I agree the 2024 looks better, I just don't agree that it's slow, I out drive a lot of vehicles on the road if I want to. Sure it's not fast for sure, but i don't understand why people say it's slow, is everyone comparing it Tesla model 3 performance?! I love the decision to junk the 7 speed DCT as it's not smooth at all, this vehicle isn't a performance car it doesn't need DCT.
I personally think VW had this look first with the MK6 Jetta GLI and over time they toned things down then finally modernized it (which is similar to what Kia did). But VW was first for sure
@@WaveManMike Im familiar with the mk6 jetta. That is a stretch. This is more in line with the 24' KiaSoul. Look at them side by side. They even have the same headlight droop on the sides and the same grille to lower grille negative spacing.
I think the most modern manufacturers that started the LED light bar trend were Porsche and Dodge (around 2009 with the 911 and 2011 with the Charger, respectively). The rear LED light bars that make the most sense to me are when they’re only used for the third brake light (e.g. Escalades, Bentley Continentals, Audi TTs, etc.).
Porsches have always had the light bar in one form or the other from the 930 before it became exclusive to the Carrera 4 models from the 996; though it wasn't until the 991 (2013) that it became LED illuminated.
Never understood those who bitch about how fast and how powerful an economy/mainstream car is. THIS ISN'T A RACE CAR for fuck sake!!!! Want a fast car? Get the Taycan or a Bugatti. It's an economy/entry level vehicle to get you from A to B. As long as it doesn't leave me stranded all the time, I could give 2 fucks how fast it gets to 60.
As a lifelong VW fan (on my 8th VW) don't buy this Taos. These are horribly unreliable with multiple engine, transmission (dsg with 4motion) and electrical issues. Ask me how. My partner has a '23 with less than 15k miles and has had multiple issues with the transmission and EPC light coming on. If you go online (as well as the VW forums) you will see the terrible reliability data on the Taos. Run dont walk away from this vehicle. When my GLI required a new CV axle (under warranty thank goodness) the dealer gave me a brand new Taos service loaner with 300 miles on it. It literally broke down (car went into limp home mode) and stalled out in the middle of a busy intersection! The service loaner Taos had to be towed back to the dealer.
@@bh2155 not all VW's. I am on my 8th. My 4th GLI. My last GLI lasted to 210k (bought new). As long as you keep up with the maintenance they are very reliable. The Taos, Atlas, Tiguan. VW CUV/SUV's suck.
@@SamLed1111 With VW it depends on if you buy the right generation. They don't have consistent reliability like Japanese cars. I drive a VW 2012 with the 2.0 TSI engine. If reliability depends on servicing the car which I did religiously what is the explanation for these types of repairs on a car with less than 100k : heater core, PCV valve, fuel injectors, fuel pump, ignition coils, valve cover gasket, door latch actuator, FOUR INTAKE Manifolds, clutch replacement at 83k miles, water pump, A/C compressor, oil sensor switch and now the A/C control module is toast and needs to be replaced. I did not even mention the cheap plastic interior parts and the headliner that is falling down! This car is dealer ship maintained with oil changes much less than the 10k recommended interval. This is my second VW that has basically fell apart. All over you tube they talk about how unreliable and expensive VWs and Audi are to repair. I had a friend that had a 2007 Jetta that made it to 190k miles. Some people with TDI do well with their VW. However must people I know that had a VW had a lot of trouble with them
@@J_van_can on my 4th GLI and 8th VW. Never had an issue with the sedans save for my 06 Passat manual (bought new) that leaked coolant which ended up grenading the engine.
If it were before when I don't know much about car designs I will definitely choose the new car but this man has influenced me see reasons to for choosing the better designed car
They couldn't sell Golfs in the USA. The Taos was the answer to that. Americans just don't like small cars. I don't really get it, but it is what it is.
