2022 Volkswagen Taos | MotorWeek Road Test
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ก.ย. 2021
- While SUVs are getting smaller and smaller, carmakers seem to be packing more and more into them. Case in point, the Volkswagen Taos, their smallest current SUV. So let’s find out how much it adds to the small crossover scene.
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I have been driving VWs since 1973 and currently have three. I prefer their smaller models because they are more fun. If the Taos came with a manual transmission I would have to buy one. One of my VWs is a Corrado that I bought new in 1992. Before buying it I watched Motorweek review it, when Mr. Davis and I were much younger men with hair.
I'd love a VR6 Corrado. Such a joy to drive
If you’d like to sell the corrado I’d love to have it especially being a 1 owner
The only thing I like is the infotainment screen, it doesn't stick up like most others.
We have a 2020 Tiguan and 2023 Taos, both being 4 Motion. Big selling point on both vehicles was the large amount of room in the back seat area. Room wise, the most noticeable difference is in the rear cargo area where the Tiguan is a little larger. Both have a comfortable ride, but I prefer the Taos for it's handling, feeling a little more crisp and controlled. The engine/drivetrain combination in the Taos is a little more responsive and feels quicker than the Tiguan, despite having an engine a half litre less in displacement. Neither seem to have excessive oil consumption problems like our last two Subarus had. Getting away from CVT transmissions is a plus, too.
Another great review from MT. I like the fact they did a review on the base model as well.
Geez! Why so much hate?? Lol and all comments are mostly from perspective.
Not because I own one, but honestly I’m in love with this hot drive. It’s elegant it’s sporty, it’s super spacious from the inside, it’s easy to drive, low on gas mileage, awesome trunk, the sunroof is honestly magical (huge and doesn’t cut on the middle). I can go on and on.
Wife drives one 21kmiles loves it. It’s fun to drive
Can you please turn Down the background music while John is talking. It's so annoying!
I agree, and it's a problem for many TH-cam channels.
Just recently got the Taos SE, had VW Tiguan SE which I liked…..just decided this being a bit smaller is better for me. Am really enjoying it. The color I chose is PLATINUM GRAY METALLIC.
In Europe this vehicle is the Skoda Karoq and the SEAT Ateca, same vehicle with a little badge engineering. Now the VW Group is bringing it to North America ...
I love my Taos S 4Motion w/ Adaptive Cruise Control package. :3
It looks great. I would like to drive one
I feel like the 4 motion (which probably has launch control due to it being a dsg) would accelerate a bit quicker
8 speed Tiptronic.
@@douglasb.1203 not the awd model
I have the AWD Comfortline (SE in USA) and test drove a FWD Trendline (S) before purchasing the AWD. The DSG, DOES have launch control, and overall it’s a much more engaging drive. It’s my first dual clutch and I had to learn how to drive one. I’ve gotten a 0-100kph of 7.9, which would be about 7.5 to 60mph.
Manually shifting makes it almost unbeatable from a stoplight to about 70kph. (The surprise factor doesn’t hurt)
Shifts are lightning fast, and the engine has a ton of low end grunt, which the AWD puts down seamlessly. I had a 2015, and 2018 Golf, and it was almost impossible to get underway energetically without significant wheel hop, and tire spinning in wet weather even driving like a nun, this doesn’t happen with the AWD, but it does with the FWD.
The Taos is a great vehicle IF it is reliable. And that’s the problem. Already new buyers are having issues, especially with the AWD version, to the point VW was forced to do a stop sale. It’s like VW rushed the Taos out the door before it was fully ready and are now scrambling to fix things.
I wouldn’t touch the first year model, but it might be better in a year or two, after VW presumably has had time to iron out the reliability issues.
Trying to figure out which to get.... Taos SEL or vw ID.4 (9k in EV incentives to bring it to the same price as the Taos)....
I’d say try the EV.4, we know for sure that they put extra effort into that car. The Taos on the other hand is more a quick plug to the gap in their lineup
@@byfedericojimenez for sure! Also really wish they brought the ID.3 stateside!
I'm glad it's not bland, this looks like fun to drive
Such a cutie
I own a Taos SE, and I’m happy as can be… gas consumption is low, and in Turbo it’s FAST, way less costly than a BMW X3.
A friend of mine purchased this vehicle. Already in the shop for a recall.
German quality:D
No adaptive cruise control
Where is the brake test?
Is this the same as TCross?
No. T-Cross is smaller, and that is why VW decided not to bring it to US; we like our cars big....There will be no T-Roc here either...
@@spol1622 thanks that makes sense. I wish VW would bring the Atlas to Australia... but they won't because we're RHD. We miss out on so many good cars.
