The 2022 Volkswagen Taos is one of the most appealing compact SUVs on the market today. The Taos is a new model for 2022, and it brings many notable qualities and desirable features to the market. The 2022 Taos has one of the roomiest cargo areas for a vehicle of its size. Impressive technology is another notable attribute of the Taos, which also has sharp handling and a smooth ride. The Taos has a comfortable interior, and it is easy to enter and exit the cabin. Performance is also top-notch in this SUV, which makes it even more enjoyable to drive out of Sarasota.
Interior and Amenities
A standout interior is one of the top features of the 2022 Taos. The Taos seats five people, and, despite the fact that its cabin has small dimensions, the Taos feels plenty spacious for the driver and occupants. The Volkswagen Taos has many standard features that distinguish it from the rest, including a digital instrument display panel that you can customize with your favorite music, navigation and other conveniences. The materials throughout the cabin are contemporary and upscale. The seats are comfortable and covered with various materials for satisfaction.
Style and Design
The 2022 Volkswagen Taos has an impressive exterior design that is modern and stylish. To start, the Volkswagen has 17-inch alloy wheels and LED headlights. The base model also has roof rails, which give the Taos a sportier appearance, while also providing more carrying opportunity. Beginning with the second trim you can look forward to even larger 18-inch wheels with an alloy finish. The side mirrors are also heated on select trims and come with washer jet nozzles for easy cleaning. With the SEL trim comes some distinctive design elements including black alloy wheels and an illuminated grille bar on the front. Volkswagen upgrades the headlights to adaptive headlights, which turn in the direction you are traveling. Rain-sensing headlights are another addition to the SEL, and it also has automatic high beams. If you opt for the Taos with all-wheel drive, you'll get even larger 19-inch wheels.
Safety and Technology
A long list of safety and technology features makes the 2022 Taos a top choice, too. The S, which is the base model, starts off with a 6.5-inch touchscreen. The S has Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay® and smartphone pairing as well. It comes with an onboard Wi-Fi system and a four-speaker sound system. Venice, FL drivers will also get a digital instrument display screen that has performance data for the Taos. More amenities are added to the second trim level, which upgrades to an 8-inch touchscreen and gets wireless Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®. The second trim also adds satellite radio to provide and expanded list of radio stations on the go. A wireless smartphone charging pad is also included, and the stereo system has six speakers instead of four. A heated steering wheel and leather seats come with the higher-end trims. You'll also get an upgraded sound system with eight speakers. Ventilated seats are included with the all-wheel drive version of the Taos.
Performance and Handling All trims of the Taos have the same engine. The 2022 VW Taos is powered by a 1.5-liter engine that has four cylinders. Power output is the same across the board, and it reaches up to 158 horsepower. You'll get nearly 185 pound-feet of torque as well.
Front-wheel drive is the Volkswagen's standard drivetrain, and all trims have an eight-speed automatic for the transmission. You can also choose to get your Taos with all-wheel drive. The all-wheel drive version of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos uses a seven-speed automatic for the transmission, and it has dual-clutch technology for convenience.
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