2022 Volkswagen Taos 1.5T SE Compact SUV with Big Performance and Features
The 2022 Volkswagen Taos 1.5T SE is a dynamic, compact SUV designed to deliver turbocharged efficiency, advanced technology, and premium comfort. Equipped with a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine producing 158 horsepower, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, the Taos offers impressive fuel economyup to 36 MPG highwaywhile maintaining quick, confident acceleration for city commutes or weekend adventures.
Inside, the Taos SE includes V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces, a 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, and advanced driver-assistance features like Blind Spot Monitor and Front Assist. With available 4MOTION all-wheel drive, generous cargo capacity, and an upscale yet versatile interior, the Taos SE redefines what a compact SUV can do.
Key Features:
1.5L Turbocharged Engine (158 hp, 184 lb-ft torque)
8-speed Automatic Transmission (or DSG with AWD)
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Digital Cockpit
V-Tex Leatherette Seating
IQ.DRIVE Advanced Safety Features
Up to 36 MPG Highway
2022 VW Taos SE vs. the Competition
Honda HR-V EX
HR-V offers reliability but less horsepower and older infotainment tech.
Taos delivers more turbocharged power and a larger cargo area.
Toyota Corolla Cross XLE
Corolla Cross has similar size but less engaging performance.
Taos features more advanced driver-assist features and higher fuel efficiency.
Mazda CX-30 Preferred
CX-30 offers a sporty ride, but less rear-seat space and lower cargo capacity.
Taos stands out with its roomier cabin and standard turbo engine.
Why Choose the 2022 VW Taos SE?
Class-leading fuel efficiency with turbo power
Modern interior with wireless connectivity and safety tech
Spacious cargo room for a compact SUV
Available AWD for all-weather capability
German-engineered driving experience at a competitive price
2022 Volkswagen Taos SE for sale
Best compact SUV with turbo engine
VW Taos vs Honda HR-V vs Toyota Corolla Cross
Fuel-efficient turbocharged SUV
Volkswagen Taos SE features and specs
Certified Pre Owned 2022 VolkswagenTaos 1.5T SE
- Exterior Color
- Red Metallic
- Interior Color
- Black
- Odometer
- 20,902 miles
- Body/Seating
- SUV/5 seats
- Transmission
- 8-Speed Automatic with Tiptronic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Engine
- 1.5L I4 Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-SULEV30 158hp
- VIN
- 3VVSX7B28NM013256
- Stock Number
- U10222A
Highlighted Features
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Split folding rear seat
- Heated front seats
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Rear window wiper
- Fully automatic headlights
- Security system
- Power driver seat
- Alloy wheels
Included Packages & Accessories
- IQ.DRIVE SE Package
- SE Convenience Package
- 6 Speakers
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
- Radio data system
- Radio: MIB3 Composition Media AM/FM/HD
- Air Conditioning
- Rear window defroster
- Power driver seat
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Speed-sensing steering
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Emergency communication system: Car-Net
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front wheel independent suspension
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Delay-off headlights
- Fully automatic headlights
- First Aid Kit
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) w/Stop & Go
- Emergency Assist
- Hands-On Detection Sensor Steering Wheel
- Speed control
- Travel Assist (Semi-Automated Driving Assistance)
- Bumpers: body-color
- Front Strut Rear Torsion Beam Suspension
- Heated door mirrors
- Light Assist (High Beam Control)
- Power door mirrors
- Roof rack: rails only
- Spoiler
- Active Blind Spot Monitor
- Compass
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front Assist
- Front reading lights
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System)
- Leather Shift Knob
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead console
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear Traffic Alert
- Roadside Assistance Kit
- Rubber Mats Kit (DISC)
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- CloudTex & Cloth Seating Surfaces
- Front Bucket Seats
- Front Center Armrest
- Heated Front Comfort Seats
- Heated front seats
- Split folding rear seat
- Cargo Area Retractable Privacy Cover
- Passenger door bin
- Alloy wheels
- Wheels: 18" 2-Tone Machined Alloy
- Automatic Rain-Sensing Front Wipers
- Rear window wiper
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 3.23 Axle Ratio
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front beverage holders
- Illuminated entry
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote engine start: keyfob
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 215/50HR18.0
- Front wheel independent suspension
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear tires: 215/50HR18.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 18"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
- Diversity antenna
- Primary LCD size: 8.0"
- Radio data system
- Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 3
- Smart device integration: Wireless App-Connect (w/Apple CarPlay, Android Auto & MirrorLink)
- Speakers: 6
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Leather shift knob
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: split-bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Seat Upholstery: cloth/leatherette CloudTex
- Split folding rear seat
- Compressor: intercooled turbo
- Cylinder configuration: I-4
- Drive type: front-wheel
- Engine liters: 1.5L
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 28mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 31mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 36mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 13.2gal.
