Top 10 Questions About the 2023 Volkswagen Taos Answered

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What Kind of Vehicle Is the Taos?

The 2023 Volkswagen Taos available at Ancira Volkswagen of San Antonio is a subcompact crossover SUV with four doors and a rear liftgate. The wheelbase is 105.6 inches. The ground clearance is 6.6 inches, and the overall length is 175.8 inches, which is 14.65 feet.

What’s New for the 2023 Model?

The top 10 questions about the 2023 Volkswagen Taos have a lot to do with what’s different between this model year and the last, and the most notable change is that Volkswagen has expanded the standard equipment, which makes the base model an even better value. In addition, the full IQ.Drive suite is now standard with the up-level trim, and the top trim gets a panoramic sunroof.

What Is the Passenger Roominess and Cargo Space Like?

Passenger and cargo space are hot topics among our top 10 questions answered because it’s always a concern for consumers considering a subcompact. The good news is that VW does a lot with the space available. The Taos is a five-seater that provides more than 40 inches of front legroom, almost 38 inches of second-row legroom and approximately 25 cubic feet of dedicated cargo space.

Which Trim Levels Are Available for the Taos?

Ancira Volkswagen of San Antonio offers three trim levels for the 2023 Volkswagen Taos. The Taos S is the most affordable but delivers an impressive array of features at this price point. The up-level SE adds many additional amenities and technologies, and the top-spec SEL adds high-end features, such as genuine leather upholstery, ambient interior lighting and a premium sound system.

Is All-Wheel Drive Available?

The topic of all-wheel drive is easily among our top 10 questions answered because the option isn’t yet common among subcompact crossovers. The answer is yes, it’s available. You can select it as an option with both the S and SE, and it comes as standard equipment with the SEL.

What Are the Powertrain Options?

Every 2023 Volkswagen Taos is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel-drive models pair that engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel-drive models pair it with dual-clutch seven-speed automatic.

What Are the Wheels and Wheel Sizes?

All wheels are alloy. The base model has 18-inch wheels, which is an upgrade from the last model year, which had 17-inch wheels. The up-level trim has 18-inch wheels as well, and the SEL has 19-inch wheels.

Which Infotainment Features Are Available?

The base infotainment suite includes a 6.5-inch touch screen, connected services with onboard Wi-Fi and Apple and Android smartphone integration. The SE upgrades this package with an 8-inch touch screen and wireless versions of the Android and Apple software, and the top trim adds navigation.

Which Advanced Driver Assists Are Included Standard?

Front collision warning with intervention, blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic warning are all included as standard equipment.

What Advanced Driver Assists Are Optional?

The last of our top 10 questions answered has to do with the optional driver assists. The IQ.Drive suite is optional with the base model and included with the SE and SEL. It adds adaptive cruise control, an active blind-spot monitor and lane keeping. The SEL adds rear parking sensors and adaptive headlamps, which turn with the steering wheel in order to illuminate the road better through curves.

Learn More About the Volkswagen Taos

If your questions weren’t included in our top 10 questions about the 2023 Volkswagen Taos, we’re happy to answer them. Just call or email us, and we encourage you to visit Ancira Volkswagen of San Antonio so that you can test-drive the Taos and experience it for yourself.