I don't know what is going on with car manufacturers these days. They seem to have a secret weirdness ratio that says that a certain amount of models has to look strange
Why do manufacturers turn every good looking car into some sort of monstruosity? The old Taos looked really good. Everything was designed with the whole car in mind. Now that facelift looks like they took the front of a Kia-ish car and slapped it on the Taos. It just doesn't work with the rest of the body. The rear light bar makes it look really genetic too. Also, I stand by your comments for the interior. To me the Taos lost most of the VW design philosophy, and without the big logo, I don't think I could say that it's a VW for sure
Blame Tesla for the display screen. Why don't they have an instrument panel? They don't import the Touareg because it didn't sell in the U.S. When it first debuted in North America in the early 2000s it was 50K and people thought it was insane to pay that much for a VW. It was remarkable in that you could have it in any configuration for on or off-road w/front, rear, and even a locker. Probably VWs most versatile platform ever made. It also came with a long list of power-plants including: 6-clinder petrol/diesel, 10 cylinder diesel, 8-cycline petrol, and the VW Group vaulted W-12, which was shared across the VW Group line although detuned from the Bentley and Audi editions. Imagine that, a 12-cycliner VW from a company famous for its peewee engines. Strangely, the Toyota RAV4 Prime is now $50K and no one has complained its too expensive. Americans love sporty SUV and none of the "R" versions come to North America (the Golf is a hatchback). That includes the VW T-Roc R. Though that one may be too small for the American's plus size rear-ends. BTW, as well as the Golf sells here, its actually the Tiguan that is their best seller, yet there Tiguan R was never imported to North America. You'd think their best seller with come in every model. Yes I know, the European Tiguan is the short wheelbase. Special note: The 7-speed dual-clutch is a remarkable transmission derived from high-dollar luxury and performance cars. They just have a tendency to shift a bit rough at slow speeds in city driving. VWs shift to an 8speed is to satisfy an American audience that doesn't know any better.
The same thing goes with the VW TIGUAN - The old one looks so much better than the recent one. Really, I dont underatand what VW is doing nowadays, no wonder they are in crisis...
Funny, No mention of the carry over of the "fake" dual exhaust ports on the Bumper. The South American, Philippines, and Chinese Taos rebadged the "Tharu" looks infinitely better IMO. Whats with VW and their obsession with fake exhaust cut-outs? Audi has the same obsession. You want to emphasize performance with "dual exhaust", then connect them and make them operative. Worse yet, at least on the Base "S" Trim Model it's a bit less emphasized being in Matt Black. The upper Trims "highlight" the monstrosity by showcasing them with Chrome as a Holiday Decoration? Stop the Madness!
People don’t know how to drive a dual clutch lol. They treat them like a torque converted automatic and ruin them. The worst thing I see is dual clutch drivers “creeping” at red lights
The 2025 Tiguan and 2025 TAOs are both styling step down terrible I was a huge VW fan but these designs I need to look elsewhere whoever is in charge of new VW designs needs to go.
The new updated Tiguan is not on sale yet. The one for Europe is, but the North American Tiguan will be a completely different car but with the same name.
The standard Golf didn’t sell well here near the end of the time on market here. GTI sells better for sure. This update is not bad at all and shows their new design language. This model will sell well or maybe even more units their previous model. But you sir, are all over the place in your review. Change your channel name to bembo lol.
The golf sells decently, but the Taos sells better. If we look at the brand's US lineup, you'll notice that they sell the US only Atlas as well, which replaced the Tuoareg, and was a sales hit for VW.
@@krane15 In the US it was a replacement. Not really in terms of quality, but it's passenger carrying abilities. In the US, VW just doesn't have the same premium image. So no one wanted to spend Audi level of money for a VW.
I'm not a big fan of the Taos simply because of how everybody else pronounces it. It's like you're saying towels without the L. I like to say it with the 'aos' being pronounced like chaos, since it rolls off the tongue a bit smoother than tOwOsss. Edit: 5:13 I love the enthusiasm in your voice Bembli, it's satisfying to hear satire come from you in such an I suspecting manner.
You probably do not have Cupra at USA, however I would be very happy to see the design analysis of Cupra Formentor, my own car. I think they've taken the right way in many cases. Hope you can check them out.
Who talks about Horse Power in 2024 ? Torque is the king for what you experience in a car as acceleration, nothing else. Stupid mistake to talk about horspower you can not really feel cause the powerfull acceleration is the result of the torque available. And horsepower more or less does nothing have to do with the cost of the production. They are roughly all the same in 2024 cause the governments across the western globe demands for low emissions and that requires turbocharged engines which are downsized. AMG63 is what in 2024 ? a 2 Liter 4 cylinder engine if the buyers are so stupid to sign such contract - or they would have to get a used car. And sooner or later all will be gone cause the manufacturer here want the governments to push through to the EV age and want to get rid of ICE except for vans, RVs and some niche products. They wanna have a planning safety and clean assembly lines in the plants and not mixed plants with ice and ev next to each other. Only the third world markets will stay with ICE and get the outdated designs from the west. And Europe will move fully electric cause we know that the chinese would outcompete our car industry if we would wait 5 more years and fall behind 5 more years. USA can run the protectionism and will kill their car industry which is more or less outdated cause only Tesla is able to export significant amounts. No one here buy trucks. Gas is too cheap in the USA and no one has to pay for the damages he is causing using an ICE car or EvE. Here in central Europe we have over 50% renewable energies from wind and solar power. Each single year we build solar systems on private houses that can replace 5 nuclear power plants. Protectionism will not work to save an outdated car industry . Only a matter of time as seen with the japanese till the chinese will be able to run old GM factories much better and more eefficient with a better quality. Toyota did it and all the others, VW, BMW, Mercedes have their american plants too.
my Mom and i, we have always like the Tiguan, but i never liked the Taos, especially the name.. i dont see the Taos name fitting for a car or SUV/CUV... sounds weird.... so bland and boring to be honest....
