Driving conditions aren’t always perfect, which is why there’s available 4MOTION® to distribute power between the front and rear wheels as needed to help optimize traction, stability, and your happiness.

When you need to bring on a smile in 0 to 60, the 1.5L turbocharged engine with 158 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque delivers the right kind of eye-widening power you need. Enjoy.^⁠7

You’ll love zipping around in your Taos thanks to the dynamic capability of the available 7-speed DSG® dual-clutch automatic transmission that readies each gear for fast, smooth, and efficient shifting.

With the turn of a dial, you can switch between four different available all-wheel-drive modes to the one that fits your current driving situation.

    — Snow Mode
    — On-Road Mode
    — Off-Road Mode
    — Off-Road Custom Mode

With smooth surfaces and subtle curves, the 2024 Taos is a stylish, compact SUV that doesn’t need to go big to be bold.

Pack up the roomy interior of this compact SUV and take it where you want. From tennis courts and golf courses to mountaintops and ski slopes, the 2024 Taos has the versatility you want out of your SUV.

The display is a true breakthrough. Instead of the traditional instrument cluster, information can be displayed digitally in high resolution. Available customization with the VW Digital Cockpit Pro allows you to select what’s displayed, from speed and travel time to route guidance, assistance systems, and elevation.

To enhance your driving experience, the Taos offers several features, such as:

• Available keyless access^⁠17
• Available wireless charging^⁠18
• Available remote engine start^⁠19
  

And access to even more available functions including:

• VW Car-Net Safe & Secure^⁠11 at no additional cost for five years
• VW Car-Net Hotspot trial^⁠16

Activate Car-Net with your myVW app to access these features. ^⁠20

With its innovative features and a variety of premium content, available SiriusXM with 360L^⁠22 curates a personalized experience for every driver. Try it out with a three-month Platinum Plan trial subscription ^⁠22. When amplified by the available BeatsAudio®, a producer’s dream, a ride in your new VW becomes a studio session

To start App-Connect^⁠24, simply plug in your compatible smartphone or connect it wirelessly and watch as your select apps appear on the touchscreen display of your Volkswagen.

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Benefit from the view of a wide lens when you want it. It can help you see obstacles when backing up, a feature so helpful you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.

Front and rear crumple zones help absorb crash energy, while a rigid safety cage helps distribute forces away from the driver and passengers.

In the event of a collision that deploys the airbags^⁠34, the ICRS can turn off the fuel pump, unlock the doors, and activate the hazard lights.^⁠35 It helps react if you might not be able to. 

Not every collision brings a car to stop. That’s why our vehicles include the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System. It can also help slow the vehicle down after a collision, helping reduce the chance of any additional impacts.^⁠36

Monitoring and maintaining proper air pressure in your tires helps with efficiency and safety. The TPMS helps alert you to a loss of tire pressure so you know when to add air.

From Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD), which helps maintain appropriate stopping power during a hard-braking situation, to Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which can adjust engine throttle and apply corrective forces to the wheels that need them most, your vehicle is equipped with a total of six stability-enhancing systems.