The 2025 Volkswagen Taos has launched and it is fully equipped to cruise the urban landscapes in a chic way and with definite efficiency. It is an SUV whose measurements fit perfectly the city dwellers and exudes practical performance that is cut above the others in this crowded niche.
What’s New for 2025?
There is a complete makeover for the current model which has been continued with the update in changes for the model. There are improved exterior designs, better interior fittings, and a more powerful engine. The automotive industry is well known for the 1.5 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, as it has a 174-horsepower engine with assists the drivers for city drives and even beyond which was a step above from the earlier model engines. There is an eight-speed automatic gear transmission which comes as standard for both the front-wheel drive and the all-wheel drive variants enabling smooth transitions and responsive control.
The interior is right as well, with better quality furniture and color ranges that add some freshness to the cabin. An 8.0-inch display that incorporates its own infotainment complete with touch-operated climate controls except for the basic variant. Additionally, the company has focused on improving insulation within the cabin as well, improving overall comfort for the passenger.
Engine and Performance
The units in the Taos include turbocharged 1.5-liter – engine along with an Automatic 8-speed unit, which helps deliver strong street performance turning into travelling action on highways. While we have not tested yet the new version of the vehicle in acceleration the prior engine of Taos caused the rate 60 mph in 7.4 seconds for a front-wheel drive and 7.5 seconds for an all-wheel drive model. And considering the increase in horsepower, the times should also be greatly improved.
Fuel Efficiency
Official ratings of fuel economy for 2025 have yet to be issued, but we predict they will be the same as the ratings from the previous year. In this case, the front-wheel drive version was rated 28 mpg city and 36 mpg highway, while the all-wheel drive version received 25 mpg city and 32 mpg highway. However, in the real world tests, the front wheel drive Taos managed to WOW with a 40 mpg on the highway.
Interior Comfort and Cargo Space
Comfort is a definite strong point of the Taos, and so, a full digital gauge cluster is provided as standard alongside two-tone cloth seat centers, with optional leatherette and proper leather interiors. The interior space is however flexible as the Vehicle provides 37.9 inches of rear-seated space, which almost resembles the larger Tiguan sibling. The cargo area is quite spacious as well, offering 28 cubic feet of luggage room behind the second row and 66 cubic feet with the seats down.
Safety Features
The Volkswagen Taos will also be equipped with state-of-the-art safety equipment including standard rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitor, and adaptive cruise control with lane centering technology. further enhancing the basic sense of security for drivers are the advanced forward collision warning and the automated emergency brake which are standard features on all grade vehicles.
Warranty and Maintenance
Volkswagen offers an attractive warranty for the Taos, which provides coverage for 4 years or 50,000 miles, and includes free warranty service for 2 years or 20,000 miles, which is in line with market expectations and will help to manage the cost of ownership.
