A Family-Friendly SUV: The 2024 Volkswagen Taos
A great family-friendly subcompact SUV is the all-new 2024 Volkswagen Taos which comes at a reasonable price and has lots of room. The Standard now on every Taos is the IQ. Drive assistance package, plus adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist. More features for some of the other trims include a heated steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers, black roof, black wheels, and an additional bonus is that the pricing went down for the 2024 models.
As for the interior, the base S model comes with a 6.5-inch touchscreen and the SE and SEL get an 8-inch touchscreen. This SUV has a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-four engine that gets 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. The starting price for the 2024 Volkswagen Taos is $25,420 (plus a $1,425 destination fee). Let’s dive into the previous Volkswagen Taos model to see if any capabilities carry over to the 2024 model.
2023 Volkswagen Taos
For anyone looking for a smaller in size SUV that is different from other vehicles and has a sleeker look, the 2023 Volkswagen Taos is a perfect choice. This smaller SUV is the smallest model in its lineup, but that doesn’t affect its spacious interior. Let’s dive into a few reasons why the 2023 Taos is an impressive vehicle and a fan favorite.
This SUV offers an Audi Digital Cockpit, which is part of the standard package and, by its size, gives a glimpse into what European driving is like. An Emergency Assist system is also in place just in case a driver falls asleep at the wheel, which will automatically stop the car. The Taos has an AWD system 4Motion which gives the perfect amount of power to all four wheels and can handle some off-road adventures.
When the back seats are folded down, 65.9 cubic feet of storage space is more than expected. The Volkswagen Taos FWD model gets 28 city/36 hwy mpg, and the AWD model gets 25 city/32 hwy mpg. There are three trim levels: S, SE, and SEL, and the starting price for the S trim is $24,155 (plus destination fee). Anyone looking for an easy-to-drive, fuel-efficient, spacious, and smaller SUV to drive, then look no further because the 2023 Volkswagen Taos checks off all those boxes.
More Info On The 2023 Taos
There will be some improvements in the Taos 2023 edition; some upgrades will include standard driving assistance features such as blind-spot monitoring, rear traffic alert, forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking. The SEL trim has a standard panoramic sunroof which gives an open-air experience, while the SE trim has standard IQ. DRIVE driving assistance technology. Lastly, the S trim has an AWD system, and the wheels upgrade from 17 inches to 18 inches.
Compared to the 2022 Taos, which costs $23,495 but with these upgraded/new features, the extra cost is worth it. A turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine powers all the trims. The engine gets up to 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. The Taos can seat up to five passengers without feeling claustrophobic and squished.
Inside the digital cockpit, the driver will see a screen digitally displayed with different information settings in high resolution. The driver is even allowed to choose what they prefer to be displayed. There is wireless charging and a remote start. The car comes with APP-Connect, and to connect to this, all that needs to be done is plug in any smartphone or connect wirelessly, and the selected apps will appear on the touchscreen display. Every Taos has a 6.5-inch touchscreen and an 8-inch instrument cluster with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Come On Down Today
The 2024 Volkswagen Taos is ready to be taken out on a test drive to show off its incredible capabilities. Come on down to Nye Automotive Group to check out these car models today!