2026 Volkswagen Taos Model Specs & Features | Fort Wayne, IN
Bold, connected, and versatile, the 2026 Volkswagen Taos is built to add a fresh dose of fun to your daily routine. Thoughtful comfort features, eye-catching design elements, and premium technologies abound throughout this compact SUV, and a turbocharged engine powers each drive. Learn more about everything the 2026 Taos has to offer, from the interior to the performance and technology, with this model review created by the team at Vorderman Volkswagen. Compare the available model options and see their standard equipment using our Taos trims page.
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2026 Volkswagen Taos Exterior Design
Sleek, modern design and distinctive styling details characterize the exterior of the 2026 Volkswagen Taos. The entry-level Taos S trim is equipped with full LED lighting, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and dark 17-inch alloy wheels with a deeply chiseled design. In higher trim levels, the Taos includes larger 18- or 19-inch wheels, a grille-integrated LED light bar, and a panoramic sunroof for enhanced style.
What are the standard and available Taos exterior features?
Standard (S):
- 17-in. alloy wheels
- Black exterior styling elements
- LED automatic projector headlights with coming/leaving home feature
- LED daytime running lights
- Connected LED taillights with illuminated VW badge
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Power-adjustable, manual folding side mirrors
- Roof rails
Available with higher trims:
- 18- or 19-in. alloy wheels
- Adaptive front lighting system with dynamic cornering lights
- Front grille-integrated LED light bar
- Heated windshield washer nozzles
- Gloss black roof and spoiler
- Power tilting/sliding panoramic sunroof
2026 Volkswagen Taos Interior Features
A comfortable and practical interior layout in the 2026 VW Taos is designed to support and enhance your daily driving experience. With the base S trim, the Taos interior includes standard cloth seat upholstery, a heated steering wheel, and a 60/40-split rear seat. For more premium appeal and greater comfort throughout the changing seasons, higher-level Taos trims include either leather or CloudTex/cloth seat upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, and a dual-zone automatic climate control system.
What are the standard and available Taos interior features?
Standard (S):
- Cloth seat upholstery
- Six-way manual front seats
- 60/40 split-folding rear seat with center armrest and pass-through
- Heated, leatherette-wrapped, multifunction steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped gear shift knob
- Front center armrest with storage compartment
- Manual climate control
Available with higher trims:
- CloudTex/cloth or leather seat upholstery
- Eight-way power driver's seat
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Climatronic® Touch dual-zone automatic climate control
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Keyless entry
- Ambient interior lighting
Cargo Space & Seating Capacity
The 2026 VW Taos is built with two rows of seating and flexible cargo space because of its folding second-row seat. See the key cargo specs and interior dimensions below.
- Seating capacity: Five
- Passenger volume: 99.5 cu.-ft.
- Max. cargo volume: 65.9 cu.-ft.
- Cargo volume behind second row: 27.9 cu.-ft.
- Headroom (front/rear): 40.7 / 39.8 in.
- Legroom (front/rear): 40.1 / 37.9 in.
2026 Volkswagen Taos Engine & Performance
A responsive, turbocharged engine powers every 2026 VW Taos. The 1.5L TSI® turbo four-cylinder engine of the Taos is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and makes 174 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. Fuel efficiency for the Taos is determined by the drivetrain; models with front-wheel drive (FWD) achieve up to 36 highway MPG, and models with 4MOTION® all-wheel drive (AWD) make up to 33 highway MPG.
What are the VW Taos engine specs?
| Engine | 1.5L TSI turbo four-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Horsepower | 174 HP |
| Torque | 184 lb.-ft. |
| EPA-est. FWD MPG | 28 city / 36 highway |
| EPA-est. AWD MPG | 25 city / 33 highway |
| Drivetrain | FWD / 4MOTION AWD |
| Transmission | Eight-speed automatic |
2026 Volkswagen Taos Safety & Technology
A full selection of driver assistance features and intuitive digital displays in the 2026 VW Taos enhances your ability to respond to hazards and streamlines connectivity. The Taos S includes the IQ.DRIVE® driver assist technologies suite with front assist, adaptive cruise control, and lane assist, along with an 8-inch VW Digital Cockpit instrument panel display, 8-inch multimedia touchscreen display, and App-Connect® with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.
Higher Taos trims provide front and rear park distance control with maneuver braking and a dynamic road sign display for enhanced confidence in parking lots and highway driving. Infotainment upgrades found in advanced Taos trims include a 10.25-inch VW Digital Cockpit Pro instrument panel display, wireless device charging, an eight-speaker VW premium sound system, and remote start capabilities.
What are the standard and available Taos safety features?
Standard (S):
- IQ.DRIVE® driver assist technologies
- Travel assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Active blind spot monitor
- Rear traffic alert
- Front assist with forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian monitoring
- Emergency assist
- Lane assist
- Rearview camera system
- Automatic post-collision braking system
- Light Assist automatic high beams
- Anti-theft engine immobilizer
Available with higher trims:
- Front and rear park distance control with maneuver braking
- Dynamic road sign display
What are the standard and available Taos technology features?