My Mom has a VW Taos, and it’s a relatively nice looking car. This facelift looks a bit busier.
Yeah I don't prefer the new headlights I don't think its awful but I personally prefer the pre-facelift front end as well
This and the new Tiguan have an id4 front. They all look alike.
Its a vw.
I don’t like the new design language. Look at the Tayron, the Tiguan replacement.
@@faheemabbas3965why don’t you drive your tata nano then a Pakistani car and appreciate the vw more.
I agree the 2024 looks better, I just don't agree that it's slow, I out drive a lot of vehicles on the road if I want to. Sure it's not fast for sure, but i don't understand why people say it's slow, is everyone comparing it Tesla model 3 performance?! I love the decision to junk the 7 speed DCT as it's not smooth at all, this vehicle isn't a performance car it doesn't need DCT.
New front end screams Kia. Old Taos looks way better imo
I personally think VW had this look first with the MK6 Jetta GLI and over time they toned things down then finally modernized it (which is similar to what Kia did). But VW was first for sure
@@WaveManMike Im familiar with the mk6 jetta. That is a stretch. This is more in line with the 24' KiaSoul. Look at them side by side. They even have the same headlight droop on the sides and the same grille to lower grille negative spacing.
It looks nothing like a Kia. They designed it to mimic their EVs.
Could care less about looks. Just want good mechanics
I think the most modern manufacturers that started the LED light bar trend were Porsche and Dodge (around 2009 with the 911 and 2011 with the Charger, respectively).
The rear LED light bars that make the most sense to me are when they’re only used for the third brake light (e.g. Escalades, Bentley Continentals, Audi TTs, etc.).
Porsches have always had the light bar in one form or the other from the 930 before it became exclusive to the Carrera 4 models from the 996; though it wasn't until the 991 (2013) that it became LED illuminated.
True. I was thinking about mentioning the Heckblende taillights from the past but it would’ve made my post even longer, haha! 😌
Never understood those who bitch about how fast and how powerful an economy/mainstream car is. THIS ISN'T A RACE CAR for fuck sake!!!! Want a fast car? Get the Taycan or a Bugatti. It's an economy/entry level vehicle to get you from A to B. As long as it doesn't leave me stranded all the time, I could give 2 fucks how fast it gets to 60.
Exactly
Nothing in the new Taos looks better than the older model.
As a lifelong VW fan (on my 8th VW) don't buy this Taos. These are horribly unreliable with multiple engine, transmission (dsg with 4motion) and electrical issues. Ask me how. My partner has a '23 with less than 15k miles and has had multiple issues with the transmission and EPC light coming on. If you go online (as well as the VW forums) you will see the terrible reliability data on the Taos. Run dont walk away from this vehicle. When my GLI required a new CV axle (under warranty thank goodness) the dealer gave me a brand new Taos service loaner with 300 miles on it. It literally broke down (car went into limp home mode) and stalled out in the middle of a busy intersection! The service loaner Taos had to be towed back to the dealer.
This is true for all VWs!
@@bh2155 not all VW's. I am on my 8th. My 4th GLI. My last GLI lasted to 210k (bought new). As long as you keep up with the maintenance they are very reliable. The Taos, Atlas, Tiguan. VW CUV/SUV's suck.
@@SamLed1111 With VW it depends on if you buy the right generation. They don't have consistent reliability like Japanese cars. I drive a VW 2012 with the 2.0 TSI engine. If reliability depends on servicing the car which I did religiously what is the explanation for these types of repairs on a car with less than 100k : heater core, PCV valve, fuel injectors, fuel pump, ignition coils, valve cover gasket, door latch actuator, FOUR INTAKE Manifolds, clutch replacement at 83k miles, water pump, A/C compressor, oil sensor switch and now the A/C control module is toast and needs to be replaced. I did not even mention the cheap plastic interior parts and the headliner that is falling down! This car is dealer ship maintained with oil changes much less than the 10k recommended interval. This is my second VW that has basically fell apart. All over you tube they talk about how unreliable and expensive VWs and Audi are to repair. I had a friend that had a 2007 Jetta that made it to 190k miles. Some people with TDI do well with their VW. However must people I know that had a VW had a lot of trouble with them
I have only owned VW’s never had an issue with the Jetta’s ..
