1.5T SEL 4dr All-Wheel Drive 4MOTION
2023 Volkswagen Taos
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Pros: Huge back seat and cargo area for the segment; strong fuel economy; quality interior; functional roof rails Cons: Bland to drive with numb steering and mushy throttle response; so-so safety scores
The growing number of small SUVs we've taken to calling "midcompact" are surprisingly diverse, with each satisfying different niches and providing distinct style. While Volkswagen would probably point to the 2023 VW Taos as a more outdoor adventurey choice thanks to body cladding and functional roof rails, we'd offer instead that it's the most family-friendly midcompact SUV. The back seat is huge, easily besting all of its …
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Cons: Bland to drive with numb steering and mushy throttle response; so-so safety scores
Full Review
Pros: Huge back seat and cargo area for the segment; strong fuel economy; quality interior; functional roof rails Cons: Bland to drive with numb steering and mushy throttle response; so-so safety scores
The growing number of small SUVs we've taken to calling "midcompact" are surprisingly diverse, with each satisfying different niches and providing distinct style. While Volkswagen would probably point to the 2023 VW Taos as a more outdoor adventurey choice thanks to body cladding and functional roof rails, we'd offer instead that it's the most family-friendly midcompact SUV. The back seat is huge, easily besting all of its …
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| Engine | 1.5L I-4 |
| MPG | 25 City / 32 Hwy |
| Seating | 5 Passengers |
| Transmission | 7-spd auto-shift man w/OD |
| Power | 158 @ 5500 rpm |
| Drivetrain | 4MOTION all wheel |
