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2025 Volkswagen Taos SE

SUV · 174 hp · 28–31 mpg combined

Sticker from

$28,395Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$24,991Median across 586 listings

Below sticker

$3,404The MSRP, minus the median

Overview.

At a glance

174 hp28–31 mpg combinedAWD / FWD

Good

EPA-estimated 31 mpg combined
174-hp turbo engine
Wireless smartphone integration
Heated front seats
Front and rear sensors

Watch for

AWD: 28 mpg combined
Manual passenger-seat adjustment

The 2025 Volkswagen Taos SE is a 5-seat SUV offered with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

Both versions use a 174-hp 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 31 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 28 mpg combined with all-wheel drive. Maximum payload is 937 lbs, while cargo capacity varies from 24.9 to 27.9 cubic feet.

MSRP is $28,395 with front-wheel drive and $30,095 with all-wheel drive. Standard cabin features include an 8.0-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and dual-zone front climate control. Adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, a rearview camera and front and rear parking sensors are also standard.

The basic and powertrain warranties cover 48 months or 50,000 miles. Roadside coverage lasts 36 months or 36,000 miles, and maintenance coverage lasts 24 months or 20,000 miles. This model year has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

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Market

Dealers are asking $3,404 under sticker.

That is the median across 586 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 39 days.

Sticker$28,395

Dealers ask$24,991

−$3,404

586 listings39 days median on the lot

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19 factory options, from $42 to $1,200.

Panoramic Sunroof Package$1,200

Taos Adventure Package$680

SiriusXM® Extension$497

Roof Rack$445

Rearview Mirror w/HomeLink® Connect$405

Black Wheel Package$395

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−$2,900S174 hp $28,395This trimSE174 hp $30,645+$2,250SE Black174 hp $35,195+$6,800SEL174 hp

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

The numbers.

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

174hp1.5L four-cylinder turbo

184lb-ftTorque

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

AWD / FWD8-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

123 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

Black
Gray

Both leatherette/cloth.

8 factory paints

Monument Gray
Platinum Gray Metallic
Pure White
Deep Black Pearl
Cornflower Blue
Monterey Blue Pearl
Bright Moss Green Metallic
Pyrite Silver Metallic

Safety and recalls

2 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

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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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