2022 VW Taos AWD Review and Off-Road Test
We get behind the wheel of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos with a 1.5-liter Turbo Engine and All Wheel Drive. Can it master the trails of the Cascade Mountains? Let's find out!
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CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
00:28 - Features
05:03 - Driving Impressions
14:15 - Off-Road Trail Test
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I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again, if hard plastic brings down the price of cars give me hard plastic. It’s reviews like this that are constantly making cars more expensive. Not every car needs to be luxurious. Sometimes we need a car that is cheap and reliable.
Facts
The fact that everyone is going towards crossovers is the fact that car makers raise the prices on them. You can get a Jetta or Corolla for far less money. You really don't need AWD for 98% of the year. You don't need all that interior space. Crossovers are very inefficient than the sedan counterparts because of their boxiness. Put a set of winter or all weather tires on a sedan and you'll be fine in the snow.
It's like every other option on a vehicle. They'll charge you $10k for $5k worth of mediocre options. Anyone who upgrades to trim levels for interiors, stereos, etc... is wasting a lot of cash. You can always put in a stereo yourself, and it will be both better and half the price of the upgrade via the manufacturer.
@@miguelbaeza65 tell that to all of the people I pass stuck in the snow. Maybe where you live fwd is ok, but I live in a area where if you don't have awd you are not making it to work. Snow tires dont matter when your car is high centered from 24in of snow overnight.
I actually think he’s making that exact point. He says “once you start getting into the mid-30s,” which this car is. As in: hard plastic is great to keep the price down, and they didn’t keep the price down and still gave hard plastic.
Everybody is bashing the interior materials. I don't see the confusion. It's a very "adult" daily driver. The Taos has room for a small family, without sacrificing the familiarity in handling with hot hatches and the like... If you have a couple little rugrats, the last thing you want is to have to clean cracker crumbs out of soft touch materials. I think VW was very wise in creating a compact SUV with enough power to DD without sucking, even if it's uninspired... It looks sharp, luxury vibes, without being pretentious. If you're 24-35 ish... Can responsibly buy a 35k car. Possibly have a small family. Need a daily driver that isn't entirely boring, looks respectable. But don't need a larger, more luxurious vehicle... Again, I don't see the confusion. The Taos might be the most VW creation in a very long time. I think it's a bigger market than "car enthusiasts" who review cars, seem to understand. I like the review format! Sub-worthy
That is a well put way to say it, it's just perfect in my eyes, coming from the Tiguan 2019 this taos is what the Tiguan should have been, if only they put a 2.0t in there for when you drop off the kiddies mwhaha
I just bought a Taos and I have to offer some rebuttals to its criticisms. Power, it's not overwhelming, but is it sufficient and zippy around town. I have not noticed any delays that seem to plague the earlier models. The engine sounds are quite refined compared to the competition and at the end of the day, how many times are you going to floor it from a red light. The interior is typical VW, most parts are well done and very Germanic and others are cost saving elements. But the vehicle has a sense of refinement in its drive, the steering is very precise, handles better than you would think and the ride is well sorted. Not too firm, not too soft, VW hit the sweet spot. Kia and others might offer more soft touches, but lack the maturity of a well engineered product, which the Germans do best. Lastly, there are some Audi touches, the digital cockpit is quite nice, ambient lighting is better than most of the competition, even in higher price brackets. This is a very nice compact SUV, I had a few trepidations about the specs, but go test drive, you will find yourself surprised, it is pretty well done. I opted for the SEL trim with panoramic roof, basically all in, would purchase again, thanks for reading if you made it this far :)
Totally agree! We have an SE 4-Motion which we absolutely love. Very capable all around utilitarian vehicle. Lots of cargo space. Drove from San Diego, CA to Baton Rouge, LA. Continued on to Charleston, SC. ALWAYS got well over 34mpg on 87 octane, and we found it relatively quiet on the highway. Not really lacking for power either. And we came out of an Audi Q3 Quattro. The fine line between the power the Taos does have WRT the real world MPG it delivers is perfect in my opinion.
