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2026 Volkswagen Taos S

SUV · 174 hp · 28–31 mpg combined

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$26,500Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

174 hp28–31 mpg combinedAWD / FWD

Good

174 horsepower
Adaptive cruise control standard
Heated front seats standard
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay

Watch for

Single-zone front air conditioning
Manual front-seat adjustments
4 total speakers

The 2026 Volkswagen Taos S has an MSRP of $26,500 with front-wheel drive and $28,200 with all-wheel drive. Both versions use a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine producing 174 horsepower and an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Fuel economy runs from an EPA-estimated 28 mpg combined with all-wheel drive to 31 mpg combined with front-wheel drive.

The cabin seats 5, while cargo capacity ranges from 24.9 to 27.9 cu ft. Standard equipment includes an 8.0-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, keyless ignition, adaptive cruise control, a rearview camera, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. The front seats have 6-way manual adjustment, and the climate system is single-zone.

Standard driver-assistance features include blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert and a pre-collision safety system. The basic and powertrain warranties cover 48 months or 50,000 miles, while maintenance coverage runs for 24 months or 20,000 miles.

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16 factory options, from $43 to $713.

Taos Adventure Package$713

Extended Range Remote Start$525

Roof Rack$479

Rearview Mirror w/HomeLink®$405

VW Care$305

Rubber Mats Kit$296

Carpeted Mats Kit$296

Splash Guards$237

Privacy Cover$231

Dynamic Center Caps$220

Bumperdillo® Black$175

Bumperdillo® Chrome$175

Commercial Fleet Telematics, 4 years$144

Combination Roadside Kit$111

Roadside Assistance Kit$90

First Aid Kit$43

Which Taos is right for you?

Four trims, $26,500 to $35,900. Tap one to open it.

$26,500This trimS174 hp $29,260+$2,760SE174 hp $31,510+$5,010SE Black174 hp $35,900+$9,400SEL174 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $4,390, 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

115 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

1 interior

Gray/Black

Cloth.

5 factory paints

Deep Black Pearl
Pyrite Silver Metallic
Pure White
Platinum Gray Metallic
Monterey Blue Pearl

Safety and recalls

1 recall campaign on file.

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NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Taos. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

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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