@@J_van_can on my 4th GLI and 8th VW. Never had an issue with the sedans save for my 06 Passat manual (bought new) that leaked coolant which ended up grenading the engine.
If it were before when I don't know much about car designs I will definitely choose the new car but this man has influenced me see reasons to for choosing the better designed car
I like the old front end with the exception of the unpractical piano black trim.
They couldn't sell Golfs in the USA. The Taos was the answer to that. Americans just don't like small cars. I don't really get it, but it is what it is.
I have a golf all track. Best of everything. Pity americans didn't like wagons. They missed out.
@@ricome169yeah, I drive a Golf SE TDI. It’s a great car, and I still don’t get why they didn’t sell.
I don't know what is going on with car manufacturers these days. They seem to have a secret weirdness ratio that says that a certain amount of models has to look strange
A strong influence from government with strict regulations requiring them to replace all their ICE with EVs.
The old one look way better
Volkswagen really likes cars that start with the letter T
You got the Tiguan, Touareg, Taigo, T-Roc, T-Cross and new a Taos
Why do manufacturers turn every good looking car into some sort of monstruosity?
The old Taos looked really good. Everything was designed with the whole car in mind.
Now that facelift looks like they took the front of a Kia-ish car and slapped it on the Taos. It just doesn't work with the rest of the body. The rear light bar makes it look really genetic too. Also, I stand by your comments for the interior.
To me the Taos lost most of the VW design philosophy, and without the big logo, I don't think I could say that it's a VW for sure
Its a holdover car. To get rid of inventory.
I have a 2021 Arteon with the same air con sliders and have no problems using them. I actually don’t know what the big deal is with them.
I agree I have a Tiguan 2022 RLine with the same controls no issues I mean how many times do you really change the temp.
@@pauladam8918 exactly!
The Arteon is one of the bet cars VW has ever made. To bad its been replaced by an EV.
I do believe the 2024 Hyundai Kona has a full light bar in the rear as well as the front. So, the Taos is not the only car with a rear light bar.
If we look at cars outside of this class, there are many
@@AdrianFeliciano-vw1cp The Kona and the Taos are both on the sub-compact class. Their dimensions are very close to each other.
Blame Tesla for the display screen. Why don't they have an instrument panel?
They don't import the Touareg because it didn't sell in the U.S. When it first debuted in North America in the early 2000s it was 50K and people thought it was insane to pay that much for a VW. It was remarkable in that you could have it in any configuration for on or off-road w/front, rear, and even a locker. Probably VWs most versatile platform ever made.
It also came with a long list of power-plants including: 6-clinder petrol/diesel, 10 cylinder diesel, 8-cycline petrol, and the VW Group vaulted W-12, which was shared across the VW Group line although detuned from the Bentley and Audi editions. Imagine that, a 12-cycliner VW from a company famous for its peewee engines.
Strangely, the Toyota RAV4 Prime is now $50K and no one has complained its too expensive. Americans love sporty SUV and none of the "R" versions come to North America (the Golf is a hatchback). That includes the VW T-Roc R. Though that one may be too small for the American's plus size rear-ends.
BTW, as well as the Golf sells here, its actually the Tiguan that is their best seller, yet there Tiguan R was never imported to North America. You'd think their best seller with come in every model. Yes I know, the European Tiguan is the short wheelbase.
Special note: The 7-speed dual-clutch is a remarkable transmission derived from high-dollar luxury and performance cars. They just have a tendency to shift a bit rough at slow speeds in city driving. VWs shift to an 8speed is to satisfy an American audience that doesn't know any better.
This guy is just funny 😂
"They can't help themselves"😂
I prefer the exterior styling on the previous model
The same thing goes with the VW TIGUAN - The old one looks so much better than the recent one. Really, I dont underatand what VW is doing nowadays, no wonder they are in crisis...
I love my 2024 SEL (Highline) 4Motion Kings Red/ Black Roof Package Over This New One, Not A Huge Fan Of The New One And I Love My 7 Speed DSG.
I actually preffer the new rear end, ive never liked those tail lights, but the front...i dont know what they were thinking
Funny, No mention of the carry over of the "fake" dual exhaust ports on the Bumper. The South American, Philippines, and Chinese Taos rebadged the "Tharu" looks infinitely better IMO. Whats with VW and their obsession with fake exhaust cut-outs? Audi has the same obsession. You want to emphasize performance with "dual exhaust", then connect them and make them operative. Worse yet, at least on the Base "S" Trim Model it's a bit less emphasized being in Matt Black. The upper Trims "highlight" the monstrosity by showcasing them with Chrome as a Holiday Decoration? Stop the Madness!