I just bought this vehicle today. I absolutely love it. I need it for exactly what you did with it. Got 37 mpg on the drive home from the dealer. Paid $32,700 off the lot which I’m happy with.
are you still happy?
Haha...shout out from #Kenya 🇰🇪 .. 18:11.. Would be great if we got the Taos, we only get the Polo and Tiguan locally assembled here. It's Subaru country though! I'm sure you saw that. Love the show ✌️
Another great review; really appreciate the efforts to use the same locations, techniques and camera angles to help make valid comparisons between vehicles. Can’t wait to see the improvements to the DS “proving grounds”. Keep up the good work! Sadly this VW is overall somewhat disappointing, but the dual clutch tranny did surprisingly well off-road. Higher cabin noise is a deal breaker for me on those longer trips. CS-5 has my vote in this class right now and can actually still be found on dealer lots here in FL.
I love my 2022 Taos SE, I get compliments cus I always keep it looking sharp. I bought it October 2021 and only has 6400 miles, and I intend to keep it for a long time. 😉😊
I had a TAOS it’s is a GREAT city car or even just living in the high desert will get you to 80 percent of place. And the cargo space NEVER let me down with needed cargo space… I used that car to the max. Only thing That needed some refinement was the transmission. Got it for 23k such a great price . My other cars atlas (Taos replacement) and 1992 gmc 3500HD
Great review, the Taos 4motion is what we are looking at for our get around vehicle in Maine.
Exelent TEST of the 4wd system Thank You for your content. 👍
Excellent review 👍
Agree it's terrific driver, you hit the important stuff, the only down is the tire noise maybe it's the OEM fit; the Conti's on my otherSportwagen TDI are really good in that regard. On my front driver the 8 spd is absolutely terrific, always in the right cog. Seats with lumbar adjustment are outstanding. Right, the trip odometer I haven't figured out and use the car data window. And that lets me hyper mile, the flat road 65 mph local stuff nets always over 41 - like 45 even - which just flat out amazing. I think the fwd has plenty of pull with the 1.5, which engine has a terrific reputation in the eurozone. Nice review, thanks.
Awesome review. Love seeing crossovers tackle this road. Also love seeing the maverick in the background. Would be cool to get an update on how it’s been since you’ve got it
We have an update on the Maverick coming in a couple weeks.
I absolutely loved the Taos, I hated the Tiguan because it was way too underpowered and the Taos is more peppy. The Taos is 1000x better than the Kia Seltos, I drove that and wanted to turn right back around, it was sooo loud, not smooth at all, and overall very disappointing. I ended up trading my Arteon in for an Atlas because the Taos's are hard to find in SEL trim and Kings Red color. Atlas are easier to find.
Not sure if you will reply, but how do you find the Atlas? I have the 22 Taos at top trim and i love it. Im just going to need more room soon with kids on the way.
People who buy Taos want better fuel economy. Atlas is way too thirsty on fuel. Taos is a huge downgrade from the Golf, interior is really bad on the Taos.
Another enjoyable video-thank you! As a fellow dweller in the Seattle area I’d love it if you could share more information about the roads you drive. Not your private course, naturally, but I’d love to try my hand (and Subie) at the places you use for your test drives and reviews.
Pretty easy to figure out if you pay attention to the driving scenes when he's on i90 and just off the exit. I plan on checking out his spots with my WRX and later this year my Subaru Ascent. I live about 30 minutes from where he does the offroad tests. In fact, the spot at 18:28 I'm pretty sure I cut down my christmas tree from that exact spot a couple years ago (just to the right of the power line structure.
Nice video I have the awd Taos would never take it off road.It’s not fast but definitely not slow I find it be quite zippy for the power it has.
