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2025 Volkswagen Taos SE Black

SUV · 174 hp · 28–31 mpg combined

Sticker from

$30,645Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$27,998Median across 126 listings

Below sticker

$2,647The MSRP, minus the median

Overview.

At a glance

174 hp28–31 mpg combinedFWD / AWD

Good

174-hp turbocharged engine
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
Front and rear parking sensors
Heated front seats, steering wheel

Watch for

All-wheel drive: EPA-estimated 28 mpg
6-way manual passenger seat

The 2025 Volkswagen Taos SE Black is a 5-seat SUV with a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine producing 174 hp.

An 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission is standard, with front-wheel drive carrying an MSRP of $30,645 and all-wheel drive carrying an MSRP of $32,345. Fuel economy ranges from an EPA-estimated 28 to 31 mpg combined, while cargo capacity ranges from 24.9 to 27.9 cu ft.

Standard cabin features include leatherette/cloth upholstery, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, dual-zone front climate control and wireless charging. The infotainment system has an 8.0-inch display, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and 6 speakers. A power glass moonroof over the first row and fixed glass over the second row are also standard. Driver-assistance equipment includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera and a pre-collision safety system.

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Market

Dealers are asking $2,647 under sticker.

That is the median across 126 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 55 days.

Sticker$30,645

Dealers ask$27,998

−$2,647

126 listings55 days median on the lot

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17 factory options, from $42 to $680.

Taos Adventure Package$680

SiriusXM® Extension$497

Roof Rack$445

Rearview Mirror w/HomeLink® Connect$405

Taos MDO Package$368

Extended Range Remote Start Add-On$315

Carpeted Mats Kit$296

Rubber Mats Kit$296

VW Care$295

Splash Guards$232

Privacy Cover$230

Carpeted Mats$190

Bumperdillo® Chrome$173

Bumperdillo® Black$173

Commercial Fleet Data Pkg., 4 years$144

Luggage Net$110

First Aid Kit$42

Which Taos is right for you?

Four trims, $25,495 to $35,195. Tap one to open it.

$25,495−$5,150S174 hp $28,395−$2,250SE174 hp $30,645This trimSE Black174 hp $35,195+$4,550SEL174 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $4,550, from SE Black to SEL.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic.

174hp1.5L four-cylinder turbo

184lb-ftTorque

28–31mpgCombined · 25–28 city · 33–36 highway

FWD / AWD8-speed shiftable automatic

5Seats

24.9–27.9 cu ftCargo volume

3,201–3,441 lbsCurb weight

4,365–4,608 lbsGVWR

937 lbsMax payload

125 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

1 interior

Black

Leatherette/cloth.

5 factory paints

Monument Gray w/Deep Black Roof
Bright Moss Green w/Deep Black Roof
Pure White w/Deep Black Roof
Cornflower Blue w/Deep Black Roof
Deep Black Pearl

Safety and recalls

2 recall campaigns on file.

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Overall4out of 5 stars

Frontal4out of 5 stars

Side—Not rated

Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2025 Taos.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic

4 yr / 50,000 mi

Powertrain

4 yr / 50,000 mi

Rust

7 yr / 100,000 mi

Roadside

3 yr / 36,000 mi

Maintenance

2 yr / 20,000 mi

Sold7 yr

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