For that reason alone I'd keep walking.
People don’t know how to drive a dual clutch lol. They treat them like a torque converted automatic and ruin them. The worst thing I see is dual clutch drivers “creeping” at red lights
Maybe VW fired all of the good designers, to save money for the company, and they are left with interns, who are designing their cars :D :D :D
The 2025 Tiguan and 2025 TAOs are both styling step down terrible I was a huge VW fan but these designs I need to look elsewhere whoever is in charge of new VW designs needs to go.
The new updated Tiguan is not on sale yet. The one for Europe is, but the North American Tiguan will be a completely different car but with the same name.
The standard Golf didn’t sell well here near the end of the time on market here. GTI sells better for sure. This update is not bad at all and shows their new design language. This model will sell well or maybe even more units their previous model. But you sir, are all over the place in your review. Change your channel name to bembo lol.
The golf sells decently, but the Taos sells better. If we look at the brand's US lineup, you'll notice that they sell the US only Atlas as well, which replaced the Tuoareg, and was a sales hit for VW.
The Atlas didn't really replace the Touareg as much as it acquired its void position.
@@krane15 In the US it was a replacement. Not really in terms of quality, but it's passenger carrying abilities. In the US, VW just doesn't have the same premium image. So no one wanted to spend Audi level of money for a VW.
I'm not a big fan of the Taos simply because of how everybody else pronounces it. It's like you're saying towels without the L.
I like to say it with the 'aos' being pronounced like chaos, since it rolls off the tongue a bit smoother than tOwOsss.
Edit: 5:13 I love the enthusiasm in your voice Bembli, it's satisfying to hear satire come from you in such an I suspecting manner.
I hate that they still have that piano black tirm in the dash.
Panamera started the modern light bar trend.
Hyundai headlights.
a lot of volkswagen new cars look like chinese cars..
Taos
The front end of the new Taos is just too docile for my liking.
I'll wait till they redo for 2026-27
A mix between BYD and Seat. Quite boring.
Looks like a Kia soul with a vw badge
fIrst time I see that model (I am European). In Europe it is a Seat / Cupra Ateca
All of these are the most minor problems VW has right now.
The new one clearly
it looks like the skoda version now
I like the 2024 better
You probably do not have Cupra at USA, however I would be very happy to see the design analysis of Cupra Formentor, my own car. I think they've taken the right way in many cases. Hope you can check them out.
I saw one on the road here in LA just the other day. I head the new one are suppose to be here by years end, if they are not here already.
@@krane15 Fantastic news, thanks for letting me know
Junk, pure and simple!
Who talks about Horse Power in 2024 ?
Torque is the king for what you experience in a car as acceleration, nothing else. Stupid mistake to talk about horspower you can not really feel cause the powerfull acceleration is the result of the torque available.
And horsepower more or less does nothing have to do with the cost of the production.
They are roughly all the same in 2024 cause the governments across the western globe demands for low emissions and that requires turbocharged engines which are downsized.
AMG63 is what in 2024 ? a 2 Liter 4 cylinder engine if the buyers are so stupid to sign such contract - or they would have to get a used car.
And sooner or later all will be gone cause the manufacturer here want the governments to push through to the EV age and want to get rid of ICE except for vans, RVs and some niche products.
They wanna have a planning safety and clean assembly lines in the plants and not mixed plants with ice and ev next to each other.
Only the third world markets will stay with ICE and get the outdated designs from the west.
And Europe will move fully electric cause we know that the chinese would outcompete our car industry if we would wait 5 more years and fall behind 5 more years.
USA can run the protectionism and will kill their car industry which is more or less outdated cause only Tesla is able to export significant amounts. No one here buy trucks.
Gas is too cheap in the USA and no one has to pay for the damages he is causing using an ICE car or EvE. Here in central Europe we have over 50% renewable energies from wind and solar power. Each single year we build solar systems on private houses that can replace 5 nuclear power plants.
Protectionism will not work to save an outdated car industry . Only a matter of time as seen with the japanese till the chinese will be able to run old GM factories much better and more eefficient with a better quality. Toyota did it and all the others, VW, BMW, Mercedes have their american plants too.
False. Torque is paramount at launch, then after its rolling, the hp kicks in.
my Mom and i, we have always like the Tiguan, but i never liked the Taos, especially the name.. i dont see the Taos name fitting for a car or SUV/CUV... sounds weird.... so bland and boring to be honest....