1.5 faster than anything around its segments
That is actually pretty damn impressive! So much better then 1995-2017 outback’s and Toyota 2001-2022 rav4, highlander, and all Hyundai vehicles lmao!
Not even in the same catagory as the new CX50...............Paul
Too bad Subaru, Toyota and Hyundai would blow the brakes off ANY VW in terms of reliability lmao!
Great video!
Hrv soon I hope! Good video is always 👍🏽👍🏽
We're filming the all-new HR-V in June.
In your opinion, which does better in trail access or forest road environments; The VW taos, or the kia seltos? I'm a huge fan of vw and it seems that the taos did better, but it's not on the same course as your seltos video so I'd rather take your word for it. Thanks!
great vedio..can i ask a question , who is gave new generation vehicles to you...are you buying?
I really like Mr Ryan's reviews showing vehicles' both on and off-road. I may move to Europe in a couple of years. Right now the best vehicle I see for me is related to this Taos (who knows in 2 years). It solved Ryan's 2 main complaints: interior quality and power. Skoda Karoq. Based on this Taos, it has nicer interior (including removable back 3 section seat, any or all sections!) and can be had with VW 2.0 TDI, 150hp, 256lbft torque. So same hp, but significant torque. And 40mpg! The competition for me is Subaru. But Skoda is nicer, if not as offroad, and knowledgeable service much more available.
Would you prefer this over the new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross? Which interior and AWD system do you prefer?
Big fan of your reviews, so I would love a recap of your recommended models; a "buyer's guide" of sorts. For example, as a geologist by trade and hiker by hobby, I do lots of rough dirt road stuff (think unmaintained USFS) and sometimes transport my bike around, but it's not rock scrambles in Moab. Some crossovers seem too much like simple appearance packages with bad clearances, etc., but true rough and tumble things like Jeeps or 4Runners are pricey toys that I'd use only rarely to their full potential. (Add other other considerations such as mpgs, reliability, and size for day-to-day in-city living.) I've been eyeing the Bronco Sport, but it's hard to know if this is the only thing fitting the bill or if I've overlooked something. So your input on topics like this in a semi-regular buyer's guide would be much appreciated by me and, I'd hazard, other viewers, too!
Get a forester
looks cool. i wish quality was there overall!
Me reckon it always better to opt for a mazda CX 5 may be .... There are a tonne of crossovers which sometimes doesn't stand out for that purpose and VW's ...I started to hate them ... For me Toureag is their proper cross over with a longitudinal engine and they always keep it as so premium - would have provided more choice to customers
Thanks! For the review, one thing this vehicles can do if you want to do a 0-60 is launch control, it will do more than a second faster than the 8.4, I did it myself and it works great, I am surprised no other vehicle in this category and price point offer this feature. This little turbo engine using 93 octane gas will increase the hp but to save $ 87 is ok to use. I like the driving dynamics, the steering feels nice and the suspension is well tuned with the vehicle, it corner well, filling security on the road, also the 4MOTION has proved to be good, if you want a little more ground clearance you can buy a lift kid they sell for all the vw SUVs called "Basecamp accessories". I like the space it offers inside, over all I think it is a great vehicle
Why would this vehicle even have a launch control system is kind of useless imo.
LC is useless any way unless you are into racing vehicles, but I was surprised that a small budget SUV like this one has one, that is a + no matter how you see it, then agen it can do 0 to 60 in 7 seconds (Not 8.4) and that time is above average for this price segment, the one I tested is the basic S model with 4MOTION, priced 27,895. Not bad at all
Is funny that folks talk about low speed "brake vectoring" like it's not 20+ year old tech. VW introduced EDL (Electronic Differential Lock) back in 1995 on the Corrado VR6 and Toyota A-TRAC (Active Trac) in 2000-2001, I think first in the Land Cruiser. Both apply brakes to the wheel that's spinning to transfer torque to the side that isn't. The only thing that makes them different from any normal ABS system is that they have a pump to make their own brake pressure which is probably a small added cost and thus why not *all* cars have had it since then. The biggest mistake people make with these systems is not giving them time to do their thing. If you roll slow into a lifted tire scenario on a climb, sometimes the tire start to spin, while the car stops and sometimes even rolls backward a little, and then people panic and get off the gas or even hit the brakes. For these systems to work you just have to stay steady on the gas, give it time to recognize the wheelspin and apply the brakes and start pulling itself forward.
