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Scheduled for launch in July at your local Volkswagen dealer, the all-new 2022 VW Taos is a subcompact SUV. It is slightly smaller than its sibling, the 2021 VW Tiguan. True to the Volkswagen tradition, the design of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos is simply gorgeous. With its black rocker panels, chiselled sides, LED headlights that stretch along the hood, stylish 19-inch wheels, and a black mesh grille and front bumper, there's no denying that the 2022 Volkswagen Taos is a star in its own right and will be impossible to miss on the road.
Specs of the VW Taos, including pricing of each version
The 2022 VW Taos is available in 3 versions. Here are their manufacturer's suggested retail prices:
- Trendline : $29,639
- Comfortline : $32,839
- Highline : $39,639
Taos Trendline - starting at $29,639
The Trendline is the entry-level version of the 2022 VW Taos. It is packed with numerous standard features that allow it to stand out from its competitors, including:
- Heated front seats
- Black roof rails
- A central armrest in the front and the rear
- 60/40 split folding rear seat
- Air conditioning
- Rear view camera
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink smartphone integration
This version of the 2022 Taos for sale at VW Lauzon Boisbriand offers a generous cargo space of 790 liters behind the rear seat. This can be increased to 1,877 liters by folding the rear seat, making it the best cargo volume in its class.
Taos Comfortline - starting at $32,839
The Comfortline version of the Volkswagen Taos includes the features above, and adds:
- Heated windshield washer nozzles
- Voice command
- Wireless phone charging
- Sirius XM Satellite Radio
- Heated exterior mirrors
- Cruise control
- Dual-zone automatic climate control system
- Faux leather upholstery
In terms of powertrains, all versions of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos are equipped with the same engine as the Jetta: a 1.5 L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. Front-wheel drive models are equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission, while the 7-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission is used on models with 4MOTION all-wheel drive. The latter is optional on Trendline and Comfortline versions, and standard on the Highline. Here are some of the Highline's specs:
Taos Highline - starting at $39,639
- Panoramic sunroof
- Parking distance control
- Keyless access with Push Button start/stop
- BeatsAudio premium sound system with 8 speakers and subwoofer
- Aluminum door sills
- Ventilated front seats
- Leather upholstery
- Heated steering wheel
- 10-colour customizable ambient interior lighting
- Navigation system
Interior and Technologies of the 2022 VW SUV
Like every other Volkswagen model, the interior of the Taos is simply amazing. Modern, ergonomic, welcoming: everything about it is impeccable, from the quality of the materials to the exceptional workmanship. The horizontal dashboard is also stylish with unique accents throughout the cabin, not to mention the elegant two-tone design of the seats. An 8-inch touchscreen, standard on the Highline and optional on other models, makes it easier than ever to access the controls.
Bumper to Bumper Safety
Unsurprisingly, the Taos is equipped with an impressive array of safety and driver assistance technologies bundled into the IQ.DRIVE system. This safety suite includes numerous standard and optional features depending on the version you choose, including:
- Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
- Blind spot monitoring system
- Lane Keep Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Automatic high beams
- The anti-reverse device
- Hill start assist
- Pedestrian detection
- Blind spot detection with rear traffic alert
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Dynamic cornering lights
- Immobilizer with alarm system
2022 Taos' Fuel Consumption
The Taos 2022's fuel economy ratings average 8.4L/100km city and 6.6L/100km highway. The manufacturer has made sure that its engine uses a high compression ratio, an improved Miller cycle variant, a variable geometry turbocharger, a map-controlled cooling module that makes the engine warm up faster. In short, all of these technologies work together to give you better fuel economy results, enough to make one of the most fuel-efficient SUVs of 2022. All this for a vehicle that won't cost more than $40,000! Not bad at all!
The Taos is the perfect size for urban driving in Laval, but it's also ideal for trips away from civilization, on the North Shore or elsewhere. Below are the versions and prices of this small SUV with a very promising future.
| Model | Engine | Power | Torque | Powertrain | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trendline | 1.5L 4-cyl. turbo | 158 hp | 184 lb-ft | FWD | $29,639 |
| Comfortline | AWD | $32,839 | |||
| Highline | $39 639 |
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