2022 Volkswagen Taos Will Start From $24,190, Available Early Summer

The Taos runs very close to big brother Tiguan’s pricing in the mid-range; fully loaded models will crest $35,000.

After debuting the Taos last autumn, Volkswagen has now announced the pricing on its pint-sized crossover. The sub-Tiguan trucklet will serve as the entry point into the brand’s SUV lineup when it arrives in North American dealerships this summer.

The headline figure is $24,190 ($28,645 CAD), including destination, which nets buyers a front-drive Taos S (known as Trendline in Canada). Under the hood is a new 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, producing 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. Every Taos comes with the same four-pot. Front-drive models lash the engine to an eight-speed automatic transmission; a seven-speed dual-clutch unit is used on Taos 4Motion models. VW America will charge you anywhere from $1,400 to $2,045 to send power to the rear wheels; in Canada it’s a $2,500 option on the Trendline, with all other trims only available with AWD.

Standard equipment includes LED exterior lighting, a 6.5-inch touchscreen, two USB-C ports, auto headlights, and WiFi capability. VW’s crisp Digital Cockpit instrument panel is also standard across the board.

Sitting in the middle of the lineup is the SE ($28,440) / Comfortline ($34,345). This trim picks up automated emergency front braking, blind spot monitoring, an upsized 8.0-inch touchscreen, wireless phone charging with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, artificial leather seating, a power-adjustable driver seat, and more.

The SEL is the top trim at launch, ringing in at $32,685; its Canadian Highline equivalent is $38,645 CAD. This priciest Taos nets adaptive front lighting, full leather seating with heating and ventilation for the front row, ambient lighting, BeatsAudio eight-speaker sound system, and a 10.25-inch infotainment screen. A panoramic sunroof is optional in the US, and standard in Canada.

VW bundles a variety of driving assists, such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, travel assist, and emergency assist together. In America the package is called IQ.DRIVE, and is optional on the S ($995) and SE ($895), and standard on the SEL. Canada calls it the Advanced Driver Assistance Package, and it’s only an option on the top trim.