Would another 20 pony's under the hood and a slightly better interior be enough to make worthwhile or competitive in its class?
question..when you accelerated did you have the vehicle in Sports mode? You said there was not a lot of lower, however I imagine it is punchier in Sports mode?
Got my Jeep compass Trail Hawk yesterday.. Thanks for the Review Trail Hawk just got some upgrades 360 cam And some other stuffs
hmm is that Issaquah?? lol, we bought a Taos about a year ago, mainly to take up to the mountains to snowboard but this makes me wanna take some trails on! Great video
Outside issaquah. Near Snoqualmie.
Excuse me what? This does not compete with the Forester, CR-V or Tuscon. This competes with HR-V, Kona, Trailblazer, Envision, Bronco Sport, Seltos, C-HR, Renegade, Kicks, and Crosstrek.
Between the color and exterior? is really not that bad.. It's in the interior which shows just what you are buying, or more to the point, "missing." For an new car/entry level/new driver, though?? Not bad..Okay, the Off-Road trail test, IMPRESSED me.. Ryan, please let me know where you got that STI hoodie.. Please?? lol
Nice video, please test the 2022 Tiguan 4motion
Excellent! Would you say Tiguan is a better value at only about $3K more for similar specs? I’d imagine interior is higher quality. That reminds me, can you do a review (including off-road) of the 2022+ Tiguans? While its more of a facelift, they did tune the driving a bit. Also, this is essentially a cheaper Q3, right? Thank you for these excellent reviews!
1.4 engine in the taos is more reliable than the 2.0 in the tiguan.
Hi Ryan. One of your last comments was that it could use a set of all terrains. I have been looking for them for my Taos se 4motion and can’t find them. What can u recommend for all terrains. Thank u Jennifer. Great videos by the way!😄
Thanks for watching. Look for Falken Wildpeaks
@@drivingsports thank you!
I have a Taos S 4Motion. My car really grew on me and the fact that it can handle off-roading is great. I do think it is slow unfortunately. I also feel like the interior is quite cheap feeling, especially the cloth seats on the S trim. Other than that I love it. I use to have a Golf SE 2019 and the interior quality of the Taos is definitively a huge downgrade. Mine is equipped with the adaptive cruise control stuff.
Luckily its turbo charged tune it or see if you get more power using prem gas
plastic in interior is using also Audi Q2 and Q3 this is normal how they saying for mid range cars
wait for Unitronic 87/91 ocotane tune. it will be perfect. DSG is what made the 4Motion amazing.
Go to sel pay more u get beats audio IQ DRIVE 19 inch wheels heated ventilated seats heated steering
8 sec 0 to 60, doesn't sound suuuuper slow for a small suv, I think for the price it is better than the other cars on the segment, or at least it sound like it when you say the dsg is great, the crawling is impressive, and the seats are comfortable and you didn't rock the bottom at all.
What's the name of the trail, I really want to to trying it out!! I am new to off road and this trail seems easy for a truck and It looks like a great place for bigginers.
Comparing this to your (somewhat) recent review of the Rav4 TRD offroad, that'll handle this course with ease, right? I remember you being slightly let down with it's performance offroad, and you didn't even take it to your own test course. (Which you said here is for more advanced vehicles)
Just going through the videos on your channel, and it looks like the most direct competitor is really the Chevrolet Trailblazer. I also wonder why you came away with a more positive review of this vehicle than you did the Trailblazer? Is the suspension quality and slow speed control that much better on this VW?
