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2026 Volkswagen Taos SEL

SUV · 174 hp · 28 mpg combined

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$35,900Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

174 hp28 mpg combinedAWD

Good

Standard all-wheel drive
EPA-estimated 28 mpg combined
Ventilated front seats
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay

Watch for

Gas-only powertrain
6-way manual passenger seat

The 2026 Volkswagen Taos SEL is a gas SUV with all-wheel drive and an MSRP of $35,900.

Its 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine produces 174 hp and works with an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 28 mpg combined, while maximum payload is 937 lbs.

The cabin seats 5 and provides 24.9 cu ft of cargo space. Leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel and dual-zone front climate control are standard. Driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, and a pre-collision safety system. An 8.0-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, 8 speakers and 1 subwoofer are also standard. The basic and powertrain warranties cover 48 months or 50,000 miles, while included maintenance covers 24 months or 20,000 miles.

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18 factory options, from $43 to $713.

Taos Adventure Package$713

SiriusXM® Extension$497

Roof Rack$479

Rearview Mirror w/HomeLink®$405

Black Wheel Plus Package$395

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−$9,400S174 hp $29,260−$6,640SE174 hp $31,510−$4,390SE Black174 hp $35,900This trimSEL174 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $4,390, from SE Black to SEL.

The numbers.

One configuration: all-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic.

174hp1.5L four-cylinder turbo

184lb-ftTorque

28mpgCombined · 25 city · 33 highway

AWD8-speed shiftable automatic

5Seats

24.9 cu ftCargo volume

3,441 lbsCurb weight

4,608 lbsGVWR

937 lbsMax payload

132 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

Gray/Black
Night Blue

Both leather.

8 factory paints

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

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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