a hunger for space,
affordability, and a certain sense of
61.62 -> belonging—since almost everyone drives an
SUV these days. Among 20 other competitors,
67.08 -> the Volkswagen Taos quenches an additional, more
recent consumer craving for thrifty fuel economy.
72.42 -> Available in front- or all-wheel drive, every
Taos hums along getting exemplary real-world
77.52 -> fuel mileage thanks to a stingy, 158-hp
1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
84.6 -> The Taos doesn’t offer a hitch to tow with, so
we’d suggest moving up to the larger Tiguan SUV
89.16 -> for that, but there’s plenty of cargo space
inside, even with the rear seats in use,
93.36 -> to easily handle grocery duty. Beating its
EPA estimate by 4 mpg, an all-wheel-drive
99.48 -> Taos SEL manages an awesome 40 mpg during a
200-mile, 75-mph highway fuel-economy test loop.
107.52 -> Copious amounts of interior plastic help keep
the Taos’ price down while making the more
111.84 -> richly-appointed Mazda CX 30 cabin feel like a
miniature luxury condo in comparison with the VW.
117.66 -> In this video we are reviewing the
2023 Model of the Volkswagen Taos.
122.16 -> But before we get into the video, make sure
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Performance.
131.22 -> The Taos is powered by VW's new turbocharged
1.5-liter four-cylinder engine. It makes 158
138.54 -> horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque.
Front-drive versions feature an eight-speed
144.3 -> automatic transmission, and all-wheel-drive
models have a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.
149.16 -> The front-drive and all-wheel-drive Taos also have
different rear suspensions, with the former using
153.96 -> a torsion-beam setup and the latter using a more
sophisticated multilink design. The acceleration
159.24 -> difference between the two different drivetrains
is negligible, with the front-wheel-drive Taos
163.56 -> beating the 4Motion to 60 mph by only a tenth of
a second. A set of 17-inch wheels are standard,
170.16 -> but 18 and 19-inchers are also available.
We appreciate the engine's low-speed thrust,
175.74 -> the eight-speed automatic's unobtrusive operation,
and the suspension's composure on roads.
181.02 -> In short, while the Taos may not be the sportiest
small crossover on the market, it is fun to drive.
186.66 -> It offers a gentle ride and responsive
steering, and its suspension smoothes
190.56 -> out most bumps in the road. There is some
light body roll but not a concerning amount.
195.72 -> Interior.
The interior is one of the
198.48 -> best in the class, from the ease of stepping
in and out of the large door openings to the
202.44 -> generous passenger space. The Taos almost feels
like a class size up compared to its competition.
208.38 -> Outward visibility is excellent thanks to
square windows and good mirror coverage,
212.4 -> and you’ll have no issue reaching any
of the controls from the driver's seat.
216.48 -> Some of Volkswagen's newest
infotainment systems have been flops.
220.56 -> Thankfully the Taos keeps things a bit simpler,
limiting the touch-sensitive buttons. This
225.66 -> approach makes a huge difference in usability.
Touch controls can be great when they work, but
230.88 -> most can't compare to good ole physical buttons
and knobs when you want to minimize distraction.
235.62 -> Infotainment Technology.
Every Taos features a slick-looking
239.52 -> infotainment system with a subscription-based
Wi-Fi hotspot. A 6.5-inch touchscreen is standard,
245.88 -> and an 8-inch version is optional. The system
can also be equipped with built-in navigation,
250.92 -> an eight-speaker BeatsAudio stereo, SiriusXM
satellite radio, and wireless smartphone charging.
257.58 -> Cargo Space.
Cargo space
260.04 -> is where this Volkswagen really shines.
Front-wheel-drive models have 27.9 cubic
265.68 -> feet of room behind the rear seats and 65.9
cubic feet with the rear seats folded down.
271.38 -> Those are great figures for a subcompact SUV.
All-wheel-drive models lose a bit of space,
276.9 -> with 24.9 cubic feet behind the rear seats
and 60.2 cubes with those seats folded down.
283.56 -> Fuel Economy.
The front-drive Taos is rated
286.62 -> at 28 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway,
and the all-wheel-drive model is rated at 25 mpg
294.12 -> city and 32 highway.
Safety.
297.42 -> The smallest VW crossover is available with a
variety of driver-assistance technology, too,
302.58 -> including forward-collision warning
and automated emergency braking.
306.48 -> This year, every Taos includes standard automatic
emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, and rear
312.24 -> cross-traffic alerts. Adaptive cruise control is a
cheap option on the base S and standard otherwise.
318.54 -> Pricing.
Its estimated price starts at around $25,000.
323.64 -> That's all for today. Thank you for
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