The AWD with the DSG has launch control and do the 0-60 in 6.5 seconds.
I would buy one if it was a bit faster. Even I lose fuel economy long as it doesn’t go under 20mpg
Looks nice, but needs the 7 speed dual clutch transmission to help acceleration. The 7 speed needs to be standard on both fwd and awd models.
DSG transmissions are jerky and unpleasant.
@@toronado455 Wouldn't you sacrifice smooth shifts for better acceleration and also better mpg?
@@moeschizlac Not sure, but even if so, I would gladly take that trade.
@@moeschizlac Depends on if you regularly carry passengers. Might be fun for you as the driver, but not when your passengers start saying they’re going to get carsick.
@@toronado455 Modern VW DSG's are the smoothest of the DCTs I've driven. The ones from Hyundai/Kia are trash.
Saw one on the road for first time this week and thought the rear ended TAOS letters were aftermarket chrome glue-ons from Walmart. Yikes
Sounds like a personal problem.
Sharp looking but needs a bit more power. With a full load, a rickshaw would be faster.
Not sure about that. I test drove one and it felt pretty quick. Would be slower, obviously, with a full load, but probably still reasonable.
My bigger worry with this is first year reliability.
Class leading torque and 40mpg on hwy with 2WD
It's outside proportions do not look right to me, especially from the side view.
This thing needs the 2.0T… the GOOD 250+ HP 2.0T not that trash in the Tiguan, for every trim level SE and above, with and without 4 motion.
Small Not Small
Nobody can match VW's shamelessnes with blank buttons.
Literarily you think they could put the stop hold button as a free option. How much work is it to even install that. It's all computers anyway, go forbid they just add the button to all trims. I see it on the Volkswagens that blank button behind the parking break button.
Nice looking SUV, but given VWs history of spotty reliability, I'll pass. It's probably built in Mexico vs Germany, and that too doesn't help reliability and quality.
Talking mexico. American product should made in mexico, not china. That will help boost mexico economy, latin illegal immigrants will stop coming to usa. China will be new foe of usa, why help their economy. If american move their company to mexico, win win situation for both american and latin america.
I was told the same thing with my 2015 VW Jetta 1.8t SEL. I now have over 90,000 miles and not one issue...
I wouldn’t worry. The past and current VW I’ve owned have been reliable, especially the last one.
Driving one of those "Mexican" Volkswagen (2019 Jetta) and it's pretty damn reliable and looks like it cost significantly more. The Taos is a sweet ride.
Have 189,900 miles on 2001 Jetta assembled in Mexico, rock solid.
Another suv. Pass
Looks like a Hyundai inside.
Pretty bad seats,my 13 old mercedes seats are ton better
Taos? VW’s stupidist model name yet.
Awful name. Even the dealer doesnt know how to pronounce it. I call it the Talos. Cuz I paid for it.
Slow ass car that a 25yo integra can beat. Oh integra has plenty of room too. Same 30mpg coincidentally
Nice!
I love the old Integra, but no way it has anywhere close to the room in the Taos. Not knocking the Integra in any way, it was always one of my favorites.
I always compare an SUV to a compact sports car. Much relevance.
@@douglasb.1203 Apples and oranges are both fruit.
@@cynot71 These are not fruit, they are vehicles. Nobody interested in a compact will consider an suv and vice versa.
Bland and boring. just like the sedans of the late 90's and 2000s
Just like your wife
What a horrible colour. It looks like it left the factory in primer… and the black wheels look as if they are covered in break dust.
I guess there’s someone for everyone but for me this just too many ugly sticks on the way to my driveway.
I don't understand black wheels either. Looks like someone forgot to put the wheel covers on. 🤣
I think it’s supposed to make it look tougher or something. Other car companies use the matte gray also, sometimes with black wheels as well. If you look at it long enough, and had just been watching history videos, it evokes a World War 2 tank from the Eastern Front.
@@adamesd3699 i don't know. i think it started with tuner cars. Integras and civics from the late 90s and early 2000's.
The Volkswagen Taos is so boring that John Davis sounds bored. Dare I say, he sounds sedated.
Anyone who would buy a VW after their diesel scandal is insane.
Why? They bent the rules, they got caught, they paid dearly. What does that have to do with the Taos?
Me not being at all ashamed to drive a TDI
Why? I got a new Passat when VW had egg on its face from Dieselgate and were offering huge discounts. The $billions they paid on the fines and the discounts presumably taught them not to do it again. And it’s not like other car companies don’t have a few skeletons in their closets either.
Forget about the diesel scandal, don’t buy a VW because their unreliable vehicles depreciate quickly and their dealer network is trash.
I bet you take pharmaceutical medications..
Unreliable Junk
Junk and bad review.