Volkswagen Teases More Taos
Volkswagen’s Taos compact SUV is all new, but the automaker announced it will get power from a familiar engine: a version of the turbocharged four-cylinder that powers the Jetta sedan.
Related: Volkswagen Is Taking Us to Taos With New Compact SUV
- ${price_badge()}
- ${ami_badge()}
- ${battery_badge()}${ev_report_link()}
- ${hot_car_badge()}
- ${award_badge()}
- ${cpo_badge()}
${price_badge_description}
${ami_badge_description}
The EV Battery Rating is based on this vehicle's current expected range relative to the vehicles expected range when new. ${battery_badge_text}
This vehicle is certified pre-owned, backed by a manufacturer warranty, and typically undergoes a rigorous multi-point inspection to ensure quality and reliability.
This vehicle is currently in high demand given its competitive price, desirable features, and overall condition, and may have a higher chance of selling quickly.
Shop the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan near you
In the Taos, the engine increases to 1.5 liters, up from 1.4 liters, and makes 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque; the Jetta’s 1.4-liter, by contrast, makes 147 hp. Volkswagen said the engine was re-engineered to produce “outstanding fuel economy” despite the slightly larger displacement, and underwent updates to its cooling and injection systems.
Front-wheel-drive versions of the Taos will use an eight-speed automatic transmission; all-wheel-drive models get a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
While there are still plenty of question marks about the Taos, we do know that it will fit into VW’s SUV lineup below the Tiguan and all-new electric ID.4. We’ll find out more when the Taos debuts Oct. 13. In the meantime, you can get a sneak peak by checking out Motor 1’s first drive of a prototype version.
More From Cars.com:
- VW Announces Price Changes for Most of Its 2021 (and 2021.5) Lineup
- I Took My Own Advice and Bought a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas
- What Is The Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line, And Is It Worth It?
- Find Your Next Car
Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com’s advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.