Standard (S):
- 8-in. VW Digital Cockpit instrument panel display
- 8-in. multimedia touchscreen display
- Four-speaker sound system
- HD Radio™
- Bluetooth®
- App-Connect (wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto)
- Two front 45W fast-charging USB-C ports
- myVW+ connected services capability
- Wi-Fi® hotspot capability
Available with higher trims:
- 8-in. multimedia touchscreen display with voice control
- 10.25-in. VW Digital Cockpit Pro instrument panel display
- SiriusXM® with 360L capability
- Wireless device charging
- Rear 45W fast-charging USB-C port
- Navigation
- Six-speaker sound system or eight-speaker VW premium sound system with subwoofer
- Remote engine start
2026 Volkswagen Taos Trim Levels
- S $26,500*
- SE $29,260*
- SE Black $31,510*
- SEL $35,900*
2026 Volkswagen Taos FAQs
What is the towing capacity of the 2026 Volkswagen Taos?
The 2026 VW Taos is not rated for towing.
How many passengers can the 2026 Volkswagen Taos seat?
The 2026 VW Taos can seat five travelers with two rows of seating.
Does the 2026 Volkswagen Taos offer all-wheel drive?
Yes, the 2026 VW Taos offers 4MOTION AWD with the S, SE, and SE Black trims. The Taos SEL trim includes standard 4MOTION AWD.
2024 Volkswagen Taos Review | Color Options & Technology
Make the 2024 Volkswagen Taos your world when you settle into its spacious embrace. For a compact SUV, it boasts a lot of room for you, your passengers, and your cargo. You’ll also be able to experience distinctive style, high-end amenities, and standard, advanced driver assistance technologies in the VW Taos. Read through this 2024 VW Taos review helpfully crafted by the team at Vorderman Volkswagen to learn more about everything from the exterior paint color options to the engine specs. For details on which features are available with which model, head over to our accompanying trims guide.
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2024 Volkswagen Taos Interior Design & Cargo Space
Ample cargo space, roomy passenger accommodations, and comfort-focused seating bring the 2024 Volkswagen Taos cabin to life. If you’re looking for maximized cargo space, choose a Taos with front-wheel drive (FWD) — FWD models boast 65.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity behind the front seats and 27.9 cubic feet with the rear seats upright. If all-wheel drive (AWD) is more your driving style, your cargo space will be slightly reduced — 60.2 cubic feet behind the front row and 24.9 cubic feet behind the second row.
Besides space, what makes the VW Taos interior an excellent choice for those seeking plush comforts? The available heated and ventilated front seats set the tone regardless of the season, as does the Climatronic® Touch dual-zone automatic climate control. Admire the stars or clouds through the available power tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof. Available interior features include:
- Eight-way power driver’s seat
- Six-way manual front passenger’s seat
- CloudTex and cloth, CloudTex, or leather seat upholstery
- Power tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof
- Climatronic Touch dual-zone automatic climate control
- Heated and ventilated front seats
2024 Volkswagen Taos Engine Specs
Establish your presence on the road with the surprisingly fuel-efficient 1.5L TSI® turbo four-cylinder engine included with the 2024 Volkswagen Taos. Standard with FWD and available with 4MOTION® AWD, this SUV is ready to take on whatever you’re planning to do with your day. The FWD Taos comes with eight-speed automatic transmission, while the AWD Taos is equipped with a seven-speed DSG® dual-clutch automatic transmission. Engine specs include:
Engine | 1.5L TSI turbo four-cylinder |
Horsepower | 158 HP |
Torque | 184 lb.-ft. |
EPA-Estimated MPG (City/Hwy) | 28 / 36 |
2024 Volkswagen Taos Safety & Technology Options
The 2024 VW Taos is filled with up-to-date driver assistance and infotainment technologies. New for 2024 is IQ.DRIVE® that’s standard across the entire Taos lineup. IQ.DRIVE is a driver assistance suite filled with various enhanced systems — everything from adaptive cruise control to lane assist. Available driver assist systems include:
- Rearview camera system
- Parking distance control
- Light assist
- Dynamic road sign display
- IQ.DRIVE®
- Travel assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Active blind spot monitor
- Rear traffic alert
- Front assist
- Emergency assist
- Lane assist
Effortless connectivity is the goal of the 2024 VW Taos infotainment technologies. No matter which VW Taos model you select, you’ll be able to link to the infotainment system via App-Connect® — Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. Stay on top of the latest vehicle updates with the standard Volkswagen Digital Cockpit or upgraded, larger Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro. Available technology features include:
- Four- or six-speaker sound system or BeatsAudio® eight-speaker sound system
- 6.5- or 8-in. infotainment touchscreen
- AM/FM/HD Radio™
- SiriusXM® with 360L
- 8-in. Volkswagen Digital Cockpit or 10.25-in. Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro
- Wireless charging
- Wired or wireless App-Connect (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto)
- VW Car-Net® with remote access, safe and secure, and Wi-Fi® hotspot
2024 Volkswagen Taos Color Options Available
- Dusk Blue Metallic
- Platinum Gray Metallic
- Pyrite Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
- Pure White
- Kings Red Metallic
- Cornflower Blue
- Pure Gray
2024 Volkswagen Taos Trim Levels
- 2024 Volkswagen Taos S - Starting at $23,995 MSRP
- 2024 Volkswagen Taos SE - Starting at $28,165 MSRP
- 2024 Volkswagen Taos SEL - Starting at $33,515 MSRP
2024 Volkswagen Taos for Sale in Fort Wayne, IN
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2026 Volkswagen Taos for Sale in Fort Wayne, IN
Vorderman Volkswagen is the place to find your new VW Taos. Browse our current inventory to find your ideal new model for sale in Fort Wayne, IN, and book a test drive appointment to experience its dynamic blend of performance, style, and connectivity. Reach out to one of our Volkswagen professionals online or by calling us at (260) 489-7900.
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