2024 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
“Compact” SUVs have gotten awfully big. They’ve also gotten awfully expensive, with the Honda CR-Vs and Toyota RAV4s of the world quickly approaching $40,000. For families or those simply looking for an ample amount of space and utility, that might mean going the used route, but before you do, there is a smart alternative: the 2024 Volkswagen Taos. Technically, it’s a subcompact SUV, but it has …
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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
“Compact” SUVs have gotten awfully big. They’ve also gotten awfully expensive, with the Honda CR-Vs and Toyota RAV4s of the world quickly approaching $40,000. For families or those simply looking for an ample amount of space and utility, that might mean going the used route, but before you do, there is a smart alternative: the 2024 Volkswagen Taos. Technically, it’s a subcompact SUV, but it has …
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| Engine | 1.5L I-4 |
| MPG | Up to 28 city / 36 highway |
| Seating | 5 Passengers |
| Transmission | 7-spd auto-shift man w/OD, 8-spd w/OD |
| Power | 158 @ 5500 rpm |
| Drivetrain | 4MOTION all wheel, front-wheel |
| Curb Weight | 3,181 - 3,430 lbs |
