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2026 Volkswagen Taos SE Black

SUV · 174 hp · 28–31 mpg combined

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$31,510Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

174 hp28–31 mpg combinedAWD / FWD

Good

174-hp turbocharged engine
Standard glass moonroofs
Heated front seats standard
Front and rear parking sensors

Watch for

6-way manual passenger seat
AWD lowers combined mpg

The 2026 Volkswagen Taos SE Black is a gas SUV with seating for 5 and an MSRP of $31,510 to $33,210.

Its 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine produces 174 hp and uses an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are offered.

The front-wheel-drive version returns an EPA-estimated 31 mpg combined, while the all-wheel-drive version returns 28 mpg combined. Maximum payload is 937 lbs, and cargo capacity ranges from 24.9 to 27.9 cubic feet.

Standard cabin equipment includes leatherette/cloth seating, heated front seats, an 8-way power driver seat, a heated steering wheel and dual-zone front climate control. A first-row power glass extended moonroof and second-row fixed glass moonroof are also standard.

Technology includes an 8.0-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging and 6 speakers. Adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, LED headlamps and adaptive headlights are standard.

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16 factory options, from $43 to $713.

Taos Adventure Package$713

SiriusXM® Extension$497

Roof Rack$479

Rearview Mirror w/HomeLink®$405

Extended Range Remote Start Add-On$315

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

Luggage Net$113

First Aid Kit$43

Which Taos is right for you?

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

$26,500−$5,010S174 hp $29,260−$2,250SE174 hp $31,510This trimSE Black174 hp $35,900+$4,390SEL174 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

126 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

1 interior

Black

Leatherette/cloth.

5 factory paints

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

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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