- Horsepower: 158hp @ 5,500RPM
- Hybrid traction battery type: none
- Manual-shift auto: Tiptronic
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Torque: 184 lb.-ft. @ 1,750RPM
- Transmission: 8 speed automatic
- Variable intake manifold
- Variable valve control
- Approach angle: 17 deg
- Departure angle: 25 deg
- Ground clearance (min): 163mm (6.4")
- Ramp breakover angle: 18 deg
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: liftgate
- Spoiler
- Compression ratio: 11.50 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,440kg (3,175lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 74.5mm x 85.9mm (2.93" x 3.38")
- Engine displacement: 1.5 L
- Engine horsepower: 158hp @ 5,500RPM
- Engine torque: 184 lb.-ft. @ 1,750RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,842mm (72.5")
- Exterior height: 1,636mm (64.4")
- Exterior length: 4,465mm (175.8")
- Front headroom: 1,034mm (40.7")
- Front legroom: 1,019mm (40.1")
- Front shoulder room: 1,435mm (56.5")
- GVWR: 1,970kg (4,343lbs)
- Interior maximum rear cargo volume: 1,866 L (66 cu.ft.)
- Interior rear cargo volume: 790 L (28 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 2,818L (99.5 cu.ft.)
- Payload: 425kg (937lbs)
- Rear headroom: 1,011mm (39.8")
- Rear legroom: 963mm (37.9")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,402mm (55.2")
- Turning radius: 5.7m (18.8')
- Wheelbase: 2,690mm (105.9")
- Appearance: digital/analog
- Compass
- Delay-off headlights
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Forward collision: Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking) mitigation
- Front pedestrian detection: prevention
- Ignition disable
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Rear collision: Rear Traffic Alert warning
- Security system
- Traction control
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 2.0
Should have been a 4-1/2 star overall vehicle
By Farmer on Sunday, October 09, 2022
I owned this SE 4Motion Taos since December 2021. The only attribute keeping this vehicle from being great is the sloppy transmission. The transmission shifts inconsistently causing either jerking of vehicle at low speeds or inadequate acceleration when needed to merge into traffic. These are big safety issues requiring an immediate fix. There are two things you can do to minimize those conditions. Use gasoline rated at 89 octane and customize the normal driving mode by setting the driveline to ECO. This will lessen the occurrence of jerking and hesitation. I have had a full day of the vehicle operating like it should on occasion for unknown reasons. - 1.0
So many problem
By Firstnewcar on Thursday, August 18, 2022
At first I absolutely loved my Taos. I did so much research for my first new car and had saved up so much. Once my car hit 10,000 it started having issues where this EPC light came on and the check engine light. I put the correct gas in the tank as it says 87 or 91. And they came back and said it was ‘bad gas’ and it’s not covered under warranty and vw isn’t coming out and owning the problem. The engine starts stalling, and when it does finally pick up its a huge jolt. I’m getting car sick just driving it to the grocery store. They said that this problem is happening to so many of the Taos models around the US and many Jetta’s as well. They told me I could pay $700 to drain my fuel tank and it ~might~ fix the problem. I haven’t even had my car a year. It’s the 2022 vw Taos SEL AWD. I have almost been hit 3 times now at 4 way stops because my car won’t get up and go and when it finally does it almost makes you hit something because it’s a huge jolt of power. - 5.0
Great vehicle!
By Elderly driver on Sunday, October 20, 2024
Great mileage: 33mpg with my driving. The height is just right for me. I can sit down in it without falling or climbing into the seat and get out without jumping to the ground. Built in a Jetta frame, it's the perfect size for me. It's the quality I expect from VW. Smooth transition from gear to gear as it accelerates. The ACC is quick to recognize vehicles as it approaches them and adjust speed without running up too close.
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