The Toas is notably larger than the Trailblazer. (In wheelbase, width and lenght.) Both these vehicles are on the pricy side for what you get, but being larger the Toas just doen't seem like quite as much of a stretch.
Looks great but needs improved interior materials, as you said. Also, maybe a 2-Liter turbo engine?
Did you mention the torque of this thing?
What was the overheating thing you kept talking about? Does transfering power create a lot of heat in the transmission?
AWD had a multi-plate clutch to transfer power to rear wheels. That’s what overhearts.
@@drivingsports Cool thanks for the reply!
The Taos with a 2.0 turbo and a 2 inch lift and better off road tires would be a blast !
Think I'd rather have the Atlas CS. I believe it has more ground clearance. Seemed to do well in that video you made a while back.
CX50 has more than either and better off road ability............Paul
I'm thinking of Tiguan and Taos. Which one should i buy? I feel the Tiguan might be a bit too big...is Taos good enough for a family of 4 (2kids)?
The Tiguan is quite small. I suspect after a family of 4 uses one for a bit, you’ll be needing more room. I couldn’t imagine anyone being happy in something even smaller than the Tiguan.
I test drove Taos in this same trim w/7 speed dsg last week. Thirty minutes of driving around and you realize this is a daily driver at best. Actually I found the FWD w/8 speed automatic a better drive, but even the SEL trim has a cheap feel as well which was disappointing considering it was $34k. Thanks for the review Ryan.
Yes, it has the cheap feel of a Jetta. Really sad how down market VW has gone with interiors in recent years.
@@DavGreg The new Jetta GLI interior is stunning. Same with the id.4 and golf.
I got a tiguan R for the same price no complaints
@@mauricebarry8858 Stunning if Your requirements are VERY low...........Paul
@@paulholterhaus7084 I saw it in person. 2022 Jetta GLI interior. The digital dash, the ambient lightning, the pedals, the seats, the screen, the whole ambience was excellent to sit in. I sat in that car far longer than any other car at the Chicago Auto Show just to admire it because it was an achieveable car that was absolutely stunning. I don't know what your stunning is, though.
I would 10 to 1 take a new CX50 with standard AWD, Similar price.......Vastly nicer.......26 sensers to guarantee power goes to apropriate wheels........More ground clearance and IS a true SUV....Like Forester........The ONLY 2 I know of And Heads up display which I fell in love with Day one.................Paul
I would love to see the maverick in this trail although I know it can do it
You need to review the new Tiguan.
a 30 minute review and we didn’t see how the sunroof functions. which is a big selling point because of how large and beautiful it is
If you are going to complain about road noise, how about trying it with the rear seats up and the parcel cover done up.
Can you please try the same off road path with a FWD crossover to see how limited they are.
We did this trail with the 2WD VW ID.4 last year. kzhead.info/sun/fpGKZdNxbaapooE/bejne.html
It still kills me that this thing replaced the Alltrack. I don't have it anymore but I crammed a set of 225/55 Falken Wildpeaks under my Alltrack and it could do anything this thing could do and it with a smile plus it didn't hurt that it behaved exactly like a Golf on tarmac as well. I was unable to resolve the leaky sunroof issue and have since traded my Alltrack in for a 2022 4x4 Frontier. Leaking aside it was a fantastic little machine and deserves to still be in production. It's a damn shame that consumers in the US don't know any better and would prefer something along the lines of this Taos vs a lifted wagon.
It really is sad how VW has cheapened it's interiors. As I recall my Gen II Jetta had a better interior.
Good Car,,,
What happens if you actually push start/stop button while driving? It seem at a wrong place
Nothing. The computers are smart enough to not let that do anything.
