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2026 Volkswagen Taos SE

SUV · 174 hp · 28–31 mpg combined

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$29,260Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

174 hp28–31 mpg combinedFWD / AWD

Good

174-hp turbocharged engine
Heated front seats
Adaptive cruise control
Front and rear parking sensors

Watch for

6-way manual passenger seat
Panoramic sunroof costs $1,200

The 2026 Volkswagen Taos SE is a five-seat gas SUV available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

Both versions use a 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine producing 174 horsepower through an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission. MSRP ranges from $29,260 to $30,960. Fuel economy ranges from an EPA-estimated 28 to 31 mpg combined, while cargo capacity spans 24.9 to 27.9 cu ft.

Standard cabin equipment includes leatherette and cloth upholstery, heated front seats, an 8-way power driver seat with power lumbar adjustment, dual-zone front climate control and a heated steering wheel. An 8.0-inch infotainment display supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, while wireless charging and six speakers are also standard.

Driver-assistance equipment includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, rear cross-traffic alert, a rearview camera, and front and rear parking sensors. The split-folding rear seatback includes a pass-through center armrest. A Panoramic Sunroof Package is available for $1,200.

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18 factory options, from $43 to $1,200.

Panoramic Sunroof Package$1,200

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

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.

$26,500−$2,760S174 hp $29,260This trimSE174 hp $31,510+$2,250SE Black174 hp $35,900+$6,640SEL174 hp

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

126 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

Black
Gray

Both leatherette/cloth.

8 factory paints

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

5 of the 8 are shown on the car at the top.

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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