Is The Fully Loaded 2023 Volkswagen Taos Still Affordable

The 2023 Volkswagen Taos is a well-rounded SUV with a gentle ride, responsive handling, good fuel economy, and a capable engine. The Volkswagen Taos is known to be reasonably priced and luxurious.

Volkswagen Taos S

The base model 2023 Volkswagen Taos is the Taos S, which starts at $24,155 MSRP (plus the destination fee). This baseline trim comes standard with a 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder engine with standard keyless entry and push-to-start button. Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking are also standard, even a blind spot monitoring system and digital instrument display. There is a standard 6.5-inch infotainment screen that has smartphone integration.

The S trim level comes standard with roof rails and rugged 17-inch wheels, plus the interior has soft surfaces and a leather-wrapped steering wheel making it super comfortable.

Volkswagen Taos SEL

The 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL starts at $34,535 MSRP (plus destination fee), and it is filled with so many luxurious features, such as heated windshield washer nozzles, heated side mirrors, power sunroof, rain-sensing wiper blades, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, leather seating surfaces, ventilated front seats, an upgraded 8-inch touchscreen, adaptive cruise control, remote engine start, wireless device charging. There is also a huge 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster that can be customized with user profiles.

The Volkswagen Taos S and the Volkswagen Taos SEL share the same kind of engine, which is a 1.5-liter engine with 158 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque.

Stand out

Both of these models are ready for every kind of adventure. They are small and packed with features. It’s intelligent, versatile, and always equipped to head on every occasion. There are four different all-wheel-drive modes available: Snow Mode, On-Road Mode, Off-Road Mode, and Off-Road Custom Mode. The exterior has a chiseled profile, boxed wheel arches, and an available illuminated grille. It might be small in size, but it is not on the inside. The interior is stylish and features a spacious cabin for everyone to enjoy. 

History

Starting as the Volkswagen Tharu in China, it was released for limited markets with decent success. As the need for compact SUVs grew in the Americas, Volkswagen brought the Tharu to North America, South America, and Russia as the Taos in 2020. The Taos was named after a small New Mexico city where John Muir lived. Muir was a resident of Taos that has become regarded throughout the world for his literature published on maintaining and repairing older Volkswagen models.

The Volkswagen Taos is an excellent vehicle for any small SUV shopper; it is on the higher-end trim levels, and it has plenty of standard features on the low end. 

Sunrise VW

This Volkswagen is a real winner in its class. The Volkswagen Taos S and  Volkswagen Taos SEL are both bold yet compact for everyone looking for a smaller SUV. It is also capable of all the adventures you wish to go on while still keeping you comfortable and not claustrophobic. Sunrise VW is ready to show you these spectacular vehicles. Come on in and test drive them.