Dual Clutch trannies aren't great for off roading (nor are CVT), I guess good old torque converter automatics are the best for off roading,
I test drove one and was disappointed. I had owned a Tiguan several years ago and like it. The Taos is only a couple thousand cheaper than the Tiguan but I found a swath of hard plastic surfaces in the interior. Also the engine seemed to struggle getting off the line and was a noisy lump driving around town.
the size is like the 1st gen Tiguan. I still like the twin charger engine of Tiguan (super charge + turbo charger)
tiguans use the ea888.3B engine, with a single turbo not a supercharger
I guess that ground clearance number is at fully laden capacity. I have a Tiguan and VW India quotes 175mm, but in reality clearance is around 200mm
Yes, it is. The numbers are all over the place on the "unladen".
Wow! As soon as I heard the horsepower and road clearance figures for the Taos, I moved on. Thanks for advising me of this information so early. Still gave YOU a thumbs up! LOL
if Taos had 2.0t，mind blowing.
You have to remember it is turbo charged, the turbo engages at certain RPMs this is the reason for lack of power, you have to wait for turbo to engage. Another good thin about this VW is MPG it makes about 30 all over, I pretty sure it is way better than all the vehicles you've mentioned in this review.
I am averaging 33 overall with my cx30.....even tho it is not suppose to do that............Paul
I think that you are on the wrong side with competitors, Forester and Cx-5 are above level. Right competitors are Crosstrek, Corolla Cross, HR-V.
Нужно сделать разнообразие в припятствиях для машин ( песок ,грязь ,каменистый подъем уже есть))
I was happy with our Taos until we started having multiple issues, had to dump it at a huge loss.
4th gen Haldex? My 2016 Tiguan had a 5th gen Haldex
VW just needs to make their engines more powerful. The Tiguan is also underpowered.
They can't because of Dieselgate
VW is one of top from German cars about plastic interior also Audi Q2,Q3 is using plastic I think this today what they doing DSG is better then CVT
This thing needs the 2.0t (or even 1.8t) in a similar fashion to the first gen Tiguan. Those were really fun little SUVs! I’m a little disappointed in the direction VW has been going in the last few years. They used to be in that same sweet spot as Mazda as being a premium (but not luxury) option for those that wanted something a little different. You still pay the premium price, but they took a dive in overall quality.
I own a 22 taos with the 4MOTION and DSG transmission, I purchased a Burger throttle tuner and it's like night and day difference, it's responsive and quick, 7.5 0-60 love how smooth this vehicles feels, also you can do launch control and it will take off even faster
People always sleep on vw's awd systems. I have a 1st gen VW touareg V8 that will do most things that stock jeeps will do.
What a great review! I will not buy one now ! Thanks guys :-)
nice
Nice
Great video as always, but remember the Taos is a Subcompact SUV and its competition is The CrossTrek, HRV , etc...!!
I like the Taos except for the interior. I think Kia, Hyundai, Mazda, and Subaru, offer more.
DSG power!
Debating a 2024 highline (sel) 4motion, just hesitant due to reliability concerns I’ve seen…
I'm must say, that Germany's cosy relationship with Russia influenced my attitude towards things made there. They were warned for many years how this might end. Sadly they never listened.
This is made in Argentina 😂
@@NormandyFoye So what? Is VW an Argentinian company? Where does the profit goes?
VW Taos or Mazda CX30 ...Which of the two is the best Off-Road?
Taos.
I would like to note: The CX30 rolled back much less during testing. There was much less lurching back and forth. Also, during the sport mode launch, the rear brakes were still engaged. The rear tires were being dragged. Lastly, you were able to crawl uphill at 1 mph in the Mazda. I rewatched it for reference.
I haven't watched that one in a year. Good to note. I would say however, we JUST filmed another CX-30 review and, well, watch what happens when that video drops in the next couple weeks.
"Once you get into the mid-30s you start to expect something better" Dont... The mid-30s is the equivalent of 20k a few years ago.. I don't believe this will change, so might as well change expectations again...
Except other car makers do it better in this price range.
Ya.. 30k is the new 20k. So...
Nothing like the subaru cars 😉
This is a Volkswagen….
