Volkswagen Taos – Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More

The 2025 Volkswagen Taos receives several updates, including refreshed styling, enhanced technology, and a more powerful engine. The front end now features a redesigned bumper, a new grille with an available light bar, and standard LED projector headlights. At the rear, connected taillights and an illuminated Volkswagen badge add to its updated appearance. Three new paint colors and revised wheel options are also available.

Inside, the Taos gets a new dashboard layout with an 8-inch floating infotainment display as standard. Higher trims offer touch controls for climate settings and improved noise insulation. Upholstery options vary by trim, with leather seats available on the SEL.

The updated 1.5-liter turbocharged engine now produces 174 horsepower, with AWD models switching to a conventional eight-speed automatic transmission. Standard IQ.DRIVE driver assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, and emergency braking. The 2025 Taos continues to offer a balance of efficiency, technology, and versatility in the compact SUV segment.

Fitness for purpose. That is the focus for the 2025 Volkswagen Taos.

The German brand’s littlest SUV was already a big deal even before this facelift. After launching in 2021, it quickly became a cornerstone of the brand’s lineup. Taos sales are near those of the larger Atlas in America, while it’s now the best-selling Volkswagen in Canada.

This facelift thus has to walk a fine line: seem substantial, but don’t mess with success. Thankfully—at least based on our initial impressions here in San Antonio—the ‘25 Taos does just that, improving the driving experience along with a general freshening up.

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