Its like hes trying to make it fail excellent haldex system
You did not do the Launch control it should be 6.5sec on 0-60.
needs a hybrid option and maybe some real off road chops
It's Ironic... Because you would need Machos more power to compete with TAOS, NM traffic... let alone Santa Fe. And at Rush Hour... No Way Jose'... Maybe that would be a good test for it! LOL
I feel that he was a bit condescending when he smirked at the power of the Taos while climbing up those rocks. Realistically, 99.9% of people that buy this car aren't buying it for its off road capabilities. They just like knowing that if it gets a little shitty where you're going, then it's AWD coupled with the trail mode will get you around. It does that. I would also guess that 95% of the time these cars are moving it's on pavement. If you add more power to make it a bit more off road capable, you also add more cost to the car as well as more money down the drain in gas money. Give me the lower powered SUV that provides utility, saves me gas money, and can get me around on those rare occasions that I go up a trail.
Funny you complained about noise. Almost every review I've read or watched comments how quiet it is for the segment (even super picky and critical Consumer Reports).
I've commented on other review videos that VW really messed up by using this new 1.5l TSI engine vs. the (discontinued) VW Alltrack's much better 1.8l TSI. I had considered a Taos as a replacement for my Alltrack. Then I drove both the FWD and AWD versions and was completely unimpressed. I ended up going in a completely different direction and bought a new Hyundai Tucson PHEV Limited. While it's certainly more expensive at the point of purchase, after I get the $6,587 Federal tax credit and a portion of my State's $2,500 credit, it will cost way less than an equivalent Taos. Factor in the significantly reduced cost of operating a PHEV over a conventional gas vehicle, and the decision to buy the Tucson was easy.
how are you liking it? thats the hybrid turbo version you got, correct? i also looked at the taos but it was so severely underpowered, i went with a new 2020 hyundai santa fe limited 2.0T AWD. 235 hp and 256 lb ft of torque
Hey, another Tucson owner here! Mine has the 1.6 turbo engine with the 7 speed DCT. It is mild hybrid. I love it to bits! It feels very sporty to drive and has even taken me to some cool campsites already.
Replaced my Alltrack with an Outback XT Onyx. Would have loved to buy a Volvo V60 Cross Country but just could not find one in stock.
@@DavGreg I'm thinking about getting a 19 Alltrack pretty soon, what did you think of yours?
You're wrong about the ground clearance. The ground clearance for the front wheel drive model is 6.4 inches, and the all wheel drive 4motion model's have 7.6 inches of ground clearance. Check you facts.
My wife owns this car. We like most things about it but the throttle's hit and miss power delivery (that you observed) needs a software throttle map update. Strange that a new GTI is spot on and this is so off.
It's not strange, the Golf GTI has 2.0L engine and the Taos has only 1.5L. You are comparing a watermelon with an apple.
Doesn’t the Taos compete with the likes of the Seltos, Crosstrek, Corolla Cross, HR-V, etc.? The Tiguan is competing with the Tucson, Sportage, CR-V, etc., no?
really enjoy your reviews. I'll put my 2021 Crosstrek with a 2" lift and Pirelli All Terrain Plus tires against this toy lol Again , nice review
I just got my VW Taus S with AWD for $27,509
My 2023 4 motion is not slow. It’s faster than our Lexus NX 300. Safer, peppier and 36 miles to the gallon.
Very nice vehicle, But it's too under powered. For the price, Should at least offer a more powerful motor option. Until then I'll look at other options.
There is a launch mode haha.
4:55 The question shouldn't be will it get us there? Rather, will it get us back. I ran into two Brothers on an exploring (maintained gravel at worst) trip, one had a Audi Q5 the other a VW Tiguan both still under warranty. Neither would go past the end of the pavement. Not because of conditions but because both had been stranded so many time with broken German junk that they wouldn't leave cell service........ A nice review, thanx.
Too bad VW did not put the motor that is in the GTI in the Taos.